oil pressure sensor question 82/83 1100e

[pano]

I just noticed the 83 1100e engine I have has an extra connection on the oil pressure sensor plate when compared to my 82 1100e. What is that for temp?

[Plasterdog]

On my '83e there is a temp gauge and an pressure idiot-light on the instrument cluster, both being fed by sensor behind the starter motor (looking in from the left side of the bike). You should have an oil temp guage on the lower right of the instrument cluster (on the 83's anyway not sure about the 82's)


Or

Yes.

[pano]

My 82 has a temp guage and oil pressure dummy light too but the temp signal must come from a different locations between the 82/83 years.

I could go out in the garage and have a look at my 82 but it is buried.

[pano]

I must be on drugs...

I checked the online microfish, both the 82 and 83 were the same so I went in the garage and had a look. I have had that bike since 1984 and don't remember seeing both the temp and pressure fittings there. The pressure fitting popped off a few times but I have never had a reason to even look at the temp fitting.:shock: