This was a long pending task. Finally completed today. Added a temperature gauge and Ammeter.
I bought the temperature sensor in Pune. The gauge is made by Pricol and I think its for Leyland trucks. It has 3 connectors, 1 for +12V (shared by bulb), body ground and the sensor. The sensor cable is long and the tip needs to be kept touching to the point (the temperature of which you need to measure). The maximum range of gauge is 110C so I need to experiment about its location. Engine fins are good point but want to make sure that they run at less than 110C. Gauge needs little time to record temperature variations.
Ammeter was pretty simple and cheap too. You can get it from any two wheeler shop which stocks parts for Enfield. This ammeter is to be connected in series after fuse so the wire needs to be cut.
Got both the gauges fit from a mechanic in Thane. It took almost 2 hours to drill holes in fairing and wire the whole thing.
Total costs involved as follows
Pricol temperature gauge (Part no. 3002, Leyland temp gauge) - INR543
Enfield Ammeter (Minda make) - less than INR100
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Sunday, April 13, 2008
Console Gadgets Mission (Accomplished!)
Posted by Globe Treader™ - © Kiran Ghag at 2:46 PM
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Hey Kiran,
Is this ammeter similar to the one in Efield 350s. What does it actually do? Are there any specific advantages of installing one in a Pulsar?
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this is *same* ammeter used by Enfields.
On Enfields, ammeter is used while kickstarting as far as I know.
On Other bikes, this meter helps to identify if the battery charging circuit is not working. and if there is any short in the circuit. when the bike is on, the meter should show positive current, and should deflect more as you rev up. this means battery is being supplied with charge current.
when you use any light/horn, or if the bike is just on (not started) then it should show negative deflection to indicate battery is supplying power.
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