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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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i have a 09 FLHT and i am having a hard time swallowing spending $139 + parts that i need to put a temp guage on does anybody have other ideas on how i could save a couple of dollars
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by HD101st
i have a 09 FLHT and i am having a hard time swallowing spending $139 + parts that i need to put a temp guage on does anybody have other ideas on how i could save a couple of dollars
Try getting it from Zanottis or Chicago HD at 20% off.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Check Zanotti's for new, or eBay for used.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 06:36 PM
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I picked up a handheld inferred temp gauge for about $25 on ebay.
Very accurate and I can use it on all my bikes.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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Rodger McEwan Oil Temp Gauge

http://www.speedsupplies.com/accesso...asp?item=42570

is what I and many others on this site have.
You can't really tell it's not stock.
Matches the 09 SG's gauges.
Look it up on this site.
Lots of threads on it.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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sunpro at autozone 32.00 works good for me......2 in dia put in place of air temp gage...
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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The accuracy of those gauges is debatable. I find them almost as useless as the air temp gauge. I understand that there are many that like them but i will stick with the hand held infrared for its accuracy and the ability to measure the temps of every part of the bike in seconds.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by captjon37
The accuracy of those gauges is debatable. I find them almost as useless as the air temp gauge. I understand that there are many that like them but i will stick with the hand held infrared for its accuracy and the ability to measure the temps of every part of the bike in seconds.
How do you do that when your on the road?? I have one of those infered temp finders too, but can only use it while off the bike. Does me no good at 60 mph.

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Don't worry about your oil temp. Use a good syn and just ride the bike. Worst thing I ever put on my bike.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 09:41 PM
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I have one and find it very useful. I recommend the HD brand, it will match perfectly with the gauges that you already have and HD has revised them with the sensor plugging in directly to the oil pan. I find it plenty accurate. Good investment for me.
 
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