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anybody know where to get one of these?

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No, sorry.

FWIW, this is an answer to a question no one would ask.

First, there is an oil temp read-out in the RID of every R12 of which I'm aware.

Second, this would not read oil temp (since it is in the vapor space under the valve cover).

Third, this would not read head temps (same reason).

Finally, even if you know what the temp of the atmosphere in the valve cover vapor space is, what useful information does that give you? I can't think of anything.
 
No, sorry.

FWIW, this is an answer to a question no one would ask.

First, there is an oil temp read-out in the RID of every R12 of which I'm aware.

Second, this would not read oil temp (since it is in the vapor space under the valve cover).

Third, this would not read head temps (same reason).

Finally, even if you know what the temp of the atmosphere in the valve cover vapor space is, what useful information does that give you? I can't think of anything.


+1 on all the above.

But it looks really cool...
 
Assuming it is temp, not barometric pressure, sound pressure, or a rain gauge.

Assuming since it is on a custom bike made by galaxy customs that it was fabricated.

You could start here:

https://www.denniskirk.com/H400141....m_medium=cse&gclid=CIugnuDOnLQCFQ4EnQodolEAUA

You will have to remove the dipstick, as it might interfere with the valve train.

A slightly more useful approach would be to attach an air temp gauge like this:

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/1...ter-white-dyna-softail-sportster/part/RP-DSTW

To one of these:

http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Genuine-R1200GS-R1200RT-Motorcycle/dp/B004LXZU7A

Attaching a clock is also a possibility.

Of course, all of this information is available here:

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Someone would just steal it, even if it is/isn't useful!

I have a locking cap on mine. Don't want some dufus deciding to pour something harmful into the engine while the bike is parked! IMHO, inifintely more useful than a gauge and secure!
 
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