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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 10:08 PM
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Default RE: Oil temp guage?

The first one I bought I put it in and went about a 100 miles and stopped for lunch. Then I noticed that there was oil all over the side of the bike. It was coming out of the top of the gauge. I didn't loose much oil but it doesn't take much to look like a lot. I took it back to the dealer and they replaced it. I've got about 1500 miles on the new one with no problems.
 
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Default RE: Oil temp guage?

I had the dial type it worked great never broke. my dad (on a bagger) had the digital type and it cracked making it impossible to read. Said it was not worth getting another one.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 05:37 AM
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Hi, I just got the dial type. Nice , works good, but the stock one or the temp gauge one are both beatches to get back into place. ........WVleo
 
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Old Jan 14, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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I've had the analog gauge on my 05 883C for 1 1/2 years and never had any problems. Plus, it's a lot easier to get in and out than the stock cap.
 
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