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Offline Accolay

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Voltmeter for CB550
« on: July 10, 2012, 05:38:44 PM »
I've thought about adding one for a while. What do you think of this unit:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140794148438&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en#ht_500wt_842

I both enjoy and dislike that it attaches with velcro. I like the thermometer and clock features.
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Offline TwoTired

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Re: Voltmeter for CB550
« Reply #1 on: July 10, 2012, 06:03:31 PM »
I liked it too.
I have one in my tool box waiting to be installed.  Too many projects and things breaking that I have to repair.
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Re: Voltmeter for CB550
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2012, 09:59:16 AM »
Looks cool but its apparently made for cars and doesn't look to be very weather resistant
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r4/motorcycle-volt-meter/

Has anyone actually installed this? any reviews?

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Re: Voltmeter for CB550
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2012, 02:11:04 PM »
I got a simple one out of the UK 2 years ago. It's about 1/2 inch diameter with multiple LED's (not the graph type) and depending on voltage it lights up different colours & flashes as well. When it's lit green I'm good.

This may be the newest version
http://www.ebay.com/itm/6v-12v-24v-LED-Battery-level-voltage-monitor-meter-J-/200627678428
« Last Edit: November 29, 2012, 02:15:36 PM by mrrch »
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Offline singedebile

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Re: Voltmeter for CB550
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2012, 04:57:22 PM »
the last link...another part i didnt know that I needed. Seems really well thought out!
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Re: Voltmeter for CB550
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2012, 01:36:05 PM »
This looks very nice. I am curious how you mounted it. Have any pics?

Offline Red Good

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Re: Voltmeter for CB550
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2012, 09:30:22 PM »
Volt gauges for anything 12 volts . 2 styles , bottom of the page .

http://www.cycleonemanufacturing.com/id310.html

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Re: Voltmeter for CB550
« Reply #7 on: December 04, 2012, 07:34:29 AM »
I believe this is the best way to go http://www.amazon.com/Argus-BB-SBM12-PS-Battery-Monitor-Motorcycles/dp/B0029VY4G4/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1354635048&sr=8-2&keywords=battery+bug

Battery Bug constantly monitors the condition of your battery with historical data from the moment you connect t, preferable at the same time you put in a new battery.

May not be what your lookinf for if your just looking for a nice high tech display!
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Re: Voltmeter for CB550
« Reply #8 on: December 04, 2012, 10:42:35 AM »
I ended up ordering one of those led monitors from the UK also. I looked into the other ones you guys are talking about above "the non water proof car one and the Amazon one" and I found them to be pretty big and bulky, more expensive and the reviews after doing a bit of research were not very good at all.

With the little LED, it is tiny, light weight does everything you need it to with a light that you can see while riding for way less money. Im going to drill a hole and put it on my gauge bracket along side my idiot lights.
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Offline immortal

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Re: Voltmeter for CB550
« Reply #9 on: December 04, 2012, 11:01:53 AM »
Here you go...$19.00 shipped, 100% water proof and you can see whats going on.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150479033981?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649
« Last Edit: December 04, 2012, 11:17:53 AM by immortal »
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Offline Bootlegger56

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Re: Voltmeter for CB550
« Reply #10 on: December 04, 2012, 03:17:16 PM »
Here you go...$19.00 shipped, 100% water proof and you can see whats going on.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/150479033981?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

Now that's the cats ass!!!!!  LOL  I gots to have me a couple of those!!
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