Volt meter recommendations

[posplayr]

Looks good; I know I spent a lot of time figuring out how to mount my gauges. Especially with a fairing the whole thing is a real tricky fit.

[Cyrano]

Well done Dogma, 4 and half years to get it done but that's better than never finishing it. What are the gauges and where did you get them (or did I miss that post?).

During intervening time period did you ever have need of the gauges to show any electrical problems?

Posplayer, are you aiming for the flight simulator look?

[Allie]

Wow guys, very cool! I've got several things fighting for space on my little Euro bars, but maybe I will put a Show Chrome on the way shown. Years ago Dennis Kirk sold a voltage warning light that looked like a good solution, it indicated 3 or 4 voltage states and could be tucked almost anywhere - I envisioned mounted to a bolt inside a fairing. It disappeared from the lineup though and I haven't seen one like it since.

[Grimly]

Any suggestions on how to waterproof them?

Nice set of gauges.
I'm going for marine gauges, ready waterproofed. Plenty of chandlers have them, and legend has it there are some who don't actually charge over the odds.

[Dogma]

Looks very nice. I like the way they blink and drop down after power down. Are they showing the max since last power on?

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Really like what you've done there, the matching oil pressure gauge is nice. Your 850 just tuned 60K eh? That's great!

Curious how you'll waterproof them as well.

Yes, they show the peak values at shutdown. I think the voltmeter might be showing the minimum as well, but it's been a long time since I read what all these things can do. This isn't on the 850, it's the 1000. I don't think that 60k is right either. Not only have I spent significant time without a speedo cable on this bike, I'm not sure these gauges are the originals.

Well done Dogma, 4 and half years to get it done but that's better than never finishing it. What are the gauges and where did you get them (or did I miss that post?).

During intervening time period did you ever have need of the gauges to show any electrical problems?

Posplayer, are you aiming for the flight simulator look?

They are branded Swoosh. I found them on eBay. I didn't have any charging system events while waiting to get these mounted. But I did have a stator give up at a rally shortly before. That can make you want a meter. Fortunately for me, there was available room on a trailer headed the right way.

Looks good; I know I spent a lot of time figuring out how to mount my gauges. Especially with a fairing the whole thing is a real tricky fit.

Thanks. You had posted pics earlier in this thread, but the links are dead now. Your setup is probably why the configuration I settled on came to mind as soon as I saw the space left by the handlebar pad.

[Steve]

Fortunately for me, there was available room on a trailer headed the right way.

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[sealpup]

I've just installed one of these:

http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=692098

on my GS1000 dash pad using adhesive-backed Velcro. They are tiny, dirt cheap, and have a displayed resolution of 0.1 V. They are also quite accurate when compared against a quality digital multimeter. The only downside is they're difficult to make look integrated. On the upside, I'd rather know the health of my electrics.

[Dogma]

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Wow, a lot has changed on that bike since then. All the bodywork and front fender, exhaust system, mirrors, luggage, handlebars, headlight, front brake system... That's just the visible stuff. Just that brown seat and the MDI shocks remain. The shocks are next on my list. Not worth the money saved.

I kinda miss the bed liner.

[posplayr]

There are some new super inexpensive gauges showing up on Ebay. Prices seem to have really dropped on a variety of gauges. The is even a 52mm 270 degree VDO style.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201344696391?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

http://www.ebay.com/itm/221635103673?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

These are really cheap. One is an AFR gauge ???? Wonder what kind of sensor it uses.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-52mm-LED-Car-Boost-PSI-Water-Oil-Temp-Pressure-Tachometer-Volt-AFR-EGT-Gauge-/331530697916?var=&hash=item4d30c4fcbc&vxp=mtr

ShowChrome knockoff at 1/2 the price.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Digital-car-Auto-Volt-voltage-Temperature-Thermometer-Monitor-meterC-F-Clock-/280816788037?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4161fc2245

[posplayr]

These are not waterproofed like the expensive $5 units. But for $2.68 how can you go wrong?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-3-50-30-0V-Digital-Voltmeter-0-28-LED-Voltage-Panel-Meter-12v-24v-Car-Batter/271860846656?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D30987%26meid%3Ded4c05d59bd242ba80da90face1cfa17%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D301611670229&rt=nc

The high end model............

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-0-28-DC-3-5-30V-Mini-Digital-LED-Voltmeter-Volt-Meter-F-12V-Car-Moto/281677869005?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D30987%26meid%3Ded4c05d59bd242ba80da90face1cfa17%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D301611670229&rt=nc

[mikerophone]

These are not waterproofed like the expensive $5 units. But for $2.68 how can you go wrong?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-3-50-30-0V-Digital-Voltmeter-0-28-LED-Voltage-Panel-Meter-12v-24v-Car-Batter/271860846656?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D30987%26meid%3Ded4c05d59bd242ba80da90face1cfa17%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D3%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D301611670229&rt=nc

The high end model............

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Waterproof-0...11670229&rt=nc

I was looking at a a similar listing last night, $.02 more than the "high end, expensive waterproof model" here:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/301611670229?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20140127100817%2526meid%253D66ed21f79a3042f4853a384c10441c40%2526pid%253D100107%2526rk%253D1%2526rkt%253D25%2526sd%253D271860846656&_trksid=p2056116.c100107.m2460

For $5 and 3 weeks shipping, I'll spring for one. If it fails, I'll go for the ADV model sealpup listed above.

[Grimly]

I was looking at a a similar listing last night, $.02 more than the "high end, expensive waterproof model" here:

http://m.ebay.com/itm/301611670229?_trkparms=aid%253D222007%2526algo%253DSIC.MBE%2526ao%253D1%2526asc%253D20140127100817%2526meid%253D66ed21f79a3042f4853a384c10441c40%2526pid%253D100107%2526rk%253D1%2526rkt%253D25%2526sd%253D271860846656&_trksid=p2056116.c100107.m2460

For $5 and 3 weeks shipping, I'll spring for one. If it fails, I'll go for the ADV model sealpup listed above.

Earthquake proof!

[mikerophone]

Earthquake proof!

I found that amusing myself as well as the dust! Waterproof! part.

[posplayr]

I found that amusing myself as well as the dust! Waterproof! part.

It is fully potted in clear epoxy so, it should be pretty much as advertized.

[Grimly]

I tried to buy one but he wouldn't ship to Ireland. Weird.