Topic: H D Oil Temp Gauge (Read 6648 times)

Zig · « **on:** December 24, 2009, 03:46:34 PM »

OK, next question...
I just had a SE Oil Temp Gauge installed in the fairing in place of the stock air temp gauge, and the lighting is different from original. The perimeter lights up, same color (orange) as stock, but the numbers and dots between do not light. Can't read it at night! Any input? This doesn't sound normal to me, but what do I know?

Zig

hard10 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 24, 2009, 03:51:00 PM »

Quote from: Zig on December 24, 2009, 03:46:34 PM

OK, next question...
I just had a SE Oil Temp Gauge installed in the fairing in place of the stock air temp gauge, and the lighting is different from original. The perimeter lights up, same color (orange) as stock, but the numbers and dots between do not light. Can't read it at night! Any input? This doesn't sound normal to me, but what do I know?

Zig

I'm not right in front of mine but that sounds right. If I remember, only the background was lit. I switched all four gauge bulbs out for LEDs.

SneakyPete · « **Reply #2 on:** December 24, 2009, 04:14:53 PM »

Quote from: hard10 on December 24, 2009, 03:51:00 PM

I'm not right in front of mine but that sounds right. If I remember, only the background was lit. I switched all four gauge bulbs out for LEDs.

AJ, thinking of doing the same thing. Where did you get the LED's?

Twolanerider · « **Reply #3 on:** December 24, 2009, 04:36:08 PM »

Quote from: Zig on December 24, 2009, 03:46:34 PM

OK, next question...
I just had a SE Oil Temp Gauge installed in the fairing in place of the stock air temp gauge, and the lighting is different from original. The perimeter lights up, same color (orange) as stock, but the numbers and dots between do not light. Can't read it at night! Any input? This doesn't sound normal to me, but what do I know?

Zig

HD does not offer an oil temp gauge whose illumination method is an exact match to the gauges in the new bikes. What you've got is as good as you're going to get.

Zig · « **Reply #4 on:** December 24, 2009, 05:42:51 PM »

OK thanks. Not too happy bout that but its kindof a relief that it was installed right

Boatman · « **Reply #5 on:** December 24, 2009, 05:49:03 PM »

Quote from: Twolanerider on December 24, 2009, 04:36:08 PM

HD does not offer an oil temp gauge whose illumination method is an exact match to the gauges in the new bikes. What you've got is as good as you're going to get.

It's disappointing for sure. On the 05, the lighting did not matter that much as the other gauges weren't well lit (except speedo/tach).. On the 10 bike, you can easily read all the gauges (except oil temp). HD doesn't even use the same vendor to make the oil temp gauge-I would assume.

The temp gauge kits were on backorder for several months (until Dec 12) and I thought maybe the problem would be worked out?

The kit I used was in dealer stock. The kit I got even had the reducer bushing in it and had no provisions to put in the oil lines. But the lighting still didn't match.

Fired00d · « **Reply #6 on:** December 24, 2009, 06:01:06 PM »

There was also the problem of the needles matching, and not having the needle stops when they (MoCo) first came out with them.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

hard10 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 25, 2009, 12:29:04 AM »

Quote from: pete_4854 on December 24, 2009, 04:14:53 PM

AJ, thinking of doing the same thing. Where did you get the LED's?

Here's the link to the whole thread. Worth the read and a really good mod.

SneakyPete · « **Reply #8 on:** December 25, 2009, 11:45:48 AM »

Quote from: hard10 on December 25, 2009, 12:29:04 AM

Here's the link to the whole thread. Worth the read and a really good mod.

Thanks AJ, ordered them today. Merry Christmas!

rbaker · « **Reply #9 on:** December 25, 2009, 12:57:26 PM »

Thanks for info, Ordered mine today also.

