Air temperature thermometers

[Gorr67]

Hi All
I have often wondered, usually long after I have lost all feeling in my hands, just how cold the air temperature is that I am riding through. Similar with the extreme heat we can get here in summer.
I would like a digital air temp thermometor that compliments the look of the dash (shame the computer readout doesn't have this function).
Has anyone found & installed any that look and perform decently? I can only find cheap $10 ones from auto shops that are generally too big & square to compliment the dash layout. Chrome analogue clip-ons are an option but I believe they are affected by sunlight and can give a false reading (I may be misinformed with that info).

Cheers to everyone

[3banger]

I have this on the top of my instrument cluster.



http://www.aerostich.com/catalog/US/...r-p-16326.html

I will snap a pic of the install to night. Though I think most will be apposed to drilling holes in the gauge set . The sensor is mounted to the under side of the right mirror were it see plenty of air flow.

[carn]

Originally Posted by Gorr67

Hi All
I have often wondered, usually long after I have lost all feeling in my hands, just how cold the air temperature is that I am riding through. Similar with the extreme heat we can get here in summer.
I would like a digital air temp thermometor that compliments the look of the dash (shame the computer readout doesn't have this function).
Has anyone found & installed any that look and perform decently? I can only find cheap $10 ones from auto shops that are generally too big & square to compliment the dash layout. Chrome analogue clip-ons are an option but I believe they are affected by sunlight and can give a false reading (I may be misinformed with that info).

Cheers to everyone

I had an 'ambient temp' sensor and readout in the dash on my Aprilia - I really miss this function and would also like to find a good one to put on the Sprint

[uniqueadventures]

I also think this is a very important feature especially when riding in winter.

I ride in low temperatures very often, my gear is very good so I rarely notice quite how low the temperature gets. Having a temperature gauge is a good warning that there could be ice on the road.

Many of my previous cars have warned me when the ambient temp. drops below 4C.

I have also looked around for an accessory thermometer; but the best I have found is a chrome analogue one.

I wish triumph had included ambient temperature gauge and realtime speed on the digital dash. That, along with headlights that work would go some way to making this a nearly perfect bike...

[3banger]

Install pics.



Mounting holes for wire ties


Getting them exactly right was difficult so the holes aren't perfect. They are filled in with some black RTV and the camera flash makes them much more noticeable through the smoke wind screen then they really are.

Also the unit has a built in clock with time setting buttons and an F*/C* switches on back. These had to be filed down a bit to get the unit to sit flat. I also glued some thin rubber backing to the back to help it stay in place better. To change the batteries it will need to be removed but I put in a lithium AAA so I expect it to last years.

[H2Orat]

This unit looks a lot like one in the 'Stitch catalog and IIRC, it's not weather/waterproof. Even though it's partially protected by the windscreen, you might want to consider covering it with a baggie so it doesn't get ruined the first time you wash your bike or get caught in a downpour. Let us know how it works: I've also been looking for an ambient temp. thermometer, and am considering the options...

Cheers!

[COBlue]

What about one of those little plastic thermometers that skier's attach to their zippers? Might be a litttle hard to read, but much smaller and you could stick it next to the ignition switch.

[Hornblower]

Originally Posted by H2Orat

This unit looks a lot like one in the 'Stitch catalog and IIRC, it's not weather/waterproof. Even though it's partially protected by the windscreen, you might want to consider covering it with a baggie so it doesn't get ruined the first time you wash your bike or get caught in a downpour. Let us know how it works: I've also been looking for an ambient temp. thermometer, and am considering the options...

Cheers!

This was my immediate thought when I first saw this post. I had an ealier version of this same unit and the first time it got inadventently splashed from the water hose, water went inside the unit and temporarily ruined it. Luckily, once it dried out, it worked again. After that, I added a micro Deans connector and velcro attachment so I could readily remove it in the case of wet conditions. --Ken B.

[3banger]

Riding or parking in the rain have not really caused much of a problem. It has gotten some moisture inside but it kept working and dried out on its own. I'm careful when I wash the bike.

Also there is no real need to operate any of the switches so I might try sealing every this up from the inside next time I have it off the bike.

[JRCollings]

Each to their own... this is something I was thinking about, but I would like something much smaller and more discreet...