oil temp gauge?

[Ncboost]

I remember seeing someone had a oil temp gauge built into a oil dipstick. And I can't find one anywhere. Would anyone know where to get one and if there's any other options. Thanks Nick

[northwest Texas]

The guys have one at the link below.

Oil Temp Gauge (http://**************.com/storefront/index.php?cPath=888_889_890&osCsid=5defa3a8c6e672b54664a9e66eec5dc1)

[440exroost1984]

http://www.exriders.com/vbb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=52342

[lpmaster]

xrsonly.com sells a nice one

[Chino886]

Originally posted by lpmaster
xrsonly.com sells a nice one

You can barely see my XR's Only dipstick here, but it is nice!

[hornetgod13]

XRs Only website carries them for $40.00. Here's a link http://www.xrsonly.com/content/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=1010&category_id=127&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=77

[hornetgod13]

Here's a photo of mine. My 400ex typically runs between 175 and 225 once it's warmed up.

[Ncboost]

Thanks for all the replies. :macho

[ImplodedMindZ]

I just bought one of these gauges and im qurious, is 175-225 normal operating temp, and also what temp would be considered overheating?

I was thinkin of using it as just another aid to see if my jetting is correct, lean=running hot so under normal load it would be running warm. Would there be any real noticable difference in temp if its runnin rich. Thanks for any insight.

[hornetgod13]

It really depends on the ambient temperature where you ride. Mine is normally between 175 to 225 degrees. In the summer when it was near a 100 degrees outside, it ran between 225 and 275. If it's sitting motionless than it will be hotter because the air flow isn't present to cool it off. I have read that oil starts to break down at 300 degrees. If you see it that high you better shut it down.
Just a side note...I have air scoops. I saw a drop in my oil temperature once I installed them. If you're worried about overheating than you might want to look into getting a pair.

[Chino886]

Originally posted by hornetgod13
It really depends on the ambient temperature where you ride. Mine is normally between 175 to 225 degrees. In the summer when it was near a 100 degrees outside, it ran between 225 and 275. If it's sitting motionless than it will be hotter because the air flow isn't present to cool it off. I have read that oil starts to break down at 300 degrees. If you see it that high you better shut it down.
Just a side note...I have air scoops. I saw a drop in my oil temperature once I installed them. If you're worried about overheating than you might want to look into getting a pair.

Couldn't of said it better myself! :devil:

[ImplodedMindZ]

Thanks alot. w/ the large varient in temp i dont think this will aid in jetting but its nice to know some temp to keep it around. thanks again.

[flauge]

Has anybody seen the digital ones thats on ebay. I wonder how long they would last:o

[Yee-Haw_400EX]

Does it still function as a dipstick? I mean, does it show oil level very accurately?

[hornetgod13]

It has a painted mark on it to show the full level. It not flat like the stock dip stick so it's is hard to see with clean oil. I keep my stock dip stick in the quad's tool container to check the level when needed.

[Yee-Haw_400EX]

Originally posted by hornetgod13
It has a painted mark on it to show the full level. It not flat like the stock dip stick so it's is hard to see with clean oil. I keep my stock dip stick in the quad's tool container to check the level when needed. Thats a good idea. I think I'm gonna ask for one for Christmas.

[hornetgod13]

It's a great thing to have. The gauge is adjustable. I tweaked it so the 200 degree mark was straight up for quick reference when I'm riding.
They come in different colors. I got the red one. :D