Gadget: Voltmeter

[archenemy]

Originally posted by sOulRiDeR@Sep 12 2005, 10:09 PM

how much does a volt meter cost???[COLOR=blue]

around $40 with installation...

[CivicR]

There were some riders complaining that their voltmeter being stolen, is there any better security for it then should you install on your bike?

[Thai_R]

Originally posted by CivicR@Sep 13 2005, 09:43 AM

There were some riders complaining that their voltmeter being stolen, is there any better security for it then should you install on your bike?

drill a 52mm hole into ur fairing and install the voltmeter flush with the fairing.

 

*Wai*

[fleaz]

to answer the question of whether a voltmeter is useful or just plain waste of money. it's useful to have but you can still live without one.

[tigerjoe23]

Originally posted by fleaz@Sep 13 2005, 11:34 AM

to answer the question of whether a voltmeter is useful or just plain waste of money. it's useful to have but you can still live without one.

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correct,bro..there's no anti-theft installation even like Wai who mentioned drilling onto fairing but once again i can pry it out using a flathead screwdriver rite..??Basically its juz a device to monitor ur charging of ur batt for an ease of mind,knowing whether is ur batt still gonna work it out for u..cheapo meters like Autogauge doesnt realli monitors ur batt exact voltage,perhaps for cosmetics lor..

U happy,got money,u install,it's good..

Not happy..or boh lui..then no point..??

 

:bounce:

[Guest RG]

Originally posted by thomas28@Sep 11 2005, 04:10 PM

It would be better to install an ammeter in this case. As you would not know whether the amp for the motorcycle is enough. Voltmeter only shows whether the bike is charging or not charging.

What's next?

Maximum demand meter?

Real power meter?

Reactive power meter?

Power factor correction?

Standby generator with ATS?

 

hehehehehe

[ET]

voltmeter are good to see your battery life.whether it is healthy or not...

[imported_yob_rekib]

Originally posted by tigerjoe23@Sep 13 2005, 11:52 AM

:thumb:

correct,bro..there's no anti-theft installation even like Wai who mentioned drilling onto fairing but once again i can pry it out using a flathead screwdriver rite..??Basically its juz a device to monitor ur charging of ur batt for an ease of mind,knowing whether is ur batt still gonna work it out for u..cheapo meters like Autogauge doesnt realli monitors ur batt exact voltage,perhaps for cosmetics lor..

U happy,got money,u install,it's good..

Not happy..or boh lui..then no point..??

 

:bounce:

i tot autogauge quite "well-known"... is it under the cheapo category???

[tigerjoe23]

Originally posted by yob_rekib@Sep 13 2005, 01:46 PM

i tot autogauge quite "well-known"... is it under the cheapo category???

yea bro,hope i dun get sued by them..haha personal opinions..they do provides a wide range of performance monitoring gauges but if u're realli looking into serious stuffs there're better wans on the market available..autogauge more into 'testing' water in ur area where u parks ur bike whether is vandalism or theft rate rife oni..after dat then install gd wans

[OnceEarth]

Originally posted by tigerjoe23@Sep 13 2005, 02:54 PM

yea bro,hope i dun get sued by them..haha personal opinions..they do provides a wide range of performance monitoring gauges but if u're realli looking into serious stuffs there're better wans on the market available..autogauge more into 'testing' water in ur area where u parks ur bike whether is vandalism or theft rate rife oni..after dat then install gd wans

u got gd stuff to intro > ? ?

[tigerjoe23]

Originally posted by OnceEarth@Sep 13 2005, 03:01 PM

u got gd stuff to intro > ? ?

Defi meters..??lol *~ how much are u willing to spend..

[sOulRiDeR]

so grounding wad does it do to ur bike??prolong the life span so ur part?? :confused:

[eviansg]

Originally posted by yob_rekib@Sep 13 2005, 01:46 PM

i tot autogauge quite "well-known"... is it under the cheapo category???

where is the place???

