Oil Pressure Gauge Second Attempt (with pics)
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Oil Pressure Gauge Second Attempt (with pics)
A few weeks back I tried to make my own oil pressure gauge bracket. The link for the first attempt is here. It got mixed reviews, but I learned some things from the criticism and I went back to the drawing board.
One reason I am attempting this is that I don't like the way the oil pressure line is ran on most of the ready made kits that are out there; especially the HD one because it uses a nylon oil line, but even the better ones look odd too me. The other reason is, with short legs and forward controls, the gauge sticks out so far it rubs my leg.
The original can be seen in the link above, but here is the new attempt. I still need to get a better bolt; either a chrome or stainless button head should work nicely. Once again give me your honest thoughts. Is it hideous, or good to go?
One reason I am attempting this is that I don't like the way the oil pressure line is ran on most of the ready made kits that are out there; especially the HD one because it uses a nylon oil line, but even the better ones look odd too me. The other reason is, with short legs and forward controls, the gauge sticks out so far it rubs my leg.
The original can be seen in the link above, but here is the new attempt. I still need to get a better bolt; either a chrome or stainless button head should work nicely. Once again give me your honest thoughts. Is it hideous, or good to go?
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I want to see a few more pictures of were the oil line goes as it snakes up thru there. Very impressive so far. I agree 100% with your statement on Harley's add on oil pressure gage. Not anywhere close to your setup. Is your gage dampered so the needle does not quiver? It appears you actually fabricated the cover around the gage. Too cool. How did you do that?
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I want to see a few more pictures of were the oil line goes as it snakes up thru there. Very impressive so far. I agree 100% with your statement on Harley's add on oil pressure gage. Not anywhere close to your setup. Is your gage dampered so the needle does not quiver? It appears you actually fabricated the cover around the gage. Too cool. How did you do that?
The gauge is not dampered, but the needle doesn't quiver too bad. In fact, it doesn't quiver at all at idle, but it does flutter between 38-40 psi while at speed. It only seems to flutter above 35 psi. Hot idle has it steady at 16 psi.
The cover is stainless steel sheet metal. I wrapped it around a deep well socket of similar size to the gauge then shaped it with tin snips and a dremel.
The bracket that mounts to the rocker cover is also stainless steel, and after my 25 mile commute to work, I could put my hand on the gauge without getting burned, so it doesn't transfer the heat like the aluminum ones do.
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I think even though the zip ties are tight on the frame, there is ample slack for vibrations. The zip tie on the motor mount is loose to provide play for vibrations up top. Hope this helps.