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Odysseus YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 48	New Voltmeter Recommendation 08/07/24 at 16:35:18 Hi guys, looking for a new voltage meter/voltmeter similar to the ancient one in this pic - it's probably been on there since 2005 and now is crapping out. I do like having one there, however, so any ideas of something similar in size and nature? Thanks.
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ThumperPaul Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2154 Houston, Texas Gender:	Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation Reply #1 - 08/08/24 at 18:11:28 Lookie here! You can get 8 of 'em for $10.99. Gotta be high quality! Maybe you can get 8 weeks out of 8 of 'em! Seems like almost everything is digital these days. Good luck. https://www.amazon.com/Sumklin-Voltmeter-2-5-30V-Voltage-Combined/dp/B0BL6QL5...
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Dave YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 18313 Camp Springs, Kentucky Gender:	Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation Reply #2 - 08/09/24 at 04:30:35 You might consider switching to the USB or cigarette lighter sockets that also have a voltmeter included. https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Charger-Adapter-Voltmeter-Independent/dp/B0...
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ThumperPaul Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2154 Houston, Texas Gender:	Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation Reply #3 - 08/09/24 at 04:54:55 Dave wrote on 08/09/24 at 04:30:35: You might consider switching to the USB or cigarette lighter sockets that also have a voltmeter included. https://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Charger-Adapter-Voltmeter-Independent/dp/B0... I like this idea, Dave! Cool what you can find out there!
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youzguyz Serious Thumper Offline Posts: 2555 San Antonio, Texas Gender:	Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation Reply #4 - 08/09/24 at 14:45:27 This is the one I use. Works OK. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07F8M5HSQ/ref=ppx_od_dt_b_asin_title_s00?i...
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JOG Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2053 Longview, Texas Gender:	Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation Reply #5 - 08/09/24 at 15:51:59 Those are cool options. If I get able again,, I'm getting me summathat..
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Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation
Reply #6 - 08/10/24 at 04:36:58

Now I want a USB/Voltmeter combo gizmo!

Youzguyz - You said “ok”. What’s not great about it? Curious - when you’re cruising at say 50mph, what kind of voltage reading do you get (14.5ish)? Have you compared its reading to a known good voltmeter/multimeter?

I only check my voltage periodically using the voltmeter probes connected to the battery tender/charger quick connect line(s). But that doesn’t really let me see real world charging. Mostly just a resting test.

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Odysseus YaBB Newbies Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 48	Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation Reply #7 - 08/11/24 at 14:37:46 I get 12ish. Is that not good? Pretty new battery.
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Re: New Voltmeter Recommendation
Reply #8 - 08/11/24 at 15:35:53

The Savage likes 12.6V+. It depends how accurate your 12ish is. I assume that's resting voltage...

You should see at least 13.5V with the bike running and over 14V would be more ideal when cruising a steedy speed.

General Guide
Running: 13.5V+
Resting 100% charged: 12.6V+
Resting 75% charged: 12.4V
Resting 50% charged: 12.2V
Resting 25% charged: 12.0V

Do you ride often? Do you use a trickle charger if you haven't ridden in 2-3 weeks?

This is a great little trickle charger for the price. It has a desulfator mode (however that works). I have 2 of them (one for each bike).

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TDWJ9VW?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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