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DennisB Silver Wing Guru

Number of posts: 2397 Points: 4096 Registration date: 2008-12-28
 | Subject: Compact panel mounted voltmeter by Martel #QM 100V Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:37 am | |
| Hi All, If your into keeping an eye on your batteries voltage here is a small voltage meter that mounts in a single hole and is splash proof. Only 2 wire are needed for hook-up with aligator clips for a quike look to see if your charging system is working. I have one installed on my old 59 Harley's handel bars so I can monitor the voltage in the old 6 Volt battery system. Seems to work well and keeps me informed of what's going on with the charging system. This meter has a 1/2" tall numbers and the whole unit is 1.71" wide, .84" tall, and comes with a rear seal. It can be mounted in the trunk with a small switch or just about any where. Their is only one down side to this little meter, it's not back-lighted. Here is a thread to the manufactures web site: check it out http://www.marteltesttools.com/products.php?cat=113&action=detail&id=69 DennisB :D  |
|  | | honda_silver Site Admin

Number of posts: 2258 Age: 51 Location: Georgetown, Tx Points: 3606 Registration date: 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: Compact panel mounted voltmeter by Martel #QM 100V Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:09 pm | |
| | DennisB wrote: | Hi All, If your into keeping an eye on your batteries voltage here is a small voltage meter that mounts in a single hole and is splash proof.
Only 2 wire are needed for hook-up with aligator clips for a quike look to see if your charging system is working. I have one installed on my old 59 Harley's handel bars so I can monitor the voltage in the old 6 Volt battery system. Seems to work well and keeps me informed of what's going on with the charging system.
This meter has a 1/2" tall numbers and the whole unit is 1.71" wide, .84" tall, and comes with a rear seal. It can be mounted in the trunk with a small switch or just about any where.
Their is only one down side to this little meter, it's not back-lighted.
Here is a thread to the manufactures web site: check it out
http://www.marteltesttools.com/products.php?cat=113&action=detail&id=69 |
This LED meter is backlight and dims at night http://www.digitalmeter.com/cgi-bin/webshop.cgi?config=configspc.txt
Here is a pretty picture installed on a SWing. http://www.silverwing.org/cgi-bin/image_show.pl?img=%2fmwf%2fattach%2f69%2f22969%2f_MG_6367.jpg
I purchased the meter and am planning on installing it in the same location._________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire  |
|  | | JeffR Site Admin

Number of posts: 1672 Age: 52 Location: Fremont, Ca Points: 2944 Registration date: 2008-12-19
 | Subject: Re: Compact panel mounted voltmeter by Martel #QM 100V Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:36 pm | |
| Bill,
In your picture is that the small red screen on the handle bar cover? It looks nice.
Dennis,
Do you notice the voltage dropping much when you plug things in? And is the SWing a 13.4 volt and not 12v? Thanks. _________________ Ride safe, JeffR 2007 Silver Wing (30,000 miles) 2005 Majesty 400 (sold 12,500 miles) 2004 Reflex (sold 3,500 miles) Givi Windshield, top case, vista cruise, power commander, dr pulley sliders, air hawk seat pad, (J. Costa not installed now), kevlar belt  |
|  | | DennisB Silver Wing Guru

Number of posts: 2397 Points: 4096 Registration date: 2008-12-28
 | Subject: Re: Compact panel mounted voltmeter by Martel #QM 100V Wed Jan 07, 2009 7:50 pm | |
| Hi Bill, Wow.....Now that's alot nicer than the one I used on the Harley. I hope you are planing on buying the Bezel. That would give it a more finished look. How are you going to hook up the wiring? :D Jeff, On my old 59 FLH Harley nothing gets pluged in. You have to be kidding me.  [img]  [img]  |
|  | | honda_silver Site Admin

Number of posts: 2258 Age: 51 Location: Georgetown, Tx Points: 3606 Registration date: 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: Compact panel mounted voltmeter by Martel #QM 100V Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:58 pm | |
| | JeffR wrote: | | In your picture is that the small red screen on the handle bar cover? |
Yes
The photo is from Wendell Thompson (Thomphoto) on silverwing.org.
| JeffR wrote: | | It looks nice. |
Yes it does._________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire  |
|  | | honda_silver Site Admin

Number of posts: 2258 Age: 51 Location: Georgetown, Tx Points: 3606 Registration date: 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: Compact panel mounted voltmeter by Martel #QM 100V Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:06 pm | |
| | DennisB wrote: | | I hope you are planing on buying the Bezel. That would give it a more finished look. |
For me .... I like the look without the Bezel ... it makes it look like it was designed for it.
| DennisB wrote: | | How are you going to hook up the wiring? |
Underneath the front cowl
1) Near the base of the glove box is a grounding block 2) Cut into the upper portion of the glove box is a powerplate
Attach one wire to the grounding block and one wire to the powerplate. That is why I love my wiring ... which I designed to make future additions very easy.
You can see in this picture: http://www.silverwing.org/cgi-bin/image_show.pl?img=%2fmwf%2fattach%2f60%2f12960%2fFront_power.rsz.jpg
Here is the entire post: http://www.silverwing.org/cgi-bin/topic_show.pl?pid=12960#pid12960_________________ Bill - Georgetown TX 07 Silver Wing ABS Clearview w/vent, Givi E96/TB19/E52 with Admore Lighting, Alaskan Leather, Wrist Rests, 3M Solas tape, K&N air, Hyperpro spring, Grip Puppies, Airhawk, Utopia backrest, Stebel, Apexcone HIDs, StingerZ LEDs (w/Backoff WigWag), Knight Rider Sequential LED, NGK Iridium, Power Commander III, Manic Salamander, Saeng mirrors, Garmin Zumo 660, Dark-Side Sumitomo Tire  |
|  | | JeffR Site Admin

Number of posts: 1672 Age: 52 Location: Fremont, Ca Points: 2944 Registration date: 2008-12-19
 | Subject: Re: Compact panel mounted voltmeter by Martel #QM 100V Wed Jan 07, 2009 10:08 pm | |
| Dennis,
That is a nice looking Harley. Do you still have it and how does it compare in power or speed to the SWing? It seems that the SWing is faster then some and slower then others. _________________ Ride safe, JeffR 2007 Silver Wing (30,000 miles) 2005 Majesty 400 (sold 12,500 miles) 2004 Reflex (sold 3,500 miles) Givi Windshield, top case, vista cruise, power commander, dr pulley sliders, air hawk seat pad, (J. Costa not installed now), kevlar belt  |
|  | | DennisB Silver Wing Guru

Number of posts: 2397 Points: 4096 Registration date: 2008-12-28
 | Subject: Re: Compact panel mounted voltmeter by Martel #QM 100V Thu Jan 08, 2009 5:23 am | |
| Hi Jeff,
One of the things that I have learned in my life is not to hurt other peoples feelings, even on a forum like this one. People are important, not what they ride or what they own, but people and frendships.
Yes, I still own the harley. My den is full of trophy's that this bike has won over the years. But these trophy's are just things, that's all. It's hard to part with it after putting so much into it over the years but then again.... it is just a thing.
The swing is faster and easier to handle.... I think. But Old Red has alot more bottom end, raw, and I do mean raw power than the swing. I like the SilverWing better. From what I have herd, "you meet the nicest people on a Honda" I think that's true and hope that it will never change.
DennisB
P.S. Bill....Lots of luck on that! |
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