07-18-2010, 06:57 PM | #1 |
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anybody install an oil temp sensor?
I have one of these nitrous cheap harbour freight oil temp sensor and thinking about drilling and tapping the crankcase but don't want to get any metal shavings in my oil.Has anyone done this or is there an easier way to have a display by your handlebars which tells oil temps?I would like to be able to check how hot the bike is getting.If any of you guys didn't know it amsoil actually drops temps in your engine I saw that after i put it in my vehicles thanks for your replies hunter
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07-18-2010, 10:15 PM | #2 |
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I need one of those.
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07-19-2010, 01:04 AM | #3 |
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Perhaps you can remove your oil drain plug, and drill a hole for the temperature sensor. :?: If the sensor has a detachable wire, you can remove the wire whenever you unscrew the plug to change engine oil.
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07-19-2010, 08:05 AM | #4 |
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Sounds like a good way to do it. I might be inclined to get a extra plug just in case I did not like my results.
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07-19-2010, 10:58 AM | #5 |
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That's a REALLY good idea! :idea:
I bet that would work, and be risk free. The only small issue might be vunerablity of the wire to damage from rocks and debris but that's no big deal at all.
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07-19-2010, 12:52 PM | #6 |
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An easy option is a temp sensor dipstick. No drilling or wiring required.
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07-19-2010, 12:56 PM | #8 |
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I think the oil temp probe is a good idea for an air cooled motor. I had a Cessna 152 years ago that the only temp monitoring device was oil temp.
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07-19-2010, 01:14 PM | #10 |
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On my Q, which uses a sight glass not a dipstick, there is not a clear path from the oil filler hole to the sump. The clutch basket is in the way.
The same applies to my Yamaha and Kawasaki. My Gold Wing uses a dipstick so it would work there, but I don't remember how Lifanoids are set up, but as I recall they also use sight glasses.
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07-19-2010, 01:24 PM | #11 |
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The sensors I've seen are very popular with the XR250/400 crowd. Later XR250/400 engines are sorta dry sump, but I've also seen them for XR200 bikes, which is what the Lifan is patterned after.
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07-19-2010, 01:27 PM | #12 |
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It should work then. As I recall my XR250-L used a dipstick so that tells me there must be a straight shot to the oil past the clutch basket on that model.
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