Zig · « **Reply #10 on:** December 27, 2009, 12:25:26 PM »

I just spoke to the local dealer about this issue. He tells me that I was sold the WRONG PART!
Seems that I purchased part #75320-05a, but should have gotten 74707-09, which is the updated gauge specifically for the 09-10 SEUC, which will match the lighting!
Talk about pissed! I've already paid to have the thing put in. Parts guy must be new. The guy that gave me the new info has been there longer, and thinks the dealer will take care of me on the part and labor. One can only hope.

Z

Twolanerider · « **Reply #11 on:** December 27, 2009, 12:31:39 PM »

Quote from: Zig on December 27, 2009, 12:25:26 PM

I just spoke to the local dealer about this issue. He tells me that I was sold the WRONG PART!
Seems that I purchased part #75320-05a, but should have gotten 74707-09, which is the updated gauge specifically for the 09-10 SEUC, which will match the lighting!
Talk about pissed! I've already paid to have the thing put in. Parts guy must be new. The guy that gave me the new info has been there longer, and thinks the dealer will take care of me on the part and labor. One can only hope.
Z

Just checked the number at Chicago Harley online. 74707-09 shows up as an oil pressure and not the accessory oil temp gauge.

One would expect a new oil temp gauge to be posted in P&A. It's not been there yet.

Zig · « **Reply #12 on:** December 27, 2009, 01:56:28 PM »

Right as rain dude. I'm starting to have serious doubts about this dealer!! Tnx

Twolanerider · « **Reply #13 on:** December 27, 2009, 02:20:18 PM »

Quote from: Zig on December 27, 2009, 01:56:28 PM

Right as rain dude. I'm starting to have serious doubts about this dealer!! Tnx

That's why I always try to go to the parts counter with part number rather than part descriptions. No one at the parts counter is going to know what we're doing better than we do.

Zig · « **Reply #14 on:** December 27, 2009, 02:43:06 PM »

Glad I. found this forum.!.Like WILKEPEDIA!!

Twolanerider · « **Reply #15 on:** December 27, 2009, 02:44:17 PM »

Quote from: Zig on December 27, 2009, 02:43:06 PM

Glad I. found this forum.!.Like WILKEPEDIA!!

Yeah, we be bike geeks and nerds. At least we're proud of it...

Zig · « **Reply #16 on:** December 27, 2009, 03:36:49 PM »

ABsaFrIkinLuteLy!

ridefar · « **Reply #17 on:** December 27, 2009, 05:31:40 PM »

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Hogvet70 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 01, 2010, 07:10:26 AM »

I have a question about changing the 4 instrument bulbs to LED. I have trouble reading the red at night on my 2010 SEUC and wanted to change them. The mechanics told me that they were not able to change them and I would need to change the gauges. Any knowledge on the 2010's? Can I change them out?

Hogvet70 · « **Reply #19 on:** January 01, 2010, 09:54:42 AM »

Quote from: Zig on December 27, 2009, 12:25:26 PM

I just spoke to the local dealer about this issue. He tells me that I was sold the WRONG PART!
Seems that I purchased part #75320-05a, but should have gotten 74707-09, which is the updated gauge specifically for the 09-10 SEUC, which will match the lighting!
Talk about pissed! I've already paid to have the thing put in. Parts guy must be new. The guy that gave me the new info has been there longer, and thinks the dealer will take care of me on the part and labor. One can only hope.
Z

Hey Z, I cannot find the 74707-09 part number. Can you check that for me and give me an update? Thx....Gary

Zig · « **Reply #20 on:** January 01, 2010, 10:00:39 AM »

Sorry for that confusion. The part Guy at my local dealer gave me that number, but it turned out to be an oil pressure gauge not oil temp. Z

Hogvet70 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 01, 2010, 10:06:11 AM »

Got ya. Thanks for the info. Gary

Zig · « **Reply #22 on:** January 01, 2010, 11:26:11 AM »

HDDOCFL · « **Reply #23 on:** January 04, 2010, 11:16:43 AM »

