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Voltmeter

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I put this together this evening. I like to know what the charging
system is doing. It makes me feel better.
Size is approximately, 2.78" x1.78" x1" . I purchased the box & switch
at Radio Shack, the voltmeter I got here
http://www.cyclemaxohio.com/inc/sdetail/4231 .
I thought of using a relay but I kind of like the looks
of the switch. Even if I leave it on ( only draws about 30 milliamps) it
won't kill the battery. I have one of these on all 3 bikes. Saved me from
cooking a battery, and maybe worse, when the meter on the Blackbird
went to 17+ volts at 3000rpm.
P1000232.jpg
 
That looks very cool. Can you post a pic of it mounted on a bike?
 
http://www.amazon.com/SHOW-CHROME-DIGITAL-FUNCTION-METER/dp/B000I5GMPY

There are various vendors for this and has been posted here at GSR before. It really is hard to build a device from parts and do it cheaper if something exists commercially to do the same thing. :(

a review

http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/motorcycle-volt-meter/

EDIT: reading the reviews I see that the main benefit of the Radio Shack meter is that it is water proof and accurate which are questionable about the Show chrome device..
 
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I'm not sure I wanna do this, but I wonder if the mu8lti function device could be waterproofed with epoxy or RTV without having to cut a shower curtain?
 
gbw said:
That looks very cool. Can you post a pic of it mounted on a bike?
Click to expand...

Unfortunately my 850G is in pieces right now. I was thinking of
mounting it on top of the tach/speedo, with some velcro. I put
a plug inline so its easily removed.
 
posplayr said:
I'm not sure I wanna do this, but I wonder if the mu8lti function device could be waterproofed with epoxy or RTV without having to cut a shower curtain?
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pos, the meter I got from Cyclemax is waterproof. It was $28.00 to
my door. Heck, 2 wires and a plug, a little bit of wire and an inline
fuse (which you probably have laying around) your good to go. You
don't necessarily have to put it in a box. I'm just a little retentive.
 
GSXXZRX said:
Man, that's a brilliant idea. Simple but effective.

If you decide to go that route, let us know how it works out.
With the history that the GS charging system has, everyone
who rides one should have something like this.
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I was thinking of mounting the external temp sensor near my oil cooler as an additional feedback on that. The internal should do well for ambient. The clock would be nice as you can't see your wrist watch easily when AGAT. The Volt meter is an added bonus. All in all there is not too much in the way of frills with the 5 function.

I'm liking the shrink tubing idea more and more. Some clear RTV/epoxy in the ends should seal that. Velcro (included ) in the back should cover mounting. I'm figuring to size the tubing over sized so at the minimum size it is just conforming but not depressing any of the buttons.
Might need a pin prick in the bottom to allow air to escape when changes in elevation occur. Could us a little gortex for complete submersible waterproofing :D, but splash resistance is probably adequate ;).
 
posplayr said:
http://www.amazon.com/SHOW-CHROME-DIGITAL-FUNCTION-METER/dp/B000I5GMPY

There are various vendors for this and has been posted here at GSR before. It really is hard to build a device from parts and do it cheaper if something exists commercially to do the same thing.

EDIT: reading the reviews I see that the main benefit of the Radio Shack meter is that it is water proof and accurate which are questionable about the Show chrome device..
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Yes, this is a nice unit. No, it's not waterproof, but can be made rather water-resistant. If it's not accurate, it's adjustable. :D
It is very convenient to see time, temp and volts any time you want.


We have several of those in use around here, on my bikes and my sister's. To enhance the water shedding capabilities, I spray a few layers of clear polyurethane on the face. The only place where water entry is a problem is around the edge of the display, so just seal that crack and it's good to go. Of course, on a bike without a windshield, you might need some better protection, but all of our bikes have 'shields.

There is a trim pot on the back so you can adjust the voltage reading if it is not accurate. With a bit of tweaking, I have found that they are usually within 0.1 volt of my Fluke meter that is calibrated annually to NIST standards.


posplayr said:
I'm not sure I wanna do this, but I wonder if the mu8lti function device could be waterproofed with epoxy or RTV without having to cut a shower curtain?
Click to expand...
Yes, see above. Clear polyurethane spray works quite well.


posplayr said:
Might need a pin prick in the bottom to allow air to escape when changes in elevation occur. Could us a little gortex for complete submersible waterproofing , but splash resistance is probably adequate .QUOTE]
You will need access to the buttons on the back that allow you to set the time, so there should be no need for further pin pricks.

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The wire on these things is so cheap it will chafe and short just looking at it. A piece of wire sleeve is a must. After that its worked well for me. I dont ride in the rain.

2003.jpg
 
That looks pretty cool, Dave.....appears stock, on the E. I should get one of those.....I bough the Kuryakyn jobbie with the row of L.E.Ds a couple years ago, but never installed it.
Tony.
 
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