P700 Temperature gauge

[Thedirkster]

Has anyone installed a real temperature gauge into a 700 as opposed to the idiot lights on the dash??? If so where is the sensor tie in and where did you find a comparable gauge?

 

[HondaTech]

The temperature sensor is on the rear of the cylinder under the throttle body, i suppose you could find a T fitting and install a part store Autometer gauge in the fitting. This would keep the factory sensor and allow a "true" temperature reading.

 

[DG Rider]

Huh? Do the newer ones not have a temp gauge?

 

[HondaTech]

Huh? Do the newer ones not have a temp gauge?

They do have a gauge, but I assume he wants to know the actual temp.

 

[DG Rider]

They do have a gauge, but I assume he wants to know the actual temp.

2 bars...LOL!

 

[HondaTech]

2 bars...LOL!

As long as it's not hot, keep truckin!!

 

[Backwoods]

2 bars...LOL!

Two bars and all is good that's all I need.

 

[Thedirkster]

Thanx for all the productive "comments". I guess what I didn't say is I'm not pleased with having to step through the push button status feature on the dash. I find that cumbersome and distractive while driving. It could have been designed better to be a more full featured display in showing numerous status's simultaneously. Which is why I sought valid opinion (minus the mockery) for adding a gauge.

I can't spend all my time riding so I like adding \ modifying the machine.

 

[tjoreo]

One thing I like on 1000 vs my old 700 is that the display stays on the gauge that you were watching after you turn it off and back on. I never ran out of gas on the 700 because it always came on at start up but like you hated going through to find temp each time. I was hoping this would be something they might fix on the newer units (mine was a '15) but an aftermarket gauge would be the way to go. Keep us posted how if you get it done. Thanks

 

[DG Rider]

Thanx for all the productive "comments". I guess what I didn't say is I'm not pleased with having to step through the push button status feature on the dash. I find that cumbersome and distractive while driving. It could have been designed better to be a more full featured display in showing numerous status's simultaneously. Which is why I sought valid opinion (minus the mockery) for adding a gauge.

I can't spend all my time riding so I like adding \ modifying the machine.

You're welcome!

 

[HondaTech]

I feel like my first comment was productive, I've been called a smart ass a few times in my day though.

 

[Backwoods]

I feel like my first comment was productive, I've been called a smart ass a few times in my day though.

I went out this morning and you push it 4 times to get to the temp. It wore me out had to rest I did not realize what a toll it took on me.