Small voltage gauge

[snrusnak]

Anyone know where I can pick up a voltage gauge that is smaller than a 2" diameter? Or if they are made. Something like this but a little smaller:

http://www.diytrade.com/china/pd/6542558/52mm_60mm_VOLTAGE_GAUGE.html

http://www.waterskis.com/60146-p/mastercraft_gauge_voltage.htm

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-52mm-DIGI...GE-VOLTMETER-GAUGE-GAUGES-METER-/180908373386

TIA

 

[konarider94]

what about a little led display? might be able to fit it in the dash next to the odo or something
http://www.adafruit.com/products/460

 

[snrusnak]

^that's a possibility.

I have a plan though to mount a round "ordinary" type voltage gauge, and possibly another gauge if needed in the future(maybe a/f ratio, who knows what I'll do down the road, psi, etc). It'd look real clean and be an easy install. I'm just not sure 2" would fit. I think 1.5" would be better. Of course I need to measure to see, but I was just thinking about it on lunch...

 

[konarider94]

ah I was thinking this would be a good way to go. Not sure on round gauges, id have to search just like you.

 

[snrusnak]

If I can't find one I'll probably end up doing something like this.

 

[oh9bolt]

Not 2 inches but it doesnt look bad imo.

Click

 

[snrusnak]

Yeah that looks ok. I'd still rather like a 1.5" gauge though.

 

[oh9bolt]

On ebay for $30...

 

[snrusnak]

What diameter?

 

[snrusnak]

Well after some more googling I found this:

http://www.customdynamics.com/LED_b...ttery_Gauge_with_Remote_Flush_Panel_Mount_LED

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/335986.html?1202653245

Scroll down to Ft bstrd's post. I think I like the single LED with multiple colors, really simple, cheap, and looks factory.

Any opinions?

 

[Crimson04]

I really like the idea of a single led to monitor the voltage. I was not able to find anything else similar.

 

[snrusnak]

Yeah I think I'm going to go with that, seems like a nice setup, and really clean.

 

[netty2424]

I think I like the single LED with multiple colors, really simple, cheap, and looks factory

That's exactly what I would do. Looks like it belongs and gives you the info you're looking for. Curious to see how yours turns out.

 

[bigrodge8]

Mines the best.

http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Do-It-Yourself-Buell-Mods/New-Voltage-Gauge

 

[Jzfn13]

I did something like bigrodge, except i mounted mine inside the instrument cluster in the unused area of indicator lights. Ill have to try to get a pic up soon.

 

[snrusnak]

^pic please. That's the reason I don't like that style is because they look unfinished and I'm not a fan of double sided tape. I'd like to do something that is permanent and looks clean.

 

[bigrodge8]

Heres my new setup.

 

[FlaXB9R]

[up] Looks good bigR


Very tempting but I've heard its a pita to get to the gauge on the bolt. Might use your idea while I have the bike pulled apart prepping for the Dragon.

Do you have a link for the gauge you used? Mine looks to big.

Edit: Just thought about taking mine out the housing.

Possibly?

 

[konarider94]

Looks good bigrodge. That's what i was trying to communicate.

 

[bigrodge8]

Thanks Kona. I had put together some kits, with a full walk through, including cutting templates but nobody was interested so I scrapped the project.