Temp guage sender:
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,429
Likes: 10
From: TX
RE: Temp guage sender:
I did find the link when I searched a while ago in history. I took mine and relocated it to outside and under the faring and then painted it balck to blend in. It is a little square white box with wire leads coming out
It was easy, do a quick search for it...
I do have the oil temp gauge and sending unit so mine is going soon, but worked better than before after I relocated it
It was easy, do a quick search for it...
I do have the oil temp gauge and sending unit so mine is going soon, but worked better than before after I relocated it
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,183
Likes: 1
From: Lenexa, KS (KC)
RE: Temp guage sender:
ORIGINAL: wvrider
What do you need an oil temp gauge for? I already know the engine is HOT. I use a quality synthetic oil, and don't even think "man I wonder hot my engine is running" It just doesn't matter, the're built to run hot. Good synthetic oil has a flash point of over 450 degrees. What's the hottest your engine has ever run? Just use a good oil and forget about it! 
ORIGINAL: Taterdog
Do we really even need an outdoor air temp gauge? Oil temp gauge would be much more useful.
Do we really even need an outdoor air temp gauge? Oil temp gauge would be much more useful.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
Likes: 50
From: Baton Rouge, LA
RE: Temp guage sender:
ORIGINAL: geargrinder
Has anyone ever relocated the temp guage's sending unit from in the fairing to under it in the path of oncoming air, like a car's unit is? I would think that it would considerably increase accuracy.
Has anyone ever relocated the temp guage's sending unit from in the fairing to under it in the path of oncoming air, like a car's unit is? I would think that it would considerably increase accuracy.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 656
Likes: 13
From: Des Moines, Iowa
RE: Temp guage sender:
I had my 2006 road glide fairing off this winter to have it painted. I found the temp sensor in with the tach/mph gauges which on the RG is seperate from the fairing. Mine has always been consistant ...not necessarily accurate but it was close.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 5,878
Likes: 17
From: The Desert SouthWest
RE: Temp guage sender:
I still like to have an OAT gauge that's accurate (minereads about 5-7 degrees too warm most of the time it seems). Why? Just last night when riding in temps in the 30's and after a snow flurry/sleet the roads were wet. My temp gauge read about 42 degrees but I know it wasn't quite that warm. I wouldhave liked to have known for sure cuz obviously as the temp gets to around 32 thats where that "wet" pavement might actually start to be icey - something very important I dare say. With an accurate air temp/thermometer it helps me judge whether to get off the roads or push on...
I'm thinking of getting that H-D temp gauge that screws onto the master cylinder bracket. It's a nice-looking item but I'm wondering how accurate these are? Anyone used one and have an opinion on them?
Thanks!
I'm thinking of getting that H-D temp gauge that screws onto the master cylinder bracket. It's a nice-looking item but I'm wondering how accurate these are? Anyone used one and have an opinion on them?
Thanks!
Thread Starter
|
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,058
Likes: 6
From: Omaha Nebraska
RE: Temp guage sender:
Relocating to the handle bar is not a good option due to it nowbeing in direct contact with the sun's heat radiation. Like car/truck applications that locate the sender behind the grill,it needs to be in the shade and in a direct path of the incoming outside air stream when moving in my opinion.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 100
Likes: 0
From: Fort Stockton TX
RE: Temp guage sender:
Simple move. Just make a 2 wire harness from the sender (small white unit located to the left and above the radio) locate the sender outside the faring. It does not have to be in the airstreem but just outside the faring. I put mine on the rear face of the tripple tree (I think that is what it is called) just above the fender. Do not put it on the bottom because it will hit the fender. Gauge is 100% accurate.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 734
Likes: 29
From: Arkansas Ozarks
RE: Temp guage sender:
The best air temperature guage to get is the Formotion Thermometer. I've got one on the handlebars of my Suzuki Volusia and with it's oil filled housing it's very accuarate. When I change to a oil temp guage on my Ultra I'll probably move it from the Suzuki to the Ultra.
I think a accurate thermometer on the bike is pretty cool. While riding in both the Ozarks and the Smoky's while monitoring the thermometer and the elevation readout on my GPS I've determined that you pretty much get a + or -change in temperature of about 8 to 10 degrees with every 1000 foot of change in elevation.
I think a accurate thermometer on the bike is pretty cool. While riding in both the Ozarks and the Smoky's while monitoring the thermometer and the elevation readout on my GPS I've determined that you pretty much get a + or -change in temperature of about 8 to 10 degrees with every 1000 foot of change in elevation.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,183
Likes: 1
From: Lenexa, KS (KC)
RE: Temp guage sender:
In aviation you typically use 3.5 degrees F per 1000 ft of elevation change, but there a lot of variables that can affect actual change. Just a nugget to tuck away in case you ride your bike to the top of Everest. 
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post