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Oil Pressure Gauge...CBS (2018)
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Year old thread....but I just purchased this oil pressure gauge from CBS.
Tornado, did you install this gauge, have any issues with the oil line connections?
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Just make sure the tube running from the head to the gauge is routed with nothing touching. I used a spiral protector where there is a possibility of contact to ensure the tube doesn't cut through from vibration. https://www.mcmaster.com/7432k95
Cheers,
Tom
Cheers,
Tom
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Yup all good.
Here are the installed pics I sent to NPN yesterday. Kit came with a 90 degree elbow and a straight connector for gauge end. Originally I tried the elbow but later switched to straight for better hose routing. Connections are by one way push on couplers. No leaks.
Also the kit has a hose protection sleeve, bit like heat shrink but I didnt try to heat it up.
Here are the installed pics I sent to NPN yesterday. Kit came with a 90 degree elbow and a straight connector for gauge end. Originally I tried the elbow but later switched to straight for better hose routing. Connections are by one way push on couplers. No leaks.
Also the kit has a hose protection sleeve, bit like heat shrink but I didnt try to heat it up.
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@Tornado Any problems accessing the fork lock? I usually use that when I do a quick run into a shop.
Am wondering about this or the fork nut version, but both look pretty agricultural to me and I am not so keen on the connector. I have drilled spindles and so the primary side banjo fitting is free and I would prefer to use that.
Am wondering about this or the fork nut version, but both look pretty agricultural to me and I am not so keen on the connector. I have drilled spindles and so the primary side banjo fitting is free and I would prefer to use that.
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My fork lock is whacked...could never get the key into the keyhole for unknown reasons, so I never checked it for clearance with the pressure gauge mounting. Could always be clearanced with a bit of dremel work I guess if needed.
Not overly fussed with the fork lock on any bike after seeing how simple they are to defeat (seen a few video's with a 60lbs Thai girl just giving them a good push with her foot to break them off, typically fails at the head tube lug and can mean permanent frame damage).
Not overly fussed with the fork lock on any bike after seeing how simple they are to defeat (seen a few video's with a 60lbs Thai girl just giving them a good push with her foot to break them off, typically fails at the head tube lug and can mean permanent frame damage).
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Thanks for the reply and pics Tornado.
My fork lock is buggered too, snapped the locking pin off with very little effort 30 years ago.
My fork lock is buggered too, snapped the locking pin off with very little effort 30 years ago.
What year is your Commando? I just bought same for my 69 Commando and bummer it doesn't fit. might farmer fix it or try and send it back if there is one available for my bike.
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Mine is a '74 850. What doesn't fit? The handle clamp mounting bracket or the rocker spindle cover plate? They do offer a bar clamp type mount for the gauge I beleive, to go on different bikes. Unsure what other options are for the cover plate fitting.
The bracket is too narrow for my handle bar clamps.
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The write up on their website states a standard bar clamp is available for other bikes like MKIII.
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