Installing a voltmeter: Difference between revisions

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One ~~review~~ said that the lighting was hard to read at night, but most have found that it works ~~pretty~~ well. It’s not super bright, but ~~it’s still easy~~ enough to ~~read and isn't annoying;~~ slightly dimmer than the dash. The three LEDs are red, amber, and green, to indicate less than 12.3v, between 12.3 and 12.7v, and over 12.7. You typically get all three when moving, two when stopped without the heaters or brake on, and only the red with either load added.

====Reading the gauges====

One reviewer said that the lighting was hard to read at night, but most have found that it works 'well enough'. It’s not super bright; you shouldn't have to stare at it to read it, but it takes slightly more than a glance when it's dark. Not enough to make for dangerous riding, but the readout is slightly dimmer than the dash.

The three LEDs are red, amber, and green, to indicate less than 12.3v, between 12.3 and 12.7v, and over 12.7. You typically get all three when moving, two when stopped without the heaters or brake on, and only the red with either load added. If you're running down the road and get anything other than green, it's time to start shutting electrical stuff off or finding out what your problem is. The voltmeter readout is more important than the LEDs.

This meter is not waterproof, but one of our members from the Pacific Northwest has had one on his Concours for years, riding year-round, rain and all. You just need to mount it somewhat out of the way and under cover, not out in the direct rain. You’ll probably want to cover it if you wash your bike.

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-One review said that the lighting was hard to read at night, but most have found that it works pretty well. It’s not super bright, but it’s still easy enough to read and isn't annoying; slightly dimmer than the dash. The three LEDs are red, amber, and green, to indicate less than 12.3v, between 12.3 and 12.7v, and over 12.7. You typically get all three when moving, two when stopped without the heaters or brake on, and only the red with either load added.
+====Reading the gauges====
+One reviewer said that the lighting was hard to read at night, but most have found that it works 'well enough'. It’s not super bright; you shouldn't have to stare at it to read it, but it takes slightly more than a glance when it's dark. Not enough to make for dangerous riding, but the readout is slightly dimmer than the dash.
+The three LEDs are red, amber, and green, to indicate less than 12.3v, between 12.3 and 12.7v, and over 12.7. You typically get all three when moving, two when stopped without the heaters or brake on, and only the red with either load added. If you're running down the road and get anything other than green, it's time to start shutting electrical stuff off or finding out what your problem is. The voltmeter readout is more important than the LEDs.
 This meter is not waterproof, but one of our members from the Pacific Northwest has had one on his Concours for years, riding year-round, rain and all. You just need to mount it somewhat out of the way and under cover, not out in the direct rain. You’ll probably want to cover it if you wash your bike.