Onboard voltmeter gauge?

[airBuell]

Has anyone added a voltmeter to their bike to monitor volts while riding? If so, how?

[unionthug]

I love gizmos but this is the last one I would choose. In 30 years of riding I've never lost a charging system on the road. A few regulators and rectifiers in that time and many batteries but I could always tell by dim lights, jumpy tachs and hard starts.

[ct1200]

I put the Shift-I shift light on mine and it does a voltage check at start up for the 1st 30sec-min.

Works pretty good as a shift light too.

[anrkizm95]

stinger audio
http://www.google.com/products/catalog?rlz=1T4ACGW_enUS310US310&q=stinger+volt+meter&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=17441935813940498040&sa=X&ei=ZiGGTtG-OrOpsAKl-J2nDw&ved=0CD4Q8wIwAA#

[airBuell]

Thanks. I'm having an issue with my battery, but I was thinking ahead to "what if" it was something else. figured it would be nice to know voltage en route.

[airBuell]

Definitely going to do the charging system monitor "mod" with this..

http://www.customdynamics.com/LED_battery_gauge.htm#LED_Battery_Gauge_with_Remot e_Flush_Panel_Mount_LED

[Spunk Rag]

Voltmeter is a waste of time and money adding to your bike. All it tells you if someone has stolen your battery, because even a dead battery will read 12V! The best bet is getting an Ammeter, that way you can see if the system is charging or discharging. I can't believe all of the auto industries waste our time and money with this needless accessory.

[jimijeans]

I've seen something like these in Sears Catalog they work well. And you can definetly see the Display at night. I added mine just a Stewart Warner Mechanical Volt meter(waterproofed)it first before installing,make sure to put a small fuse at least 7.5 or 15/amp just for protection most come with fuse kits & a relay but not always. When my Stator went out I knew a little ahead of time something was going on since I had a Guage on it. I have Oil/and Volts one one each side above the Left & right Scoops had to make the Brackets but looks good and functions well also. Post A pic when done.*If you have a Issue with your battery just pop it out and have it load tested just to be safe and check the Terminals and those Grounds.Ride Safe *Jimi