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oil pressure gauge?

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Is there a port on the gs 1000 that already is threaded to put a pipe fitting in to add a oil pressure gauge? Or where is the best place to ad the gauge? What parts are needed besides the gauge and tap needed if I have to drill and tap.
 
On the RH side of the cylinder there is a plug along the bottom. Problem is that it's a regular metric thread, not a pipe thread so finding an adaptor is not easy. I took a old galley plug and drill and tapped it 1/8" pipe so an elbow could be threaded in, and the gauge went to that. 15 psi gauges are about $20 from the various hot rod shops. If you don't want to monkey around with drilling and tapping a hole Bruce's kits are available on ebay, or drop him a PM.
 
thanks

thanks

Thanks and I did drop him a pm but will also check out a source for an adapter since I might already have a gauge?
 
I have a 0-15PSI gauge kit that was bought from Renobruce that i'll sell you at a discounted price.
 
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On the RH side of the cylinder there is a plug along the bottom. Problem is that it's a regular metric thread, not a pipe thread so finding an adaptor is not easy. I took a old galley plug and drill and tapped it 1/8" pipe so an elbow could be threaded in, and the gauge went to that. 15 psi gauges are about $20 from the various hot rod shops. If you don't want to monkey around with drilling and tapping a hole Bruce's kits are available on ebay, or drop him a PM.
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Found this thread while looking for the thread size of the plug. Ended up pulling and measuring mine. It is the same as the drain plug, 14mm x 1.25, and uses a crush washer to seal- not pipe threads. As noted, this is an oddball thread for plumbing, as most is 14mm x 1.5. If you want a 14mm x 1.25 to 1/8 female pipe brass adapter, go to egauges.com, it is about $7 and is part #R7966. The factory plug and washer are still available if you'd like to drill your own:
The plug is PN 09247-14026 and about $2, the washer is PN 09168-14004 and about $1.

BTW, I pull close to 40 PSI in cold weather on my red 1000G at higher RPMs (fairing mounted gauge with electric sender). Don't have a gauge on the blue one yet.
 
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In response..the big nut at the bottom of the jugs is where the guage goes.
 
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I like Eds fix..that way you would also have the bolt head to tighten the pipe nipple in with after assembling it in a vice. Vice up the bolt in a drill press and it wont take but a few minutes to drill the center out.
 
best feed place is off the gallery on the back of number four barrel. I dont however think that mounting the gauge doen there is too bright...whats the point if you cant see it while riding. :confused:

ive plumbed mine in using the gallery plug machined flat, drilled and tapped for std banjo fittings. attached to that i have a stainless braided oil line that goes up and comes through the hollow steering stem. the hole in the stem nut has been widened up and fitted with a rubber grommet so the fitting from the gauge pushes into the top nut snugly. this way i can keep an eye on the pressure safely while riding.

just my 2 cents :rolleyes:
 
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saffa said:
best feed place is off the gallery on the back of number four barrel. I dont however think that mounting the gauge doen there is too bright...whats the point if you cant see it while riding. :confused:

ive plumbed mine in using the gallery plug machined flat, drilled and tapped for std banjo fittings. attached to that i have a stainless braided oil line that goes up and comes through the hollow steering stem. the hole in the stem nut has been widened up and fitted with a rubber grommet so the fitting from the gauge pushes into the top nut snugly. this way i can keep an eye on the pressure safely while riding.

just my 2 cents :rolleyes:
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got any pics?? :confused:
 
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