Noobie needs technical help with dash

I would be doing two things with a multi-meter set on 0-20v DC:

1. Without turning anything, on the bike - measure the voltage across the battery + and - terminals. A good battery should read about 12.7 volts;

2. Now with the engine ticking over - measure the voltage across the battery terminals. If the bike's charging circuit is working properly it should read 13.5 to 14 volts.

 

Could it be a dodgy earth connection somewhere, that can sometimes cause these stupid little problems. Could be worth checking the earth connections for corrosion/tightness

 

I was hoping you would post the readings you got for the 2 tests, so we could do further diagnosis.

 

Biglad is on it as usual but worth looking for loose or corroded earth.

 

Yes I would agree with Al on this bad earth or loose connection, possible corroded semi broken wire within its plastic sheath
a bit of a ball breaker but once all earth's checked it will be a case of checking each wire visually and with a meter.

 

That sounds like the charging circuit is working fine.

Having seen the video I would say you have a faulty circuit or LCD screen. See how much a clock set goes for on Ebay.

 

Glad you sorted it, electrical faults are a total pain in the a%$e.
Happy Days are Here again.

 

Brilliant News Gaz, yep something as simple as a badly seated fuse, SPOT ON !!!

 

Hi Gaz did this effect all lights on bike even road lights, i am glad you corrected the fault but i always like to find what the exact fault was if i can.

 

And they are meant to flicker LOL. glad its OK now but that seams to be a main supply cable problem to me.