I ordered the oil temp gauge in Nov, and my dealer is telling me now that they are backorded till Jan 27. WTF. Doc

Boatman · « **Reply #24 on:** January 04, 2010, 11:20:47 AM »

Quote from: HDDOCFL on January 04, 2010, 11:16:43 AM

I ordered the oil temp gauge in Nov, and my dealer is telling me now that they are backorded till Jan 27. WTF. Doc

I ordered one in Nov also and the ship date was to be Dec 12th.. I found one in stock at a dealer 60 miles away and isntalled it. Hopefully for you, the delay means they are fixing the lighting issue. If it is the same gauge I have, shame on the MOCO..

(The gauge I have looks ok but does not light well like the rest of the CVO gauges).

OhioDave · « **Reply #25 on:** January 04, 2010, 12:14:55 PM »

Quote from: Hogvet70 on January 01, 2010, 07:10:26 AM

I have a question about changing the 4 instrument bulbs to LED. I have trouble reading the red at night on my 2010 SEUC and wanted to change them. The mechanics told me that they were not able to change them and I would need to change the gauges. Any knowledge on the 2010's? Can I change them out?

I have the same problem and it looks like we are stuck with red in the tach/speedo.

HDDOCFL · « **Reply #26 on:** January 04, 2010, 01:10:00 PM »

Quote from: Boatman on January 04, 2010, 11:20:47 AM

I ordered one in Nov also and the ship date was to be Dec 12th.. I found one in stock at a dealer 60 miles away and isntalled it. Hopefully for you, the delay means they are fixing the lighting issue. If it is the same gauge I have, shame on the MOCO..

(The gauge I have looks ok but does not light well like the rest of the CVO gauges).

I knew of this lighting problem before I orderd it, But I ride little at night would not make a differance to me. Just the fact that it has been backorded for 3 months gets my butt. Doc.

Zig · « **Reply #27 on:** January 04, 2010, 03:53:00 PM »

Ya know, I was looking at the old gauge, and am able to pull out the old bulb without a problem. New one is already in, much dimmer than original, but I'm wondering if the bulbs could be interchanged, and if that would make a difference?

Boatman · « **Reply #28 on:** January 04, 2010, 06:42:50 PM »

Quote from: Zig on January 04, 2010, 03:53:00 PM

Ya know, I was looking at the old gauge, and am able to pull out the old bulb without a problem. New one is already in, much dimmer than original, but I'm wondering if the bulbs could be interchanged, and if that would make a difference?

You would have to change bulbs to be sure. I just believe the 09 and 10 bikes have updated lighting in the 4 small gauges. The small 4 gauges on the 10 light up 10 times better than on my 05 and the gauges look the same.

Hogvet70 · « **Reply #29 on:** January 04, 2010, 06:49:44 PM »

Quote from: Boatman on January 04, 2010, 06:42:50 PM

You would have to change bulbs to be sure. I just believe the 09 and 10 bikes have updated lighting in the 4 small gauges. The small 4 gauges on the 10 light up 10 times better than on my 05 and the gauges look the same.

:2vrolijk_21:The gauges on my '10 are nice and bright, I waer reading glasses and at night the red is a llittle blurred for my. If I waer the reading glasses under my goggles I can see and read the gauges fine at night.

HDDOCFL · « **Reply #30 on:** January 05, 2010, 06:50:35 AM »

I think when the gauge gets to me I will just swap the air gauge bulb to the oil temp gauge then the gauge may be bright as the other gauges even if backround lighted. Doc

Zig · « **Reply #31 on:** January 05, 2010, 09:00:51 AM »

Doc, I hope you do try that. If it works, please let us know.
What a pain in the butt! HD needs to get with the program!

HDDOCFL · « **Reply #32 on:** January 06, 2010, 07:29:06 AM »

Will let you know Zig. Doc.

Zig · « **Reply #33 on:** January 06, 2010, 09:06:19 AM »

Kule thanx Doc

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