Gadget: Voltmeter

[DragonX]

eh actually wat does a voltmeter really do? meaning, u know your volt of your bike for wat?

[choyster]

Originally posted by y2kredbull@Jul 7 2006, 07:27 PM

My frend has this thing on his bike.Its not exactly a voltmeter.Just let you know that the bike's battery is working and charging.If not mistaken $30++ from Planet@Ubi.

yup. agree that its not a volt meter, it monitors the batt. hence when the voltage fall below certain value, it will also hint u to get the rect and batt a check. having a volt meter is good but then its not waterproof and quite big.

 

its up to individual to decide what the want. having that to hint me to get it check is what i have been using the volt meter on my previous ver s as well. my current ride, i think having to spend so much on a volt meter is not that worth as got many cases of volt meter damage due to water slipage.

 

thats also why i am posting the pic once i install so that others can have a look at the product before deciding to install it or not. i also am not that sure of the price too...

 

Thanks for sharing the info!

[y2kredbull]

Originally posted by choyster@Jul 8 2006, 03:13 AM

yup. agree that its not a volt meter, it monitors the batt. hence when the voltage fall below certain value, it will also hint u to get the rect and batt a check. having a volt meter is good but then its not waterproof and quite big.

 

its up to individual to decide what the want. having that to hint me to get it check is what i have been using the volt meter on my previous ver s as well. my current ride, i think having to spend so much on a volt meter is not that worth as got many cases of volt meter damage due to water slipage.

 

thats also why i am posting the pic once i install so that others can have a look at the product before deciding to install it or not. i also am not that sure of the price too...

 

Thanks for sharing the info!

No problem.VEry useful product.Let us know the progress.Maybe i'll change my voltmeter for this gadget.

[choyster]

sure. once i installed, i'll post it here with the pics. here is what we share info. have a nice day to all and ride safe!

[y2kredbull]

Bro choyster,i saw the gadget jus now at Carrefour Suntec.Forgot to take picture of it.

[choyster]

oh... see if i got pass by or not, if i have i'll go take a look... can't take pic as i do not have a camera phone.

 

THanks for the info Bro!

[choyster]

Originally posted by DragonX@Jul 7 2006, 07:53 PM

eh actually wat does a voltmeter really do? meaning, u know your volt of your bike for wat?

u can monitor ur rect if its degrading or over charging which will degrade the batt too.. once the voltage hits below certain volts, ur bike will not be able to start or run... worst case is rec spoilt n dun know... while traviling at the expressway and ur bike just cease and am unable to start despite u push start as the rec charging voltage is not sufficient to operate ur bike system.

 

just my .05 cents worth of sharing, i might be wrong... maybe the lau jiaos will be able to answer ur question better.

[ellamcoy]

Any pix? Which parts of the shopping ctr?

[choyster]

Bro y2kredbull have seen one at Carrefour Suntec but dunno its the one i am refering to. the one i am refering to is not ready due to the sticker quality. they are now printing again from a diff supplier and should be ready soon. wil upload pics once i get it.

 

maybe u can try looking for it at Carrefour Suntec if in a rush for it.

[y2kredbull]

Originally posted by choyster@Jul 11 2006, 12:23 AM

Bro y2kredbull have seen one at Carrefour Suntec but dunno its the one i am refering to. the one i am refering to is not ready due to the sticker quality. they are now printing again from a diff supplier and should be ready soon. wil upload pics once i get it.

 

maybe u can try looking for it at Carrefour Suntec if in a rush for it.

Nope.Not in a rush. Will wait for yr "project".

[choyster]

hahaha... okok... will post it here once fixed... i have check it out already. they still waiting for the stickers.

[choyster]

here it is!!! sorry for the delay... was busy with exams and only went down to buy today

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c378/choyster21/My%20Bike/P1030426.jpg

cost me $39 @ bike and scooter. very nice and compact i feel. will install it when i am free..

 

if a lot of u wanna buy, might as well consolidate an amount then one shot 1 person go buy instead of going individually.

[Metal_Jawa]

wow.. e motorcycle battery monitor sure is compact.. would like to get one of those...

anyone else interested?

[choyster]

i stay in the west in dover. i will be going down to bike n scooter to do my oil change in about 2-3 wks time. maybe if u all want, include ur name here then i can get for u all.

 

Mod, this is no CMO thingy, i am just doing afavour for the rest of the bikers. pls do not move this thread. i am not earning a single cent.

