installing temp guage on 05 rx1

[170plus]

in tech tips there is a page that tells you how to install a temp guage on the rx1/vector model sled,it says to get an Autometer 2 and 1/16th phantom guage,but it doesnt specify an electric or mechanical guage,the instructions are great and the pics show the process very well for an electric guage,the process is similiar for the mechanical guage but there is very little room between the cap line on back of guage and headlight but it will work,so if anyone is planning this job make sure you get an electric guage or the instructions will only be about half right,the mechanical guage worked well but had to think a little more ,just thought i would share this with everyone....later

 

[welterracer]

I had one because i was concered about the overheating issue..

You want to know a secret??

Yamaha used 100% antifreeze in the sleds..

Suck out all your antifreeze! Add a 50/50 mix of antifreeze and water... then add WATERWETTER!!

It wont over heat after that..

 

[LooseCannon]

The wires going to the temp probe in the pics indicate electrical instead of mechanical. I also used mechanical which worked very well.

 

[SLEDSTART]

Isn't an electric much easier to install? Any big differance running elecrtic over mechanical???

 

[gsxr-rider137]

any of you guys ever hear of Engine Ice anti freeze? i use it in my drag biek and its operating temp is cooler by 5-10 and it cools off 1/3 faster than normal anti freeze...it has a boil over point of 256 and a low temp of -26.

 

[SLEDSTART]

are you running it in the sled?

 

[Mighty]

Use an electric gauge. I did on both my RX-1 and Warrior.

 

[LooseCannon]

It does not really matter which one you use, both will give you a reading. Its personal preference.

Electric vs. Mechanical

Electric Gauges:
Clean design-no tubing or bulky connectors
No danger of fluids entering the passenger compartment.
Easy installation in cramped or unusual areas, or if located farther away from the point of sensing.
90° dial sweep
Safe remote mounting of sender.
Small temperature sender (e.g. 1/8" NPT).

Mechanical Gauges:
Can operate without any voltage source; not just limited to 12V (Lighting is the only part that requires 12V)
Convenient tubing allows for installation directly to the point of sensing.
Full 270° sweep for better resolution ("readability").
Pressure tubing routed from cockpit to sensing port.
Large Temperature sensing bulb (e.g. 1/2" NPT).

"Both electric and mechanical gauges are calibrated to the same standards. Electric gauges are, by far, easier to install. Running standard automotive wire is a breeze compared to the complicated task of using steel-braided hose or fluid lines. The drawback is that the gauges are only as reliable as your electrical system. If you are experiencing the effects of a bad battery, your gauge performance will suffer as well.

"Mechanical gauges, on the other hand, work independently of the electrical system altogether, and some consider them more reliable for this reason. As mentioned before, mechanical gauges are more difficult to install."

 

[gsxr-rider137]

i have put it in my sled a few days ago..i also got a temp gauge and am in the prrocess of installing that as well..i am running my 03 rx-1 mnt in the trails in vermont..so i am trying to do what i can to avoid over heating issues before i get the sled up there...i have been reading any threads regarding overheating issues, and i am trying to avoid any of those issues. i found Engine Ice to be great in my 03 gsxr 1000. it has a stroker motor in it which tended to run hot on the street. the bike puts out 204hp at the tire and i was not about to overheat after spending that kinda money on the motor. i saw right away the operating temp dropped over 5 degree's..and it cools off almost a third quicker than anti freeze cut 50/50 with water wetter...i hope it works as well in my new toy as it does in my gsxr1000...

chris

 

[SLEDSTART]

204 at the rear wheel would scare the hell out of me. On 4 wheels I will drive just about anything. But on 2 thats a lot. I had a stock GSX1100G and that bike would go like hell for a big bike. I don't know how the hell you keep the front end down. From the looks of your picture it don't look like you do...=)

 

[gsxr-rider137]

thats actually a rare shot..the guy who takes the pics at leb vally in nY was watching me and saw me go a lil higher each pass till he got that shot when i got a little too aggressive. i also have a dry shot on it which makes just over 260 hp. the last pass of the year the bike went 8.97 @ 153mph with the clutcvh slipping the whole wat. i have to put the lock back in for next year..i know if the clutch locks up the bike will go close to 8.60's on a street tire at just under 60" ....and i drive it on the street!

 

[SLEDSTART]

on a side note...I saw a RX-1 with a turbo run mid 8's at a track in southern wisconsin on Harley night this summer. It was the fastest thing to run down the track all night. Pretty cool sight.

 

[gsxr-rider137]

i bet it was...tubos are great...if you have pockets that reach your ankles. i wanted one for my gsxr1000 but the guy i race for talked me outta of it. we don't see too many drag sleds up around my way, but i wish there were more. there awesome to see take off and their 60ft times are killer.