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Cheap Voltage display

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I have needed a cheap way to read the system volts on my 81 GS850G. Radio Shack has a Thermometer/Voltmeter # 6301039 $14.99
I checked the accuracy at work and it is within 0.05 volts!
This allows me to evaluate the charging system and also select different load combinations to avoid exceeding the output of the charging system. The only problem is the unit is not waterproof.
I am testing the stock charging system first and then I will install my new Electrex super duper and test to see just how many more watts it will produce.
 
ould you tell me where you are intending to mount the meter please??
 
My 850 has a vetter fairing with a radio... there is a flat area above the radio.
 
Checking the voltage

Checking the voltage

One small note... Be sure to check the voltage with an accurate volt meter at the battery terminals and compare the displays. Because I used the wiring harness and did not run new wires directly from the battery, It read 0.2 volts low. I think I will run seperate wires.
 
yes that was a very good side note as some might not realize that all wires have voltage drop when other accessories are added. thanx for letting us know :)
 
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