I finished installing my oil temp gauge (sending unit in oil pan) this afternoon. I know the gauge won't read the oil temp until the oil in the entire system gets up to operating temp. Unfortunately I'm not going to have a chance to take it out on the road to see how it works for a while. I did start the bike and let it idle for approx. 20 minutes but that didn't even move the gauge above 110 degrees ( where it starts). At first I didn't think the gauge was working but then realizing the oil was starting out at 45 degrees I realized it would take some time for the gauge to read above 110 degrees.
I don't want this to sound like a stupid question. I realize the ambient temp will affect the gauge but for those of you who have the gauge installed in the oil pan, how long does it approximately take for the gauge to move above 110 degrees?
Any info you can provide will be appreciated.
I don't want this to sound like a stupid question. I realize the ambient temp will affect the gauge but for those of you who have the gauge installed in the oil pan, how long does it approximately take for the gauge to move above 110 degrees?
Any info you can provide will be appreciated.