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Oil temperature gauge

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by Lodewijk, Apr 21, 2019.

  1. Lodewijk

    Lodewijk Member

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    Hey

    My bike didn't come with an oil temp gauge. I don't know if there was one on it stock, but the bike came to me without one (modded). I bought a temp gauge that screws on in place of the oil filler cap, but the measuring rod isn't long enough and doesn't reach the oil. Ideally, I'd like something a bit more precise. Any suggestions?
     
  2. k-moe

    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    None od the XJ series came with an oil temp gauge. They aren't needed. A longer screw-in type will be damaged by the clutch basket.
    What you really want is a head temperature gauge )thermocouple that hooks up to a sparkplug or head bolt), and even those aren't really needed.
     
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    a100man Well-Known Member

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    Temp gauge will make you paranoid. I've never heard of one of these engines overheating - just make sure it's got oil in it.
     
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    MattiThundrrr Not a guru

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    They do get warm if you run them too long in the garage. There are two solutions to this:
    1. Point a big fan at the engine to get air moving across the fins, and as a bonus, push all that carbon monoxide out the door, or
    2. Ride the bike!
     
  5. Lodewijk

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    Well, that's one worry less, then. :)
     

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