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Hey guys, I am trying to figure out how to put a coolant temperature gauge on my bike, it seems to run pretty hot and I would like to know what temperature it's running at for peace of mind.
My idea is just to buy a digital coolant temperature gauge, and install it below the gas cap as some guys do with the Gi-Pro.
Now to get the temp sender in the engine I would disconnect all the hoses and drill/tap the tee connector that connects all the hoses together. From what I understand water wont flow through this and start reading until the thermostat opens, is this correct? If anyone else has other opinions please chime in, if the tee is not large enough or I can't tap, my backup is to get a cast coupler, drill and tap it, then cut a hose and clamp the ends.
Anyone have any recommendations?
My idea is just to buy a digital coolant temperature gauge, and install it below the gas cap as some guys do with the Gi-Pro.
Now to get the temp sender in the engine I would disconnect all the hoses and drill/tap the tee connector that connects all the hoses together. From what I understand water wont flow through this and start reading until the thermostat opens, is this correct? If anyone else has other opinions please chime in, if the tee is not large enough or I can't tap, my backup is to get a cast coupler, drill and tap it, then cut a hose and clamp the ends.
Anyone have any recommendations?