Member Contributer auggius Posted June 23, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted June 23, 2013 It ain't pretty but it's portable and works for me. I also use it to monitor charging voltage off the bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmythecop Posted June 23, 2013 Share Posted June 23, 2013 not very sano, but if you look at the top right of my cockpit, there is a round volt meter. I just had it laying around and I wanted to see if it fit.....and it has been there ever since. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJay Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Easy job, lots of room in this area. That is where I want to put mine. How / where did you hook it up to? Which wiring and did you go back to the battery? Sort of anal about this because this is my field. Voltmeters on bikes. I always run a new wires [pos and neg] (fused) directly from the battery via a relay that is closed with iginition power.That way IMHO your gauge is reading actual battery voltage, minimizing voltage drop as much as possible. Would you be willing to explain this a little more: "via a relay that is closed with ignition power." I'm not an electrical guy so wondering what this looks like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer JZH Posted October 8, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted October 8, 2013 A "standard automotive relay" has four terminals: two of them are used to "trigger" the relay (this is what SinNH would have connected to something in the ignition (switched) circuit), and the other two are the "triggered" circuit (in this case, a direct connection between the battery (+) and the voltmeter). Hooked up that way, the relay is "normally open" and no voltage is fed to the voltmeter from the battery, but when the ignition circuit is activated, the relay closes and the voltage is allowed to go to the voltmeter. HTH. Ciao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJay Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 A "standard automotive relay" has four terminals: two of them are used to "trigger" the relay (this is what SinNH would have connected to something in the ignition (switched) circuit), and the other two are the "triggered" circuit (in this case, a direct connection between the battery (+) and the voltmeter). Hooked up that way, the relay is "normally open" and no voltage is fed to the voltmeter from the battery, but when the ignition circuit is activated, the relay closes and the voltage is allowed to go to the voltmeter. HTH. Ciao, Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJay Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Got my meter installed using the relay setup. Also add blue LEDs to my dash for a matching look. So far totally loving it. Thanks to everyone for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer zoomzoom Posted October 26, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hey MJay, which exact LED bulbs did you buy and from whom did you get them. A part number for the supplier would be greatly appreciated. Nice job on the volt gauge as well. How did you attach it to the front of the bezel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJay Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hey MJay, which exact LED bulbs did you buy and from whom did you get them. A part number for the supplier would be greatly appreciated. Nice job on the volt gauge as well. How did you attach it to the front of the bezel? See this post: http://www.vfrdiscussion.com/forum/index.php/topic/76307-volt-meter-and-dash-light-install/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Havagan Posted November 15, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted November 15, 2013 6th Gen with a BG Micro Mini Volt Meter (http://www.bgmicro.com/mini-panel-voltmeter-panel-mount-red.aspx) mounted with Sugru (shamelessly copied from MJay's idea). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRFahnder Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 My Clearwater Voltage Sentry. I know some consider it an idiot light but I can interpret it at a second's glance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted December 8, 2013 Member Contributer Share Posted December 8, 2013 3M two sided tape to the triple tree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Here are mine on my 99 there kinda redundant but the led is hard to see in the daylight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 19, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 19, 2014 3M two sided tape to the triple tree. Mine quit working today .. Drop back and punt .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted January 26, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted January 26, 2014 3M two sided tape to the triple tree. Mine quit working today .. Drop back and punt .. Started working again !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Switchblade Posted February 2, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted February 2, 2014 Universal Mini 12 Volt LCD Voltmeter LED, voltmeter, voltage, battery, gauge, meter SKU: 16015932 The RaceTech Electric 12V Digital LCD Voltmeter is a high quality charging gauge. It is easy to mount with an included threaded stud, washer and nut. Just drill a small hole in your mounting surface. The LED Voltmeter has simple installation with Black & Red ring terminals attached directly to your battery. It draws very low current when powered up. This meter features a third Blue wire that is a switch function. The Blue wire attaches to ignition switched +12V, and turns the meter on automatically with your key switch. Now you can easily monitor your charging system at a glance! Was: $39.95 Sale: $24.95 Found this one . I like the way it mounts . