I purchased via the Bay (from Germany) this nice oil temperature gauge.
Just unscrew the stock dipstick, screw this in, and you're done.
(http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb174/rizz9000/th_OilTempGauge-0001.jpg) (http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb174/rizz9000/OilTempGauge-0001.jpg) (http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb174/rizz9000/th_OilTempGauge-0002.jpg) (http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb174/rizz9000/OilTempGauge-0002.jpg) (http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb174/rizz9000/th_OilTempGauge-0003.jpg) (http://i204.photobucket.com/albums/bb174/rizz9000/OilTempGauge-0003.jpg)
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. :thumb:
Cheers
Damn Thats nice dude . :thumb:
Could save a few engines . could i have a link for it ?
Excellent purchase :thumb: Now you can tell us how hot the engine gets :cheers:
That sucker has got to be 3 times longer than stock ???
What did it cost and have you seen any downsides with it
Hey it's in celsius, do they make it in farenheit? Yeah I know, we're stuck in the dark ages.
That looks pretty slick. :thumb:
>Jay:
this (http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300213924604&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=020) 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. :thumb:
Anyway, I saw it listed on getgeared.co.uk, too.
This (http://www.louis.de/_406abab744d9ef7d751dadda01f49e8740/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&article_context=detail&artnr_gr=10034127&grwgr=480&wgr=344&anzeige=0&mottype=&typ_id=&all_img=1) 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 :dunno_white:
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. :icon_mrgreen:
>Scott:
Actually, it's 3-4 mm shorter than the stocker. :icon_mrgreen:
Checked it before purchase, and saw it for real this morning. :thumb:
>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. :thumb:
Can't speak about downsides 'cause I installed it a mere ten hours ago :icon_mrgreen:
>qwertydude:
I'm afraid not...Metric system FTW!!!! :laugh: ;)
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.
I REALLY want one of these. :o
I don't care if I have to convert from Rankine
What's the thread pitch? I can't translate this.... :dunno_white:
and i really really realy want one,. measured my oilfilter housing lately 100 Celsius on the outside after traffic jam ride.
Quote from: simon79 on April 23, 2008, 11:50:58 AM
>Jay:
this (http://cgi.ebay.it/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300213924604&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=020) 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. :thumb:
Anyway, I saw it listed on getgeared.co.uk, too.
This (http://www.louis.de/_406abab744d9ef7d751dadda01f49e8740/index.php?topic=artnr_gr&article_context=detail&artnr_gr=10034127&grwgr=480&wgr=344&anzeige=0&mottype=&typ_id=&all_img=1) 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 :dunno_white:
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. :icon_mrgreen:
>Scott:
Actually, it's 3-4 mm shorter than the stocker. :icon_mrgreen:
Checked it before purchase, and saw it for real this morning. :thumb:
>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. :thumb:
Can't speak about downsides 'cause I installed it a mere ten hours ago :icon_mrgreen:
>qwertydude:
I'm afraid not...Metric system FTW!!!! :laugh: ;)
that is really expensvie i brought one for around 5 in the local store
Quote from: ecpreston on April 25, 2008, 04:18:52 PM
What's the thread pitch? I can't translate this.... :dunno_white:
Thread pitch is 1.5 mm. :thumb:
For those interested, there's a new auction (http://cgi.ebay.it/OLTHERMOMETER-Suzuki-GS-450-500-GS500-E-GSX-250-450-NEU_W0QQitemZ300219689476QQihZ020QQcategoryZ49829QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1742.m153.l1262) for two pieces, expiring May 6. :thumb:
>Cozzy:
post a pic and give us more detail about your gauge, someone else could be interested! :thumb:
Anyone ever find a source for these in Fahrenheit, and from a US seller? Thing is sweet!