volt meter would like to connect to spot light switch/source GS1200

[IntruderWithin]

Morning, as the weather is sooooo bbbaaaddddd today i would like to install my volt meter. looking around the bike the one place which could work is by connecting it to the spot light switch. There are three wire : purple, white and black. Which would be the positive white or purple?

[mancunian]

Surely the volt meter is the best way of finding out

[IntruderWithin]

yeah but i dont want too splice all the wires..

[mancunian]

Try this site check out wiring diagram at bottom of menu
http://www.r1200gs.info/

[IntruderWithin]

thanks connected to the white and ran the black to battery works sweeeeeet

[peterekins]

Why fit a volt meter? Surly to see if your charging or discharging you fit an amp meter.

[Oop North John]

Why fit a volt meter? Surly to see if your charging or discharging you fit an amp meter.

A volt meter will give a relative indication of what's happening, eg most systems seem to run at about 14.2 volts, start adding in heated jackets / grips etc etc and the voltage seen on the gauge will drop. From experience if you see x.xx volts you know that the battery isn't being charged.

[Adrian]

What exactly have you installed?
Any links or pics ?

Cheers

Ade