Daytona Water Temp Gauge

kkim · November 23rd, 2008, 11:53 PM

sorry, no DIY, but after you take off the right bottom fairing, it's as simple as connecting a ground wire and replacing the present coolant temp sensor with the unit they provide. dress the wiring and you are done. if you want the gauge to light up, you do need to tap into a switched +12v source, but they give you a splice to do that, too.

Doubles as a clock, too.

Alex · November 24th, 2008, 01:32 AM

Neat mod! Is it relatively water-proof?

kkim · November 24th, 2008, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Neat mod! Is it relatively water-proof?

It's supposed to be... we'll see.

HKr1 · November 24th, 2008, 11:32 AM

Very cool add-on

Did you get it it from MotoSport ? Think will pick one up after a Baby Eagle

kkim · November 24th, 2008, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

Very cool add-on

Did you get it it from MotoSport ? Think will pick one up after a Baby Eagle

I got mine through a friend when I couldn't find a company that would ship these to Hawaii for a reasonable price. They usually run about $75 at discount on the web.

Baby Eagle???

VeX · November 24th, 2008, 01:37 PM

It still cheeses me off the temperature range these bikes go through

.

kkim · November 24th, 2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VeX

It still cheeses me off the temperature range these bikes go through

.

operating temps that I've seen while the bike is moving down the road is between 150-190F.

HKr1 · November 24th, 2008, 04:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

Baby Eagle???

Baby Desert Eagle 9mm

kkim · November 24th, 2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HKr1

Baby Desert Eagle 9mm

I knew that, but couldn't figure out what that had to do with the bike... more the wallet, eh?

HKr1 · November 24th, 2008, 04:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

I knew that, but couldn't figure out what that had to do with the bike... more the wallet, eh?

Get her CCW & will be perfect for the bike

Santa will bring a dayton temp gauge

pantera · May 16th, 2009, 07:47 AM

Is this gauge made by Shindy?

Snake · May 16th, 2009, 07:52 AM

Looks like it also has a clock. Was I seeing that correctly?

pantera · May 16th, 2009, 07:55 AM

Yes, it does come with a clock also.

pantera · May 16th, 2009, 08:27 AM

How much coolant do you lose when you unscrew the OEM sensor ?

kkim · May 16th, 2009, 10:32 AM

very little... maybe a tablespoon??? just be ready with the new unit when you take out the old.

ScorpionNinja · May 25th, 2009, 10:49 AM

Aye aye, nice lil gizmo too add... ill look into getting one later on also! " So easy a caveman can do it " ??? lol

pantera · May 26th, 2009, 06:04 PM

Received and installed my gauge today.All went well except one well nut breaking on the back of one of the fairing bolts.I was able to still hold it in place and get the screw started so I was able to tighten the bolt.While reading the instructions I realized the internal battery on the gauge is not replaceable.I wonder if and when the battery fails if the gauge will still work as long as it is hooked to a power source on the motorcycle.Let the bike run to test the gauge and all seems well.Fan kicks on at 211 degrees F.

pantera · May 27th, 2009, 05:38 PM

Called the company today that makes these gauges(shindy)and they claim the gauge will indeed still work if and when the internal battery fails.

kkim · May 27th, 2009, 05:44 PM

then, what's the battery for... clock?

headshrink · May 27th, 2009, 10:22 PM

Perhaps this is a dumb question, but how do you use this gauge? Is the overheating warning light on the bike not sufficient?
It gets hot here in the summer, so I remembered this thread and was wondering if it would be more useful or more of a toy.

kkim · May 27th, 2009, 10:30 PM

I suppose if you caught the overheating light when it came on, you might be okay, but most times it is not caught early and by the time you notice, the engine is toast. If I read over 200 when I ride, I start to monitor the temp more closely.

I bought mine mainly to monitor the warmup and to know when the coolant was "up to temp" so I would know when it was okay to start pushing the bike. If I'm reading 160 on the gauge, I'm pretty confident at that point the engine is completely warmed up. The clock is a nice feature, too.

pantera · May 28th, 2009, 01:38 AM

The battery is for the memory on the clock.

Banzai · May 28th, 2009, 10:41 AM

Cool, but I'd still trade the damn auto petcock, fuel level gauge, and temp idiot light for a decent half ass temp gauge in the proper location. Add that to the list with a decent tach, too.........

The more I think about it, the more I have to resist the urge to retrofit the Koso gauge set.......

Must fight the urge!!!!!!!!

Duvivr6 · May 29th, 2009, 07:34 PM

Wow I really llike that looks nice!! were you get it?
Is there a way to have both the stock sensor ad the gauge installed at the same time?

kkim · May 29th, 2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Duvivr6

Is there a way to have both the stock sensor ad the gauge installed at the same time?

I guess you could tee off at the sensor mount point, but why? not sure if there is enough room to do that, though.

Duvivr6 · May 29th, 2009, 07:52 PM

Just to keep he functionality of the stock gauges

kkim · May 29th, 2009, 07:57 PM

that would mean for the idiot light on the dash? the gauge is there so that you will know long before that light goes off that the bike is overheating.

like I said, it is possible if you tee off the sensor tap, but I wouldn't know if there's enough room to do so.

