Aaen Exhaust Temp Sensor

[BigMan76]

Question:

I recently purchased a 1991 Phazer II which was setup to run in the mountains of Colorado; extended tunnel to 136", 1.5 camoplast paddle.

I also found an Aaen exhaust temp gauge wired to the windshielf fairing. It was connected to the exhasut pipe via a 1/8" diameter temp sensor, hole was drilled into stock exhaust pipe and temp gauge inserted.

Aside from just monitoring exhaust temp, what other functions, if any, would this serve?

I am a flatlander and have never ridden in the mountains.

Thanks.

Oh, and I need confirmation on this too; I can't run the pipe without wleding a plug over the hole, correct?

Thanks.

 

[SRXer]

It would not serve any other purpose, and if you are removing it, yes you need to plug the hole. You may also be able to tap it and install a bolt depending on the type of fitting used.