[407Bear]

I did a search...Nothing!

Anyone have one? Pro's / cons?

Motorcycle Battery Gauges & Chargers

 

[jpr1968]

No cons at all. Just a convenient way to make sure your battery is charged.

 

[Gearhead329]

I don't own one, but have read several reviews that it is not accurate. One I read said that they battery was at 10 volts, but using a multimeter, the battery was actually at 14 volts.

I'm not saying don't buy it, I suggesting that if you get it to verify the reading with a volt/multimeter.

 

[big poppa pump]

I've been using one for the past 4 years and it does what it's supposed to do, put out idiot lights to tell me that the charging system on the bike is working.

 

[thunderglass]

It works for me. Two green lights while going down the road. One green light at idle. Yellow light means panic and red means we are all going to die.

 

[Furball Zen]

This is what i have

°F Digital Car Clock Temp 12 Volt Tester Panel Meters Gauges Automotive Red LED | eBay

 

[Zanshin]

I installed it on my bike and tested it against a Fluke multimeter. It is fairly accurate and provides peace of mind as far as I'm concerned. It's only downside for me came from where I mounted it. I put it directly beneath the speedometer which places the light sensor pointing straight up. Going under some street lights causes it to brighten the display (day mode) and I used to find that distracting. I'm used to it now.

The only other downside I can see would depend on what type of battery you have. Standard lead acid and absorptive glass mat (AGM) batteries will give a good indication of charging status/battery condition. The new lithium batteries maintain voltage output much better than the other two. A lithium battery will maintain it's high output until it's very close to a discharged state. In other words, should a charging problem arise, the voltage reading will stay high even though the battery may be close to dying.

 

[GB6049]

I had one on my bike since almost new. Seems to work and on the occasion when I needed to know,it was accurate enough to look for issues.

 

[407Bear]

This is what i have

°F Digital Car Clock Temp 12 Volt Tester Panel Meters Gauges Automotive Red LED | eBay

Interesting...I like it

 

[407Bear]

I installed it on my bike and tested it against a Fluke multimeter. It is fairly accurate and provides peace of mind as far as I'm concerned. It's only downside for me came from where I mounted it. I put it directly beneath the speedometer which places the light sensor pointing straight up. Going under some street lights causes it to brighten the display (day mode) and I used to find that distracting. I'm used to it now.

The only other downside I can see would depend on what type of battery you have. Standard lead acid and absorptive glass mat (AGM) batteries will give a good indication of charging status/battery condition. The new lithium batteries maintain voltage output much better than the other two. A lithium battery will maintain it's high output until it's very close to a discharged state. In other words, should a charging problem arise, the voltage reading will stay high even though the battery may be close to dying.

Thank you....Good info

 

[Toolferone]

I have one mounted in a spot that the handle bars hide it from view while riding. I felt it was too bright. I can tilt my head a bit to see it if I need to,

 

[KCochran]

I've got this one, less than $6.00 for 2 off of flea-bay with free shipping, and its water proof.