Temp Gauges

z-iowa · 06-13-2012, 08:08 PM

Whats everyone using for a coolant temp gauge or what would you use if you gad one

i just blew a head gasket on my 400 and didnt even know it was out of coolant (my overflow bottle was full) so i hot an inline glow gauge from work and now i am trying to decide what to use for a temp readout.....

TuckerHardRide · 06-13-2012, 08:15 PM

What year is your bike?

cataway · 06-13-2012, 08:30 PM

a clear radiator hose would tell if there is fluid

ltz400dave · 06-13-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by cataway

a clear radiator hose would tell if there is fluid

do they even have them? if so i want them..... just get a autometer and mount it to the plastics or fab a bracket for the dash.... they also have inline gauges but there pricey.

ctnstabber · 06-13-2012, 08:37 PM

Here is a pic of mine
It works good

zookie400 · 06-13-2012, 08:39 PM

inline or autometer, i am also debating installing just a warning light with no guage.

bparks23 · 06-13-2012, 08:51 PM

I use a trail tech vapor.

z-iowa · 06-13-2012, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TuckerHardRide

What year is your bike?

It is an 05

z-iowa · 06-13-2012, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cataway

a clear radiator hose would tell if there is fluid

Well i got this flow gauge from work and had the fab guys turn the threads down to fit my rad hose..... so i think i got flow covered

just wanna keep an eye on temp

My red light never ever came on and neither did my fan.......... i know i know take it off to cut back on weight

ltz400dave · 06-13-2012, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by z-iowa

Well i got this flow gauge from work and had the fab guys turn the threads down to fit my rad hose..... so i think i got flow covered

just wanna keep an eye on temp

My red light never ever came on and neither did my fan.......... i know i know take it off to cut back on weight

see your getting the gist of it. you know that will never leave this place, that saying will always stick around. im going to be getting a auto meter, iwant to get the electric reading but im worried about battery usage.

biggiej42 · 06-13-2012, 11:00 PM

I use a trail tech, awesome little gauge!

z-iowa · 06-13-2012, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by biggiej42

I use a trail tech, awesome little gauge!

The trailtech is very nice but, for me a little pricey althogh its begining to look like a possibility!

Rivieraracing · 06-13-2012, 11:35 PM

Here's some clear radiator hoses!

Woco Engineering Clear Radiator Hose Kit | ATV | Rocky Mountain ATV/MC

Also know of a few guys running these on their banshees and have had good luck with them!!

Modquad 2 In Temp Gauge Cooler Banshee Raptor YFZ450 Rhino TRX450R RZR LTR450 | eBay

2stroke · 06-13-2012, 11:58 PM

Don't have one on my Z but do have an inline gauge on both my LTs because of no cooling fans on them guess I need to put one on it soon.

Mikeb3119 · 06-14-2012, 12:36 AM

so you need this temp gauge if you have no fan? or still use it with one?

06-13-2012, 08:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
z-iowa :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, Iowa Posts: 225	Temp Gauges Whats everyone using for a coolant temp gauge or what would you use if you gad one i just blew a head gasket on my 400 and didnt even know it was out of coolant (my overflow bottle was full) so i hot an inline glow gauge from work and now i am trying to decide what to use for a temp readout.....

06-13-2012, 08:15 PM	#2 (permalink)
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06-13-2012, 08:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
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06-13-2012, 11:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
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06-13-2012, 11:35 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rivieraracing :::Mini LT80 Rider::: Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 171	Here's some clear radiator hoses! Woco Engineering Clear Radiator Hose Kit \| ATV \| Rocky Mountain ATV/MC Also know of a few guys running these on their banshees and have had good luck with them!! Modquad 2 In Temp Gauge Cooler Banshee Raptor YFZ450 Rhino TRX450R RZR LTR450 \| eBay

06-13-2012, 11:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
2stroke :::Z-250 Rider::: Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 441	Don't have one on my Z but do have an inline gauge on both my LTs because of no cooling fans on them guess I need to put one on it soon.

06-14-2012, 12:36 AM	#15 (permalink)
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