Oil Pressure Gauge.

phatnomad · 11-25-2010, 11:15 AM

I plan on installing an oil pressure gauge on my 2005 Nomad this winter. I would appreciate any help from those who have done this. Like which gauges you used, price and where to get them. Thanks for the help.

**ringadingh** · 11-25-2010, 01:37 PM

Ive installed gauges and I used some from Princess Auto, they are 2" electric gauges. Any brand will work, as long as thay are electric. For the oil gauge I installed a brass T fitting into the crankcase where the oem oil sending unit is threaded. Then you install the original sending unit as well as the new one supplied with the gauge.This enables you to still have the oil light function as before and the gauge to function as well.
I think I have a pic of the setup that I will try to post.

**ringadingh** · 11-25-2010, 01:40 PM

Here is a better pic of what is involved. The oem sending unit is located at the back of the crankcase near the oil filter.

snarleybill08 · 11-25-2010, 02:32 PM

i agree, use an electric gauge. i use autometer gauges on my bikes. you will need a 0- 100 psi cuz the kaw will hold over 75 psi when cold. autometer makes a nice chrome mounting cup. autometer gauges aren't cheap but they are the best. you can order on line from jegs. bill

**ringadingh** · 11-25-2010, 06:05 PM

When my bike is cold the pressure reads 80 to 100psi. when its warmed up at highway speeds its usually around 60psi, and idles 10 to 20psi.

**BudMan** · 11-26-2010, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by snarleybill08

autometer makes a nice chrome mounting cup.

I have looked at these before and they look like would easily mount on a dashboard.
Is the cup below the one you are referring to?
If it is, how did you mount it on the bars? Or did you?

Thanks

http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105...oductId=745207

snarleybill08 · 11-27-2010, 04:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BudMan

Quote:

Originally Posted by snarleybill08

autometer makes a nice chrome mounting cup.

I have looked at these before and they look like would easily mount on a dashboard.
Is the cup below the one you are referring to?
If it is, how did you mount it on the bars? Or did you?

Thanks

http://www.jegs.com/i/Auto-Meter/105...oductId=745207

thats the cup i used. i can't remember how i mounted it. the bike is not here.

11-25-2010, 11:15 AM	#1
phatnomad Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 73	Oil Pressure Gauge. I plan on installing an oil pressure gauge on my 2005 Nomad this winter. I would appreciate any help from those who have done this. Like which gauges you used, price and where to get them. Thanks for the help. Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

11-25-2010, 01:37 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Oil Pressure Gauge. Ive installed gauges and I used some from Princess Auto, they are 2" electric gauges. Any brand will work, as long as thay are electric. For the oil gauge I installed a brass T fitting into the crankcase where the oem oil sending unit is threaded. Then you install the original sending unit as well as the new one supplied with the gauge.This enables you to still have the oil light function as before and the gauge to function as well. I think I have a pic of the setup that I will try to post. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

11-25-2010, 01:40 PM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Oil Pressure Gauge. Here is a better pic of what is involved. The oem sending unit is located at the back of the crankcase near the oil filter. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
	0

11-25-2010, 02:32 PM	#4
snarleybill08 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 273	Oil Pressure Gauge. i agree, use an electric gauge. i use autometer gauges on my bikes. you will need a 0- 100 psi cuz the kaw will hold over 75 psi when cold. autometer makes a nice chrome mounting cup. autometer gauges aren't cheap but they are the best. you can order on line from jegs. bill
	0

11-25-2010, 06:05 PM	#5
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Oil Pressure Gauge. When my bike is cold the pressure reads 80 to 100psi. when its warmed up at highway speeds its usually around 60psi, and idles 10 to 20psi. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951 Login or Register to Remove Ads
	0

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Air Pressure Gauge	usranger74	Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager	13	07-10-2011 07:48 PM
oil pressure gauge install	snarleybill08	1500 & 1600 Nomad	22	10-26-2009 08:12 PM
Oil pressure gauge?	phatnomad	1500 & 1600 Nomad	12	03-08-2009 08:02 AM
HD oil pressure sender	nighthawk11	1500 & 1600 Nomad	6	02-06-2009 05:30 PM
BEWARE THE TIRE PRESSURE GAUGE	kawbuc	Vulcan Nomad/Vaquero/Voyager	15	06-19-2008 09:19 AM