Voltage meter install with pics

Finally got around to installing the El Cheapo voltage meter I bought back in May (amazon.com, @ $8).

I didn't want to be staring at the light, especially at night, so I hid it behind the left handlebar. I used Dremel and utility knife to cut/shape the hole. Took about 30 minutes. Wiring was run along the frame directly to the battery; plan to install a switch later.














I'll upload a video later.

 

Nicely done, now make sure put some silicon to water proof the unit.

 

Nice straight cut, no biers :drinkers: You go to the battery terminals with the connections? two wire/?

 

It is a waterproof meter.

Yep, 2 wire straight to the battery. Guess I'd better fuse it, huh?!?

 

It would be a prudent thing to do. My radar was fused when I ran it directly to the battery, keep your local radio shack in biz. :loco:

 

Your link for the unit you purchased "just" went to the main Amazon front page. Do you have a link for the actual unit you purchased?

 

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009X...165_QL70&qid=1402365219&sr=8-4#ref=mp_s_a_1_4

 

I ran mine through a relay as well so that it switches on when the ignition switch is "on"

 

relay makes sense. ^ ur a genius or something like that

 

Going via a relay means the voltmeter is running in the background. If things start to go pear shaped with the charging system when you are on a ride you would be able to see the charging voltage dropping as it happens.

 

What should voltage be? I have to correct mine which is tapped off the headlight.

It fluctuates depending on if I'm running high beam, heated grips, what RPM I'm at, etc.


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Voltage should be between 13.8 & 14.5 when charging. It will fluctuate depending on RPM, & load when not runnning. Probably less at idle, but that's OK provided it picks up above 1500 rpm.

 

Nice work.

 

I'm always seeing 12.7-13.1
Meter might be off.
Or could it be because it's tapped off the headlight?


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Ordered me one. After my recent experiences, it's a must have

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/0-4-...-Voltmeter-3-0-30V-DC-Blue-LED/913801157.html

 

Video as promised. It always starts out in the 13s but climbs to around 14.3/14.4 & stays there when I ride.

[video=youtube_share;hmdys94FPoQ]http://youtu.be/hmdys94FPoQ[/video]

 

Verified it is indeed waterproof today...unlike my crappy walmart Frog Toggs rain gear~

 

That's pretty trick.