Let’s install a Yoshimura multi-temp meter.
First, we consider:
• Where would it look cool?
• Can we make it with some flexibility?
• Can we keep it simple and hassle-free?
• Will it stay out of the way during maintenance work?
We swim through these questions, look, think, and move forward.
We prepared bent sheet metal, bosses, and bent round bars.
Now comes the docking. We make subtle adjustments, going back and forth.
There was a nice boss location, so we used that.
The trip knob rotates smoothly and feels integrated with the bike – perfect. Removal is just one bolt.
The ETC antenna – something we always worry about.
We made something to hide it inside the fairing.
We occasionally see bikes where the oil temperature sensor wire is routed alongside the exhaust pipe.
• It’s hot, so it could melt
• It gets in the way when removing the muffler
• The appearance is a bit unfortunate
It’s simpler to run it along where the sidestand switch wiring extends.
It’s barely in the work path, so it’s very clean.
We cleaned it while we were at it.
In hot areas, we cover with mesh tubing instead of spiral wrap.
The multi-tap – ideally unused after opening. It’s cleaner and safer not to use it.
We’d prefer not to use shared ground connections either.
I think this setup reflects the philosophy that it should be installable by DIYers too. In a way, it’s a kind of thoughtfulness.
We check the wiring diagram to find power and ground, then make the connections. Ideally, power and ground can be sourced in parallel.
* With a multi-tap and shared ground, it becomes Y-shaped, looks messy, and maintenance is harder.
We replaced all the fluid,
Engine oil is Newtech NC50 10W-50 and a new filter. We also replaced the drain bolt since it was dirty.
That’s all.
