Volt Meter

[wirespokes]

I'm looking for a small digital volt meter and know there has been some discussion in the recent past but can't find it. What can you recommend?

[ridingron]

On your bike or handheld?

[wirespokes]

Good question! I need a small, inexpensive meter for the G5.

[n3303j]

Been working for me on 3 bikes. Easy to see graphic plus digital readout.

[Tkelly]

Are the stock ones on the SPs accurate?

[Luap McKeever]

I have that model listed in the affiliate page on the website at https://wildguzzi.com/Products/products.htm#Battery_Related

If you buy it from this page, the website gets a little kickback.

Thanks,
Luap

[sign216]

I went analog and installed this edgewise meter into the dash of my 2009 V7 Classic.

[Dirk_S]

I’ve been using this one for 2 years on the BMW R80 rig. Doubles as a multi-USB port:



Not sure why the polarity is switched on the male-female ends, making you have to use that male-female converter that’s included.

[Pescatore]

I have that model listed in the affiliate page on the website at https://wildguzzi.com/Products/products.htm#Battery_Related

If you buy it from this page, the website gets a little kickback.

Thanks,
Luap

Hi Luap, I didn't know you added this.  Did I miss the memo?
It should be more visible. I never read the page trailer, but I see the link now.  Make it flashing, bigger font...
Great idea.  Perfect timing for season gifts.

[Michael_A]

I’ve been using this one for 2 years on the BMW R80 rig. Doubles as a multi-USB port:



Not sure why the polarity is switched on the male-female ends, making you have to use that male-female converter that’s included.

I second this one! I have mine connected to switched power (the old fuel solenoid/shut off plug on my Bassa). They are not super accurate, but enough to monitor a trend and hopefully catch something if voltage starts to drop precipitously.

[SemperVee]

Installed mine on left hand side near ABS Button on 07 Norge directly to the battery. especally notice mine has an on/off button even as it is wired directly to battery.  Available on Amazon.

[Roman Hordan]

Another vote for the small USB-style meters. One thing worth knowing for the G5 is to wire it to a switched circuit rather than straight to the battery. Even a tiny meter will slowly drain the battery if it's always powered, and the G5 doesn't have much margin if it sits for a while.

Also, don't treat the reading as gospel. These cheap ones can be off by a tenth or two. What matters is the trend: roughly 12.5V resting, 13.5 to 14.5 when running, and if it starts sagging at idle you've got a charging issue to look into.

For mounting, a small one tucked near the headlight or on the bar clamp is easy on that bike.

[wirespokes]

I'm used to volt meters being off a bit. I rode airheads a lot of years and they're always off - if for no other reason than they're connected somewhere other than the battery.

I've read that the cheap chinese meters can read a volt high, which isn't horrible, but I'd rather be only a tenth or two.

A question I have about the big square one Dirk posted, since the clamp is plastic I'm a little concerned it'll hold up for any length of time.

I think I like the one SemperVee posted the best since it's pretty small. But I'd need to make a mount for it since I don't have a fairing to put it in. And yes, it's a good idea turning it off with the ignition - I'm used to clocks draining a battery and they don't draw much current either.