Hi, I've just bought one of these and wondered where might be the best place to wire it up on my '99 FiX. the lead that comes with it is about 550mm long.
Hi, I've just bought one of these and wondered where might be the best place to wire it up on my '99 FiX. the lead that comes with it is about 550mm long.
The issue with some indicators like that, they dont operate and respond to the Voltages need on a healthy Vfr.
Meaning, a car may show 12.5v on that indicator , and show no issue, on a vfr out on the road at speed 12.5 volt is an issue, and warning lights should be going off.
I would look for a more accurate direct read out unit.
Hi, I've just bought one of these and wondered where might be the best place to wire it up on my '99 FiX. the lead that comes with it is about 550mm long.
The issue with some indicators like that, they dont operate and respond to the Voltages need on a healthy Vfr.
Meaning, a car may show 12.5v on that indicator , and show no issue, on a vfr out on the road at speed 12.5 volt is an issue, and warning lights should be going off.
...Which is why I would just have them program the appropriate thresholds, which is something they offer per the eBay page.
Thanks Drewski, this is exactly what I have been looking for to fill the hole where our HISS LED should be. Cheers.
This is the perfect light for someone who doesn't need a constant readout but wants to be reassured that their voltages are within range. If they weren't based in the UK I would order them to sell on my site!
This is the perfect light for someone who doesn't need a constant readout but wants to be reassured that their voltages are within range. If they weren't based in the UK I would order them to sell on my site!
Yup, that's all I'm after really. The guy that sells them seems helpful and aimiable and includes an instruction sheet, even taking the time to add a hand written "thankyou" on it. You should get in touch, he may be able to do you a deal. Once I find the best place to wire it up, I'll see how it works. I have one of those Inforad speed camera warning lights which is permanently green and flashes red once near a camera - with this other light, it'll be like riding a carousel :smile:
BTW Tightwad, (and everyone else in The States), if any of you need something shipping over from the UK, for eg if a seller in the UK doesn't post overseas or overcharges, just give me a shout. I source, (mainly stroker), parts for people and regularly ship parcels of varying sizes all over the place so it would be no bother to add another one or two.
Edited by Drewski, 30 September 2011 - 04:46 AM.
Hi, I've just bought one of these and wondered where might be the best place to wire it up on my '99 FiX. the lead that comes with it is about 550mm long. http://www.ebay.co.u...=item230967869f
I actually just received mine! I had him program it to better suit the a motorcycle electrical system in actual use, so the LED goes amber at 12.5v, green at 13.5v, and red/green alternating at 15.5v. However, I have to admit these thresholds are still guesses.
An actual voltmeter is obviously more accurate, but for this application, I wanted to just have low- and over-voltage warnings. (Hmmm. I still have a Datel around somewhere, maybe I'll add that, too!)
As to where it should be hooked up, the closer to the battery the better.
I have been in contact with him...very nice and helpful and willing to program them to any specifications we choose. They are available in 3 sizes even...5mm, 8mm and 10mm. 5 and 10mm are the common LED sizes. I am planning to order one of each to evaluate. He offered me a bit of a discount on a bulk buy, but not enough to make it a money maker...if I stock them it would be as a convenience for those stateside or people who would rather have one stop shopping. Of course the ones I stock (if I do) will have custom VFR centric voltages...might be worth it for people.
As far as where to connect...I would be tempted to use a relay to be sure I read battery voltage. A fuse panel connection works well of course, if you have an auxiliary fuse panel with a spare spot.
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