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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« on: October 04, 2010, 11:38:48 AM » |
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Anybody have any input on these. http://signaldynamics.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.tpl&product_id=56&category_id=14&keyword=voltage&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=77&vmcchk=1&Itemid=77
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Rocketman
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« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2010, 05:44:28 PM » |
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I put a basic voltmeter in the facing of my right side pod. Works great, has a backlight and everything. Picked it up at O'Reilly's, probably twenty bucks or so.
Next time you see me, ask, I'll show it to you then.
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Robert
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« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2010, 06:45:42 PM » |
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I use it and like it its small doesn't add clutter easily seen I have mine mounted lower left just below my tach. Make sure of the wire that you connect it to has the correct battery voltage and not below.  |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #5 on: October 04, 2010, 07:05:11 PM » |
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I chose one from a marine catalog because I figured weather would not affect it....its from Overtons  |
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FLATSIX
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« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2010, 07:51:39 AM » |
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I like my setup - the left above of the small meters is the Voltmeter - the right small above is the oil-temp. meter and the other small is the clock   |
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PhredValk
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« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2010, 10:43:02 AM » |
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Just curious, but what is the advantage of having a voltmetre? I never look at the one in the cage.
Fred.
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BamaDrifter64
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« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2010, 11:18:36 AM » |
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Just curious, but what is the advantage of having a voltmetre? I never look at the one in the cage.
Fred.
I take it you've never been stranded on the bike with a dead battery before.... Dave |
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Rocketman
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« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2010, 11:45:39 AM » |
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I've had multiple alternator/charging system failures on various vehicles through the years. A voltmeter helped only once.
Of course, that time was the only time I had a voltmeter installed prior to the failure, and it allowed me to detect the problem early, and fix it in my garage instead of on the side of the road for once.
Hmm.... maybe the lack of a voltmeter causes the alternator failure.
Maybe not.
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2010, 12:08:09 PM » |
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I have a switch in the ground line to the volt meter so I can turn it on with the bike NOT running to check the charge on the battery. Then when you start the engine you see the alternator output.
I stopped for gas last year and turned off the engine, battery was at 11V........went right to Wally World and got a new one.
The other thing that can happen is you will see the output from the alternator drop from 14V to whatever is in the battery before you are stranded if the alternator gives out. IF that happenes then you pull the fuse for the headlight and get home quick
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2010, 12:38:35 PM » |
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I too have had alt.s fail on two different bikes, once I didn't have any warning. I was lucky enough to be close to home, wife brought cables and we charged the battery from the van for about 15 minutes and after push starting the lady I got her home. The other time we were in west Texas and because of the volt meter we were able to see the problem in time to avoid being stuck in the middle of nowhere. The meter I have now is getting pretty old and doesn't look so good so I'm looking for a replacement. The signal dynanics one just looks easy,small, and can be located just about anywhere.
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2010, 01:43:44 PM » |
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I have the chrome version of that one but it's starting to show its age. I thought the one little multi color light might be easier on the eyes.
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« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2010, 05:40:40 PM » |
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this is what it looks like in the right pod  As long as I see green while the engine is running I am happy When I turn off the bike and the headlites and foglights are on it is yellow, maybe one of these years I will need a new battery its going on 6 yrs old now |
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« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2010, 06:14:39 PM » |
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I use a "Battery Bug" on mine. Hooks up to the battery under the seat. Out of site and when battery gets low an alarm goes off (at least it's supposed to) Click HERE for more info ............. |
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« Reply #16 on: October 05, 2010, 07:26:22 PM » |
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Got the Kury led, works fine. Hoser
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« Reply #17 on: October 06, 2010, 05:07:42 AM » |
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this is what it looks like in the right pod As long as I see green while the engine is running I am happy When I turn off the bike and the headlites and foglights are on it is yellow, maybe one of these years I will need a new battery its going on 6 yrs old now Oss go get a new battery. Its time! Unless you want to prove how long your charging system can strain to keep the old battery alive before the alternator dies too |
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PhredValk
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« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2010, 09:59:28 AM » |
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Thanx. I DO do a lot of hiway riding, and one 5K mile trip a year. Anything that lets me relax and enjoy the ride is appreciated.
Fred.
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