Battery Bug Battery Monitor
I'm wondering if anyone has tried this. I do have to say that it looks interesting - although maybe a little bulky to mount neatly on the dash....
"Having tested this device it its various development stages on several bikes and over the course of more than 20,000 miles, I give it my enthusiastic endorsement as the most useful, practical, and accurate device for reporting real time voltage and battery condition."
-Stu Oltman, Wingworld Magazine
I first learned about this device here: Yet Another Voltmeter, Triumph Rat Forum
And after a little research found this forum topic with great pictures of it and some discussion regarding issues with it when used on Big Dog motorcycles:
How To - Argus Battery Bug Installation - Big Dog Motorycle Forum
So does anyone have an experience with one of these? Seems like a great idea for someone interested in monitoring their charging system, but may have some quirks. Mounting it won't be the most convenient task either...
2001 VFR
Corbin Seat, Heli Bars, SOS Priority Plus Taillight Modulator, Blue Sea 5025 Fuse Panel, Symtec Grip Heaters, Stebel Nautilus Air Horn, Throttlemeister, Garmin StreetPilot 2720 w/ Ram Tank Mount, BLS Peg Lowering Blocks, BMW Sport Grips, Home-made Datel LCD Voltmeter
"If you have a pulse, these four gear-driven cams pushing 16 valves at 10,500 RPM will quicken it." Tim Carrithers, Motorcyclist Magazine - June 2006
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I like the graphic display but have you looked a Signal Dynamics' LED Volt Meter? I have one and LOVE it! The LED is a tri-color in the upper left corner of the right display, where the ABS LED would be if my VFR had it. I've a gallery detailing the install...
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Last edited by Cyborg; 11-04-2009 at 01:10 PM.
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