 

for those who wants to go and get it urself at bike n scooter, their address is 806 upper sarangoon road S534674. call them to ask if they still have any in stock so that ur trip will not ne wasted at 62836369

 

those who wants me to get for all at one shot

1.

[Metal_Jawa]

i stay in the west in dover. i will be going down to bike n scooter to do my oil change in about 2-3 wks time. maybe if u all want, include ur name here then i can get for u all.

 

Mod, this is no CMO thingy, i am just doing afavour for the rest of the bikers. pls do not move this thread. i am not earning a single cent.

 

for those who wants to go and get it urself at bike n scooter, their address is 806 upper sarangoon road S534674. call them to ask if they still have any in stock so that ur trip will not ne wasted at 62836369

 

those who wants me to get for all at one shot

 

1. Metal_Jawa 91887047

 

maybe can have a mass diy session also...

[swirlacer]

Hey choyster,u also go to bike n scooter for servicing?apollo showed me the device too.intending to get it too..mabbe when u go down to get it i can go down with u. i stay nearby their workshop too.

[tt6389]

Why not ask Dr. Guru to fix for you?

Suggest for installing the voltmeter - do not cut & join to any of the original wires. The installation must be such that original wires are untouched. Try to use connectors and crimping (extra a few dollars); instead of just exposing the copper wires and twisting them together. Install a fuse also, since it cost only a extra 1 or 2 dollar more. Getting some one who have all the ready tools to fix for you can save you alot of time and better workmanship.

 

I am seriously considering the 2 in 1, temp & voltage - if it is not too expensive. The motorworld 's 3 in 1 is too expensive for me.

 

I think temp sensor is important because otherwise if water in radiator runs low, there will be pre-warning of rising temp. Then I can top up water before engine gets overheated. A overheated engine can seized while riding, internal parts can also be damaged - very serious damage. I need the temp sensor coz I never check my water level except during servicing - too lazy.

[choyster]

Originally posted by swirlacer@Aug 3 2006, 12:50 AM

Hey choyster,u also go to bike n scooter for servicing?apollo showed me the device too.intending to get it too..mabbe when u go down to get it i can go down with u. i stay nearby their workshop too.

oh.. sure... let u know when i going down.. not that soon..

[PK Leong]

Looi's motor did sale 3 in 1 meter, cost $50-$60, but not waterproof, mainly for cars.

[WAI]

PK Leong > Bro, the image (IMG 2179 Multimeter) that you attached is sold at Looi's Motor? I went down around 3-4mths back and asked if they sell such a thing, reply was no. When was the last time you saw them having it, may I ask? Tks!!

 

Choyster > 'Bikes & Scooter' is it near a petrol Kiosk?

[tt6389]

Originally posted by PK Leong@Aug 3 2006, 04:00 PM

Looi's motor did sale 3 in 1 meter, cost $50-$60, but not waterproof, mainly for cars.

the price includes installation? The temperature sensor show what temperature for fan to cut in? So far the device got drenched by rain and still working? I am really dying to get this also - its so affordable.

 

btw , you also having tri-color boldor ?

[swirlacer]

keanan, bike n scooter is quite near a caltex station.ard 100-200m against traffic up road.

[PK Leong]

Looi's motor is at Kaki Bukit, will go down & check out for you on this comming Monday, if I free.

The price was $50, not include installation, problem is to made the bracket.

It did gone through heavy rain & water drip inside the unit & cause error, but after dry out it working normal. This multi meter did not control any fan or any device on your bike, it just show reading only. It can read up to max 70 deg C.

 

http://www.bigbikeparts.com/product_detail...ID=&ItemID=1265

[choyster]

Originally posted by Keanan@Aug 5 2006, 02:24 AM

PK Leong > Bro, the image (IMG 2179 Multimeter) that you attached is sold at Looi's Motor? I went down around 3-4mths back and asked if they sell such a thing, reply was no. When was the last time you saw them having it, may I ask? Tks!!

 

Choyster > 'Bikes & Scooter' is it near a petrol Kiosk?

yup. there is half a scooter sticking out of the wall thou.. hahaha... its beside some paint shop and near to caltex as swirlacer have said. its directly after the semi deteached housing. hopes this helps.

or u can refer to this link for the street directory

http://www.streetdirectory.com/asia_travel...avel_site=85351

hope this helps.

[WAI]

swirlacer & Choyster > Got it Tks!

 

PK Leong > await your good news.