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Offline McCabe-Thiele (Ted)

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Where to fit a small analogue voltmeter ?
« on: June 23, 2022, 06:21:23 PM »
I presently have a small digital voltmeter mounted on the handlebars between the mounting brackets.
It works just fine but in bright daylight you can't read the display.

Has anyone here fitted a small diameter Analogue guage -the old headlamp mounted units would be ideal you could fit a raised type unit in a suitable housing?
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Re: Where to fit a small analogue voltmeter ?
« Reply #1 on: June 23, 2022, 11:51:36 PM »
Not fitted one to a honda but be careful of type and wiring, there are two types
1 moving iron==cheap
2 moving coil ==dearer
The no1 uses more current to give a reading and if connected directly accross the battery to read all the time would totaly flatten the battery fairly quickly, on a neighbours spridget several years ago about 3 days

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Re: Where to fit a small analogue voltmeter ?
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2022, 08:23:50 AM »
My present digital unit is wired via a relay that is activated when sidelight/dtrls are on.
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Re: Where to fit a small analogue voltmeter ?
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2022, 10:48:18 AM »
When the 750 was contemporary a friend made a small pod (engineering apprentice) that fitted between the two dial, also a rear cap in aluminium to match the Honda chrome disc on existing clocks. That did look good but you'd need a decent turner to make it up for you.

The inspiration was this

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and just seen at top of picture, it made the addition look like a factory fitment and very neat with a analogue clock he wanted to include. 

Perhaps some inspiration for you.

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Re: Where to fit a small analogue voltmeter ?
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2022, 03:00:08 PM »
Neat looking fitting Nigel.
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Re: Where to fit a small analogue voltmeter ?
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2022, 05:13:28 PM »
I presently have a small digital voltmeter mounted on the handlebars between the mounting brackets.
It works just fine but in bright daylight you can't read the display.

Has anyone here fitted a small diameter Analogue guage -the old headlamp mounted units would be ideal you could fit a raised type unit in a suitable housing?

Hi Ted,

In terms of positioning I think it’s down to personal choice. If you look at my “Cockpit Upgrade” post you will see I accommodated 6 gauges. The AFR gauge was a little lager in diameter so would not sit as low as the others.

In terms of housings it depends what you can create with the garage resources you have available.

I am pleased with the good info that mine provide, and the wiring you have should work fine, but I would go for a gauge that has a damped movement, to avoid needle vibration.

Hope this helps.

Great that you are now on the road.

All the best

Dennis
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Re: Where to fit a small analogue voltmeter ?
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2022, 06:39:34 PM »
I presently have a small digital voltmeter mounted on the handlebars between the mounting brackets.
It works just fine but in bright daylight you can't read the display.

Has anyone here fitted a small diameter Analogue guage -the old headlamp mounted units would be ideal you could fit a raised type unit in a suitable housing?

Hi Ted,

In terms of positioning I think it’s down to personal choice. If you look at my “Cockpit Upgrade” post you will see I accommodated 6 gauges. The AFR gauge was a little lager in diameter so would not sit as low as the others.

In terms of housings it depends what you can create with the garage resources you have available.

I am pleased with the good info that mine provide, and the wiring you have should work fine, but I would go for a gauge that has a damped movement, to avoid needle vibration.

Hope this helps.

Great that you are now on the road.

All the best

Dennis

Hi Dennis - I had forgotten that post - I was hoping I could find a handlebar mounted analogue gauge as I've seen on the net but can't find anyone who sells the. Thanks Ted
Honda CB500 K1 (new pit dug out ready)
Honda CB400 four super sport (first money pit)
Link to my full restoration http://www.sohc.co.uk/index.php/topic,23291.0.html

 

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