Oil Temp. Gauge
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From: New Smyrna Beach, FL
Oil Temp. Gauge
I picked-up an oil temp. gauge today. It will replace the ambient air temp. gauge that HD felt that I needed. Any one out there install one of these? I returned the HD temp. gauge, as it requires cutting an oil line, putting in a "T" and attaching the temp. sensor to it. These hoses are under a side cover, which will not go back on the bike once the install is completed (as stated in the instructions). I swapped it for an after market one, whose sensor threads into a plug hole under the bike in the oil pan. A much "sweeter" set-up. Install on Sunday, should go much smoother that the HD style.
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From: Prescott, AZ
RE: Oil Temp. Gauge
I have been running one for almost two years now... better than air temp any ole day... I used the Rodger McEwan - he is the maker of most all the guages that other people sell. I deal with him direct... great guy..
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RE: Oil Temp. Gauge
>>under a side cover, which will not go back on the bike once the install is completed
That's not quite true, the cover goes back on rather easily actually.
I have installed a handful of the HD gauges & it is a PITA to put that T in, but when you're done it works better than the pan sensor setup.
~John
That's not quite true, the cover goes back on rather easily actually.
I have installed a handful of the HD gauges & it is a PITA to put that T in, but when you're done it works better than the pan sensor setup.
~John
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From: Oregon
RE: Oil Temp. Gauge
I installed the HD unit using a bushing in the drain plug as well. Worked great and probably a much easier installation. The gauge also matches the others. I bought the one from Wally's first and sent it back when I noticed how much different it looked from the other gauges.
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