[summershandy]

Hey gang. Just got the gauge and was wondering if any others have this or something like it. I'd like to take power from the headlight bucket. Any suggestions? I have some tap connectors in the old shop already. I also saw what looked like a couple accessory connections last time in the bucket, but I read somewhere they aren't switched. Thanks!

 

[SteveJB]

Right. Those outlets are not switched. I tapped into the license plate light when I mounted mine.

 

[summershandy]

Thanks for the heads up on those switches. Where did you mount your guage might I ask?

 

[DeputyLoud]

Personally I think a connection directly off the battery terminals is best. I had to solder on some cable extensions when I put mine on. I put mine in between the risers on top of triple tree.

 

[mcdonaldjg]

I tapped into running lights in headlight bowl on my 2011 900 LT.

pos from your gauge to red/blue
neg from your guage to yellow/black

 

[SteveJB]

http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1613666#post1613666

I can't find a copy of the pic, but check my post on this thread for a picture of my mount. I like the idea of reading battery voltage, but a direct connection would require a relay since the meter would be drawing off the battery even when the bike is turned off.

 

[DeputyLoud]

http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1613666#post1613666

I can't find a copy of the pic, but check my post on this thread for a picture of my mount. I like the idea of reading battery voltage, but a direct connection would require a relay since the meter would be drawing off the battery even when the bike is turned off.

Well hell, but of course. I forgot to mention that I also installed a terminal strip in the tool tray on top of the battery and brought up battery connections positive and negative, and a switched voltage source that can be found in a sticky. Had to due to all the accessories I run. So I guess it's not a direct connection to battery, can't be. You are most certainly right, thanks for that.

 

[summershandy]

http://www.vulcanforums.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1613666#post1613666

I can't find a copy of the pic, but check my post on this thread for a picture of my mount.

Nice locale....I love that look but I ain't got the guts to do that yet! LOL

 

[Rider 50]

I tapped into a relay I have wired in for future use horn/lights. Found almost all the possible tie ins there was a voltage drop 1/4- 1/3 volt. Mounted mine on the top of the tripe trees forward of the bar mounts easy to glance down at.

 

[summershandy]

I tapped into a relay I have wired in for future use horn/lights. Found almost all the possible tie ins there was a voltage drop 1/4- 1/3 volt. Mounted mine on the top of the tripe trees forward of the bar mounts easy to glance down at.

I just finished mine by tapping into my running lights and putting them where yours is. I was feared about the lights being too bright but where it is, it's a little on an angle so it's just right. If you stand up you can get a direct look and THAT'S blaring....I love new shiny things!