Any electrical wizards out there?

[sk-rx1]

Just wondering if anyone had given any thought to an aftermarket temp gage? I did the gage mounting in my RX-1, not sure yet about the APEX, there doesn't seem to be a great spot to put it and it's sort of a pain to tap into the plumbing. It seems to me if one could tap into the Yamaha "computer" it would be possible to add a small digital display to show both coolant and air temp. I'm sure I've oversimplified but it may be possible. Any thought about this?

 

[Tork]

Just my opinion here, but it is an educated opinion. With the new radiator and fan you dont need a temp guage I am not afraid to tackle any project on a car, motorcycle or sled, but this I personally would not do because overheating just is NOT going to be an issue anymore.

IMHO that money is better spent on a GPS, electronic compass or emergency lighting.

 

[sk-rx1]

Don't totally disagree, I just found the temp gage to be nice to know that the sled was warmed up, also if it was getting warm in marginal conditions. With the radiator I don't think I will go through the trouble of adding a "mechnical gage". But if it was simple to plug into what's there? I also think that a compass would be nice, I've seen a couple but the ones I've seen look to be a little too portable.

 

[Tork]

Oh I see, it would have some value for cold start-ups. There have been some nice write-ups for the RX-1. Check the FAQ section and/or in the RX section search 'Temp and guages'
I understand the Apex does not have the nifty little warm up light.
The way I plan to handle this myself is let it run for 2-3 minutes and then use light throttle for the next 2-3 minutes.
No firing her up and immediatly going full throttle across a lake for me :shock: