oil temp sensor

[key4202003]

i really want a oil temp sensor that is handelbar mounted. does ne1 know of a company that sells one? i preferably want one that is mechanical. thanks josh

search fot them on google (www.google.com)

[cals400ex]

i would get the warpdrive temperature dipstick. this will tell you what temperature you are at and it is part of the dipstick so it is easy and convenient.

[TC426EX]

C+D racing sells a dipstick with a temp. guage, so you could contact them if you like. I been using it for about a year now and find it to be pretty valuable

[key4202003]

that sounds good and all but i would REALLY like one that could be threaded into the oil tank, head or other part... and mount some where that i can see the guage... does this part even exsist?? HELP!! also coolent lines have in line coolers.. do they sell oil in line coolers?? thanks for the info josh

[Quadworks]

Originally posted by TC426EX
C+D racing sells a dipstick with a temp. guage, so you could contact them if you like. I been using it for about a year now and find it to be pretty valuable


Any pics?

[key4202003]

please help need one really bad!!

[44oEX]

well I put one on my 500ex...just got a car oil temps guage...the smalest one I could fine...got a nut welded on my oil tank for the probe...and I have the guage on my bar mount... easier to check then a dipstick...works great for 20$

[cals400ex]

this one that C&D sells (the warpdrive) does go into your oil tank. it is a replacement dipstick with a thermometer in it to tell you the temperature of your oil

[prepracing]

dennis kirk used to sell them, not sure if they still do

[FoxRacing81]

Originally posted by TC426EX
C+D racing sells a dipstick with a temp. guage, so you could contact them if you like. I been using it for about a year now and find it to be pretty valuable


How much are they?

[TC426EX]

dont remember exactly because I ordered it at the same time as my carbon fiber hood. Just send dusty or colby a PM or post in their section and theyll get right back to you soon Im sure. I wanna say it was around 25-30 bucks but not sure exactly like I said

[cals400ex]

i was thinking around $35 from C&D but i don't exactly remember either. i would definately get one again if i had another 400.

[quadtrash466]

hey go to the links section and click on xr's only. I just got one for the 400 and its great. threads in real nice into the oil tank.

[key4202003]

damn good idea 440ex i was thinking the same thing but with an autometer guage... go you have a pic on where you welded the to nut and threaded in to the tank... also what color did you paint it.. i was thinking orange or yellow... is the oil in the oil tank the "just cooled oil" from the radiator??? thanks all for input

[44oEX]

I painted my frame audi TT orange..but it looks more yellow then orange to me...the oil in the tank is coming right from the oil cooler ( stock ) but it's the same oil that is going in the motor so you can still get a good reading for the temp.
here are a couple pics of the fitting we made ( a aluminum nut would work to ). And the guage it self...nice and easy to see, you don't have to stop and look like the dip stick one...can't go wrong for 20$ right lol.

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p3374db19783ed787d70e3b8357644da9/f313518c.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/pd7c5953fc4a789304e34df17d66ed6a4/f31350b0.jpg
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p77aceebaa8a19edf5868b93ed97530cf/f3134fc3.jpg
sort of hard to see but look right under my rezzie you can see the thing stiking out the front of the oil tank.
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid179/p24ebb43f0745e9c61ac5c7d2bf997e7c/f3134ebf.jpg

[TC426EX]

You comfortable having your levers that far down bro? Seems like theyre almost under the bars

[bonified5]

http://www.highlifter.com/store/pyrometer.html

[44oEX]

Originally posted by TC426EX
You comfortable having your levers that far down bro? Seems like theyre almost under the bars

:D yeah I know no one likes my levers lol...I like the feel... it's easier when you ride standing up...I can'T stand levers that are straight with the bar...when you ride standing up you have to like break your wrist to use them.

[key4202003]

thanks for the info but i think buck fifty is not worth the guage... i wana do the guage setup just like yers 440 you must be a thinker;) is yer bike really a true 500! whats all the mods??

[bayou boy]

I got the warpdrive one and it only lasted 3 rides...it is stuck on 240..I would not by another one. but some have had theirs for a while. maybe I got a bunk one. I have been thinking of welding a collar to my oil tank and using an auto type also. you could also tap it into your lighting system so you could still see it at night.

[44oEX]

it`s a 490cc..so yeah it`s a 500 lol...mods include full front LRS/ELKA suspension...LSR axle...web cam/harder rocker arms/valve spring... all the good stuff

[cals400ex]

i would call up warpdrive and i bet they would replace it.