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Message started by Odysseus on 08/07/24 at 16:35:18

Title: New Voltmeter Recommendation
Post by Odysseus on 08/07/24 at 16:35:18

Hi guys, looking for a new voltage meter/voltmeter similar to the ancient one in this pic - it's probably been on there since 2005 and now is crapping out. I do like having one there, however, so any ideas of something similar in size and nature? Thanks.

Title: Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation
Post by ThumperPaul on 08/08/24 at 18:11:28

Lookie here! You can get 8 of 'em for $10.99. Gotta be high quality!
Maybe you can get 8 weeks out of 8 of 'em! Seems like almost everything is digital these days. Good luck.

https://www.amazon.com/Sumklin-Voltmeter-2-5-30V-Voltage-Combined/dp/B0BL6QL573/ref=sr_1_42?crid=3PSJLPFTAIRUP&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.C1RWzodXgdLSEMLQSzE7NhMmT8BlEVNHaTccVrtghVIb0Hgqw6xetg8EnmP0aDzEwW5as1kTTybMizvqVpdfJQUBEdEKvAOBxUf7cMb67mvtAhocpm1tJV9R6MI9juId0NxsixLA3DaUovM5xHLE7aq06tUu4_q76wjXB6S-kIFpNX7MmQqah--ZCrMonfHbqRvF4K4JRlDP_Eh8ulSbm3flmzqgQUtOPL0XufLY6IxDO0hl2yUGsILbXUrpX8WT8WeslPTT79szR5xXCNyHqSkOqO3yc3HEFcZ2wKLXw40.Rw7rmk6Z3iV9RPfo1m4eFtiPpoig6lhSxCF7P1ASgRI&dib_tag=se&keywords=mini+voltage+meter&qid=1723165608&sprefix=mini+voltab%2Caps%2C193&sr=8-42

Title: Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation
Post by Dave on 08/09/24 at 04:30:35

You might consider switching to the USB or cigarette lighter sockets that also have a voltmeter included.

https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Charger-Adapter-Voltmeter-Independent/dp/B08R9R5RS2/ref=sr_1_10?crid=28O3MX55HXEUU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ed4BMxcYr273DE49Vm64m2TPabNtX69a6c3Sngy9uon_pIPJX1Ril3sWLYq1u8MxiAExbinGSkSImDCeaFihV6brGX_E0eREJBEQiRSLZbQ9yzkc8GoTvnX_9Xi2pPO13otNF0pnfLeTayEh0ifm3pbLeDYvkBe_qeK-tmt_Tabw8T096jWDsecYXn2Cr9gPYTAzT715nYF1gq2HCSSqo0-A_08uTYNWwy80JjCzKMQ.w-puYx8o8VXhM97HLlwC5haf7KzyMlUKd0-MtNwPVKc&dib_tag=se&keywords=12v+usb+and+outlet+for+motorcycle&qid=1723203102&sprefix=12v+usb+and+outlet+for+motorcycle%2Caps%2C144&sr=8-10

Title: Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation
Post by ThumperPaul on 08/09/24 at 04:54:55

467D7067767A61677C747966150 wrote:

I like this idea, Dave! Cool what you can find out there!

Title: Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation
Post by youzguyz on 08/09/24 at 14:45:27

This is the one I use. Works OK.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F8M5HSQ/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Title: Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation
Post by Graybeard on 08/09/24 at 15:51:59

Those are cool options. If I get able again,, I'm getting me summathat..

Title: Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation
Post by ThumperPaul on 08/10/24 at 04:36:58

Now I want a USB/Voltmeter combo gizmo!

Youzguyz - You said “ok”. What’s not great about it? Curious - when you’re cruising at say 50mph, what kind of voltage reading do you get (14.5ish)? Have you compared its reading to a known good voltmeter/multimeter?

I only check my voltage periodically using the voltmeter probes connected to the battery tender/charger quick connect line(s). But that doesn’t really let me see real world charging. Mostly just a resting test.

Title: Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation
Post by Odysseus on 08/11/24 at 14:37:46

I get 12ish. Is that not good? Pretty new battery.

Title: Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation
Post by ThumperPaul on 08/11/24 at 15:35:53

The Savage likes 12.6V+. It depends how accurate your 12ish is. I assume that's resting voltage...

You should see at least 13.5V with the bike running and over 14V would be more ideal when cruising a steedy speed.

General Guide
Running: 13.5V+
Resting 100% charged: 12.6V+
Resting 75% charged: 12.4V
Resting 50% charged: 12.2V
Resting 25% charged: 12.0V

Do you ride often? Do you use a trickle charger if you haven't ridden in 2-3 weeks?

This is a great little trickle charger for the price. It has a desulfator mode (however that works). I have 2 of them (one for each bike).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TDWJ9VW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details