I just installed the oil temp gauge to replace the air temp in my Ultra. I guess it's not what I expected. Maybe my gauge is faulty? It literally takes several miles of riding to even get the gauge to move. Then if I go say 20 miles it will slowly climb up to 170. It hit 180 the other day in 80 degree weather running 65mph. I just can't believe it takes that long to get any oil temperature. Anyone else have the same situation?

 

I ignored the install directions and placed the sensor directly in the oil pan. Just had to buy a brass bushing. Mine take a qhile to show temp regardless of ambient. I ride 15 miles to work in 40 degrees and it begins to show maybe 140. I ride home in 75 degress and it shows 140-150.

Normal cruising temp at 65 mph no load is 190.

If you followed the MOCO instructions and cut the hose using their tee you would get slightly different results. Probably a little higher depending on your tune.

 

I got my gauge from HERE :http://www.wallyscycleworld.com/virtualshop/OT.asp The sending unit plugs right into the oil pan. I guess mines acting similiar to yours?

 

Mines the Harley guage. Reads from 110 to 350. I agree that they're both doing the same.

 

I (for one) really appreciate this thread because I was considering getting one of these units. Excuse me for saying so, but it sounds almost as useless as the stupid air temp guage. Now I think I'll save my money. - Thanks for the heads up!

 

There is nothing wrong with your temp gauge. That's just how long it takes to warm up the oil in the pan.

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directions on the Wally gauge tell you it'll take up to 10 mins to register...and they're right, it does

 

MIne takes about 10 minutes on an eaverage day. I do like seeing the oil temp. Especially in stop & go traffic. Lets me have an idea of how hot my engine is getting. I would really like a cylinder head temp guage like an airplane has.

 

That's normal... I have had the in-dash oil temp on three baggers. It just takes a while to come up to temp. Wait til winter time!

I have an oil cooler w/o a thermostat, so it really takes a while.

 

Think about it. If its 40* outside like Zubaugh is riding in, the oil is 40*...how long do you think its going to take to heat up all the oil in the pan to 100* where the guage will first start showing??

When its hot outside, it takes hardly any time for the guage to start climbing...but when I commute home from work in the mornings and the temps are below 60*, it takes ten miles before I see the guage move.