A Bit Of Bling-Bling (aka Direct Screw-in Oil Temp Gauge)

[simon79]

I purchased via the Bay (from Germany) this nice oil temperature gauge.
Just unscrew the stock dipstick, screw this in, and you're done.
   

I marked a "FULL" level notch on the temp probe using the tip of a screw, in any case (at least for the time being) I'm keeping the old stock dipstick at hand under my seat compartment, should the new cap give problems of any kind.

Cheers

[Jay_wolf]

Damn Thats nice dude . 

Could save a few engines . could i have a link for it ?

[Affschnozel]

Excellent purchase    Now you can tell us how hot the engine gets 

[scottpA_GS]

That sucker has got to be 3 times longer than stock

[fodder650]

What did it cost and have you seen any downsides with it

[qwertydude]

Hey it's in celsius, do they make it in farenheit? Yeah I know, we're stuck in the dark ages.

[bucks1605]

That looks pretty slick. 

[simon79]

>Jay:
this is the auction I bought it from...seems like it's not on sale at the moment, but maybe the seller will put some more on sale in the next future, you can ask him.
Anyway, I saw it listed on getgeared.co.uk, too.
This is the "official" retailer's (for Germany?) page.

>Affschnozel:
I went for a short ride today, and the temperature got to 80-85°C maximum...I thought it'd get a bit hotter
BTW, the probe is not fully immersed in oil, but only for a cm. or so; and when engine is on, oil gets sprinkled everywhere inside the sump
But it can give you a good idea about what's going on down there.

>Scott:
Actually, it's 3-4 mm shorter than the stocker.
Checked it before purchase, and saw it for real this morning.

>fodder650:
33.20 € item + 4.80 € shipping (to Europe); shipping worldwide (including USA) was 6.85 €.
As I said to Jay_wolf, it's not currently on sale but it might be back.
Can't speak about downsides 'cause I installed it a mere ten hours ago

>qwertydude:
I'm afraid not...Metric system FTW!!!!

[The Buddha]

Important to remember ... if the thing is very cold you're low on oil.
If its very hot ... I dunno what that is, motor putting a ton of heat and its ending up in the oil I dunno ...
Cool.
Buddha.

[ecpreston]

I REALLY want one of these. 

I don't care if I have to convert from Rankine

What's the thread pitch? I can't translate this.... 

[toyopete]

and i really really realy want one,. measured my oilfilter housing lately 100 Celsius on the outside after traffic jam ride.

[Cozzy]

>Jay:
this is the auction I bought it from...seems like it's not on sale at the moment, but maybe the seller will put some more on sale in the next future, you can ask him.
Anyway, I saw it listed on getgeared.co.uk, too.
This is the "official" retailer's (for Germany?) page.

>Affschnozel:
I went for a short ride today, and the temperature got to 80-85°C maximum...I thought it'd get a bit hotter
BTW, the probe is not fully immersed in oil, but only for a cm. or so; and when engine is on, oil gets sprinkled everywhere inside the sump
But it can give you a good idea about what's going on down there.

>Scott:
Actually, it's 3-4 mm shorter than the stocker.
Checked it before purchase, and saw it for real this morning.

>fodder650:
33.20 € item + 4.80 € shipping (to Europe); shipping worldwide (including USA) was 6.85 €.
As I said to Jay_wolf, it's not currently on sale but it might be back.
Can't speak about downsides 'cause I installed it a mere ten hours ago

>qwertydude:
I'm afraid not...Metric system FTW!!!!

that is really expensvie i brought one for around 5 in the local store

[simon79]

What's the thread pitch? I can't translate this.... 

Thread pitch is 1.5 mm.

For those interested, there's a new auction for two pieces, expiring May 6.

>Cozzy:
post a pic and give us more detail about your gauge, someone else could be interested!

[SIKDMAX]

Anyone ever find a source for these in Fahrenheit, and from a US seller?  Thing is sweet!