Since it was around the first of April, I actually thought all the
posts about fuel gauges were related to April Fools Day.
So you rig up some sort of contraption that tells you that 1 of fuel
remains in your tank. (Just an example)
What does that do for you?
How far can you ride on that 1 of
The bike in that picture didn't have a speedo. I'm with you on the
tripodometer though. My fuel gauge isn't very accurate anyways so I always
keep on eye on the trip. Around 90-100 miles I start looking for a gas
station.
-Kyle
On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 7:49 AM, CharlesW charlesw_1...@yahoo.com
and what happens when you only put $3 in the tank? what i would do with the
sight glass is drain the tank, and fill it 1/2 gal at a time marking the gal
and half gal... 1 inch at the bottom of the tank is not the same volume of
fuel as 1 inch at the top of the tank. thats where you get your vital
and i would mark where the reserve cut off is in red too...
On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 9:13 AM, paul annen greenzer...@gmail.com wrote:
and what happens when you only put $3 in the tank? what i would do with the
sight glass is drain the tank, and fill it 1/2 gal at a time marking the gal
and half
I would love a fuel gauge simply because I have only one trip odometer. I
like to use it for things other than tank mileage, such as route distances
for work or one leg of a trip to help me know when my next turn is.
Keeping track of a five digit number for a full week of work and school
sucks,
Paul, which model do you have?
Javier.
On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 1:43 PM, Paul p...@hondanighthawks.net wrote:
*Kurt, that's where installing a GPS mount on your bike comes in handy. My
Garmin can keep track of all kinds of useful info INCLUDING telling you how
close you are to the nearest gas
Paul, how long does your Garmin last on a single charge? Or do you connect it
to the battery? I thought about doing this with an iPhone / Android mounted
device which would also let me know if a call came in (so I could pull over or
bluetooth if I needed to take it), but GPS eats up battery,
I've given serious thoughts to installing a 12v-5v DC/DC converter
somewhere, so I can plug in the phone while following the truck this summer.
Not so much because I plan on calling or being called, just so I know it's
charged!
-Kurt
On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 1:48 PM, Lie Njie
Kurt,
You can get a cheap standard 12V lighter adapter (like this one, although I'm
sure there are cheaper options:
http://www.roadtrucker.com/roadpro/roadpro-12-volt-accessories.htm).
Connect that to the battery, and then get a 12V lighter charger for your phone.
This also allows other
Lie:
I have a couple of those laying around, actually; I added one to my Quantum
(coupe) under the dash, with plans to permanently install a GPS power wire
under the A-pillar trim. I like the GPS units high up, so I don't have to
look down and away and it isn't messing up my sightlines with the
I have one of those 12V ligther adapters attached next to my battery with a
tape-rap, and it is indeed very useful. Not only for phones and GPS, but
even runs my little pump to put air on the tires. However, I am thinking in
installing an USB adapter for the newer devices. No all things come with
Kurt,
Awesome to meet a fellow electrical geek. ;)
Since we're freestyling on what you could do, instead of just a connection, you
could semi-permanently install a USB charge-through with battery backup solution
like this one:
Lie,
wouldn't that be a bit like killing a fly with a missile? Here is the how-to
I was talking about:
http://cbrforum.com/forum/how-mechanical-40/how-install-charging-usb-port-your-bike-zomg-96467/
Javier.
On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 2:15 PM, Lie Njie
nighthawk-lov...@kismetworldwide.com wrote:
Electrogeeks of the list, unite!
That's a pretty neat solution to the issue, too; since I'm planning to
install a fairing/windscreen combo, probably wouldn't be that hard to find a
fairly weather-safe location for it to live. A little modification, some
brackets and bam, solution! I have a couple
Analogy of the day award so far goes to Javier...
-Kurt
On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 2:23 PM, Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com wrote:
Lie,
wouldn't that be a bit like killing a fly with a missile? Here is the
how-to I was talking about:
wouldn't that be a bit like killing a fly with a missile? Here is the how-to
I was talking about:
http://cbrforum.com/forum/how-mechanical-40/how-install-charging-usb-port-your-bike-zomg-96467/
Cool solution!
And no, my idea wasn't like killing a fly with a missile, although a task
Well, I see your point Lie. However, when I have used my gps plugged to the
12V lighter adapter, that is connected directly to the battery. I haven't
had any issue. If I leave the bike I will be taking the gps with me (for
security, clearly). Otherwise the gps is always connected, but most likely
True, on the topic of not drawing much power; most USB chargers are rated in
the milli-amp range, so you're talking 5w or less really. Your (relatively)
big battery isn't going to notice that too quickly, I guess.
