Battery Bug Question

[awsmsrv]

Those of you who have the Battery Bug installed: Is it always on or does it shut itself off after a certain amount of time? I just installed a new Deka battery so as not to be stranded if the old one decided to die (over 7 years old). At the same time I installed a Battery Bug that I've had just sitting in the garage for years. Thanks.

[Condor]

Those of you who have the Battery Bug installed: Is it always on or does it shut itself off after a certain amount of time? I just installed a new Deka battery so as not to be stranded if the old one decided to die (over 7 years old). At the same time I installed a Battery Bug that I've had just sitting in the garage for years. Thanks.

 

It probably does what it was designed to do, but it sits on top of the battery. Do you plan on removing the seat every day to check condition??? There is a Showchrome accessory that might work better for you. and gives a lot more info on battery condition. And it ain't going to break the bank....

 

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/5-in-1-digital-volt-meter/part/BBP-4-239

[KeithR]

Mine appears t be on all the time.....when I'M. not riding I keep a battery tender hooked up at all times.

I have mine mounted on my rear fender near rear handgrip. easy to see

Keith

Edited June 30, 2013 by KeithR

[Snaggletooth]

I didn't go with the Bug but rather a digital voltmeter and even though it's a mirco draw off the battery I installed a toggle on the + feed. When I need to know I just flip the switch.

 

I don't think the bug has an auto shut down setting. Most install it from a keyed power feed.

[awsmsrv]

It probably does what it was designed to do, but it sits on top of the battery. Do you plan on removing the seat every day to check condition??? There is a Showchrome accessory that might work better for you. and gives a lot more info on battery condition. And it ain't going to break the bank....

 

http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/5-in-1-digital-volt-meter/part/BBP-4-239

 

The one I have doesn't sit on the battery. The leads are about 6 feet long. I've attached it to the cassette door so I can always see it.

[SaltyDog]

I've had a battery bug for a couple of years and mine came with the long hook up wires also. I mounted it on the dash with Velcro so it could be moved to other bikes. It stays on all the time (at least the lcd display), the backlight goes out after a short period. I knew it wouldn't draw a lot of current so I only use it as a troubleshooting aid when I suspect my dash voltmeter is acting up or I want to check the starting health of the installed bike battery. It will give you a health status after each start in a percentage of battery life available. Not sure how accurate it is with motorcycles but I like to use it as a tool instead of a permanent voltmeter.

[Condor]

The one I have doesn't sit on the battery. The leads are about 6 feet long. I've attached it to the cassette door so I can always see it.

 

Sorry about that. I guess those coils do stretch out a bunch. Didn't look like it from the pic.http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71YR-h-vpLS._SL1500_.jpg

[awsmsrv]

Sorry about that. I guess those coils do stretch out a bunch. Didn't look like it from the pic.http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71YR-h-vpLS._SL1500_.jpg

 

Actually, it doesn't look like that. The wires only come out of the right side & are not coiled like the one in your pic. I have the powersports version that's meant to be attached somewhere within sight. Took the bike out today to see how the Battery Bug works. Shows between 14.0 & 14.2 volts while riding. Sitting in the garage it shows 13.0. New battery is at 100%. Seems to be working just fine.

[Guest]

Had my Battery Bug for several years now. Works just fine. I think its one of the best gauges out there.