[floppy]

Originally posted by eviansg@Sep 14 2005, 08:43 PM

where is the place???

its the brand of the guage, not a place

[eviansg]

Originally posted by floppy@Sep 14 2005, 08:45 PM

its the brand of the guage, not a place

oops.... paiseh

 

where selling the cheapest ah??? i thinking of installing one

[tigerjoe23]

Originally posted by eviansg@Sep 14 2005, 08:49 PM

oops.... paiseh

 

where selling the cheapest ah??? i thinking of installing one

u can try LAB..abt $35 nia for a blackfaced wif amber backlightings..

[thomas28]

Originally posted by enHANZed@Sep 11 2005, 05:35 PM

is there an amp meter for bikes ?

Can get from accessories shop for cars. Besides, some cars install ampmeter for monitoring the load of the whole car when install a lot of accessories.

[chris 525]

If everthing OK,

When bike off - Voltmeter will show battery voltage

When starting the bike - Voltmeter will show zero or very low voltage

When bike running - Voltmeter will show higher than batt voltage

 

If rectifier or alternator gone,

Voltmeter will show battery voltage if engine running, slowly the battry voltage will drop and drop as the lights, etc, drain the battery.

To check the alternator, need a 2nd Voltmeter (ac one) to measure the voltage been generated.

 

If battery gone,

The voltmeter will show a lower than normal voltage, even after the engine has been running for some time.

 

An Ammeter measures the current I don;t think it will be so helpful.

 

The battery is there to provide power for the starter motor. One the engine is running, then the alternator and rectifier take over. The alternator generates ac voltage, the rectifier converts this to dc voltage.

 

In terms of current drain the following require the most current -

 

Starter Motor

Front Headlamp

Rear Headlamp

[chris 525]

I can always designa simple circuit that will monitor the alternator and rectifier, and tell you OK not OK.

 

There will be 2 LED's.

One for the alternator and one for the rectifier.

If everything OK, then they show green.

If something wrong then they indicate red.

[chris 525]

Metal is a very good conductor. The best electrical conductor is gold, silver, copper, alumium, tungsten, iron.

 

However when you heat metals up, their conducting properties start to deteriorate. And when the engine is running, it gets hot as does the frame.

 

So the grounding leads are used to ground up the bike electrical systems. As the leads are away from the engine, they not heat up.

[thomas28]

Originally posted by chris 525@Sep 16 2005, 01:45 PM

Metal is a very good conductor. The best electrical conductor is gold, silver, copper, alumium, tungsten, iron.

 

However when you heat metals up, their conducting properties start to deteriorate. And when the engine is running, it gets hot as does the frame.

 

So the grounding leads are used to ground up the bike electrical systems. As the leads are away from the engine, they not heat up.

[TooToo7]

Originally posted by chris 525@Sep 16 2005, 02:34 PM

I can always designa simple circuit that will monitor the alternator and rectifier, and tell you OK not OK.

 

There will be 2 LED's.

One for the alternator and one for the rectifier.

If everything OK, then they show green.

If something wrong then they indicate red.

design one leh.. make it mini sized one...

 

[tigerjoe23]

Originally posted by chris 525@Sep 16 2005, 01:34 PM

I can always designa simple circuit that will monitor the alternator and rectifier, and tell you OK not OK.

 

There will be 2 LED's.

One for the alternator and one for the rectifier.

If everything OK, then they show green.

If something wrong then they indicate red.

wah datz coolll....cheers :thumb:

[accidentalMODernist]

just wanna ask,any of u installed voltmeter in jb before? how much does it cost for a simple one in jb...doesnt have to be good quality as long as its simple and worth its price...

[tigerjoe23]

Originally posted by accidentalMODernist@Sep 24 2005, 06:51 AM

just wanna ask,any of u installed voltmeter in jb before? how much does it cost for a simple one in jb...doesnt have to be good quality as long as its simple and worth its price...

bro if u do in JB it shld be quite affordable la if not why not u try buyin 1 @ LAB then DIY..??It's easy,dude..