Anyone install a volt gauge on you tiger ??

[Appalachian]

Considering Tigers seem to be prone to electrical issues, and I had to replace my battery today, Ive been thinking on finding a small volt gauge to keep an eye on things and was curious if anyone has done it, which brand was used and how is it holding up ??

Big thanks

[JayDub]

Its one of the first things I did having developed paranoia of the dreaded sprag issue. Its just a cheap Chinese waterproof, thing wired into the ignition live so when I switch on if it shows less than 12.6v I don't hit the button.
I know it would give a more accurate reading if connected to the battery terminals, but I don't need so much accuracy for this.

[Ossian]

From ebay. In conjunction with a flying socket, the wiring points used are the battery neg. and the switched feed to the rear brake switch as it is readily accessable.

[ChillMan]

I'm curious what could happen if battery is low. What's a "sprag issue" in this context?

[VABird]

Another inexpensive option if you have a 12V plug (for your GPS etc.) is this:
(I have no stake in this) but bought a similar one with Fahrenheit. Seems to work well.
Since I keep a GPS mounted, I don't have this installed all the time, but occasionally plug it in to check volts.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DIGITAL-VOLTAGE-TEMPERATURE-METER-CAR-CIGARETTE-LIGHTER-THERMOMETER-VOLT-GAUGE/301436393255?epid=18009537940&hash=item462f025727:g:ccMAAOSwmUdUYWPZ

[Jayell]

Four bucks on ePay.





I chose not to wire directly to the battery as I have a big enough traffic jam there already. Rather, its wired to the speedo light, but even that consumes voltage. The meter reads about 1½ to 1¾ volts low, but that's okay, the numbers are relative.

[Timbox2]

Another 100K'r   

Ah, KM's?  Still nice to see

[threepot]

I'm curious what could happen if battery is low. What's a "sprag issue" in this context?

Attempting to start bike with a not fully charged battery can put a 'strain' on the mechanism,causing it to fail?