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRAG Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Found a pic of mine....cheap $3 ebay item and rocker dremeled into the left side inner black plastic. Hey KC Nice looking job !! Great post to find just as I'm looking for a spot for mine volt meter...thank you Just a question for KC - at night is that location distracting with the LED ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc5555 Posted March 20, 2014 Share Posted March 20, 2014 I havent ridden for 5 months now but from what I remember, not at all. And I can actually read it on the sunniest of days fwiw.....no relay, its wired directly to the battery. Affords me the ability to check it without a key....draws nothing as I have left it on for weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted March 20, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted March 20, 2014 My next project would be to insert a voltmeter in this after market backplate thanks Anik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Hozzie Posted March 23, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted March 23, 2014 I just put a voltmeter on my 6th Gen yesterday. I cut and bent a piece of Aluminum to hold the meter and then powdercoated it black just so it would match a bit better. I wanted it connected directly to the battery to hopefully get the best readings, but I did put it on a switch so I can turn it on and off. It was reading just .1 below my fluke meter. The switch is just below the left grip so it is easy to access when riding as well. I just velcro'd the mount to the dash on the backside. It is so lightweight that I think it should hold just fine. Plus if I ever want to move it, I can easily. I am waiting on my gear indicator so when I get it I may move the voltmeter over just a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted March 23, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted March 23, 2014 I just put a voltmeter on my 6th Gen yesterday. I cut and bent a piece of Aluminum to hold the meter and then powdercoated it black just so it would match a bit better. I wanted it connected directly to the battery to hopefully get the best readings, but I did put it on a switch so I can turn it on and off. It was reading just .1 below my fluke meter. The switch is just below the left grip so it is easy to access when riding as well. I just velcro'd the mount to the dash on the backside. It is so lightweight that I think it should hold just fine. Plus if I ever want to move it, I can easily. I am waiting on my gear indicator so when I get it I may move the voltmeter over just a bit. Instead of the switch, you could have used a relay and get a direct power from the battery, however you would need a switch powered source so it only works when the key is on. thanks Anik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Hozzie Posted March 23, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted March 23, 2014 I just put a voltmeter on my 6th Gen yesterday. I cut and bent a piece of Aluminum to hold the meter and then powdercoated it black just so it would match a bit better. I wanted it connected directly to the battery to hopefully get the best readings, but I did put it on a switch so I can turn it on and off. It was reading just .1 below my fluke meter. The switch is just below the left grip so it is easy to access when riding as well. I just velcro'd the mount to the dash on the backside. It is so lightweight that I think it should hold just fine. Plus if I ever want to move it, I can easily. I am waiting on my gear indicator so when I get it I may move the voltmeter over just a bit. Instead of the switch, you could have used a relay and get a direct power from the battery, however you would need a switch powered source so it only works when the key is on. thanks Anik Understood, I wanted something I could check without the switch being on as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer AnikMankar Posted March 24, 2014 Member Contributer Share Posted March 24, 2014 Understood, I wanted something I could check without the switch being on as well. you can try this ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRAG Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Well I decided to go for Left Cowl Upper... I went with Green to match the dash lighting,,,, I found the smallest waterproof gauge on fleabay - note there are a lot out there that are much cheaper and larger you need to look at the dimensions... this one is 27mm... After install I was really impressed - on quality and brightness.. I installed it onto my fused main terminal of my aux fuse panel - switched of course... Thanks for the thread !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewwolfy Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 That looks incredibly difficult to read while riding, but I imagine it's easier than it looks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFRAG Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 I've used it for about 100km so far and it's not in direct line of vision (too bright and bothersome) is what I wanted but is still easy to read without any head movement... That looks incredibly difficult to read while riding, but I imagine it's easier than it looks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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