Duvivr6 · May 29th, 2009, 08:04 PM

yeah i'm sure the light is useless anyways cause by the time you get the light bike should be on fire! if you even are paying attention

headshrink · May 29th, 2009, 09:45 PM

I think I saw mine once. The bike wasn't on fire, but my legs were.

pantera · May 30th, 2009, 03:09 PM

Finally stopped raining so I could take the Ninja out to try the gauge.Gauge works really well and seems to be extremely accurate.Can see the temp rise a few degrees when at stops and cool down at speed.Was only 66 degrees here today so the bike ran at 144 degrees at 75 mph on the highway and at about 150 to 157 degrees on the back roads.Even the gauge on the older Ninja 250 could not show you that.It just stayed in a general area while at operating temperature.

headshrink · May 30th, 2009, 03:22 PM

Where is this available? I'm having difficulty finding it.

kkim · May 30th, 2009, 03:26 PM

It used to be in Richard's store before, but I don't see it now. May want to PM him and ask.
http://store.racebikerentals.com/mer...tore_Code=0001

pantera · May 30th, 2009, 03:28 PM

Dennis Kirk,Parts Unlimited.Also check the web for Shindy gauge or Daytona temp gauge.I found a few places on line that carry it.

CRXTrek · May 30th, 2009, 03:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

Where is this available? I'm having difficulty finding it.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/produc...fCatId=&mmyId=
http://www.motosport.com/street/prod...mperture+gauge

headshrink · May 30th, 2009, 04:26 PM

Thanks!

One thing I thought of while looking at the specs.... is the Daytona sensor threaded the same as the OEM sensor?
I assume so since it hasn't been mentioned, but just want to make sure.

kkim · May 30th, 2009, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by headshrink

.... is the Daytona sensor threaded the same as the OEM sensor?

yes.

NaughtyusMaximus · May 31st, 2009, 09:08 PM

What temp would the idiot light come on at normally?

kkim · May 31st, 2009, 09:13 PM

230-248* f.

Mo1981 · June 14th, 2009, 02:24 PM

I installed this yesterday. I gotta say that I feel more secure knowing that I will not be overheating my bike now, especially since I'm in Texas. Thanks for your pics and advice, Kelly. It was definitely helpful.

kkim · June 14th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Anytime, Matt. Great to see you got it figured out.

Glad you like the temp gauge. I also like the clock function, but it's sometimes difficult to switch over with gloved hands. The clock gets a bit off over time, so keep an accurate eye on it.

November 23rd, 2008, 11:53 PM	#1
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Daytona Water Temp Gauge sorry, no DIY, but after you take off the right bottom fairing, it's as simple as connecting a ground wire and replacing the present coolant temp sensor with the unit they provide. dress the wiring and you are done. if you want the gauge to light up, you do need to tap into a switched +12v source, but they give you a splice to do that, too. Doubles as a clock, too.

November 24th, 2008, 01:32 AM	#2
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May 28th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#23
Banzai Psychic war veteran Name: Thomas Location: Norfolk, VA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawi Green '09 Ninja ZX6R Posts: 663	Cool, but I'd still trade the damn auto petcock, fuel level gauge, and temp idiot light for a decent half ass temp gauge in the proper location. Add that to the list with a decent tach, too......... The more I think about it, the more I have to resist the urge to retrofit the Koso gauge set....... Must fight the urge!!!!!!!! __________________________________________________ * If you're arguing with some idiot over the internet, chances are pretty good he's doing the same thing! Zodiac Mindwarp and the Love Reaction

June 14th, 2009, 02:24 PM	#39
Mo1981 ninjette.org member Name: Matt Location: Keller, TX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ebony Ninja 250R Posts: 137	I installed this yesterday. I gotta say that I feel more secure knowing that I will not be overheating my bike now, especially since I'm in Texas. Thanks for your pics and advice, Kelly. It was definitely helpful. __________________________________________________ Matt 2008 Ebony Ninja 250R (a.k.a. "Venom")

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HKr1 IC2(SW) Name: Kerry Location: Pensacola Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: A lot.	Very cool add-on Did you get it it from MotoSport ? Think will pick one up after a Baby Eagle

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VeX That's me! Name: TJ Location: Ames, IA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r (Tis blue), 2008 CBR600RR Posts: 454	It still cheeses me off the temperature range these bikes go through .

May 16th, 2009, 07:47 AM	#11
pantera ninjette.org member Name: Brion Location: Rochester, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom / 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 133	Is this gauge made by Shindy?

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Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Looks like it also has a clock. Was I seeing that correctly?

May 16th, 2009, 07:55 AM	#13
pantera ninjette.org member Name: Brion Location: Rochester, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom / 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 133	Yes, it does come with a clock also.

May 16th, 2009, 08:27 AM	#14
pantera ninjette.org member Name: Brion Location: Rochester, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom / 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 133	How much coolant do you lose when you unscrew the OEM sensor ?

