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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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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.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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The oil gauge is a simple job and the dipstick is a waste of money. There have been some recent threads on this very subject. Many go with the HD unit and others go with the McEwen.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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The oil gauge is is easy to install but it may take a few hours if you remove the fuel tank to run the wire along the frame rails. The temp sender unit works best in the sump so use the search engine for what brass fitting to buy. I had to swap some gauges around to make it work
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 06:49 PM
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The oil gauge is is easy to install but it may take a few hours if you remove the fuel tank to run the wire along the frame rails. The temp sender unit works best in the sump so use the search engine for what brass fitting to buy. I had to swap some gauges around to make it work
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.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:05 PM
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I found the brass adapter at menards. Install was not hard.
 
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Old Mar 26, 2009 | 07:12 PM
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does the gauge come with the parts it install it in a oil line to the oil cooler?

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Old Mar 28, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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Thanks for the advice. I'll stay away from the dipstick and pick up the gauge from the dealer and the adapter from Napa today.
 
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A quick heads up on oil gauges. The HD silver oil temp gauge 75324-05A has been on backorder for over a month and is not expected until April 30th. I found a dealership that emailed me a list of everyone who had this part so I called until I found one out of state - they were kind enough to ship it for me.

I do not know if the black or brushed aluminum HD oil temp gauges are in short supply so you will have to check with your dealer.

Hope this saves someone a long drive.
 
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I ordered the black face (75265-04). The dealer has no clue when it will come in. I hope within a week.
 
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The 09 parts catalog doesn't list the part number for the black gauge did they stop making it??
 
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