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I know I saw at least one pic of an oil pressure gauge installed on a VN, but haven't found it again by searching.
Who has one? Can you post a pic and share any info? Any ideas on this one?
I'd also like to hear any valid reasons not to use one. I suppose one could be the oil line popping on the road and hosing you down in hot oil. Maybe mount it down lower instead of on the dash? A copper line would be a plus, and it could be sheathed with rubber vacuum line to contain spray if the line breaks.
Not sure how easy it's going to be to find a copper line these days. Most places just have the plastic line kits.
Should also be able to tee off of the existing idiot light and use both the light and a gauge. I would want to go direct reading vs. an electric oil gauge.
Think I'd like to be able to monitor oil pressure. My driveway slants slightly where I warm up sometimes, bike leaning extra to the left, and I've read that can cause some problems similar to the bike going down on the left side. Anyway, the oil light has flickered on a few times during startup/warmup and it's buggin' me. Sometimes it's a faint glow, others it's bright but blinking.
Who has one? Can you post a pic and share any info? Any ideas on this one?
I'd also like to hear any valid reasons not to use one. I suppose one could be the oil line popping on the road and hosing you down in hot oil. Maybe mount it down lower instead of on the dash? A copper line would be a plus, and it could be sheathed with rubber vacuum line to contain spray if the line breaks.
Not sure how easy it's going to be to find a copper line these days. Most places just have the plastic line kits.
Should also be able to tee off of the existing idiot light and use both the light and a gauge. I would want to go direct reading vs. an electric oil gauge.
Think I'd like to be able to monitor oil pressure. My driveway slants slightly where I warm up sometimes, bike leaning extra to the left, and I've read that can cause some problems similar to the bike going down on the left side. Anyway, the oil light has flickered on a few times during startup/warmup and it's buggin' me. Sometimes it's a faint glow, others it's bright but blinking.