temp gauge?

[honda440]

anyone tried hookin up an auto temp gauge to ther 400 before?? i got this kit for my truck but i dont need the temp guage for it anymore and it looks pretty simple to hook up.. anyone tried it let me know before i do

[Wheelie]

XR's Only sells an oil temp dipstick for about $40.

[tri5ron]

xr's only temp gauge...

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n148/tri5ron/03%20400ex/IMG_8258.jpg

[honda400ex2003]

I like mine alot i have the xr's one too. Hey not to hijack but what temps are you guys running with the 400ex's. Mine is right around 180 to 200 degrees at full running temps. Thanks steve

[400thacker]

I would also like to know if you can put a auto gauge for temp on an EX...I think it would look cool to have gauges molded into the plastics!

[dsherw00d]

I think for an EX you would need one with a lead that goes under the plug - like a race kart. I think oil temp is a better indicator on these quads though?

what is considered a dangerous oil or head temperature?

[hornetgod13]

Anything over 300 degrees and most oils start to break down.

[Pipeless416]

Originally posted by hornetgod13
Anything over 300 degrees and most oils start to break down.

thats about when head studs can start to pull too. not fun.

[Dangerous400EX]

Would someone mind posting a link to where a person could order the oil temp gauge from? Thanks

xrsonly.com

Originally posted by Pipeless416
thats about when head studs can start to pull too. not fun.

so if the oil hits 300 degrees your head would be incredibly hot too and thats the signal for engine damage when the oil is like that? I wish those darn dipsticks werent like $40

[Pipeless416]

$40 for a temp gauge or $400+ for all the damage you could be preventing...;)

[Ryan'07400ex]

So this temp gauge from xrsonly fits like stock without modification and has a mark for "full" like the stock? Thanks

[deathcorefan2]

Originally posted by Ryan'07400ex
So this temp gauge from xrsonly fits like stock without modification and has a mark for "full" like the stock? Thanks

same question.

[honda400ex2003]

yup, it has the threads and stuff to just screw in. it has markings on it too for the full line. If you keep your stock one you can check it anyway for the one or times at the beginning right after you change the oil. You will love it just to check your oil temps. I can wait to start riding after it is about 150 now instead of just getting on it after about 2 minutes. It is amazing to watch how long it takes to warm up to full temp. It was about 20 degrees here today and I watched it for awhile. The highest I have had my temp at in mid summer after riding hard is about 210 or 220. I have plenty of room for more heat just in case it is really hot. The scoops add alot to help too. you can really tell once you start riding after letting it run for a while. Good luck if you buy one, you will love it just for having that extra assurance. Steve