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    temperature gauge on ebay

    I just notice a temperature gauge on ebay. I am pretty sure it wont be very accurate but it could give me an idea on how hot i am running. I am considering buying the item. Any one else like this temperature gauge?

    Item 221090199609

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oil-Temperat...sories&vxp=mtr
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  • #2
    Originally posted by JCHarth View Post
    I just notice a temperature gauge on ebay. I am pretty sure it wont be very accurate but it could give me an idea on how hot i am running. I am considering buying the item. Any one else like this temperature gauge?

    Item 221090199609

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Oil-Temperat...sories&vxp=mtr
    Its almost impossible to find a temperature gauge that doubles as a fill plug because out clutch is in the way... That might be short enough not to hit the clutch but isnt going to give you a good indication of temperature, just a round-about's idea...

    I wouldnt be surprised to find out the oil temperature is in between 120-140 which on that gauge is red haha...
    Last edited by WMarshy; 08-09-2012, 11:13 AM.
    '79 XS11 F
    Stock except K&N

    '79 XS11 SF
    Stock, no title.

    '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
    GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

    "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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    • #3
      Originally posted by WMarshy View Post
      Its almost impossible to find a temperature gauge that doubles as a fill plug because out clutch is in the way... That might be short enough not to hit the clutch but isnt going to give you a good indication of temperature, just a round-about's idea...

      I wouldnt be surprised to find out the oil temperature is in between 120-140 which on that gauge is red haha...
      More in the neighborhood of 180-210.......
      81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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      • #4
        that gauge is in Celsius so it goes up to 284 deg F
        Steven


        1981 XS 1100 LH
        1979 XS 1100 SF

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        • #5
          I wish i would've checked the difference between the XS650 & XS11's Dipstick while I still had the 650. There is a guy in Austin that makes them, but for the XS650.
          Temp Gauge
          Richard

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          • #6
            I wonder what the point of an oil gauge is? Ok, it may show the oil temperature accurately (or possibly not, depending on the gauge and position) but, other than that, what good are they? You think it's reading hot, so then what? Stop the bike? Maybe fit an oil cooler if there isn't one on already? Does anyone have an 'official' oil temperature figure? I've never seen one....
            XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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            • #7
              it looks cool
              Steven


              1981 XS 1100 LH
              1979 XS 1100 SF

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              • #8
                Originally posted by rpgoerlich View Post
                I wish i would've checked the difference between the XS650 & XS11's Dipstick while I still had the 650. There is a guy in Austin that makes them, but for the XS650.
                Temp Gauge
                Hey Richard,

                There isn't a difference because the XS11 does NOT use or have a dipstick on the oil filler cap. IT has the sight glass window instead! Not sure IF the temp probe/dip stick would hit moving parts inside the XS11 crank case??

                So... JC, that gauge's sensor probe would not stick out/down far enough to actually reach the oil in the crank, so doubt if it would provide an accurate reading anyways! It might "FIT" The filler hole, but that's about it!

                T.C.
                T. C. Gresham
                81SH "Godzilla" . . .1179cc super-rat.
                79SF "The Teacher" . . .basket case!
                History shows again and again,
                How nature points out the folly of men!

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                • #9
                  I think the oil would get slung up on it TC... it wouldnt always be in good contact, intermittent at best, maybe not at all at low rpm. A good operating temperature for oil is about 180F...
                  '79 XS11 F
                  Stock except K&N

                  '79 XS11 SF
                  Stock, no title.

                  '84 Chevy K-10 "Big Blue"
                  GM 350, Muncie SM465, NP208, GM 10 Bolt with 3.42gears turnin 31x10.5 Baja Claws

                  "What they do have is an implacable, unrelenting presence and movement that bespeaks massive power lurking behind paint and chrome. They don't wail like a screeching ninja, the don't rumble like a harley. They just growl like a spactic, stressed out badger waiting to rip your face off and eat your soul." Trainzz~RIP~

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                  • #10
                    I've been running an automotive style gauge on my bike for a little while now. I've only done limited riding since its fitment but here's some preliminary figures for anyone interested.



                    Note, all these figures are just a rough guide as the gauge is only a cheapie, and haven't measured it against a benchmark tester (just yet) but it gives me some idea on what's happening between my knees.

                    1/ Ambient temp - 55 degrees - steady riding at 60mph - 158 degree oil temp

                    2/ Ambient temp - 55 degrees - steady riding at 60mph - 170 degree oil temp with oil cooler covered in.

                    3/ Ambient temp - 55 degrees - having a bit of a play - 198 degree oil temp

                    Can't wait till summer to test it out for comparison's sake.

