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 NESS TECH OIL PRESSURE GAUGE KIT
Part # 15-659 Fits: 1886-up Sportster models
Note: this kit will not fit on pre 2004 models w/forward controls

Thank you for purchasing this Arlen Ness product. We believe that our products are the
very best available and are engineered to provide a lifetime of use. Basic hand tools
and a service manual for your year and model motorcycle are all you need to complete
this installation.

Apply Teflon tape or equivalent to the threads of the oil pressure gauge and thread
the oil line onto the gauge. Tighten the oil line using a wrench on both the line and
the gauge.
2. The oil gauge is mounted to the engine using a gauge cup and a mounting bracket. A
single set screw threads into the bracket and aligns with a through hole in the gauge
cup. This allows the set screw to pinch against the gauge body preventing it from
turning and also secures the cup as well. Install the cup into bracket lining up the
through hole with the set screw hole. Apply thread locker to set screw then install it
through the bracket just far enough to hold the cup in place. Install the line and
gauge into the cup then clock the gauge in the desired position and snug the set
screw just enough to lock the gauge in place. Pic 1. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.
3. Remove the two right side rocker box bolts, washers and old seal washers from the
rear rocker box. Apply thread locker to the two chrome button head aliens. Install
the two 1/4 AN washers on them, insert them through the bracket then install the
new seal washers. Install assembly on to rocker box and tighten button head aliens
to OEM specs. Pic 2. NOTE: on 2004 and later models you must use two 1/4 hard
washers, one between each seal washer and the bracket to gain enough clearance
between the bracket and rocker box.
86 to 03 Models:
4. Remove the left side front engine mount plate. Then remove the OEM oil pressure
sender from the engine case. Apply Teflon tape or equivalent to the threads of the
sending unit adaptor and install it into the engine case with the holes facing out­
ward towards the left side of bike. Apply Teflon tape or equivalent to the threads of
the 1/8 NPT 90° adaptor, straight hose adaptor and OEM sender then install them
into the sending unit adaptor as shown. Pic 3. NOTE: For ease of illustration, the
adaptor assembly is shown off the bike. Route the hose from the gauge under the
air cleaner forward over the top of the oil filter down to the straight hose adaptor
and secure hose to adaptor. Reinstall sender wire.
5. Slip two 1/4 P-clamps on to braided hose near lifter blocks. Remove the outer front
bolt from the rear lifter block and secure the rear P-clamp there. Remove the outer
rear bolt from the front lifter block and secure the front P-clamp there. Pic 4. Start
the engine and check for leaks.

6050 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, Ca. 94568 - Technical assistance: 925.479.6379 - www.arlenness.coml-15659 rev 01-05-10
 NESS TECH OIL PRESSURE GAUGE KIT
Part# 15-659 Fits: 1886-up Sportster models
Note: this kit will not fit on pre 2004 models w/forward controls

2004-Up Models:
4. Remove oil filter, front exhaust pipe and right side forward control. Note: Do not
remove linkage from forward control just remove two bolts retaining control to
frame and let the control hang off the bike . Then remove the OEM oil pressure
sender from the engine case. Apply Teflon tape or equivalent to the threads of the
sending unit adaptor and install it into the engine case with the holes facing out­
ward towards the left side of bike. Apply Teflon tape or equivalent to the threads of
the straight hose adaptor and the OEM sender then install them into the sending
unit adaptor as shown. Pic 5. NOTE: For ease of illustration, the adaptor assembly is
shown off the bike. Route the hose from the gauge under the air cleaner forward
behind and under the oil filter to the straight hose adaptor and secure hose to adap­
tor. Pic 6 & 7. Reinstall sender wire. Reinstall oil filter, exhaust pipe and right side
forward control as per OEM service manual. Check engine oil level add if necessary.

5. Slip two 1/4 P-clamps on to braided hose near lifter blocks. Remove the outer front
bolt from the rear lifter block and secure the rear P-clamp there. Remove the outer
rear bolt from the front lifter block and secure the front P-clamp there . Pic 4. Start
the engine and check for leaks.

6050 Dublin Boulevard, Dublin, Ca. 94568 - Techn ical assistance: 925.479.6379 - www.arlenness.coml-15659 rev 01-05-10