Volt Meter

[Tony8]

I have a 2016 gl1800 Goldwing with a CSC trike kit. Has anyone installed a Volt Meter on their bike, and if so where did you mount it?

I would like to install one but I am looking for suggestions on where to put it.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

Tony

 

[JaysGone]

I have a few different size digital and analog meters Ive tried.

The best spot on my bike for a large depth say 2 inches deep or about has been on the right lower side black dash panel. Just below the flip open lockable door. Next to the key cylinder. My cigarette lighter is there now. If you have the radio/gps stuff on these panels your screwed somewhat.

Just make sure you don't hit the radiator support.

If using a digital thin type display.

Get the OEM Honda or similar sized gauge and mount it on the left side panel below the unlocked flipped cargo pocket. Or next to the flasher switch.

Unfortunately with the squared off handle bars not much you can do.

 

[funone97]

look on internet for battery bug , leads go on battery , will mount any where. have it on a 2007 trike https://r.search.aol.com/_ylt=A0LEV...=img-ans/RK=0/RS=ldd4wodgEZozc9XsoDuTI9X5K28-

 

[sgmdudley]

Battery Bug

Battery Bug, more then a voltmeter. This is on my 2009.

 

[Tony8]

I'm leaning towards putting it next to the lock on the right as shown in the picture by sgmdudley. Thanks all.

Tony

 

[Ozarkryder]

Like me my battery bug. I wish I could get one for another of my bikes, but they haven't been available for a while as they don't make them anymore. Might be able to find one on eBay once in a while, but I haven't seen the motorcycle specific one for a few years.

I mounted it just below the fuel door above the radio controls on our 2004 GL1800 with industrial strength velcro. It is easy to see without looking away from the road too far. Pretty much any surface mount voltmeter would mount easily there. On that blank panel next to the lock works well for flush mount units that need some room behind the mounting surface. I used that space for a coaxial electrical port for heated gear and a few switches.

 

[funone97]

battery bug

Like me my battery bug. I wish I could get one for another of my bikes, but they haven't been available for a while as they don't make them anymore. Might be able to find one on eBay once in a while, but I haven't seen the motorcycle specific one for a few years.

I mounted it just below the fuel door above the radio controls on our 2004 GL1800 with industrial strength velcro. It is easy to see without looking away from the road too far. Pretty much surface mount voltmeter would mount easily there. On that blank panel next to the lock works well for flush mount units that need some room behind the mounting surface. I used that space for a coaxial electrical port for heated gear and a few switches.

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try amazon

 

[Mick]

The company that manufactured the battery bugs lost a lawsuit against a competing company about the technology and that's why the manufacturing of them ceased some years ago.

 

[funone97]

battery bug

The company that manufactured the battery bugs lost a lawsuit against a competing company about the technology and that's why the manufacturing of them ceased some years ago.

if you look they are still out there. look under argus battery bug

 

[Mick]

Yes theyre still out there.You will also find at one time there was a quality issue with the manufacture of them so whatever you purchase make sure theyre reputable and you can get a full refund and they pay shipping if theres an issue. With this product you pays your money and you take your chances.

 

[KYBubblehead]

Get a Honda meter from Lewis at EC - I had mine on my '03 2 wheeler and moved it to my '06 trike. Can't be beat!:clapping:

 

[funone97]

battery bug

Yes theyre still out there.You will also find at one time there was a quality issue with the manufacture of them so whatever you purchase make sure theyre reputable and you can get a full refund and they pay shipping if theres an issue. With this product you pays your money and you take your chances.

have 3 have not had a problem with any. got from ebay n amazon

 

[funone97]

Yes theyre still out there.You will also find at one time there was a quality issue with the manufacture of them so whatever you purchase make sure theyre reputable and you can get a full refund and they pay shipping if theres an issue. With this product you pays your money and you take your chances.

have 3 of them , no problems with any.got from ebay n amazon

 

[hogmemberisold]

Since the manufacture of the Battery Bug has been stopped, I found what I believe is like it and available.

The Battery Mole has a few models to choose from.

Interesting

 

[GLtryker]

Perhaps not as precise, but I have the Kuryakyn volt meter that displays "ballpark" voltage with LED lights. Mounted with double sided tape as they suggest down by the VIN label. I can easily glance down to see all is normal while riding with two green LEDs aglow.

http://wingstuff.com/products/35184-universal-black-led-battery-gauge?from_search=1