RR problem and voltmeter.

Hi. After my Stator Regulator/Rectifier problems i am going through i am currently working on the Mod.
I am going to wire the elctrix Stator straight to the new mosfet RR http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380704480069?_trksid=p2059210.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT, no connections, then straight to the battery, and back again.
I'm not going to carry out the work myself. My mechanic is going to do it for me. But could someone please confirm i have the MOD correct?
And do i need a fuse from battery to Stator?

Also i am thinking about adding a voltmeter to my bike. If i was too, would this one be correct? And would the drain from the battery be an issue?

Lastly, how does this voltmeter seem? Is it correct? http://www.amazon.co.uk/DROK-Voltmet...CLE+volt+meter
Thank you, Bob.

 

The link didn't work, but I've wired my voltmeter through a fuse box and it is switched so it only comes on with the ignition. Even though the drain might be minimal I don't think I would wire it up to be on all the time. JMO of course.

 

The volt meter just needs to be connected to any ignition on active wire, this will already be a fused wire

 

You can also connect a voltmeter directly to the battery with an inline fuse and SWITCH...this will allow you to check voltage with the engine off, a handy feature.

 

http://www.sparkbright.co.uk/sparkright-eclipse-battery-voltage-monitor.php
Thanks. I'm going to get one of these. I just wonder if i need a switch to turn it off when bikes off.

 

Personally, I prefer to know the EXACT voltage....dropping voltage can show you oncoming problems before they become problems.

 

you can go off of fuse A,or F. then it will only be on with the ignition

 

Digital meter will cost less than $10

 

Wanted to check and see if anyone had any experience with Sparkbright? Never heard results on this post and curious about performance and longevity. This works very similar to the Signal Dynamics voltmeter but does not have big module to mount. I was curious if this one would last. It is much smaller and easier to mount and costs less as well, $22US. I was even thinking about mounting in pre-cut hole to lower right of tachometer (think this is used if equipped with HISS). Although digital voltmeter does show exact voltage, this LED shows/flashes different colors to indicate state of charging/voltage. See chart below.

http://www.sparkbright.co.uk/sparkright-eclipse-battery-voltage-monitor.php

 

Good to know. That is what I was curious about, whether these are worth it or not. Is that mounted on your bike in pic? That is what I am looking for, something that does not stick out like you added it and factory-like. Which the next question is what brand is that one and where did you get it? What aluminum plate did you use to mount on or did you make yourself. Appreciate the help.

 

Gracias, Dude.

 

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that's where the steering damper goes, I can tell if my lights aren't working without a volt meter

 

Maybe that useless steering damper will help you push the bike when the R/R fails. Steering dampers can be useful on some bikes, but on the VFR a voltmeter is infinitely more useful than a steering damper.

 

INTERPRETING the idiot light...lower charging output voltages will be accompanied by a "hanging" amber, reluctant or hesitant to quickly reach green....therefore justifying further diagnosis.....interpretation not differering one bit from a lower digi reading, just a different way to get there.

More than one way to skin a cat, my friend.

 

ok added to my list volt meter, my list keeps growing will it ever stop-I don't think so:vfrshorty: