New temp gauge with bar readings

[Lamonster]

I know we talk about our temp bars all the time and I wanted to get a more accurate reading on my water temps so when I do install the new spal fan controller I can tell if it's doing it job or not.

As you can see from these pics the Spyder is no way running hot at 5 bars like some seem to think.

@175 degrees I hit 4 bars


@197 degrees I hit 5 bars


@202 degrees the fan came on


@190 degrees the fan kicked off

[GaryTheBadger]

Where exactly is the temp sender located for the added-on digital temp gauge? Is it measuring the coolant temp as it exits the engine?

[BeRight]

I already shelled out the big bucks.

Oh well, I'll just have a super cool

[Lamonster]

Where exactly is the temp sender located for the added-on digital temp gauge? Is it measuring the coolant temp as it exits the engine?

[3wheeldemon]

I already shelled out the big bucks.

Oh well, I'll just have a super cool

+1 Same here

3WD

[bone crusher]

[QUOTE=Lamonster;133446]I know we talk about our temp bars all the time and I wanted to get a more accurate reading on my water temps so when I do install the new spal fan controller I can tell if it's doing it job or not.

As you can see from these pics the Spyder is no way running hot at 5 bars like some seem to think. I'm still going to install the controller but is it really needed?


Lamont,

As usual...great work!

[JimAlpha]

Awesome meter set-up!

[Lamonster]

Awesome meter set-up!

Thanks. I got both gages with a sending unit for under a $100 bucks from Summit Racing

[SpyderRider2492]

Thanks as always for your comments, this makes me feel much better as I was recently concerned about running at 5 bars and its nice to know what the actual temp is.

I guess I should have gone ahead and put in a 'real' guage like yours (it's a great clean set up), as come to think of it all my other prior bikes came with the right stuff from the factory. Thanks again.

[wolfshead1]

Along this line has anyone installed a marine bilge blower?I see they are 12v. and big cfm for like $25.Glad to know the temps aren't menacingly high but I want the heat off the feet.

[Lamonster]

Along this line has anyone installed a marine bilge blower?I see they are 12v. and big cfm for like $25.Glad to know the temps aren't menacingly high but I want the heat off the feet.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...0&postcount=71
Ran it for a while but I'm not sure how much good it did.

[jedd]

Thanks Bro I thought too much debate over water temp. I've checked mine with infrared gun and read what your pic shows. I think Spal may be a waste. Nice pics and info

[Lamonster]

Thanks Bro I thought too much debate over water temp. I've checked mine with infrared gun and read what your pic shows. I think Spal may be a waste. Nice pics and info

I shot mine with the temp gun at the top of the radiator and at the bottom of the radiator and it's within 2 degrees of each other. Ideally I would have the sensor at the top where the water comes into the radiator from the motor but sitting still like it is there is very little if any cooling effect until the fan comes on. The temp readings would still be the same moving or not as the bars are in relation to water temps.

[bone crusher]

I shot mine with the temp gun at the top of the radiator and at the bottom of the radiator and it's within 2 degrees of each other. Ideally I would have the sensor at the top where the water comes into the radiator from the motor but sitting still like it is there is very little if any cooling effect until the fan comes on. The temp readings would still be the same moving or not as the bars are in relation to water temps.

The laser temp guns are really cool...I got one and hit the pipe before it connects with the hindle...curious how hot it got...it read in the mid 600s one time just after a long ride...I have copper silicone on there (temp. rating 800 degrees) so it looks like all is fine...haven't seen any of it drip off...

[gazey]

Anyone know how hot it has to get before hitting "limp mode"
I have heard of a few Spyders going into limp mode sitting in traffic on hot days. What temp or how many bars are showing

[BajaRon]

Lamont, how long did it take to go through the temp increases in your pics?

Nice gauges, is that your 3rd or 4th set? I like these the best.

[Lamonster]

Lamont, how long did it take to go through the temp increases in your pics?

Nice gauges, is that your 3rd or 4th set? I like these the best.

I don't know, was I suppose to time it?

[tatt2r]

Thanks. I got both gages with a sending unit for under a $100 bucks from Summit Racing

Stupid question but are they water proof

[BRPjunkie]

Lamonster,

Didn't your original analog temp guage show higher readings (10 - 15 degrees per bar) than the new digital one?

[Lamonster]

Stupid question but are they water proof

Not at all Bro. None of the gauges I've had on there are considered "waterproof" but they all did fine in the rain. These may or may not be alright but I could seal them up pretty easy if I needed to.

Lamonster,

Didn't your original analog temp guage show higher readings (10 - 15 degrees per bar) than the new digital one?

This temp gauge will read 1 degree at a time.

[BRPjunkie]

Not at all Bro. None of the gauges I've had on there are considered "waterproof" but they all did fine in the rain. These may or may not be alright but I could seal them up pretty easy if I needed to.



This temp gauge will read 1 degree at a time.

I realize that, but I recall a photo of your original analog guage reading about 210 at five bars and the new one is showing 197.

[spyderwoman]

my husband just checked my bike's temp. mine ran the same about 179 at 4 bars, 164 at 3 bars, anyway my husband installed a manual switch for me to turn on the fan at 4 bars instead of waiting until the 5 bars. (because mine went into limp mode too quick while in traffic saturday went from 4 to 8 bars in no time) but now my check engine light won't go off! it is showing a fault code of 0 P0480. does anyone have the fault codes and could you look this up for me? i saw someone post on here a week or two ago saying he could check the codes. do you think this has anything to do with the manual switch being installed or a new issue altogether?

[rleathen]

As per the shop manual an error code of P0480 is as follows:

Involved Module: ECM
Description: Radiator fan relay shorted to battery +
Cause: damaged fan, relay, damaged circuit wires, damaged connector or damaged ECM output pins
Service Action: Disconnect radiator fan. measure voltage between harness connector 1-FB-C10 and ground (Expected value: 0 volts). Measure resistance between terminals 85 and 86 on relay (Expected value: 70 to 90 ohms)


Since I believe I was one of the first few to install a manual override switch http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=12160 I would suggest that the wiring of your override switch has in all liklihood caused the problem. Just how did the manual override switch actually get wired in ??

[spyderwoman]

he wired it straight to the fan plug at the bottom of the radiator fan. the relay and circuit was not even in the system and thats probably what triggered it...the relay was not plugged in. he had to put the relay back in to clear the check engine light. thanks for being so quick on explaining the code! you guys are so helpful i really do appreciate all of you techies!

[rleathen]

I assume that the removal of the fan relay and failure to reinstall it was just an oversight. I would not ever suggest leaving the relay unplugged not for the very fact that the computer will complain but also I would not want to ever rely solely on me to turn the fan on with the switch. I am too busy enjoying the ride to have to continually monitor the temperature, the relay is a fail safe to the override switch.