Author Topic: liquid filled Oil gauges (Read 2124 times)

thelowmax · « **on:** October 21, 2014, 11:27:02 AM »

Anybody have any recommendations or opinions about liquid filled oil gauges or alternatives?

70CB750 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2014, 03:28:43 AM »

I use one for 3 years now, still works - mounted in the oil galley plug.

Harsh · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:06:30 AM »

Quote from: 70CB750 on October 23, 2014, 03:28:43 AM

I use one for 3 years now, still works - mounted in the oil galley plug.

+1

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2014, 11:21:02 AM »

I now have one. That damn bubble can be annoying! At least it won't rust and get nasty inside like my old SW gauge did.

kbart1 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2014, 04:01:24 PM »

have one on my CBX and love it. trying to find one for my 750KO now and its proving difficult!

Old Scrambler · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2014, 06:19:21 PM »

Several on ebay with a wide range of prices..............I bought one at a swap meet for $10...........plus travel expenses and a day out of my life..........priceless

MCRider · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2014, 07:05:01 PM »

Joker.com sells them with his supertrick adapter.

http://jokermachine.com/products/cb750-oil-pressure-gauge-assembly.html

Mr Freeze · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2014, 09:28:51 PM »

The Joker Machine one is really nice and a good robust part. It also allows you to rotate the gauge to exactly where you want it and tighten it down there. Just make sure to use thread sealant if you buy that one.

thelowmax · « **Reply #8 on:** October 26, 2014, 03:08:33 PM »

Thanks guys. I run my bikes several different ways. Two have Derale external coolers. I've always been curious how much of a difference they make. That's why I'm considering the gauges. I had been told that a some of those gauges are better than others (and that some's effectiveness are actually negatively effected by heat, of all things), but I never got an explanation that made sense to me.

70CB750 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 26, 2014, 04:45:57 PM »

I use my oil pressure gauge to judge the temperature of the engine, too. For given oil weight, I can tell by idle pressure if it's fully warmed up or what.

Let's say I am on Skyline drive, going down to Front Royal. I put it in neutral between 5 ad 4 - my bike kind off developed these neutrals on her own

- and start gliding down. On the beginning, idle oil pressure is 20psi, on the bottom after several miles of idling @ 35 mph it is 35psi.

You can tell I like to read my oil pressure gauge, LOL!

Airborne 82nd · « **Reply #10 on:** October 26, 2014, 05:33:40 PM »

https://www.google.com/search?q=accel+oil+pressure+gauge&biw=1067&bih=529&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=549NVN-vDcT2yQTWnIHwDw&ved=0CEwQsAQ

I have had this one for 2 or 3 years with no issues at all.It is in the side port that most people use but I'm relocating it up to the speed & tach area now and I'm going to move the pickup where the light gets its signal so the oil line is not to be seen. I like to look at it without having to look down but that is just me others may not like it but I do.

MCRider · « **Reply #11 on:** October 26, 2014, 06:10:25 PM »

Quote from: Airborne 82nd on October 26, 2014, 05:33:40 PM

https://www.google.com/search?q=accel+oil+pressure+gauge&biw=1067&bih=529&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ei=549NVN-vDcT2yQTWnIHwDw&ved=0CEwQsAQ

I have had this one for 2 or 3 years with no issues at all.It is in the side port that most people use but I'm relocating it up to the speed & tach area now and I'm going to move the pickup where the light gets its signal so the oil line is not to be seen. I like to look at it without having to look down but that is just me others may not like it but I do.

Let us know how you move it up and what hose you use.

RSchaefer · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2014, 06:49:45 AM »

I'm using this one from Carpy, water filled for $40 http://www.cb750cafe.com/products-page/oil-pressure-gauge/

thelowmax · « **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2014, 09:46:19 AM »

Quote from: RSchaefer on October 27, 2014, 06:49:45 AM

I'm using this one from Carpy, water filled for $40 http://www.cb750cafe.com/products-page/oil-pressure-gauge/

That Carpy one looks easy to read. Nice.

