Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted August 17, 2002 Forum CEO Share Posted August 17, 2002 LED Voltage Gauge A precise, continuous way to monitor your bike's alternator output and battery condition. An essential instrument if your bike has bigger or extra lights, or other powered accessories. It uses a solid state, ultra compact design that is extremely durable and completely waterproof. This voltmeter fits anywhere and comes with two interchangeable, numbered faces so it can be positioned horizontally or vertically. Indicates from 9.3V to 14.8V using a ten segment multi color bar graph readout. Small electrical system changes are noticeable at a glance. 1.85" x 2.8" x .5" CAT. NO. 2506 $ 57.00 http://www.aerostich.com I bought one of these volt meters because I have so much stuff on my bike, heated grips, duel burn head-lamps, and electric vest. I had an embarrassing event in Denver where my bike wouldn't start in a group ride, now I know when I need to charge my battery. Installation attach the power leads to the unit Drill hole for the wires Shoot the wires thru the hole The unit has 2 screw holes with self tapping screw and a face plate fits over the holes, the unit is water proof, I hooked up the leads to my relay system, however the manufacturer states you can attach it to your battery directly the amp draw is so small that the battery will not drain overnight, sure I don't believe that so I set it to my key. When I start up the motor the LED jumps up and down when the revs go up and drop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer spinalator Posted June 8, 2003 Member Contributer Share Posted June 8, 2003 I noticed that you had one of these installed and was actually going to look for your install guide. But really, you are a pessimist thinking that a VFR will have electrical problems, I have never heard one case of an electrical glitch on these machines (cough, cough, ahem) :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted June 8, 2003 Author Forum CEO Share Posted June 8, 2003 Glad you made it home safe Spinalator it was nice to meet you in person. ?You know I had on the heated vest and the heated grips that trip quite a bit and the meter reveled that I have a bad stator (posted details elsewhere) ?If I did not have the meter, imagine getting stranded in central wyoming with a dead battery and bad stator cause I would have gone on juicing it up with the heaters? ?I did some adjustments and was cautious enough to make it home and test it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 Yup, voltmeters are a good thing. Wish Honda had've included that info on the LCD info panel. At least if you could toggle from tripmeter to voltmeter or something...... I've got the I4C voltmeter on mine. No dancing coloured LED's, but the install was certainly easier. And, you get the voltage readout in digital format to 1/100th of a volt. http://www.i4cproducts.com/c-volt.htm border='0' alt='user posted image' /> (screen.width/1.75)){this.width = (this.width/1.75)}" onclick="java script:if(this.width > (screen.width/1.75)){this.width = (this.width/1.75)} else {this.width = (this.width*1.75)}" border="0" alt='Posted image: Click to resize'> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer DEZLPWR Posted May 10, 2006 Member Contributer Share Posted May 10, 2006 I also have an I4C. At idle, mine reads about 12.2v and at a 5000rpm cruise, it reads a solid 14.4v. Is this a little low? The r/r and the battery are only a year old. I have had no starting problems, even in cold weather in the winter, and the voltage is very consistent. Do the 4th gen voltages run lower than the 5th gens? Should I go out and buy another R/R? :wheel: Sorry for the hijack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WaterMan Posted May 11, 2006 Share Posted May 11, 2006 Yikes, I guess I officially classify as an Olde Phart (at 31!) - who was "hijacked"?! I thought we were talking mo'sickles Anyway - my 2K reads 12.something at idle when warm. When first started and idling a few rpm higher it reads 14.39 then jumps to 14.40 at 5000K. Wierd. But, hey, it's consistently above 12, so I'm not askin questions. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rjstaaf Posted May 11, 2006 Member Contributer Share Posted May 11, 2006 I currently have one of the digital volt meters from C&D technologies. http://store.cd4power.com/cgi-bin/cd4power...67/Catalog/1042 border='0' alt='user posted image' /> I do not have it installed yet, I am thinking of going another route. I have been looking at killing two birds with one stone. The temperature gauge on the 4th gen is next to useless in that you cannot really tell what the temperature is. I have been thinking about cutting out the factory temperature gauge and installing a multi-function digital gauge from Dakota Digital that can monitor coolant temperature and voltage. The gauge is 2 1/16" which is roughly the same size as the space the factory coolant gauge takes up. If this works out I may convert the entire dash to digital gauges. It would be rather expensive but, that has never stopped me before B) http://www.dakotadigital.com/index.cfm/pag...prod/prd331.htm border='0' alt='user posted image' /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jon Posted June 26, 2006 Share Posted June 26, 2006 So, I have not seen anywhere on the C&N site that says those meters are waterproof. Are they? I guess they must be if you all are installing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jbhayman Posted March 13, 2008 Share Posted March 13, 2008 (edited) What are all the other switches ??? Jbhayman Edited March 13, 2008 by Jbhayman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slartibartfast Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 On ebay: $15 with shipping. