oil psi gauge

[benway0007]

im looking to install an oil psi gauge on my xs, im sure alot of you have done this, whats the best location to grab oil psi from and what is a good oil psi for these engines. my 81 only has 8k on it and and runs great, but im courious on the proper psi reading? thanks

 

[Gordon]

Most here do not use a guage because the pressure is really low on these engine's, like 15 psi. Now, if you really want to install one, contact PamcoPete here on this site. He did one for testing purpose's.

 

[pamcopete]

1. Use a Marshal liquid filled 0 to 15 PSI gage. Must be liquid filled or it will self destruct from the vibration.
2. The engine will show 15 to 20 PSI on startup,cold.
3. Keep the revs low to prevent damage to the sump filter until the engine warms up.
4. Shift gears at 15 PSI until it warms up.
5. 3 to 7 PSI @3,000 RPM when hot.
6. 0 PSI when idling hot.

Here's the gage mounted on my '81/H

(What's missing in that picture?....... )

 

[jayel]

another thread on this subject here
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=10572

(What's missing in that picture?....... )

the compass? How do you know where you're going?

 

[pamcopete]

jayel,

I use the thermometer. In winter, ride toward the warmth, in summer, ride toward the cool.

 

[Gordon]

I would say the key switch is missing.

 

[pamcopete]

I would say the key switch is missing.

Right! I relocated it here:

Not much point in staring at the ignition switch once you get on the road.

 

[Gordon]

Nice placement! That looks like it is pretty easy to get at. Who use's the fork lock anyways.

 

[jayel]

my key would fall out, worn tumbler pins I guess, it pulls out in the ON posistion

 

[XSLeo]

Turn it on, put the keys in your pocket so you don't loose them.
Leo