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #14 on:** October 27, 2014, 10:45:24 AM »

Please explain to me how a "water filled" gauge will work when the water freezes?!

RSchaefer · « **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2014, 11:01:51 AM »

Hell I don't know Jerry, maybe it has alcohol in it, I'd have to ask Carpy, or maybe its that Carpy is in LA and it never freezes in LA!!

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2014, 12:13:43 PM »

LMAO.

Carpy's ad even says water filled.

thelowmax · « **Reply #17 on:** October 29, 2014, 09:14:25 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on October 27, 2014, 10:45:24 AM

Please explain to me how a "water filled" gauge will work when the water freezes?!

That's actually what I was curious about when starting this thread. I believe that it (water filled) has antifreeze in it. I have also been told that oil filled were better and more accurate, but they both seem to be fairly standard. Really, what's the difference other than the obvious.

Harsh · « **Reply #18 on:** October 31, 2014, 03:35:16 AM »

I think mine is actually filled with glycol

cakey · « **Reply #19 on:** October 31, 2014, 04:09:25 AM »

Mines quite a large face which I find easy to read. It's oil filled. I got mine from a pkace called Hosepower which deals in hydraulics. I also used this liquid green thread sealant that sets as soon as the threads touch. You can undo it afterwards and you only have to do any of the threads up finger tight so it's super easy to adjust the face to get it in the position you want. You can start the engine straight away

Mr Freeze · « **Reply #20 on:** October 31, 2014, 11:03:54 AM »

It's a typo. If it was water filled, the water would evenutally dry out or start to rust one way or the other. The internal liquid is silicone. These are Marshall gauges and they aren't motorcycle specific. I've seen them in hotrods all the time in the engine compartment.

http://www.marshallinstruments.com/products/MNB00060.cfm

My only recommendation if it matters to you is to go with a white faced one because it's easier to see quickly. I had a black faced one at first, but since my bike crash where the brass NPT elbow got broken, I replaced the gauge with a white face one and it's so much easier to read quickly.

cougar · « **Reply #21 on:** October 31, 2014, 11:39:01 AM »

I didn't go with a liquid filled gauge on my bike. 2 reasons, 1st. I 'm cheap, LOL! 2nd. I didn't figure I'ld have to worry about vibrations (with my inline 4 cyl.) causing my needle to be bouncing all over the place (which from my understanding is the reason to use a filled gauge) ! I bought a cheap (like $15.) Sunpro gauge at the local auto parts store. Removed the OEM idiot light, installed the adapter and ran my line through some Heavy clear tubing (to protect it) up to my triple tree, just had to make a little plate to mount it to my handle bar clamps. Even though it has a black face, it came with a built-in light so it is viewable at night. Been using it about 3-4 years now with no problems. ...cougar...

spiritof67 · « **Reply #22 on:** October 31, 2014, 05:07:38 PM »

All great suggestions, except for one thing: the logical way to have this gauge is in fact at the handlebar mount, but not from the (vulnerable, believe me...) side of the motor at the galley (unless you carry the galley nut at all times) but twinned off the existing oil pressure switch outlet behind the cylinders. That way you get the pressure light and the gauge working from the same information. You just lead the line up over the valve cover and onto the gauge, conveniently mounted at the top triple clamp. Read Titan (and others) used to have a kit done this way.

754 · « **Reply #23 on:** October 31, 2014, 08:28:38 PM »

In the 70,s ..to stop needle flutter..we put a mainjet or other restriction in the line/fitting to settle the needle down..... Did the trick

Garage_guy_chris · « **Reply #24 on:** October 31, 2014, 08:40:21 PM »

I have an old one with a busted stewart warner gauge so im just planning to replace the gauge i found these guys:

http://www.marshallinstruments.com/catalog/shockproof.cfm

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Author Topic: liquid filled Oil gauges (Read 2124 times)