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...m29#ht_3100wt_0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tightwad Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 In my quest for voltmeters I bought one of those Ebay ones. It was way too big. I also tried the Stinger ones, which are 2 wire...the part that lit up and said Stinger was bigger than the part showing the voltage. I finally settled on the one I am currently using because it was tiny and fit in the pod panel. It has a seperate regulator, but that is easy to mount anywhere behind the gauge. The Daytel ones look nice, nicer than mine in fact, but are not as easy to find and I wasn't ready to drop $50 to see if I liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Knife Posted May 21, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted May 21, 2008 Linky=> http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg44/Knife-123/Gauge.png I like the analog look, rather than digital. I recently installed this one (see link above). It's small, back-lit, and the decal is easily removed. I think I paid about $12.00 for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Silver#788 Posted May 21, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted May 21, 2008 Datel digital volt meters are water proof. I have had mine for over a year now in the rain and everywhere else and no issues. The prices have gone up a bit but it is still an excellent product. Easy 2 wire install. Only thing I have noticed is if the wires are backwards the meter will not turn on but it is shielded so it wont damage it. Click the link below Datel Volt Meters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forum CEO HispanicSlammer Posted May 21, 2008 Author Forum CEO Share Posted May 21, 2008 Another post dug up from the dead, I have long since replaced that voltmeter - which was advertized as waterproof. One ride through the fog in San Francisco proved that wrong. I now use a simpler voltmeter. http://www.signaldynamics.com/products/Modules/HUVM.asp Led on the top left is the volt meter, led on the right is for heated grips, and vest (green grips / red vest) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Rivcyko Posted May 21, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted May 21, 2008 Another post dug up from the dead, I have long since replaced that voltmeter - which was advertized as waterproof. One ride through the fog in San Francisco proved that wrong. I now use a simpler voltmeter. http://www.signaldynamics.com/products/Modules/HUVM.asp Led on the top left is the volt meter, led on the right is for heated grips, and vest (green grips / red vest) :fing02: 100_4330.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Just to add that I4C is out of business, so no more voltmeters from them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bling Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Kuryakin makse a nice looking voltmeter: http://www.kuryakyn.com/products.asp?bn=harley&ci=2695 Some pics of it installed on my bike: In has a light sensor built, so it brighter in the daylight but dims enough at night not to blind you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechdziner714 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have a Martel on the way. Its "splash proof" and small and only 40$. Only down side is its not backlit, but my blue dash lights up enough to see it I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veefer800Canuck Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have a Martel on the way. Its "splash proof" and small and only 40$. Only down side is its not backlit, but my blue dash lights up enough to see it I think. Got one, and after looking at it, decided not to mount it on the bike. It looked less than splashproof. This is what I did with it instead: 000_0079.JPG battery charger mod Instead, I bought an I4C TOTALLY WATERPROOF (as in submersible) voltmeter. Too bad they're out of business though, I love mine. Hope it lasts a long time. I've since remounted it in another location, but here is is: 100_0589.JPG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earthshake Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I have a Martel on the way. Its "splash proof" and small and only 40$. Only down side is its not backlit, but my blue dash lights up enough to see it I think. This is what I have on mine and, so far so good. I have washed the bike and ridden it in rain without any ill effect. I don't cover it, but I don't intentionally spray water directly at it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer rbertalotto Posted May 24, 2008 Member Contributer Share Posted May 24, 2008 Why not add a Whistler 3500 radar detector and get radar protection and voltage and external temperature all in one...... More pictures here: http://public.fotki.com/Rbertalotto/motorc...honda-vfr-2004/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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