Picture of my Pod Lighted, Gauges, switches, etc.

elkbow · 02-11-2006, 03:00 PM

Pulled apart my pod again, I decided to put a tube around my oil pressure line, to give it more protection...so I warmed the machine up and took some pics of the gauges so you can see what it looks like, thats RPM's up on the Speedo...the Oil Pressure was running at 35 psi and the Water Temp at 180 degrees, didn't take it out and ride it, just warmed it up in the garage:

BSG · 02-11-2006, 03:14 PM

It looks good Dave. I am still waiting on my electric temp. gauge to get here. Maybe, it will be here the first of next week!

elkbow · 02-11-2006, 03:21 PM

BG, they're pretty good at shipping, so I'm sure you'll have it this week.

SidekickMechanic · 02-11-2006, 04:35 PM

elk- that looks really nice.

elkbow · 02-11-2006, 04:53 PM

i guess i need to tweak the Water Temp gauge alittle, looks alittle turned in the pic, needs to come back CCW...

thanks for the comments...I need to figure out what to do with the Voltage Gauge, I may just stick it in one of the side panels...

**robg** · 02-11-2006, 06:27 PM

Looks great, Elkbow!

Hey I don't remember if I asked you this, but what did those guages set you back? I just looked up the Phantom II guages on the Summit Racing website and the Oil Pressure guage is $200 and the Water Temp guage is $130. Ouch, $330 for both.

As an alternative, I checked out another favorite guage maker, SPA Technique (www.spatechnique.com) and I can get one of their 2-in-1 digital guages, Oil Pressure and Water Temp, for $286. The pod might not look as balanced, but it'd leave more "real estate" for something else down the road. I used to have three of their guages in one of my previous trucks and always liked 'em.

Rob

sfdnash · 02-11-2006, 06:28 PM

You should send some pics off to Polaris. That is one quality job!!!

elkbow · 02-11-2006, 08:09 PM

Thanks BA...

Rob,
The Mechanical 3 gauge set cost me $39, I've heard of others getting them for $29.95 at O'Reillys Auto Parts. Of the 3 gauges, I only used the Oil Pressure Gauge and then I ordered the Electrical Water Temp gauge straight from Equus so that I could hook up in the thermostat housing...the sensor is smaller and will fit the thermostat housing....So I have a Voltage Gauge and Mechanical Water Temp Gauge sitting here.

dave

**robg** · 02-11-2006, 09:15 PM

That's right, I remember now you said in another thread you got 'em from Equus. I just checked and they have those two, in black faces, for $15 and $20 each, so I will likely order 'em up. I kinda like the black ones better from seeing them on the site. I dunno; that could change before I order.

Thanks!!

Rob

elkbow · 02-11-2006, 10:00 PM

okay, you mean the ones with the black background, right? I looked at them....I painted the rings on the white background gauges, so they would match the pod, although I did glossy and not matte...

check ebay, as there are alot of the gauges on there if you have an account...only so many of the 1.5" gauges, but they come and go

02-11-2006, 03:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
elkbow Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,438	Picture of my Pod Lighted, Gauges, switches, etc. Pulled apart my pod again, I decided to put a tube around my oil pressure line, to give it more protection...so I warmed the machine up and took some pics of the gauges so you can see what it looks like, thats RPM's up on the Speedo...the Oil Pressure was running at 35 psi and the Water Temp at 180 degrees, didn't take it out and ride it, just warmed it up in the garage: __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850 XP EPS

02-11-2006, 03:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
BSG Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canton Posts: 38	It looks good Dave. I am still waiting on my electric temp. gauge to get here. Maybe, it will be here the first of next week! __________________ 2005 Black/Silver Sportsman 800 EFI, Wyleco Dual Exhaust, 28" Swamp Witch's, K&N Air Filter, (4) 1" Spacers, 2.5 Warn Winch, F/Brush Guard, R/Double Tube Bumper, Nerf Bars 2004 Yellow Honda Rancher 350, Maxxis MaxLite 8 Spoke Wheels 2004 Green Polaris Sportsman 90

02-11-2006, 03:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
elkbow Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,438	BG, they're pretty good at shipping, so I'm sure you'll have it this week. __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850 XP EPS

02-11-2006, 04:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
SidekickMechanic Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NP Posts: 281	elk- that looks really nice. __________________ 2003 Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin- Warn A2000, f/r bumpers, heated handgrips, custom stuff, reverse lights. 97 Chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 black 98 GMC Sierra 1500 ext cab 2x4 white 98 Dodge Stratus, 2.4L DOHC, red PROUD RIDER OF THE DARKSIDE

02-11-2006, 04:53 PM	#5 (permalink)
elkbow Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,438	i guess i need to tweak the Water Temp gauge alittle, looks alittle turned in the pic, needs to come back CCW... thanks for the comments...I need to figure out what to do with the Voltage Gauge, I may just stick it in one of the side panels... __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850 XP EPS

02-11-2006, 06:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
robg Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fulltiming in an RV Posts: 2,542	Looks great, Elkbow! Hey I don't remember if I asked you this, but what did those guages set you back? I just looked up the Phantom II guages on the Summit Racing website and the Oil Pressure guage is $200 and the Water Temp guage is $130. Ouch, $330 for both. As an alternative, I checked out another favorite guage maker, SPA Technique (www.spatechnique.com) and I can get one of their 2-in-1 digital guages, Oil Pressure and Water Temp, for $286. The pod might not look as balanced, but it'd leave more "real estate" for something else down the road. I used to have three of their guages in one of my previous trucks and always liked 'em. Rob __________________ Proud Member, Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy '09 Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EPS '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 S (DOB 2/14/2008) '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS (DOB 7/12/2007) See my various trip photos here! RinconRiders GrizzlyOwners

02-11-2006, 06:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
sfdnash Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Woodway Posts: 102	You should send some pics off to Polaris. That is one quality job!!! __________________ '04.5 Sportsman 600 Lot's of goodies added! My Pics http://community.webshots.com/user/sfdnash

02-11-2006, 08:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
elkbow Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,438	Thanks BA... Rob, The Mechanical 3 gauge set cost me $39, I've heard of others getting them for $29.95 at O'Reillys Auto Parts. Of the 3 gauges, I only used the Oil Pressure Gauge and then I ordered the Electrical Water Temp gauge straight from Equus so that I could hook up in the thermostat housing...the sensor is smaller and will fit the thermostat housing....So I have a Voltage Gauge and Mechanical Water Temp Gauge sitting here. dave __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850 XP EPS

02-11-2006, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
robg Administrator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Fulltiming in an RV Posts: 2,542	That's right, I remember now you said in another thread you got 'em from Equus. I just checked and they have those two, in black faces, for $15 and $20 each, so I will likely order 'em up. I kinda like the black ones better from seeing them on the site. I dunno; that could change before I order. Thanks!! Rob __________________ Proud Member, Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy '09 Polaris Sportsman XP 850 EPS '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 S (DOB 2/14/2008) '08 Polaris Outlaw 525 IRS (DOB 7/12/2007) See my various trip photos here! RinconRiders GrizzlyOwners

02-11-2006, 10:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
elkbow Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 1,438	okay, you mean the ones with the black background, right? I looked at them....I painted the rings on the white background gauges, so they would match the pod, although I did glossy and not matte... check ebay, as there are alot of the gauges on there if you have an account...only so many of the 1.5" gauges, but they come and go __________________ 2010 Sportsman 850 XP EPS