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Title: To those whov'e done internal work on 04+.. Oil Temp?
Post by: Chanse on November 04, 2008, 08:12:26 PM
I found some cheap Oil Temp gauges and some not so cheap, that come with a sensor. My question is are there any ports or plugs that I can remove where I can put the sensor to have it work properly? ie. oil flowing over the sensor. I see a few different plugs that look like they have access to oiling like on the side of the cylinders, but doubt they are good candidates. however I have never worked internally on a GS before and dont want to rip apart my 07 just to see. So if there is anyone out there who can help it would be appreciated.
Title: Re: To those whov'e done internal work on 04+.. Oil Temp?
Post by: sledge on November 04, 2008, 10:10:15 PM
Oil temp  :o....its just something else to worry about. Ignorance is bliss, spend the cash on beer instead.
Title: Re: To those whov'e done internal work on 04+.. Oil Temp?
Post by: Chanse on November 05, 2008, 04:01:30 AM
Well the gauge I found is only $20 and i ride pretty rough. OFTEN. And every once in a while I run up on traffic and have to stop or slow way down. And I can feel the heat. I know its air cooled, and a "tough" engine and all, But I like to know just for GP.
Title: Re: To those whov'e done internal work on 04+.. Oil Temp?
Post by: simon79 on November 05, 2008, 06:03:03 AM
Hi Chanse,

There are things like this one I've got (http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=40955.0) that are a direct swap in place of the OEM oil cap/dipstick.
Probably there are cheaper others around, especially in the US, but you get the point. :thumb:

Hope it helps :thumb: