Installation of an Oil Pressure Guage

[oohsam]

Hi Guys,
Thought I'd do a quick writeup on these oil pressure gauges...
Decided that it would be nice if I did a quick write up on installing one, even though its really oh so simple.

The gauge was purchased from ebay, but the same seller exists here on the forums (renobruce)

http://thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=151617

Its as easy as this.
Remove this bolt..

The kit comes with all the required parts...These are two seperate parts

install this..

Then this...

Then adjust to your desired angle...

And its done. I havn't started the bike up yet (as its still in rebuild status) but it should be running soon...fingers crossed)

 

[oohsam]

No I dont think you can use that for your oil cooler...unless you fabricated the right parts for it but even then, I think its not possible.

Typically, the oil cooler mod that is used, goes where the oil pressure switch is located...I'm not really sure if you could use the oil port for an oil cooler. I would prematurely say its impossible, as the oil port is quite small, and you would need to accomodate for 2 channels (hot oil coming out, and cool oil coming back) which I think is too small....

 

[Nessism]

I could then just have a "T" fitting and put an oil pressure switch in place of that bolt...

Or is there more to it? A reason not to place the switch there?

DP

You could do it that way. Instead of a T on the adapter just use an elbow, then add the pressure switch on the oil galley. One possible problem though is there may not be enough oil pressure at the switch, so your oil pressure light may flicker at idle when the engine is hot. I'm frankly not sure if this would be the case or not, but it wouldn't surprise me.

 

[jimfj]

Could an oil temperature sender/pickup be located there and hooked up to an oil temp guage?

Call me stupid but I think I might be more interested in the temp than the pressure????

 

[Chuck78]

Bringing this one back... I would be really curious to see if an oil temp/pressure combo gauge was available

 

[boontonmike]

They sure do:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...zuki+gs+oil+pressure+guage&_sacat=0&_from=R40

 

[Agemax]

They sure do:

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trk...zuki+gs+oil+pressure+guage&_sacat=0&_from=R40

they are just pressure gauges, not a pressure/temp combo :-\\\

 

[boontonmike]

they are just pressure gauges, not a pressure/temp combo :-\\\

Good catch. I'm not sure temp is really needed.

 

[skinner1790]

what the benifit of doing this

 

[GS1000G Shopper]

Bringing this one back... I would be really curious to see if an oil temp/pressure combo gauge was available

I don't recall seeing a 2" combo analog gauge. I have a VEI dual function digital OT/OP gauge currently on my Sabre (was on an ST1100 before that and a C10 Concours originally). The gauge runs about $90 and the senders $30-40 (total) as I recall. They offer many combinations. I am now using two more of their dual function gauges on my GSX-G project to monitor OP, OT, fuel level, and volts. These are of course electronic not mechanical gauges and cannot be mounted to the engine as the small one in the first post is.

VEI is a great company to deal with in my experience. They will modify the gauge to remove the settings button for motorcycle use, and offer a black bezel option as well.

 

[Kyler]

they are just pressure gauges, not a pressure/temp combo :-\\\

old thread but this is the oil temp/pressure gauge I'm installing

http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16336&cat=0&page=5

 

[GS1000G Shopper]

I have an Innovate AFR gauge in one of my cars. All of their stuff is good, albeit pricey (I see the combo gauge is $189). Does that gauge only have one digital display (pressure) so the temp is non-numerical (outer LEDs) or can you switch between the two while riding?

I like seeing both at the same time.

 

[Steve]

old thread but this is the oil temp/pressure gauge I'm installing

http://www.innovatemotorsports.com/xcart/product.php?productid=16336&cat=0&page=5

You think this one is old? Where have you been when they are dragging up threads from five and six years ago?

By the way, I could not see a picture of your gauges. Your posted picture only showed a box with a red X in it, and the link brought up the manufacturer's page, but no picture there, either.

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[Agemax]

You think this one is old? Where have you been when they are dragging up threads from five and six years ago?

By the way, I could not see a picture of your gauges. Your posted picture only showed a box with a red X in it, and the link brought up the manufacturer's page, but no picture there, either.

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i can see a pic of the gauge, even shows in the "quote" on your post....
also the link i see shows a pic too!

 

[old_skool]

Problem I have with this, is unless you plumb it somewhere near your dash/bars, it's only good stationary, unless you're actually going to try and read it while riding which is stupid.

 

[Steve]

i can see a pic of the gauge, even shows in the "quote" on your post....
also the link i see shows a pic too!

Probably the firewall I am behind at work.

.

 

[Kyler]

Problem I have with this, is unless you plumb it somewhere near your dash/bars, it's only good stationary, unless you're actually going to try and read it while riding which is stupid.

Why wouldn't you want to put it where you can easily see it while riding? I'm confused.

In my case, this is going in a racing sidecar and it will be mounted in the front of the chair where I can look over at it. Whilst on the grid, I can look at my temps and yell at the starter if he takes to long to start the race. When I'm racing, all I see is road. I don't even look at the tach.

My #1 reason for buying it was to be able to download data. I want to know what the temperature is doing during the race and the pressure. I need to know if my oil cooler is large enough to keep the temps down, if I need to add a fan, etc.

 

[old_skool]

My comment was only regarding street bikes, mounting it down on the engine where it would be difficult to see. Not saying in some applications it doesn't have merit, I think a lot of add ons, are just extra gadjets to have, just because you can.

 

[saffa]

im with olskool on this

I put a gauge on my 1100 when i used a top end oiler. which type you use dictates whether or not you lose your oil pressure sensor. Anyway ....i plumbed it into the same spot, ran some braided S/S oil line up over the motor and up through the steering stem which is hollow. I drilled a hole in the top nut just big enough for the plumbing and put a rubber grommet into it. Once the gauge is attached it just presses snugly back into the grommet. Perfectly placed for road riding , glance at the speedo /gas/ rev counter and get a glimpse of oil pressure same time....

 

[Guest]

Problem I have with this, is unless you plumb it somewhere near your dash/bars, it's only good stationary, unless you're actually going to try and read it while riding which is stupid.

That is a good thought I had never thought of, how the heck am I going to look at my gauge while I'm riding? and I can only imagine it will be vibrating so much I won't be able to read it even if I could safely look at it. What's everyone else doing to see their gauges while they're riding?