Air temp gauge?
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From: Vine Grove KY
I had any 89 I was told it worthless to have lol
Dirt don't hurt
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From: Haslet Texas
Why do you care about it?
Can't you feel wither it is hot or cold outside?
I'd say remove it and replace it with something useful like an oil temp gauge.
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6th Gear
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From: Quad Cities, IL
I'm kind of a stickler for having everything working. I do like the idea of an oil temp gauge instead. Is there one that looks like the stock gauges?
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Yes there is. Check with your local stealer.
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From: Haslet Texas
So am I (actually I'm kinda **** about it).
It is just my opinion that an air temp sensor is pointless as you know wither it is hot or cold.
As I stated there are other more useful gauges you can put in its place.
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I wanted to do this also and tried on my 98 FLHTC but could only find a gauge that matched my bike for a 99 and up. Found out that it wouldn't work because the sensor had to thread into plug #3 (see thumbnail), and on my bike there is an oil line running into the pan there. I had to take it back to the dealer.
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I wanted to do this also and tried on my 98 FLHTC but could only find a gauge that matched my bike for a 99 and up. Found out that it wouldn't work because the sensor had to thread into the oil pan right where one of my oil lines goes into the oil pan. I had to take it back to the dealer.
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From: Minnesnowta
Originally Posted by Tee⋁12889524
A brass tee with a 45 degree angle wouldn't have solved that? $4 in parts from home cheapo.
Maybe I'm wrong and they have tee's that have a 2 male's and female on the third side.
I will check it out at Home Depot, because I really would like to do this if they have a tee that would work.
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I thought about that also but would have had to also find a female end to thread the sensor into making it a long and dangerous extension. A very easy way lose oil without me knowing about it until it's to late.
Maybe I'm wrong and they have tee's that have a 2 male's and female on the third side.
I will check it out at Home Depot, because I really would like to do this if they have a tee that would work.
Maybe I'm wrong and they have tee's that have a 2 male's and female on the third side.
I will check it out at Home Depot, because I really would like to do this if they have a tee that would work.
I have used the nylon oil lines and brass fittings for years in an automotive application for years and years with no problems.
BTW I'm like you, I like everything to work on my vehicles.