But electrical geeking is so much fun!
-Kurt
On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 2:52 PM,
GPS *burns* through batteries when there's a LCD screen displaying (my iPhone
will die in less than an hour, my Android even quicker), although my 750's 14AH
battery should power it for a while before you'll no longer be able to start
your bike. But maybe not long enough to power through a
Oooh, I forgot about GPS. I was thinking cell phones, they're listed at some
pretty low amperages. Big, bright LCD screens will draw a lot of power, but
the real killer is indeed that satellite connection. I keep GPS off on my
phone (Android Eris) whenever it isn't plugged in for that reason.
I don't think you can compare the phone batteries with the one on your bike.
Also, most gps that I know have a nice power on/off button you can press
;-).
Javier.
On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 3:02 PM, Lie Njie
nighthawk-lov...@kismetworldwide.com wrote:
GPS *burns* through batteries when there's a
Stop raining sweet reason on my geekfest parade. :(
:p
-Kurt
On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 3:11 PM, Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com wrote:
I don't think you can compare the phone batteries with the one on your
bike. Also, most gps that I know have a nice power on/off button you can
press ;-).
I don't think you can compare the phone batteries with the one on your bike.
The point is that GPS eats batteries (because of receiving multiple satellite
feeds, as Kurt pointed out).
Also, most gps that I know have a nice power on/off button you can press
;-).
Most people I know
Better late than never (can't miss an electrical party - I get all juiced up!)
Might I suggest sticking with a standard 12 volt power socket and then
using one of these:
http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Micro-Auto-Charger-5VOLT/dp/B002F0200Q/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8qid=1301946203sr=8-16
or
ok guys.. sorry i was working, but i could smell this thread burning up my
in box. my dad is an EE for NASA and therefore had me reciting ohms law
before i went to kindergarten... but credentials aside...
why have the load based on the alt? why not have it on a relay from the
ignition
why have the load based on the alt? why not have it on a relay from the
ignition circuit? i know that i very rarely leave my keys in the switch,
much less in the on position...
For me it would be to avoid draining while the alt wasn't producing enough
power to charge the battery (to avoid
On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 6:12 PM, paul annen greenzer...@gmail.com wrote:
why have the load based on the alt? why not have it on a relay from the
ignition circuit? i know that i very rarely leave my keys in the switch,
much less in the on position...
Because I can? And it's geekery and cool
understood.. but you have to be at that low rpm for at least 45 min before
the bike will die.. and are you really using the GPS for daily commute? if
your using it to keep the phone charged then your using less power then a
USB will put out and the max power from a USB is 1w. putting that into 12v
*I have two Garmins. The 205W and the 255W.*
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On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at 11:47 AM, Javier Garcia jajgar...@gmail.com wrote:
Paul, which model do you have?
Javier.
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*I installed a 12 volt power outlet (i.e. cigarette lighter adapter) to my
bike last year so when I go for a ride I plug it in. GPS batteries will only
go for a couple hours before petering out.*
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On Mon, Apr 4, 2011 at
*By the way...MOST of the Garmin GPS units rate themselves as to whether
they are motorcycle friendly/capable. IGNORE THIS RATING. Both the units I
own say they should not be used on a motorcycle and I've used both of them
and they work perfectly.*
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***I bought a third-party mount for my
I will be doing this at some point this summer - a USB and a 12v socket. I've
been having problems finding a good waterproof socket - does anyone have any
leads?
On Apr 4, 2011, at 1:23 PM, Javier Garcia wrote:
Lie,
wouldn't that be a bit like killing a fly with a missile? Here is the
I good place to put it is right next the battery, so it is cover and
protected against water and other stuff. If you put it with the hole looking
up, you only need the take the seat of to plug your device. If looking in
another direction (like mine), you need to take the side cover off.
This is
Paul, (or someone else who has done this)
Can you post a pic of the final product? I want to see where you ended up
mounting the outlet and/or how it was waterproofed.
Thanks!
- JO
On Apr 4, 2011, at 5:43 PM, Paul wrote:
I installed a 12 volt power outlet (i.e. cigarette lighter adapter)
west marine
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Date: Monday, April 04, 2011 10:10:12 pm
To: nighthawk_lovers@googlegroups.com
From: James O'Gorman aspor...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [Nighthawk Lovers] Fuel Gauge, why?
I will be doing this at some point this summer - a USB and a 12v socket. I've
been
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