Small pressure gauge "finally"
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12 Dec 2010 15:53 - 12 Dec 2010 15:54 #416596
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
Small pressure gauge "finally" was created by otakar
For a long time I have been looking for some SMALL "low pressure" pressure gauges.
Our bikes run very low oil pressure and low fork pressure. I have been wanting to mount some gauge to monitor especially my fork pressure.
I have finally found one from Mr. Gasket. It tops off at 15Psi and will be perfect. The whole gauge measures only 1.6" and the scale is 1.3"
Our bikes run very low oil pressure and low fork pressure. I have been wanting to mount some gauge to monitor especially my fork pressure.
I have finally found one from Mr. Gasket. It tops off at 15Psi and will be perfect. The whole gauge measures only 1.6" and the scale is 1.3"
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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12 Dec 2010 16:01 #416598
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1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
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One of those on the forks would be fun to watch on a rough road or coming down from a wheelie or into a stoppie. Who needs to watch the raod ! :laugh:
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12 Dec 2010 16:16 #416602
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I got one of them on my Vette
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12 Dec 2010 16:17 #416603
by otakar
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
Replied by otakar on topic Small pressure gauge "finally"
The problem with fork pressure is that it is never what you think it is and it is never even from tube to tube. I plan on mounting an equalizing tube between the two tubes and mount this in the line. Now I will be able to fill them as required with minimum hassle. The pressure on these bikes should be between 4-9Psi and oil pressure about 3Psi. This gauge will be perfect for both.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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12 Dec 2010 16:23 #416606
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Replied by hocbj23 on topic Small pressure gauge
And other than a bicycle pump which wont reach the ground,there are few sources of air that will put that small amount in the tubes.Have a small gauge I got off Flea Bay on my crankcase for awhile.Old Kaws sure run low oil pressure.bj
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12 Dec 2010 16:51 #416613
by otakar
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
Replied by otakar on topic Small pressure gauge
With roller/needle bearings in the crank, low pressure is all that is required and there would be no way to achieve high pressure. You can raise the pressure a bit with an electric oil pump but not much. You might be able to get to about 7-8Psi.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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12 Dec 2010 18:07 #416625
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Yep.If Maw Kaw is ok with 3-4 # so am I.bj
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13 Dec 2010 04:19 - 22 Jan 2013 01:20 #416694
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13 Dec 2010 07:07 #416716
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I noticed that the gauge is actually a fuel pressure gauge. I am guessing that it would be ok in other services other than fuel? From a hydraulic standpoint it shouldn't matter and if it can handle fuel, oil shouldn't be any more harsh...but I'm not sure.
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13 Dec 2010 18:44 #416829
by otakar
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
Replied by otakar on topic Small pressure gauge
My fork pressure is supposed to be 8.5Psi Max. I have brought it to 11 a few times so this gauge is fine for that. The insides of the gauge are all metal bellows so it will work with any non corrosive liquid as well as any non corrosive gas.
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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13 Dec 2010 18:59 #416833
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If I recall, on my 550's, the pressure is to be set to about 8 to 11 psi with the bike on the center stand. Off the center stand it goes up by about 1 or 2 psi.
When it bottoms, I would expect it to get pretty high, but it depends on how you set the oil pressure too. The higher the oil level, the more progessive the air pressure will increase with fork travel.
When it bottoms, I would expect it to get pretty high, but it depends on how you set the oil pressure too. The higher the oil level, the more progessive the air pressure will increase with fork travel.
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