i need to fit an oil pressure gauge and not sure which is best mechanical or electrical type and does anyone know what the pressure would be on a gsxr 1000 when running

any advice welcome

Spa make a good Mechanical gauge.
Although you need to be careful installing them because of the tube and the unions, they are very accurate and not prone to electrical failure. Most race cars I have driven have mechanical gauges.
I have a dual mechanical oil pressure/water temp gauge on the MotaLeira. The advantage of the mech water temp is it displays the engine temp even while the engine is off.
If your engine is anything like my R1, it will read low pressure at idle.
My R1 reads 6psi idle (normal) and around 60psi at 70mph.


[Edited on 13/7/2009 by nitram38]

I have a spare elsectrical gauge and sender if you are interested. It is one of those that goes all back when not in use....

I fitted an electrical one last year for it to fail and cause me to waste many hours looking at the engine! Mechanical is the way to go but i wouldnt use the supplied push fit nylon pipework you get with most kits. I went to a local hydraulic place and got them to make me a braided pipe with bolt on fittings for about £15. Works a treat.

I second the pressure readings, my ZX12 reads 25 psi at idle when cold, about 6 psi at idle when hot and around 75 psi at 6000 rpm.

Hi, I fitted a VDO electrical one, because it had the warning light option.
I have changed from a Racetech mechanical one, which is for sale. If you are interested in the Racetech one, please check here:
Racetech gauge
Gergely

thanks for all the posts very helpful