oil temp gauges on E-bay

[flowerking]

Hi all,

A few weeks ago I ordered an oil temp gauge for my 1998 EV for only $44.00 including shipping. Came in today and looks quite good and will give it a full test over the weekend. Below is the url to the E-bay listing:


http://tinyurl.com/7nan7a4

Be well...be kind, Brian

[moto]

Hi Brian,

That's a good price if it's a good product!

Would you mind measuring and posting the length of the stick, from the base where the o-ring sits to the tip? (In millimeters if convenient.) Also, were there any full/add marks on it, or do you add your own?

Moto

[flowerking]

Hi Moto,

Added my own full/add marks with a small file.

Length from base/where o-ring sits to the tip is 165 mm

Actual length of rod is 148 mm which is about the same as the one on my 1998 EV.

Brian

Hi Brian,

That's a good price if it's a good product!

Would you mind measuring and posting the length of the stick, from the base where the o-ring sits to the tip? (In millimeters if convenient.) Also, were there any full/add marks on it, or do you add your own?

Moto

[moto]

Hi Moto,

Added my own full/add marks with a small file.

Length from base/where o-ring sits to the tip is 165 mm

Actual length of rod is 148 mm which is about the same as the one on my 1998 EV.

Hi Brian,

Thanks! I just checked my two bikes, and got these for the distance from where the o-ring sits to the tip:

850-T3, longer aftermarket dipstick for use w/ sump extension: 144mm (barely long enough, by the way)

Griso 1100, stock dipstick: 193mm

I expect the 165 would work with sump-extended T3 motor, but it would be easy to determine that before ordering.

(But I suppose the real question is whether either motor really needs an oil temp gauge given how I use the bikes.)

Moto