oil pressure gauge for a 2005 GS500F??

[chefod]

My buddy just lost his engine due to the oil pickup falling off, due to vibration, the dealer said, anyways i was thinking is there anyway to put an oil pressure gauge on a 2005 GS500F, any kits available?? if anyone knows please reply?? I don't want my bike to have the same fate as his!!   And has anyone ever heard of this happening to a GS500??

[werase643]

if it was an '05 ....and it fell off
i think suzuki is fixing it

don't need the distraction of another guage taking up your time
but, yes, you could install one
you tap it in off the right side of the case....

[chefod]

if i can put one in, where do i get it from, is there a certain one i need, and how do i do it???

[werase643]

this will probably work.....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SUZUKI-VL800-MOTORCYCLE-OIL-PRESSURE-GAUGE-KIT-NO-RES_W0QQitemZ4589171797QQcategoryZ50463QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

[Jace009gs]

that would work just remember to splice it in on one of the oil lines..if you tap the oil pan it's useless no pressure....double check the oil cooler lines dimension and it should pop-right in

[ducati_nolan]

Don't put it in the side of the case (won't work) or on a oil cooler line (may restrict oil flow). Just find the stock pressure sender which I think is on top of the transmission area, under the carbs and install a T fitting and then connect your oil line to it and install the gauge wherever you want. The gauge is cheap and you can get it from any auto parts store. I have been thinking about doing this myself.

[GeeP]

Even easier:

Go down to Radio Shack or a similar place that stocks a few electronics parts and get a 12v piezo buzzer.  Hook it up to the oil pressure light and hide it under the triples where it won't get wet.

Total cost:  $2.00

Total time:  5 minutes

You don't have to look at the gauge to see what's going on, and don't have to deal with the plumbing or mounting.  You'll know immediately if you loose oil pressure with an audible warning.  It will also let you know if you left your key in the bike by accident.    

[Jace009gs]

ya but a gage adds to the "wow I'm cool" factor   :lol:  

personaly I like the gage idea over the beeper because when oil pressure goes....so does engine life/performance......Anyone know the 487's pressure off hand? I bet it's under 50psi

[GeeP]

Oil pressure specs are very loose.  At 3,000 RPM with an oil temp of 140 degrees F:  28-71 PSI.  Just a little spread there...   :lol:

The service manual says nothing about a relief valve.  Therefore, I assume no adjustment is possible.  If it's too high, the oil is the wrong viscosity.  Too low and you've either blown a seal, or your chip light is lit.   :lol:

[chefod]

only thing about the oil light is that it only illuminates when there is absolutely no oil pressure!! I need something that gives you a bit of warning so I think I would like to get a pressure gauge for a more accurate warning!!!

[dgyver]

......I need something that gives you a bit of warning so I think I would like to get a pressure gauge for a more accurate warning!!!

Try checking the dip stick......before each ride.

No different than checking your tire pressure before each ride.