Oil Temp Dipstick
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Oil Temp Dipstick
I bought the 62896-00B oil temperature gauge dipstick today to satisfy my curiosity of my running oil temps. I haven't changed out the exhaust system yet or added a fuel manager. I wanted first to find out what my temps were after a trip. What I am seeing are temps about 210o. I think that is pretty good for a stock bike. What I was wondering is how accurate this thermometer is? Does anyone have any experience using one of these or knowledge of the accuracy?
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I stuck mine in a pan of boiling water when I first got it. It's pretty close, maybe only 2 to 5 degrees off. 210 does sound good for oil temps. Mine will run about 220 to 230 on a 90 degree day and after sitting in traffic. That's not to hot either. My C6 Corvette runs that high and it's a water cooled engine.
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I stuck mine in a pan of boiling water when I first got it. It's pretty close, maybe only 2 to 5 degrees off. 210 does sound good for oil temps. Mine will run about 220 to 230 on a 90 degree day and after sitting in traffic. That's not to hot either. My C6 Corvette runs that high and it's a water cooled engine.
Mine runs in the 230's as well after a decent ride. Not as much stop and go as I try to avoid all the traffic I can.....
I am already considering an oil cooler to help lower the temp a little.....
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I bought the 62896-00B oil temperature gauge dipstick today to satisfy my curiosity of my running oil temps. I haven't changed out the exhaust system yet or added a fuel manager. I wanted first to find out what my temps were after a trip. What I am seeing are temps about 210o. I think that is pretty good for a stock bike. What I was wondering is how accurate this thermometer is? Does anyone have any experience using one of these or knowledge of the accuracy?
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I bought the 62896-00B oil temperature gauge dipstick today to satisfy my curiosity of my running oil temps. I haven't changed out the exhaust system yet or added a fuel manager. I wanted first to find out what my temps were after a trip. What I am seeing are temps about 210o. I think that is pretty good for a stock bike. What I was wondering is how accurate this thermometer is? Does anyone have any experience using one of these or knowledge of the accuracy?
I have found them to be pretty accurate. Best way to test YOURS is with boiling water. Then you'll know.
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