voltage meter

[lawnmowerman]

looking for a good quality aftermarket voltage meter . one that is bright during the day that i can read . doea anyone have any suggestions ?

 

[Terry]

I think the easiest to read is a dial gauge; I had something like this on my ST1100 and it was great.  https://www.ebay.com/itm/235727736183?_skw=Honda+marine+voltmeter&epid=851282473&itmmeta=01JSDY6GDFA711E2J05EVMFE19&hash=item36e277cd77:g:qZQAAOSw9vBm9WRK&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cAuMpw1pr8XXuKbHsRuqcazdT%2FcCReWJE0zTcrFkyIfl1DDiJ05uBeWoSyCaI1Nhx31oYr9tA52cpLDGBdPbetJLq6ZvbyHN8PMd4nB1y14qpfELZpz7XyZODoaYXe6CqehdLofo%2B320Ee6Egy1l%2FeigHCTl9Zrg3zIH8cxUB5ihNV%2Fy9bdYd%2BktdoGzWjgJSYBDAqrn3mU9TP0G0upySg5BRLLVsWIFuFkMe4ah7jwdfPc%2FDL%2B1GRIyfhQHBzu1I%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR4KHmr7LZQ 

 

I have a KOSO branded VM/USB charger with blue LED display taped to the top of the brake reservoir on my VFR and is pretty easy to read. Cheap and cheerful. 

[mello dude]

It's personal taste, but I prefer digital. Here's my recent install.

 

[WDIV]

PO had this put on the bike. I rewired it to work on a relay instead of being wired directly to the battery. The USB ports have come in handy for an aftermarket GPS to verify the speedo accuracy. 

 

[Fritzer]

With the charging system on my 5th gen having a sketchy reputation I felt it was wise to install a voltmeter to keep an eye on the power situation while riding.  It gives you a heads up before the engine starves for power and dies.

 

I purchased a datel voltmeter but it was kind of expensive.  You can get perfectly functional round voltmeter on amazon cheap.  

 

When I installed mine, I wanted to be able to check voltage without using the key.  The solution was to use a  four pin micro toggle switch that toggled between a switched and unswitched power circuit.  I got the sources for power in the front cowling area with some 20 or 24 wire.  I works great, comes on when you turn on the key but if you just want to check the voltage without the key,  just flip the toggle.  

 

When I installed the meter back in 2018 I came across a posting thread that was members showing their installation method.  It was helpful in coming up with some ideas on how to mount the meter.  If you look around in the archives you might find that thread.

 

Good luck with your installation effort

[mello dude]

- Way back in the threads years ago is a very good one on voltage installs.

- Amazon has like 50 choices on voltmeters... 

 

- Totally agree about a setup to allow checking voltage without the key...

Answers the first question before the ride.... battery good?

[bmart]

I have mine in the tender cord circuit. I charge with it and plug it into the VM when I ride it. 

 

 

[tsmitty]

On an old 86 I took a broken IP bezel and stuffed a Honda Marine meter in...