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  • #32
    Richard tea
    Registered Users Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Speaking generally on the subject its worthwhile fitting a voltmeter to any bike.
    If numbers mean nothing to you then this is pretty foolproof and cheap

    http://sparkbright.co.uk/battery-voltage-monitors.php

    I use an argus battery bug which shows real-time voltage and % cca loss from start to start graphically. It sounds an audible bleep when the battery has a couple starts left in her. A real bacon saver.


    I got onto them. Going to order one. Seems invaluable for any bike ill have as it pin points charging trouble fast.


  • #33
    Richard tea
    Registered Users Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Bright spark volt meters arrived. I thought they would have come with a ring terminal to connected direct to the battery. I can sort this myself if need be.


    I was just wondering if I could just wire them to this fusebox I installed yonks ago? https://easternbeaver.com/Main/Wiring_Kits/Fuseboxes/PC-8/pc-8.html


    Electrical connections instructions are as follows


  • #34
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 33,823 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    I am so not going to click on a link called "eastern beaver" on a work pc :pac:

    Does that circuit go off with the ignition?

    Life ain't always empty.



  • #35
    goblin59
    Registered Users Posts: 2,234 ✭✭✭goblin59


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    I am so not going to click on a link called "eastern beaver" on a work pc :pac:

    Does that circuit go off with the ignition?

    haha, If i hadn't heard of them before on another forum I'd be cautious too.
    They're accessory breakout boxes


  • #36
    Richard tea
    Registered Users Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Yeah it's a fuse panel. I currently have my heated grips and auxiliary lights wired to them.


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  • #37
    Richard tea
    Registered Users Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Took a chance and wired it to the fuse panel. Seems to be working fine. Ill leave it as is unless someone knows a reason not to wire it this way.


  • #38
    Richard tea
    Registered Users Posts: 3,597 ✭✭✭Richard tea


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    I am so not going to click on a link called "eastern beaver" on a work pc :pac:

    Does that circuit go off with the ignition?


    It has 6 switched live and 2 unswitched.


  • #39
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,671 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    Love the Eastern beaver kit, have a switchable loom on one of the dr's from him.
    You could measure the voltage there vs at the battery terminals to see if there's a drop, should be marginal so I'd rock on as you have it.


  • #40
    flashinthepan
    Registered Users Posts: 657 ✭✭✭flashinthepan


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »

    Dunno if it's still a thing but years ago you could get sprays intended to coat car ignition leads to keep damp out.

    Damp start
    https://ardauto.ie/p/lubricant_holts_damp_start


  • #41
    two wheels good
    Registered Users Posts: 1,996 ✭✭✭two wheels good


    Anyone get caught for customs charges from EBeaver? Have we free trade deals with Japan?

    Cable-tie a short piece of bicycle tube over the R/R connectors. Not the whole unit!


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  • #42
    CJhaughey
    Registered Users Posts: 14,906 ✭✭✭✭CJhaughey


    Ballistol make some sealant as well. It is actually a physical barrier not just an oil.
    I still have a can of that Damp start somewhere, its just a light oil.
    https://www.ballistol-shop.de/Seal-Film-Spray-and-Insulating-Spray-200-ml_B-S_240.html


  • #43
    listermint
    Registered Users Posts: 33,572 ✭✭✭✭listermint


    two wheels good wrote: »
    Anyone get caught for customs charges from EBeaver? Have we free trade deals with Japan?

    Cable-tie a short piece of bicycle tube over the R/R connectors. Not the whole unit!

    Got some eb headlamp wiring relays before I don't recall any additional fees tbh


  • #44
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users Posts: 33,823 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    H_Lime wrote: »
    Love the Eastern beaver

    :cool:
    CJhaughey wrote: »
    Ballistol make some sealant as well. It is actually a physical barrier not just an oil.
    I still have a can of that Damp start somewhere, its just a light oil.
    https://www.ballistol-shop.de/Seal-Film-Spray-and-Insulating-Spray-200-ml_B-S_240.html

    Yeah there was one to displace moisture to get you started, but there was another one which formed a kind of rubbery film intended to prevent you getting into trouble (;)) . Desperate measures in a damp climate in the days when many cars still didn't have electronic ignition!

    Life ain't always empty.



  • #45
    H_Lime
    Registered Users Posts: 1,671 ✭✭✭H_Lime


    Hotblack Desiato wrote: »
    :cool:



    Yeah there was one to displace moisture to get you started, but there was another one which formed a kind of rubbery film intended to prevent you getting into trouble (;)) . Desperate measures in a damp climate in the days when many cars still didn't have electronic ignition!

    Lolz:D you've a duuurty mind Eoin.


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