Where could i put a temp sensor? - SV650.org

11-01-07, 08:01 PM

I wanna put a temp sensor on the bike to give me some idea of engine temp

Would it be best to measure water or oil temp and where could i put it?

11-01-07, 09:02 PM

The curvy models don't have one?!

Pointies measure coolant temp but where from I don't know. Maybe have a look at the service manuals or parts fiche.

Sid Squid · 11-01-07, 09:43 PM

The pointies have the temperature sensor on the 'stat housing, same place as the curvies, but of course the curvies only have an over-temp indicator light not a gauge - 'cos you don't need one.

embee · 11-01-07, 10:18 PM

As for your original question, coolant temperature on the engine side of the thermostat is what you want.

As for why, I'm tending with Sid!

The fan comes on if it gets a bit on the warm side, and the overtemp light comes on if it gets very hot. Otherwise after a couple of miles of gentle riding it'll be more or less up to temp.

If you really want one, these are a nice solution
http://www.lascarelectronics.com/pro...TOKEN=80508281

Look at the pdf spec sheet for the tech info.

All you need is an appropriate (calibration/sensitivity) NTC thermistor screwed into the housing and some wiring, it'll show the sensor temp, the temp of the meter (i.e. air temp on a bike), or I think it'll alternate between the 2 if the connections/jumpers are selected. I'm pretty sure I came across a suitable small NTC thermistor somewhere, M4 thread or similar, which would probably do. I'm not sure what spec the sensors as used in a pointy would be.

11-01-07, 10:28 PM

Q: Why?
A; i've still got my 5 function gauge which has two temp sensors, one for internal and one for external temp, so i thought the one on the wire could be attached to the engine somewere and the other is on the gauge anyway, giving me the outside air temp

For those who want to know which gauge it is:-

11-01-07, 10:30 PM

What guage is that?

11-01-07, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dr Rich

What guage is that?

http://www.casporttouring.com/store/...gory_Code=cgid
Includes voltage monitoring from 11.0V to 16.0V with thermometer, ice alert, clock, stop watch and lap counter. Runs off 12V bike power and is lighted. Also has remote sensor for temperature. Attaches with Velcro. Size is 5-1/2" L x 1" H x 3/4" D.

12-01-07, 08:19 AM

um, why would you want all that?

12-01-07, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kate

um, why would you want all that?

because he can??!!?!

12-01-07, 08:25 AM

just seems like more distractions! I like to keep the display as simple as possible.

11-01-07, 08:01 PM	#1
svrash Guest Posts: n/a	Where could i put a temp sensor? I wanna put a temp sensor on the bike to give me some idea of engine temp Would it be best to measure water or oil temp and where could i put it?

11-01-07, 09:43 PM	#3
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	The pointies have the temperature sensor on the 'stat housing, same place as the curvies, but of course the curvies only have an over-temp indicator light not a gauge - 'cos you don't need one. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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11-01-07, 09:02 PM	#2
andyaikido Guest Posts: n/a	The curvy models don't have one?! Pointies measure coolant temp but where from I don't know. Maybe have a look at the service manuals or parts fiche.

11-01-07, 10:18 PM	#4
embee Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Warwickshire Posts: 2,804	As for your original question, coolant temperature on the engine side of the thermostat is what you want. As for why, I'm tending with Sid! The fan comes on if it gets a bit on the warm side, and the overtemp light comes on if it gets very hot. Otherwise after a couple of miles of gentle riding it'll be more or less up to temp. If you really want one, these are a nice solution http://www.lascarelectronics.com/pro...TOKEN=80508281 Look at the pdf spec sheet for the tech info. All you need is an appropriate (calibration/sensitivity) NTC thermistor screwed into the housing and some wiring, it'll show the sensor temp, the temp of the meter (i.e. air temp on a bike), or I think it'll alternate between the 2 if the connections/jumpers are selected. I'm pretty sure I came across a suitable small NTC thermistor somewhere, M4 thread or similar, which would probably do. I'm not sure what spec the sensors as used in a pointy would be.

11-01-07, 10:28 PM	#5
svrash Guest Posts: n/a	Q: Why? A; i've still got my 5 function gauge which has two temp sensors, one for internal and one for external temp, so i thought the one on the wire could be attached to the engine somewere and the other is on the gauge anyway, giving me the outside air temp For those who want to know which gauge it is:-

11-01-07, 10:30 PM	#6
the white rabbit Guest Posts: n/a	What guage is that?

12-01-07, 08:19 AM	#8
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	um, why would you want all that?

12-01-07, 08:25 AM	#10
Kate Guest Posts: n/a	just seems like more distractions! I like to keep the display as simple as possible.