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Looking info from those that have might know if there is an alternative location for DDG's oil temp sensor. I called the factory and confirmed the sensor goes in the oil drain plug. I don't like the idea of taking the sensor out every time I change the oil.
I'm lookin at one and the website description gives a couple options. I have not called and talked to tech about it. Here is what they post on the website.
This is in reference to using it with their speedometer. Oil temperature sensor screws into crankcase, oil reserve tank or oil line (when using appropriate fittings)
I'm lookin at one and the website description gives a couple options. I have not called and talked to tech about it. Here is what they post on the website.
This is in reference to using it with their speedometer. Oil temperature sensor screws into crankcase, oil reserve tank or oil line (when using appropriate fittings)
I'm looking at the entire package: MLX-8414 for a 2019 Ultra
Looking info from those that have might know if there is an alternative location for DDG's oil temp sensor. I called the factory and confirmed the sensor goes in the oil drain plug. I don't like the idea of taking the sensor out every time I change the oil.
Monte
I unclip the sensor lead and wind the plug out as per usual (the sensor remains in the plug). Not a problem IMHO
MLX-8414
Last edited by havinabubble; Apr 8, 2022 at 05:20 AM.
The instructions (confirmed with factory) the sensor REPLACES the drain plug. Your bike made prior to 2017?
Monte
not sure what factory confirmed it for you but the one that made mine supplied a sensor and adaptor and the following instructions to fit my 2017 FLHXS
Last edited by havinabubble; Apr 8, 2022 at 09:17 AM.
not sure what factory confirmed it for you but the one that made mine supplied a sensor and adaptor and the following instructions to fit my 2017 FLHXS
Thanks for posting, now I see what the difference. DDG changed how they do this now. They don't supply the adapter any longer. Even revised their manual vs. yours. I'm going to call them back and see if I can get the adapter.
Thanks again!
Thanks for posting, now I see what the difference. DDG changed how they do this now. They don't supply the adapter any longer. Even revised their manual vs. yours. I'm going to call them back and see if I can get the adapter.
Thanks again!
Monte
you're welcome, I suspected a change... but at least you now know how it was done Oct 2020 (when I got mine).
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