LCD Battery Voltage Meter - $54.50

When a voltage regulator fails, a warning light USUALLY warns of its failure. Unfortunately, unless you're close to home, the bike will soon die. I've had regulators die on my 916 (twice), M900, and 900ss. The final straw was when my 888 left me stranded on a beautiful morning in the twisties. In an effort at early detection, I scoured the sources of voltmeters, found one up to the task, and then began making my own mounting bracket, wiring, wiring wrap, etc. to wire a voltmeter to my bike. The result was very functional. I then added meters to my other Ducks to prevent voltagus minimus -- meaning that when the battery gets below 11.7 volts the ECU shuts down. The meter draws a mere 3 milli-amps, meaning it can remain wired permanently and won't drain your battery. This is a very functional add on for Ducatis without a voltage display on their instrumentation. The voltmeter is a mere 43.5mm wide (2.8 inches), and 21.4mm tall (.84 inches). Meter accuracy is .2v. The voltmeter is marketed as being "splashproof", and includes a rubber base basket to absorb vibration. After several customers reported failures of the LCD voltmeter in the rain, I tested the voltmeter after applying a bead of silicon around the lip of the included rubber seal. Voila -- instant waterproofness. The top LCD glass bezel is waterproof, and with a bead of silicon, the unit is completely waterproof to rain.

Above: Out LCD Voltmeter is put to the test. To make the voltmeter waterproof, you need to run a bead of clear silicon around the top edge of the rubber seal.

To mount the voltmeter, a 1/4" hole must be drilled in either a inner fairing shroud or a homemade bracket must be fashioned to mount the voltmeter. I used to make and sell small carbon fiber brackets, but the costs of carbon have gone up so much that I had to delete this option.

Note1: Post-2002 Ducati Superbikes, have a built in voltmeter in the instrumentation.

Note2: I've sold over 500 of these units. The only LCD failure that has occurred was due to voltage spikes on the customer's Ducati. If the LCD unit fails, I will warranty it for up to 6 months from date of purchase if the cause is LCD failure. The burnt out unit must be returned first. If the LCD unit fails due to water, there is no warranty. If you apply a coat of silicon between the base and the body of the voltmeter, it is waterproof. If you ride in the rain without performing this mod, don't look to me for a replacement under warranty.