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techtalk:ref:elec18 [2020/05/19 07:17]
ixl2relax
techtalk:ref:elec18 [2020/08/04 08:53]
ixl2relax [Gauge Mods / Relocating]
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 +**Adding Extra Instruments**
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 +Mounting extra gauges to the handlebars.
 {{:​techtalk:​ref:​elec:​gauges_by_ironmick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1456449)) {{:​techtalk:​ref:​elec:​gauges_by_ironmick.jpg?​direct&​300|}} ((photo by IronMick of the XLFORUM http://​xlforum.net/​forums/​showthread.php?​t=1456449))
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 +**Adding a Voltage Meter**
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 +{{ :​techtalk:​ref:​elec:​voltagemeter-instrumentbracket.jpg?​400|}}((photo by Sportsterpaul of the XLFORUM))
 +Sportsterpaul of the XLForum wanted to monitor his battery voltage due to repeated charging issues. So he mounted a small digital meter between his Speedo and Tach so he could see his voltage while riding. As you can see on the Speedo (97,000 miles) he does plenty of riding.
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 +These meters simply have a two wire connection (Positive & Ground) so you can tap into whatever voltage supply wiring is closely available to monitor the voltage on that circuit.
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 +Up thru 2013, you should look to connect to the Accessory Circuit which uses an ORANGE/​White wire (or simply ORANGE wire on older models) as the voltage supply to the instruments and other accessories.
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 +From 2014-later (with the Body Control Module handling power distribution),​ you should look to connect your meter to the BLUE wire which is for powering the Lights.
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 ====== Headlight Eyebrow Mounted Gauges ====== ====== Headlight Eyebrow Mounted Gauges ======