May 16th, 2009, 10:32 AM	#15
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	very little... maybe a tablespoon??? just be ready with the new unit when you take out the old.

May 25th, 2009, 10:49 AM	#16
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Aye aye, nice lil gizmo too add... ill look into getting one later on also! " So easy a caveman can do it " ??? lol

May 26th, 2009, 06:04 PM	#17
pantera ninjette.org member Name: Brion Location: Rochester, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom / 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 133	Received and installed my gauge today.All went well except one well nut breaking on the back of one of the fairing bolts.I was able to still hold it in place and get the screw started so I was able to tighten the bolt.While reading the instructions I realized the internal battery on the gauge is not replaceable.I wonder if and when the battery fails if the gauge will still work as long as it is hooked to a power source on the motorcycle.Let the bike run to test the gauge and all seems well.Fan kicks on at 211 degrees F.

May 27th, 2009, 05:38 PM	#18
pantera ninjette.org member Name: Brion Location: Rochester, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom / 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 133	Called the company today that makes these gauges(shindy)and they claim the gauge will indeed still work if and when the internal battery fails.

May 27th, 2009, 05:44 PM	#19
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	then, what's the battery for... clock?

May 27th, 2009, 10:22 PM	#20
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Perhaps this is a dumb question, but how do you use this gauge? Is the overheating warning light on the bike not sufficient? It gets hot here in the summer, so I remembered this thread and was wondering if it would be more useful or more of a toy.

May 27th, 2009, 10:30 PM	#21
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	I suppose if you caught the overheating light when it came on, you might be okay, but most times it is not caught early and by the time you notice, the engine is toast. If I read over 200 when I ride, I start to monitor the temp more closely. I bought mine mainly to monitor the warmup and to know when the coolant was "up to temp" so I would know when it was okay to start pushing the bike. If I'm reading 160 on the gauge, I'm pretty confident at that point the engine is completely warmed up. The clock is a nice feature, too.

May 28th, 2009, 01:38 AM	#22
pantera ninjette.org member Name: Brion Location: Rochester, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom / 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 133	The battery is for the memory on the clock.

May 29th, 2009, 07:34 PM	#24
Duvivr6 ninjette.org member Name: Duvi Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Special Ed Posts: 99	Wow I really llike that looks nice!! were you get it? Is there a way to have both the stock sensor ad the gauge installed at the same time?

May 29th, 2009, 07:52 PM	#26
Duvivr6 ninjette.org member Name: Duvi Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Special Ed Posts: 99	Just to keep he functionality of the stock gauges

May 29th, 2009, 07:57 PM	#27
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	that would mean for the idiot light on the dash? the gauge is there so that you will know long before that light goes off that the bike is overheating. like I said, it is possible if you tee off the sensor tap, but I wouldn't know if there's enough room to do so.

May 29th, 2009, 08:04 PM	#28
Duvivr6 ninjette.org member Name: Duvi Location: Oklahoma City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R Special Ed Posts: 99	yeah i'm sure the light is useless anyways cause by the time you get the light bike should be on fire! if you even are paying attention

May 29th, 2009, 09:45 PM	#29
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I think I saw mine once. The bike wasn't on fire, but my legs were.

May 30th, 2009, 03:09 PM	#30
pantera ninjette.org member Name: Brion Location: Rochester, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom / 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 133	Finally stopped raining so I could take the Ninja out to try the gauge.Gauge works really well and seems to be extremely accurate.Can see the temp rise a few degrees when at stops and cool down at speed.Was only 66 degrees here today so the bike ran at 144 degrees at 75 mph on the highway and at about 150 to 157 degrees on the back roads.Even the gauge on the older Ninja 250 could not show you that.It just stayed in a general area while at operating temperature.

May 30th, 2009, 03:22 PM	#31
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Where is this available? I'm having difficulty finding it.

May 30th, 2009, 03:26 PM	#32
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	It used to be in Richard's store before, but I don't see it now. May want to PM him and ask. http://store.racebikerentals.com/mer...tore_Code=0001

May 30th, 2009, 03:28 PM	#33
pantera ninjette.org member Name: Brion Location: Rochester, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2016 Kawasaki Vulcan 900 Custom / 2017 Kawasaki Ninja 300 Posts: 133	Dennis Kirk,Parts Unlimited.Also check the web for Shindy gauge or Daytona temp gauge.I found a few places on line that carry it.

May 30th, 2009, 04:26 PM	#35
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Thanks! One thing I thought of while looking at the specs.... is the Daytona sensor threaded the same as the OEM sensor? I assume so since it hasn't been mentioned, but just want to make sure.

May 31st, 2009, 09:08 PM	#37
NaughtyusMaximus ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Calgary Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 ex250 Posts: 98	What temp would the idiot light come on at normally?

May 31st, 2009, 09:13 PM	#38
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	230-248* f.

June 14th, 2009, 02:51 PM	#40
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	Anytime, Matt. Great to see you got it figured out. Glad you like the temp gauge. I also like the clock function, but it's sometimes difficult to switch over with gloved hands. The clock gets a bit off over time, so keep an accurate eye on it.