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RE: Thermometer for air temp? - bioman_imp - 01-24-2023
(01-24-2023, 05:50 AM)The ferret_imp Wrote: Good timing. I was wanting one for my NC, so ran up to the local Petco and found a nice little digital unit for $14.95 made by Zoo Med Laboratories. Reads both F and C. It only came in bright yellow, however some black electrical tape fixed that, and some sticky backed Velcro mounted it in place. The probe just hangs inside the fairing well.
This morning it read 54.9 in my garage. A mile up the road the gauge indicated 42. The thermometer outside my house on the porch read 42 when I checked it when I got home, as did my PC and the weather app on my phone, so it seems to be fairly accurate. Who knows?
Here, you can see it below my speedo on yesterday's ride reading 35.4 degrees
You can turn it on and off with a little switch in the upper r/h corner for wehn you are not using it, to conserve the battery.
Don't know how long it will last (It's got a year's guarantee they said) but it didn't cost much and provides info I was lacking/missing. For $15 I'm happy with it so far.
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That is a GREAT idea! Not sure how water-proof it is, but as it is made for terrariums it should be able to handle some humidity. Thanks a lot for the suggestion!
(01-24-2023, 07:18 AM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:(01-24-2023, 06:43 AM)ymtnpoah11_imp Wrote: Strange... Doesn't the world's majority use C? I would think it would be an easy find among bicycling accessories.
This is the only *C analog I found..... but if you read more, it says 58mm dia, battery powered, then further down it says Product accessories: The product comes with a 31mm diameter...no battery required
[url=https://www.amazon.ca/Drink-Thermometer-Mechanical-Temperature-Sticker/dp/B08VGGSZ3K/ref=sr_1_8?crid=23A2BO5O8RHDB&keywords=analog+motorcycle+thermometer&qid=1674594767&sprefix=analog+motorcycle+thermometer%2Caps%2C110&sr=8-8]https://www.amazon.ca/Drink-Thermometer-...110&sr=8-8
Bioman, is that what you want???
Not really. I am afraid that this thing will get too hot when it is out in the sun and thus will show its own body temperature instead of the air temperature. I was therefore looking for a thermometer with an external probe that I can place in a covered part of the bike.
Thermometer for air temp? - Mtneers - 01-24-2023
Honda sells one. It ranges in price from $28,000 to $30,000. Comes with a Goldwing.
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RE: Thermometer for air temp? - the Ferret - 01-24-2023
RE: Thermometer for air temp? - 1973cb750 - 01-24-2023
https://www.denniskirk.com/drag-specialties/chrome-handlebar-mount-thermometer-for-1-1-4-in-handlebars-2212-0726.p4001297.prd/4001297.sku
I got this for my dad, drag specialties one except a clock version on his vtx I'd like to get this one for my cb
RE: Thermometer for air temp? - alprider - 01-24-2023
(01-24-2023, 11:56 AM)mtneers_imp Wrote: Honda sells one. It ranges in price from $28,000 to $30,000. Comes with a Goldwing.
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the thermometer of my vultus is some cheaper.....
so I always know why I'm cold or sweating.................I freeze a lot less on the other bikes or it was just wonderfully sunny and warm...
RE: Thermometer for air temp? - Tev62 - 01-24-2023
Oxford Products do a little clock with an ambient temperature gauge and ice warning.
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/oxford/handlebar_accessories/digiclock/
RE: Thermometer for air temp? - 1985CB450_imp - 01-25-2023
I’ve got one on my FLHX courtesy of H-D, can’t say I’ve looked at it much tho
RE: Thermometer for air temp? - bioman_imp - 01-25-2023
(01-24-2023, 11:18 PM)Tev62_imp Wrote: Oxford Products do a little clock with an ambient temperature gauge and ice warning.
http://www.oxfordproducts.com/motorcycle/brands/oxford/handlebar_accessories/digiclock/
This one does look good as well - and for a reasonable price. But again: I think its housing will get too hot when exposed to full sun, and will then give inflated temperatures.
(01-25-2023, 12:07 AM)1985CB450_imp Wrote: I’ve got one on my FLHX courtesy of H-D, can’t say I’ve looked at it much tho
I agree that it is kind of useless information: it is cold and you know it, or it is hot and you will find out while driving that you are overdressed. No need for a thermometer to tell you.
Then again, I do look at it (on my other bike) much more than I thought and I also like to report back to my family & friends on how warm (or cold) it was today in place X or Y.
RE: Thermometer for air temp? - Charlie Bravo_imp - 01-26-2023
I wanted to know the temp while riding and got a meat thermometer, analog, with 3/4 or 1 in. dial, and zip tied it to the throttle links at the handlebar. Worked great. I wear bifocal photochrome, transitional, lenses pretty much all the time now and they help see the dash.
RE: Thermometer for air temp? - GoldOxide_imp - 01-26-2023
(01-26-2023, 02:11 AM)Charlie Bravo_imp Wrote: I wanted to know the temp while riding and got a meat thermometer, analog, with 3/4 or 1 in. dial, and zip tied it to the throttle links at the handlebar. Worked great. I wear bifocal photochrome, transitional, lenses pretty much all the time now and they help see the dash.
Resourceful Charlie.