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Old Mar 17, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Hello all...Is there anyway to mount an oil temp gauge on my handle bars? I have an 06 road king classic...
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 01:56 AM
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welcome
you can check out the harley catalog and j&p cycles
or you can get an oil dip stick temp gauge
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 02:03 AM
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take a meat thermometer from your ol's drawer in the kitchen,, ductape it to your bars,tape a stretched out coat hanger to the meat end,,, run it down to the top
of your base, drill a 1/4" hole in it some where and stick the other end of the hanger in the hole, plug it iwth Bubbleyum
works for me.......lol
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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Add the following HD parts and you get oil temp and oil pressure on one bracket on the handlebars.

74513-04

1.5" Oil Temperature Gauge

Fits '00-later XL Custom, '99-'05 Dyna™ (except FXDL), '00-later Softail®, and '99-later Road King® (except FLHRS) models equipped with Micro Gauge Mounting Brackets. Softail® models require separate purchase of Oil Tube P/N 26408-04. (Oil Temperature Kits not compatible with Premium Oil Coolers on '06-later Dyna™ models).

MSRP US $59.95

74509-04

1.5" Oil Pressure Gauge

Fits '00-later XL Custom, '99-later Dyna™ (except FXDL), '00-later Softail®, and '99-later Road King® (except FLHRS) models equipped with Micro Gauge Mounting Brackets.

MSRP US $52.95



67485-04

1.5" Micro Gauge Mounting Brackets - Dual

Polished and chrome-plated to a brilliant shine, these steel brackets are designed to mount 1.5" Micro Gauges at the ideal viewing angle. Designed for specific applications, these brackets are easy-to-install, and do not interfere with hand controls or indicator lights.

This product is available in multiple variations. Be sure to look for the one that fits the specific model and year of your motorcycle.


Fits '96-later Road KingÂŽ models (except Road KingÂŽ Custom) and '96-later FL SoftailÂŽ models equipped with Headlamp Nacelle Kit. Will not fit models equipped with handlebar-mounted Mini Tach, models equipped with one-piece handlebar with integrated riser, or models equipped with Fat Handlebar or Beach Bars. Not compatible with windshield bags. Gauge installation requires separate purchase of Micro Gauge Housing P/N 75263-04 or 75264-04.

MSRP US $59.95

Hope this helps,
FBL

 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 03:53 AM
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attach calary counter:add 10 degrees for every year after 05 and subtract 10 degrees for engine mods,10 degrees for oil cooler, and 10 degreess for synth oil. lol
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 04:50 AM
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Why not just buy a dip stick w/ temp gauge on top?

Bobby
 
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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 10:35 AM
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Like this?

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Old Mar 18, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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Yes you can. I put on a Dakota Digital Gauge on my handle bar.
I ride an Ultra. I have an oil filter adapter on oil lines go to my
oil cooler (jag oil cooler) my sending unit is on my inbound
line to my oil cooler. So it reads my temp before the oil gets
cooled. It works great. Very fast readings.
 
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