                    Here's a link to my mod thread for those interested - CLICKY
                    79 SF Special W/ Stock all original motor @ 384,000klms
                    Stock exhaust, stock airbox, XJ sump, 78E carbs, Xs1100RH seat, Bosch superhorns, 5/8ths front M/c, braided lines, sintered SBS pads, drilled discs, progressive springs, 8" 50w HID headlight 4300K, 2 x 50w HID spiral driving lights, KONI shocks, Spade fuse box
                    *Touring mode - Plexistar 2 screen, Gearsack rack & bag & saddlebags, homebuilt towbar
                    *"The Keg"- UC torana hubs, XS11 discs, Tokico 4 spot calipers

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by GALLAECUS View Post
                      it looks cool
                      Ah, I thought so. A perfectly valid reason to have one then!
                      XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Eveready1100 View Post
                        I've been running an automotive style gauge on my bike for a little while now.
                        Hi Errol
                        For measuring temperature in this way there is two sides to a system, the probe and the gauge, you only mention the gauge (sorry I get "error" when trying to read your mod in your link)

                        With the oil filler cap temp gauge its the probe thats in question, though a decent gauge to tell us what the probe is reading is equally as important.

                        I once topped up my oil whilst travelling with an oil burning XS11 motor, forgot to refit the filler cap and set off, within half a mile I'd dumped half the engine oil all over my leg and the back end of the bike making rear tyre grip interesting to say the least. My point is that within a mile of riding all the engine oil will have hit the filler cap, or a temp gauge filler cap if fitted.

                        So these type temperature gauges should be pretty good
                        Tom
                        1982 5K7 Sport, restored to original from a wreck
                        1978 2H9 (E), my original XS11, mostly original
                        1980 2H9 monoshocked (avatar pic)http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psf30aa1c8.jpg
                        1982 XJ1100, waiting resto to original

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by TomB View Post
                          I once topped up my oil whilst travelling with an oil burning XS11 motor, forgot to refit the filler cap and set off, within half a mile I'd dumped half the engine oil all over my leg and the back end of the bike making rear tyre grip interesting to say the least. My point is that within a mile of riding all the engine oil will have hit the filler cap, or a temp gauge filler cap if fitted.
                          I just did that this weekend! The oil gets slung off the clutch basket. It comes out as little splatter drops.

                          Speaking of, I need to get all that oil cleaned off....
                          Nathan
                          KD9ARL

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                          1978 XS1100E
                          K&N Filter
                          #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                          OEM Exhaust
                          ATK Fork Brace
                          LED Dash lights
                          Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                          Green Monster Coils
                          SS Brake Lines
                          Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                          In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                          Theodore Roosevelt

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                            I just did that this weekend! The oil gets slung off the clutch basket. It comes out as little splatter drops.

                            Speaking of, I need to get all that oil cleaned off....
                            Hahaha not just me thats daft then

                            They are little splatter drops, LOTS of them, and you'll get what I'm talking about, the amount of oil hitting a filler cap temp gauge will be LOTS!! so that type of gauge should be pretty good.

                            A German mate has one on his XS1100 and swears by it
                            Tom
                            1982 5K7 Sport, restored to original from a wreck
                            1978 2H9 (E), my original XS11, mostly original
                            1980 2H9 monoshocked (avatar pic)http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r...psf30aa1c8.jpg
                            1982 XJ1100, waiting resto to original

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by Eveready1100 View Post
                              I've been running an automotive style gauge on my bike for a little while now. I've only done limited riding since its fitment but here's some preliminary figures for anyone interested.



                              Note, all these figures are just a rough guide as the gauge is only a cheapie, and haven't measured it against a benchmark tester (just yet) but it gives me some idea on what's happening between my knees.

                              1/ Ambient temp - 55 degrees - steady riding at 60mph - 158 degree oil temp

                              2/ Ambient temp - 55 degrees - steady riding at 60mph - 170 degree oil temp with oil cooler covered in.

                              3/ Ambient temp - 55 degrees - having a bit of a play - 198 degree oil temp

                              Can't wait till summer to test it out for comparison's sake.

                              Here's a link to my mod thread for those interested - CLICKY
                              I like your sender mounting! I am going to use that when I mount mine!
                              Nathan
                              KD9ARL

                              μολὼν λαβέ

                              1978 XS1100E
                              K&N Filter
                              #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                              OEM Exhaust
                              ATK Fork Brace
                              LED Dash lights
                              Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                              Green Monster Coils
                              SS Brake Lines
                              Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                              In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                              Theodore Roosevelt

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