oil temp vs coolant temp

cuong-nutz · January 21st, 2013, 09:37 PM

Which of the two is more important in regards to our motor? I flog my motor and keep the revs relatively high for extended periods of time (it's pinned for a long time). Would the coolant temp be a good indicator of oil temp?

rojoracing53 · January 21st, 2013, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

Which of the two is more important in regards to our motor? I flog my motor and keep the revs relatively high for extended periods of time (it's pinned for a long time). Would the coolant temp be a good indicator of oil temp?

I have both on my gauge and will say if the bike it running long enough(30+ mins) the oil will catch up to the water. Water changes faster so the oil will play catchup in both directions. Just worry about your water and you'll be fine.

Curious on why the sudden interest?

rojoracing53 · January 21st, 2013, 09:46 PM

Look here http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=122370

All reading are max for like the last 2 months
Speed 223mph(new 250cc world record)
Water 201.2
Oil 192.2

lgk · January 22nd, 2013, 04:45 PM

they are both important.

if was forced to pick one gauge over the other i would probably pick the water gauge. with an idiot light oil temp set at 250f

alex.s · January 22nd, 2013, 05:03 PM

setup a two way flop trigger to send whichever the lower resistance (higher heat) of the two thermistors is used.

tooblekain · January 22nd, 2013, 05:56 PM

They are both important, but to answer your question and to add a suggestion, I would be more concerned about oil pressure over oil temperature.

Here's how I would rank importance from first to last IMO:

Oil pressure
Water/Coolant temperature
Oil Temperature

alex.s · January 22nd, 2013, 06:06 PM

why not just get one of those fancy gauges that has trigger zones so you can set it to monitor all of them and only tell you something is wrong when its outside the normal zone

lgk · January 23rd, 2013, 05:39 AM

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Originally Posted by alex.s

why not just get one of those fancy gauges that has trigger zones so you can set it to monitor all of them and only tell you something is wrong when its outside the normal zone

I haven't messed with my koso gauge much but i believe that how it works.
you set limits for the idiot lights and they light and display at what ever your limit is.

i dont think it has an oil pressure input though.

Racer x · January 23rd, 2013, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tooblekain

They are both important, but to answer your question and to add a suggestion, I would be more concerned about oil pressure over oil temperature.

Here's how I would rank importance from first to last IMO:

Oil pressure
Water/Coolant temperature
Oil Temperature

+1

tooblekain · January 23rd, 2013, 10:54 AM

I rigged up an oil pressure gauge for my Bonneville. If interested I can show you the DIY thread I posted on TriumphRAT and NewBonnevilleriders. It should give you an idea of how to route the stainless steel line and what not.

So far I am just relying on my oil pressure light that is part of my Trailtech gauge

lgk · January 23rd, 2013, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by tooblekain

I rigged up an oil pressure gauge for my Bonneville. If interested I can show you the DIY thread I posted on TriumphRAT and NewBonnevilleriders. It should give you an idea of how to route the stainless steel line and what not.

So far I am just relying on my oil pressure light that is part of my Trailtech gauge

I'm interested.

please post link

tooblekain · January 23rd, 2013, 05:44 PM

http://www.newbonnevilleriders.com/f...80&postcount=1

http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-tech...ml#post2128684

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rojoracing53 Fast-Guy wannabe Name: Jason Location: Brentwood, Ca Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja250, 2011 RM-Z250, 2004 NSR50, Posts: A lot. MOTM - Jan '13	Look here http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=122370 All reading are max for like the last 2 months Speed 223mph(new 250cc world record) Water 201.2 Oil 192.2

January 23rd, 2013, 10:54 AM	#10
tooblekain ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: San Diego, CA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Triumph Bonneville; 2008 Ninja 250r (trackbike) Posts: 748	I rigged up an oil pressure gauge for my Bonneville. If interested I can show you the DIY thread I posted on TriumphRAT and NewBonnevilleriders. It should give you an idea of how to route the stainless steel line and what not. So far I am just relying on my oil pressure light that is part of my Trailtech gauge __________________________________________________ CVMA #312SoCal TrackdaysBigHeadz RacingMotion ProFactory EffexLeatt Brace* Racetech Bell Woodcraft CFMVortexHotbodiesSurface Sun SystemsBrakingLiveWire EnergyFreegun Underwear

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