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Old Jun 18, 2025 | 09:22 AM
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Voltage spikes can damage equipment.

Some people tell you the meter is not accurate. Maybe, mine have been ok. But I doubt they should spike even if not accurate.

Side not, I always wanted digital meter, can tell alot. But to lazy and cheap.

If you want a digital volt meter just to confirm, you can buy very cheap ones that plug into your cigarette lighter. Probably less than $10 and 5 seconds of time.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2025 | 09:32 AM
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If you want a digital volt meter just to confirm, you can buy very cheap ones that plug into your cigarette lighter. Probably less than $10 and 5 seconds of time.
I do have a multi meter.
 
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Originally Posted by HarvHD

If you want a digital volt meter just to confirm, you can buy very cheap ones that plug into your cigarette lighter. Probably less than $10 and 5 seconds of time.
That's cool. I could Google. But do you have a link to one you tried
 
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Old Jun 18, 2025 | 09:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dwhit6419
Is it ok to test the new stator after installed before reinstalling the chain/sprocket and primary cover?
Sure. I would charge battery first. Just start bike with stator not plugged into volt regs. Rev it up should get 80-100 volts AC. Around 20 per 1k rpm. I take it to 4-5k RPM
 
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Originally Posted by HarvHD

If you want a digital volt meter just to confirm, you can buy very cheap ones that plug into your cigarette lighter. Probably less than $10 and 5 seconds of time.
I would suggest that the location may not be the best as the line may have other loads on it which would lower the voltage. A better location to use is the battery tender plug.

These are handy.. The Battery tender is only accurate to +- 0.1 volt tho..

https://www.denniskirk.com/battery-t...rd/283935.sku?

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Old Jun 18, 2025 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Rounders
That's cool. I could Google. But do you have a link to one you tried
I may be misunderstanding you rounders. Are you talking a digital voltmeter for the bike to replace the factory meter?
 
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Originally Posted by Max Headflow
I would suggest that the location may not be the best as the line may have other loads on it which would lower the voltage. A better location to use is the battery tender plug.

These are handy.. The Battery tender is only accurate to +- 0.1 volt tho..

https://www.denniskirk.com/battery-t...rd/283935.sku?

https://www.amazon.com/BATIGE-Motorc.../dp/B09G63XGVW
just ordered the meter...thanks
 
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I may be misunderstanding you rounders. Are you talking a digital voltmeter for the bike to replace the factory meter?
he is referring to the post by HarvHD about the cig meter.
 
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Originally Posted by memphisharley
he is referring to the post by HarvHD about the cig meter.
Thank you for clearing that up!
 
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Originally Posted by dwhit6419
I may be misunderstanding you rounders. Are you talking a digital voltmeter for the bike to replace the factory meter?
I was, but cig lighter is easy
Originally Posted by Max Headflow
I would suggest that the location may not be the best as the line may have other loads on it which would lower the voltage. A better location to use is the battery tender plug.

These are handy.. The Battery tender is only accurate to +- 0.1 volt tho..

https://www.denniskirk.com/battery-t...rd/283935.sku?

https://www.amazon.com/BATIGE-Motorc.../dp/B09G63XGVW
why does it matter where you measure?

Cig lighter might be able to see while riding.

I did install pigtails not for tender but to check battery voltage without taking seat off
 
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