Matching gauge?

[Woodsrider]

I want to replace my analog fuel with an analog volt. Does anyone have a link or part name, number for a gauge that will match the look of the temp gauge?

 

[jthornton]

The temperature gauge will stop working when you unplug the fuel gauge.

JT

 

[jcthorne]

I suggest you replace them both with Autometer full sweep Cobalt series volt and oil pressure gauges. They match the gauge cluster pretty well and provide useful information. Fuel and temp will appear on the LCD panel when you unplug the factory gauges.

 

[Chupaca]

Choices choices..!!

you will have to change both guages. Once you disconnect both you will get a digital fuel and temp guage on screen. Auto parts or online you will find many looks and types. Happy shopping...:thumbup:

 

[Woodsrider]

I suggest you replace them both with Autometer full sweep Cobalt series volt and oil pressure gauges. They match the gauge cluster pretty well and provide useful information. Fuel and temp will appear on the LCD panel when you unplug the factory gauges.

Ah didn't realize it was a both thing. Where are folks tapping oil pressure input from? Mechanical oilpress or electric?

Volts is simple of course, oil press a little harder. I tried searching forums and found a lot of references where people had someone do it, but I just do my stuff.

 

[jthornton]

You could put a 12v or Dual USB in one side.

JT

 

[jcthorne]

Ah didn't realize it was a both thing. Where are folks tapping oil pressure input from? Mechanical oilpress or electric?

Volts is simple of course, oil press a little harder. I tried searching forums and found a lot of references where people had someone do it, but I just do my stuff.

There is an oil pressure switch already on the engine. Remove, install tee, install pressure switch and fitting for new gauge. I used a mechanical gauge as the small tubing did not have that far to run and was no where near exhaust. Install was not hard. Worst part is finding the metric tee and adaptor for standard tube fitting. (got them from Summit with the gauges).

 

[Woodsrider]

There is an oil pressure switch already on the engine. Remove, install tee, install pressure switch and fitting for new gauge. I used a mechanical gauge as the small tubing did not have that far to run and was no where near exhaust. Install was not hard. Worst part is finding the metric tee and adaptor for standard tube fitting. (got them from Summit with the gauges).

Ah good advice thanks. I like the mechanical oil as well, I run metal tubing for mine. I still may chicken out though and go with a clock and volts. I can't see the clock on the little display (or temp or any of the other small icons).

 

[Pennyrick]

Ah good advice thanks. I like the mechanical oil as well, I run metal tubing for mine. I still may chicken out though and go with a clock and volts. I can't see the clock on the little display (or temp or any of the other small icons).

Yep, there are a lot of posts on gauges. Here is the best post on the oil pressure gauge hook up.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...pressure+gauge

Check Rattigan Roger's input on Post number 44.

You can see the Auto Meter gauges at work on my You tube post here.

 

[outlawsix]

There is an oil pressure switch already on the engine. Remove, install tee, install pressure switch and fitting for new gauge. I used a mechanical gauge as the small tubing did not have that far to run and was no where near exhaust. Install was not hard. Worst part is finding the metric tee and adapter for standard tube fitting. (got them from Summit with the gauges).

I found this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-6121/overview/ So was wondering if this is the gauge you used? Also there is a metric adapter shown on the right hand side under suggestions. Would this be the ones you got sir? Did it have enough tubing to comfortably make the run from fitting to gauge or was it tight?

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

Yep, there are a lot of posts on gauges. Here is the best post on the oil pressure gauge hook up.

http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...pressure+gauge

Check Rattigan Roger's input on Post number 44.

You can see the Auto Meter gauges at work on my You tube post here.

Hey Double, got a question. The diamond plate floor boards - did you make those or buy them? I've kicked around the idea of making myself a set. I like the look and shape of yours.

 

[jcthorne]

I found this http://www.summitracing.com/parts/atm-6121/overview/ So was wondering if this is the gauge you used? Also there is a metric adapter shown on the right hand side under suggestions. Would this be the ones you got sir? Did it have enough tubing to comfortably make the run from fitting to gauge or was it tight?

That is the gauge I used. Plenty of tubing included. Not the right fitting shown. Used a VDO Tee fitting

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/VDO-240850

and this autometer adapter:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2265

 

[outlawsix]

That is the gauge I used. Plenty of tubing included. Not the right fitting shown. Used a VDO Tee fitting

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/VDO-240850

and this autometer adapter:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2265

Just got all 3 parts coming. Thank you very much for sharing the part numbers ensuring I got it right the first time Sir.

 

[outlawsix]

That is the gauge I used. Plenty of tubing included. Not the right fitting shown. Used a VDO Tee fitting

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/VDO-240850

and this autometer adapter:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ATM-2265

Got my parts in from Summit. Since i havent recieved my manual yet. Would you be kind of enough to have a pic of where the oil tee goes, vidoe of it, etc please. Want to tackle this tomorrow. And be ready to ride for the weekend.

 

[lyonsden]

Got my parts in from Summit. Since i havent recieved my manual yet. Would you be kind of enough to have a pic of where the oil tee goes, vidoe of it, etc please. Want to tackle this tomorrow. And be ready to ride for the weekend.

This is a pic out of the repair manual. The switch is number 6. Hope that helps. I know what it's like wanting to get started with your mods.

 

[jcthorne]

I do not have a pic, but its bottom of the engine, right hand side. The diagram above shows what to look for.

 

[outlawsix]

Thank you both that is what i needed to know. Due to its location, guess it is best to do this during an oil change since so much will come out? Expecting my filters to arrive saturday. So what weight oil?

 

[jcthorne]

Thank you both that is what i needed to know. Due to its location, guess it is best to do this during an oil change since so much will come out? Expecting my filters to arrive Saturday. So what weight oil?

Very little will come out when you remove the switch to install the fitting. A shop rag is all that is needed.

on the oil change, I run Valvoline synthetic motorcycle oil 10w40 but am really considering changing to Rotella T6 that I use in every thing else we own. It also has the JASO MA2 rating for wet clutches. That would be a 5W40.

 

[outlawsix]

Go tit all hooked up. Thank you again for all of the tips and help! One last thing....what have yall found oil pressure is at ideal and say running 70mph down the interstate?

 

[jcthorne]

Go tit all hooked up. Thank you again for all of the tips and help! One last thing....what have yall found oil pressure is at ideal and say running 70mph down the interstate?

When the bike is fully warmed up and on new synthetic oil, idle oil pressure will be about 18 to 20 psi. As the oil ages, the idle oil pressure will drop because of viscosity breakdown. The BRP oil dropped to 7psi when I changed it at 2700 miles.

At RPMs above 4000 where you should be driving, the pressure should stay pretty close to the 60psi oil pressure relief valve setting.