From my mouth to Santa's ear

Diablouph · Dec 17, 2009

I wish that someone made a gauge that showed oil pressure, temperature, volts, and amps. I would want it to be electronic, digital, and round so it could fit between the Smiths or in the headlight shell. I would be amenable to two if they were small enough to fit.

Well……….now you know what to get me for Christmas.

Gino Rondelli · Dec 17, 2009

Then you would have far too much to worry about, ride it, listen for changes to the already strange noises and enjoy! Ignorance is bliss :lol:

bpatton · Dec 17, 2009

http://www.aerostich.com/5-function-digital-meter.html
It's pretty small, get an ameter/suitable headlight shell, and there's still room for an oilpressure/temp gauge. Could be too much info. I'd have to train myself to ignore them. P.S. Check ultralight suppliers for small multi-function gages.

davamb · Dec 17, 2009

Hmmm, very interesting idea BP. I'll give it some thought. I'm thinking LCD 'analog' type display with a switch to select which function to display. That the sort of thing you had in mind?

Diablouph · Dec 17, 2009

But you see, I want it all in one gauge. With a voice option that, when the oil tank temp is over 380, says in a loud voice " Perhaps being in a parade wasn't such a good idea".

BTW, where's the spell checker on this thing.

BrianK · Dec 17, 2009

Oil pressure gauge is indeed a good idea, and once you've lived with it for a while, you'll find it tells you all you need to know about oil temp too.

Having ridden my bike of most of the original electrical system, in favor of a three-phase alternator, modern voltage regulator, new wiring harness, etc., I feel no need for voltmeter/ammeter. (Perhaps ignorance is bliss....)

And I find I don't need a gauge to know the ambient temperature!

So, one man's opinion, get a good oil pressure gauge and call it a day!

Diablouph · Dec 17, 2009

ok, BrianK, no super gauge for christmas. How about a tie?

BrianK · Dec 17, 2009

Don't get me started on cable ties...! :roll:

bpatton · Dec 17, 2009

Herman,
Santa is a big one for making Lists. I think we know which one you're on. There are a few sites out there about 101 things to do with a lump of coal.

possm · Dec 17, 2009

Years ago i had a 69 bsa 650, a sensable previous owner had fitted an oil presure gauge, miles from home on a ride suddenly i have no oil presure no noise just no reading after an hour on the side of the road i continued my travels "faulty gauge", last one ever fitted to any of my bikes i have no problems with senders[light] but most gauges are not designed to handle the vibration that our type of bikes produce.

Diablouph · Dec 18, 2009

Possm..That's why I want one that is electronic, with probably a LED display.

Look's like I went from neat gauge, to a tie, to lumps of coal. Maybe I should convert the bike to steam.

Coco · Dec 18, 2009

Santa.

Rearrange the letters and you get satan.

Think about it.

rvich · Dec 18, 2009

possm said:
Years ago i had a 69 bsa 650, a sensable previous owner had fitted an oil presure gauge, miles from home on a ride suddenly i have no oil presure no noise just no reading after an hour on the side of the road i continued my travels "faulty gauge", last one ever fitted to any of my bikes i have no problems with senders[light] but most gauges are not designed to handle the vibration that our type of bikes produce.

I assume the vibration issue is why the gauges from Old Britt's are oil filled? It makes some sense to damp the internals but the bubble shown in the photo drives me nuts. Anybody have one of these?

swooshdave · Dec 18, 2009

Coco said:
Santa.

Rearrange the letters and you get satan.

Think about it.

Not a lot of presents when you were a kid, eh? :roll:

gtsun · Dec 18, 2009

Hey a diamond is just a rock, so don't feel bad about the lump of coal Hermon. As to the oil pressure gage, how do we measure reliability? I have a OLD S&W one that's been on this bike forever & still works. 70,000 + miles. (not all by me) If it stopped working on the road it's simple to pull the fitting to see if it's just the Gage or really no oil pressure at all. I wouldn't say they are nessasary, I just like it. Aside from electronic ignition my electrical componants are still mostly stock & working. I am thinking of "modernizing" them but the "Prince of darkness" has never left me stranded on any bike I paid attension too. I think our bikes are pretty damn reliable. My skills a way to basic, I would be more worried on a modern bike I can't understand.

zotz · Dec 18, 2009

http://formotionproducts.com/insert.htm

Not a multi guage but I used the IP-200 version and a homemade holder to replace the ammeter in my headlight shell. Looks like it belongs there.

bpatton · Dec 18, 2009

http://street.parts-unlimited.com/10/11 ... 75?q=gauge

Merry Christmas Herman

Diablouph · Dec 18, 2009

Thanks Bpatton. You can forget the lump of coal. brianK, hold off on the tie. No need to wrap it, Bpatton, but don't forget the senders.

A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, and a HAPPY NEW YEAR to you and all the members of this forum who have made my first year on the forum so much fun, and taught me so much about my new hobby.

BrianK · Dec 18, 2009

Dang. Hope I can return this tie.

davamb · Dec 27, 2009

Came across this today on another project. Think it might be suitable Diablough?

http://www.acewell.co.uk/en_uk/motorcycle/index.htm

edit: here's a short video of the guy's installation and test on his CX500 project.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMHyHGAl1ak