Voltmeter power

[John Armstrong]

Getting a BM moto-meter voltmeter without the wiring. I think the easiest / most sensible option is to piggy back the speedo light. I think it should have 90 degree connectors, so that it keeps clear of the headlight shell. If you look on the R65 is vandalised thread second from top photo, look how close the live lead is to the shell Link here:http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=166532

Searched on google and ebay and the best I can come up with is in the photo below and is in the red circle. Any ideas on where to get them from / what they're called?

If anyone has a couple of spares

 

[BTBR]

John

PM me your address and I'll send you half a dozen or so.

 

[John Armstrong]

You have a pm

 

[Rob Farmer]

If you need the transparent rubber sheath that fits over those 90° connectors send me a pm

 

[Thunder]

If you need the transparent rubber sheath that fits over those 90° connectors send me a pm

I'll get me coat!

 

[BTBR]

If you need the transparent rubber sheath that fits over those 90° connectors send me a pm

Good point Rob!

John,

I am pretty sure that I have some of those as well, somewhere.

 

[BTBR]

I'll get me coat!

Ah...........

 

[John Armstrong]

Good point Rob!

John,

I am pretty sure that I have some of those as well, somewhere.

Thanks for your help, it is appreciated

 

[Voyager]

Ah...........

If you have the sheaths . . you don't need 90 degree connectors

I think that was Thunder's point


Bob.

 

[Thunder]

If you have the sheaths . . you don't need 90 degree connectors

I think that was Thunder's point


Bob.

Sorry Bob I wish it was, I as just in fnarr fnarr mode at the phrase "transparent rubber sheath"

 

[alimey4u2]

You'll have about a 0.5-1.5 volt drop measured at the at the speedo light, compared a the battery post connection...

 

[John Armstrong]

You'll have about a 0.5-1.5 volt drop measured at the at the speedo light, compared a the battery post connection...

Not considered that, but having a switched, even if it's the key that's doing it, seems to be sensible.

If nothing else, having the power come from the light switch will give an indocation of what's happening, which unless I calibrate the voltmeter, it's about the best you can hope for

 

[brassmonkey001]

The brown lead is earth anyway isn't it? Plus the headlight shell is glass so it shouldn't be conductive apart from the metal mounting rim, so I don't really see a problem?

 

[alimey4u2]

Not considered that, but having a switched, even if it's the key that's doing it, seems to be sensible.

If nothing else, having the power come from the light switch will give an indocation of what's happening, which unless I calibrate the voltmeter, it's about the best you can hope for

Not a perfect world but it will give you a good indication...

 

[Voyager]

Sorry Bob I wish it was, I as just in fnarr fnarr mode at the phrase "transparent rubber sheath"

And I thought that you were being serious and in "Steptoe Mode".




Bob.

 

[John Armstrong]

The brown lead is earth anyway isn't it? Plus the headlight shell is glass so it shouldn't be conductive apart from the metal mounting rim, so I don't really see a problem?

Can't check at the moment, but the diagrams I can see on line agree with what you're saying. I guess if the live one is close, you could just turn the holder 180 degrees and then the earth would be nearer

Any other ideas on an easily accessible switched source for the voltmeter? I like the speedo light as it's relatively easy to get at and work on, is fused and is at least controlled by the key.

 

[brassmonkey001]

What about piggybacking off the green wire to the ignition switch?

 

[John Armstrong]

What about piggybacking off the green wire to the ignition switch?

I'll have a look tonight to see what the access is like, as I don't want to start using scotchloks, easy though they are to use.

 

[shafted]

Just strap the + wire onto a spare + tang on the fuse board, one that goes off when the ignition is switched off. That's what I done.
Safe riding Karl.

 

[BTBR]

I'll have a look tonight to see what the access is like, as I don't want to start using scotchloks, easy though they are to use.

Splice, solder and heat shrink, but never ever think about using Scotchloks........