I read Turbota's how-to, did some thinking, and came up with a new use for the clutch cable clamp. Local plumbing supply had the brass t-fittings, compression fittings, and the 45 degree fitting for the t-to-compression fitting on the pressure switch end. Used teflon tape on all threads.

I used copper tubing and 1/8 npt compression fittings; covered it with plastic wire loom and "terminated" the ends with 1/2" heat shrink tubing. 0-30 psi, liquid filled gauge, 7/8L bushing to allow the front bolt of rear cylinder rocker cover to hold it in place. Had to use 4 wraps of electrician's tape to "shim" the gauge to fit the clamp.

What do you think?

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Look's great! How well does it work and do ya think you could do a few more pics for a how-to?

It works real well, about 15 psi at 65 mph. I had seen turbota's how-to before the pics got lost. I'll take a few pics; check back later.

Regards,

Turbota's oil pressure gauge how-to (http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=31188)

Right-side view of the gauge; compression fittings covered by shrink tubing, line coverd with plastic loom.

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/100_1352a.jpg

View of the plumbing from the pressure switch:

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/100_1353a.jpg

Bottom-up view of the pressure switch and gauge plumbing:

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/100_1354a.jpg

Left-side view showing the loom-covered line paralleling the frame. 3/8 thick foam tape protects the line as it passes through the coil bracket. I still need to clamp the line to the frame and will probably use adel clamps (such used to attach the clutch cable to the engine mount).

http://xlforum.net/photopost/data/500/100_1355a.jpg

Thanks again, turbota, for the idea!!

Nice job, I wonder if this could be posted in the how-to's

very clean !!looks great!!

firemedic, griz,
Thanks for the compliments!

Regards,

The pic I posted of mine is also gone. I mounted it off the enrichner bracket. The hole for the plastic rear sparkplug guide is in a perfect spot. You can see it with moving your head. Warm, my rubber mount has about 22 psi at cruise, 30+ under throttle and 15 psi at idle. I used an Autometer gauge for motorcycles.$ 22.68 from zanottis and a Russel stainless hose for 03 sportsters. It has all the fittings for $35.

Oil pressure guage mounted on the enrichner bracket. I used an L shape piece bracket from an old carb support.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j314/crf223/DSCF1121-1.jpg

Nice work!
I also like the engine case in black; I'm getting my covers together for powdercoating over the winter. I wondered about the black case with chrome derby/inspection covers. That is a nice contrast!