Has anyone installed a DATEL Digital Voltmeter on the FJ? If so where did you install and do you have pictures? I know of several FJR owners who have installed this device but I am not sure if there is adequate clearance on the side panels to install on the FJ. Any other suggestions or pictures for voltmeter installations?
I am on my second Kuryakyn Battery Gauge. These little suckers are $40.00 a pop and after my second failure, I am looking for a replacement. The first one stopped working after a rainstorm. A closer look at the unit leads me to believe that the waterproof capability is suspect. The second unit just died after several months of use (will replace under warranty).
I like a voltmeter because I am running aux lights, GPS, heated grips, heated vest etc and I have to cycle my loads to avoid overloading the FJ charging system.
DATEL link:
http://www.digitalmeter.com/cgi-bin/webshop.cgi?config=configspc.txt (http://www.digitalmeter.com/cgi-bin/webshop.cgi?config=configspc.txt)
Kuryakyn Link:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/0/1/123/8115/ITEM/Kuryakyn-LED-Battery-Gauge.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/0/1/123/8115/ITEM/Kuryakyn-LED-Battery-Gauge.aspx)
Perry
try this
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/products/product.asp?Item=BOVOLT
i put one on my DRZ and its great.... can tell with a quick look what is going on with the charging system.
all you have to surface mount is one little LED
KOokaloo!
Frank
Quote from: karstenp on February 17, 2009, 09:33:29 PM
Has anyone installed a DATEL Digital Voltmeter on the FJ? If so where did you install and do you have pictures? I know of several FJR owners who have installed this device but I am not sure if there is adequate clearance on the side panels to install on the FJ. Any other suggestions or pictures for voltmeter installations?
I am on my second Kuryakyn Battery Gauge. These little suckers are $40.00 a pop and after my second failure, I am looking for a replacement. The first one stopped working after a rainstorm. A closer look at the unit leads me to believe that the waterproof capability is suspect. The second unit just died after several months of use (will replace under warranty).
I like a voltmeter because I am running aux lights, GPS, heated grips, heated vest etc and I have to cycle my loads to avoid overloading the FJ charging system.
DATEL link:
http://www.digitalmeter.com/cgi-bin/webshop.cgi?config=configspc.txt (http://www.digitalmeter.com/cgi-bin/webshop.cgi?config=configspc.txt)
Kuryakyn Link:
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/0/1/123/8115/ITEM/Kuryakyn-LED-Battery-Gauge.aspx (http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/0/1/123/8115/ITEM/Kuryakyn-LED-Battery-Gauge.aspx)
Perry
Hello Perry, heres another option for monitoring your bikes voltage.
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/product.asp?Item=BOVOLT
its small and very bright.... HTH
Eric M
A single LED voltmeter....what a fantastic idea!....
its kind of bright so put it where it wont blind you when riding at night..... it is trick one glance will let you know everything you really want to know about the charging system.... like whether you are draining the battery or not..... i put one on the DRZ because i am running heated liner and gloves and still like the bike to start when i push the button ;D
KOokaloo!
Frank