I have a new Dakota digital guage and it has a engine temp warning light. What temp should I set it. Its for my 08 rocker. Also what would you consider the red line to be . I have never had a tach before.


Thanks

 

What temperature is the gauge measuring? Engine temperature, which would be measured at the cylinder head, or oil temperature?

There's a big difference between the two. And there is also a big difference in opinions as to what is acceptable.

Oil temps are typically a little over 200 degrees, while cylinder head temps can easily exceed 300 degrees.

 

I'm guessing that they are getting the temperature signal from the Engine Temperature Sensor that is located in the cylinder head.

 

Dakota digital sets them at 417 . I can put any # in They set it high so the gauge light wont flash. What are the factory setting ?

 

So what is the recommended setting to warn the bikes running hotter than normal.
What would be the recommended warning for the Dakota gauge now on a 103 2014 model?

 

Can anyone advise what's the best warning setting would be to set a 2014 103 with a dakota and what is the factory settling to trip the check engine light?
Cheers

 

No one can answer for me?
Newbie from Australia and also thoughts on EITMS as n

 

Sorry new member and just would like some info as we have hi temps here in Australia

 

There is no set answer. The MoCo doesn't even have one.
These bikes run hot, real hot at times. The highest I've seen my head temps get were around 360f and my bike still runs fine.

Welcome to the forums

 

Greatly appreciated Dave,
So what temp does the check engine light come on for high engine temp? If you can advise, also the EITMS parade mode good idea and what temp does that kick in when enabled?
Cheers