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Cylinder head temp guage

Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 3:27 pm
by Gibson
Hey guys,any one have any ideas where to get a good cylinder head temp gauge?

Re: Cylinder head temp guage

Posted: Tue Feb 20, 2018 4:39 pm
by jagarra
Are you looking for a permanent mount or something to use for troubleshooting?

Re: Cylinder head temp guage

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 3:14 am
by Zombie Master
I use one of those lazer temp "gun" to check on the relative temp of the two cylinders. They are like $30. now. But if you want a constant monitor that's different situation. You should be able to tell if things are getting hot without a gauge.

Re: Cylinder head temp guage

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:43 am
by barryh
Sparkplug washer thermocouples are one way to do it. Many digital multi-meters have a setting for type K thermocouples.

http://thermomart.com/cylinder-head-temperature-gauge

Re: Cylinder head temp guage

Posted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:15 pm
by jnicks01
I've used a simple Trailtech 14mm spark plug unit for my mopeds. Pretty accurate. Small too, so it can be hidden pretty well. It was about $40. That is just one cylinder though.

Re: Cylinder head temp guage

Posted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 8:51 pm
by Wobbly
VDO used to sell a cyl head temp gauge that would match the clock and ammeter in the RT/RS bikes. I may have one laying around.

Re: Cylinder head temp guage

Posted: Mon Feb 26, 2018 11:07 am
by Gibson
Yes thanks. Looking for permanent mount gauge for when I get stuck in traffic. This way I know when to shut down.

Re: Cylinder head temp guage

Posted: Tue Feb 27, 2018 8:33 pm
by Wobbly
Gibson wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2018 11:07 am Yes thanks. Looking for permanent mount gauge for when I get stuck in traffic.
The "gauge" you need is a cell phone mount so you can run WAZE and avoid the traffic to begin with !

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