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Mar 29, 2009 | 08:58 AM

#11

livefreeordie

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From: Merrimack, NH

I went back to the dealer and asked about an estimated delivery date and there wasn't one. Based on that answer I asked for a refund and the parts guy said he would break dealer policy and give me one instead of a store credit. Thanks again for the heads up!

Mar 29, 2009 | 09:23 AM

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2006flhx

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I got the McEwin silver face kit, pretty good match to the oem, The sender is the proper size for the oil pan no adapter needed. Pretty easy install. Ordered mine from Phat Performance. Quick shipping and if you spend 99 ships free.

Mar 29, 2009 | 09:33 AM

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aries4155

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From: New Hampshire

I have a Brushed Aluminum that is on back order, suspose to be in April 15th. I ordered it about 3 weeks ago.

Mar 29, 2009 | 09:39 AM

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skunk237

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From: NW PA

I just installed the McEwen oil temp guage on my 2007 Ultra this weekend..... The install is relatively simple.......BUT...... installing ther new guage in the dash can be a 2-3 beer event.... Not much room and skinned knuckles.... Looks GREAT in there though... I had a tough time getting the plug out of the sump until I heated the bike up and the hot oil let the plug turn out.... Not a bad job at all,,, I have an extra ambient air guage,,, "HD factory model" I will sell CHEAP if you need another..... LOL

Skunk237

Mar 29, 2009 | 02:06 PM

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BARTMAN57

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From: Lake Stevens Wa

Quote:

Originally Posted by livefreeordie

I'm thinking of replacing the air temp gauge on my classic glide with an oil temp gauge. Are these easy to install? I was also wondering if the dipstick lcd gauges are an option to consider.

Air temp gauge worthless to start with, did same thing you are going to do then all I did was watch oil temp and worry about how hot it gets. 265 on hot days of 115 deg temps.
Just adds another thing to worry about.

Mar 29, 2009 | 03:14 PM

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Ridewva

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From: Northern WV

Quote:

Originally Posted by IBHarley

The 09 parts catalog doesn't list the part number for the black gauge did they stop making it??

They may have, for now at least. I took mine off and threw it away. I would recommend *not* buying the black faced gauge from Harley Davidson.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...yes-or-no.html

Last edited by Ridewva; Mar 29, 2009 at 05:33 PM.

Mar 29, 2009 | 05:11 PM

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springerchop

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From: Utah

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Originally Posted by BARTMAN57

That's why I never take a tire pressure gauge either too much to worry about. Lived in Phoenix, you just need one gauge: hot and fuc8ing hot.

Last edited by springerchop; Mar 29, 2009 at 05:14 PM.

Mar 29, 2009 | 06:48 PM

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StreetGlideMedic

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From: FT BRAGG, NC

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Originally Posted by soos

I sistered the sending unit wires along the clutch cable avoiding the tank issue and tapped power from inside the fairing. As for the sending unit adapter, it depends on which gauge you go with. The HD unit will need an adapter for the oil pan installation. It is a 3/8 NPT (M) x 1/8 NPT (F), Napa # 3220 x 6 x 2. The McEwen gauge comes with an adapter. Actually, the sending unit works best in the oil line (if using the HD unit) but is much easier to install in the oil pan.

SOOS...thanks for the AWESOME info that we usually come to expect from you!

Ride Safe, Mike

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Mar 29, 2009 | 06:56 PM

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jeff194

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As far as the tank goes, I did not remove mine, I removed the rear bolt, lifted the tank about an inch and snaked the wire up that way.

Mar 29, 2009 | 07:47 PM

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takeiteasy

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To get the plug out of the pan I put the allen key on and gave it two light taps with a hammer and it came right out.

The taps were very light I was holding the hammer at the head.