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Natexlh1000
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 05:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I saw the temp gauge thread and wanted to know if anyone tried installing a pressure sender and gauge instead of the idiot light?

I was actually thinking of putting one on my old ironhead.
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Oldog
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 06:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yes I did that, and will have to get that link for you.

I cant tell you about doing it on an iron head.
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Oldog
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 10:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Link to gauge info pm if you need other details,

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/47623/103155.html?1111193567
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Thursday, May 18, 2006 - 11:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks. That's really detailed.
So you have both the idiot light and also the meter?
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Djkaplan
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 07:14 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I was warned not to use brass fittings for oil lines because vibration can make them crack.
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Jimidan
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 10:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I haven't cracked mine in 30,000 miles of use. I have a brass "T" block that screws into my engine case that allows for the original electronic sender to the idiot light and a pressure feed for the small plastic line up to the gauge on my dash. It has worked flawlessly since I installed it. I used an 80lb. max gauge since the auto gauges are set up for 100lbs. J&P Cycles sells great 1 1/2" gauges for $40. I illuminated mine with a small LED bullet type license plate light I got from a speedshop.

jimidan
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Djkaplan
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 11:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Tell the guy who warned me when you get a chance (M1a65).

He'll show you where his cracked and left him stranded.
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Bomber
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 11:09 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

dug up this lowquality pic of my guage install --

I've had brass fitting (in the oil system) for about 40K miles -- so you do, btw, as many of the fittings that came stock with the bike are brass -- if they are in a low stress area, there shouldn't be a problem -- if there's stress on em, like supporting the weight of a hose that's greatly tensioned, I can see problems, for sure



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Oldog
Posted on Friday, May 19, 2006 - 12:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Dj:
a-lot depends on how its arranged
the whole "christmas tree" screws into an aluminum casting, the trick is to use short fittings and the heaviest one available

from link :
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1. pressure switch and sender
I used the yellow oatey teflon tape for gasoline on the threads, If and when you try this go slow make it all as short as possible use the heaviest nipple or street ell into the filter mount if you back it off it may leak the brass to brass will take resonable tightning be careful of the filter mount (brass to alum)
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if you just get a hand full of kit you may have problems, I used a heavy wall nipple (close) if you use a standard close - it will likely brake, as the one you indicated did,

the pressure gauge fed from the tube would scare me if the tube gets cut and you dont catch it, it passes through the stearing head area so it gets flexed

If anyone wants to do this I will assist with what info I can, the gauge kit is Expensive as it comes and is incomplete, Bombers auto meter setup is likely better from $ stand point.

spacing will likely be an issue on an x1,
Try cutting your template from a 5$ plastic cutting board to check the fit..

if you are concerned about being stranded carry a 1/8" steel square head pipe plug and a small wrench that fits / pliers to remove it

mines been installed almost 2 years.

(Message edited by oldog on May 19, 2006)
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