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Analog Oil Temp Gauge.

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#2 ·
I haven't heard of this happening nor have i had any problems-
I do recall a few complaining that theirs had discollered and could not read the numbers.
but i think it was in the first years
 
#3 ·
i had one one my sporty and the vrod but never had a problem.
 
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if it ain't given you a problem then i wouldn't worry with it
 
#6 ·
Just discarded one. Glass fogged over and then cracked. No obvious reason, no abuse or over heating etc. Just broke.
 
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The gauge records the temperature of the oil regardless of whether the bike is running or not. It is a very simple device.
 
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Had mine for about two years and so far so good. Trying to read the dipstick is a bear, so I just use the stock dipstick whenever I check the oil.

Probably should get a good reading on the oil with the original stick then check where the temp gauge reads and make a notch on it to make it easier to see.

Steve
 
#18 ·
Had mine for about two years and so far so good. Trying to read the dipstick is a bear, so I just use the stock dipstick whenever I check the oil.

Probably should get a good reading on the oil with the original stick then check where the temp gauge reads and make a notch on it to make it easier to see.

Steve
Thats what I would do, then one day as I am playing hopscotch with oil sticks I said "WTF am I doing all this for? A Shite Turkey Thermometer stuck in my oil pan that always reads the same temp anyways?" and ditched it for stock. I will say life hasn't been any worse with that thing gone. And lets face facts, people arent buying them for "Temp Concern" on a water cooled bike anyways.
 
#21 ·
I've had mine on for about 4yrs with no problem, it still looks like new.
However I use the original stick to check the oil level.
Mine is more for show.
 
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