new volt meter installed (pictures)

[HARTLESS]

Turned out petty nice for the low price I paid. waterproof supposedly. I wired it up to the un-used, switched plug under the seat.
It now shows up on Ebay for $4.99 usd, I only paid $3.99.
here is the listing if anyone is interested http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=261204954165#ht_5472wt_1525

[movenon]

Nice. I been thinking about adding a volt meter. I like it.
George

[yamaha fj rider]

Looks good thanks for posting and the link.

Kurt

[HARTLESS]

The only complaint I have about it(just need to get used to) is how bright it is, but only at night. During the day(when I ride the most) it makes it easier to see

[ELIMINATOR]

Just ordered one.

[crzyjarmans]

Did you wire it directly to the un-used plug?, How does it read the volts?

[movenon]

They are on Amazon also. They have some "waterproof" ones also. I am going to order one also.
George

[Bob]

I got the Kuryakyn volt meter a few years ago...



...it's nice and shallow; easy to surface mount.

Helped me to notice that 2 55w driving lights + heated vest & grips was a bit much (switching to LED bulbs fixed that).

http://www.amazon.com/Kuryakyn-4218-Black-L-E-D-Battery/dp/B000GU5WNO

[HARTLESS]

Did you wire it directly to the un-used plug?, How does it read the volts?

you could, I snipped off the plug (saved it though) and just wired it to the wire. it just reads the current going through the circuit. depends on what kind it is on how its read. for instance The direct-current voltmeter has a horseshoe shaped magnet, with a semicircular piece of soft iron attached to each end of the magnet. The iron is also magnetized. The iron ends of the magnet serve to direct the magnetic field in the direction of a small iron cylinder that is positioned between the ends (or poles) of the magnet. Taking advantage of the soft iron's characteristic to become highly magnetized, the iron cylinder focuses the magnetic field.
The Electrical Current surrounding the cylinder is a rectangular frame with a copper wire coil, with the ends of the wire attached to small spiral springs. Attached to the coil is a needle. The coil carries the electrical current, causing the needle to move. When the needle moves, it points to a reading on a dial which represents voltage.
Basically, digital voltmeters function as analog ones, except that the results of the measurements will be shown on a digital display, such as a LED or a LCD.

this voltmeter claims to be waterproof and is very slim. it only sticks out about 1/16th of an inch at most.