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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #75 on: February 11, 2013, 12:25:42 PM »
Quote from: MRieck on February 10, 2013, 02:07:37 PM
Everybody should be running a separate relay with upgraded gauge to the coils anyway.  ;) ;D This system will work very well IMO. Truthfully ....a "slimmer" cover is just about achieving a look right?  Cutting it down saves about 30 grams of weight (maybe). I mean....have any of you fellas dragged the alt cover lately. ;D ;D
You can lose 30 grams just taking a leak before you get on the bike.  ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #76 on: February 11, 2013, 01:28:26 PM »
Quote from: BobbyR on February 11, 2013, 12:25:42 PM
Quote from: MRieck on February 10, 2013, 02:07:37 PM
Everybody should be running a separate relay with upgraded gauge to the coils anyway.  ;) ;D This system will work very well IMO. Truthfully ....a "slimmer" cover is just about achieving a look right?  Cutting it down saves about 30 grams of weight (maybe). I mean....have any of you fellas dragged the alt cover lately. ;D ;D
You can lose 30 grams just taking a leak before you get on the bike.  ;D ;D ;D
God....what would a dump do Bobby?? :o ;D ;D
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #77 on: February 11, 2013, 01:41:41 PM »
Quote from: MRieck on February 11, 2013, 01:28:26 PM
Quote from: BobbyR on February 11, 2013, 12:25:42 PM
Quote from: MRieck on February 10, 2013, 02:07:37 PM
Everybody should be running a separate relay with upgraded gauge to the coils anyway.  ;) ;D This system will work very well IMO. Truthfully ....a "slimmer" cover is just about achieving a look right?  Cutting it down saves about 30 grams of weight (maybe). I mean....have any of you fellas dragged the alt cover lately. ;D ;D
You can lose 30 grams just taking a leak before you get on the bike.  ;D ;D ;D
God....what would a dump do Bobby?? :o ;D ;D


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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #78 on: February 11, 2013, 02:26:52 PM »
Oh crap I thought it was 7lbs=1hp.  ;D
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #79 on: February 12, 2013, 03:17:58 AM »
I would be interested in one or two for a 650 if you were to make them ;D
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #80 on: February 12, 2013, 05:21:59 AM »
Quote from: bwaller on February 11, 2013, 02:26:52 PM
Oh crap I thought it was 7lbs=1hp.  ;D
Me too Brent ;D
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #81 on: February 12, 2013, 09:44:41 AM »
Quote from: MRieck on February 11, 2013, 01:28:26 PM
Quote from: BobbyR on February 11, 2013, 12:25:42 PM
Quote from: MRieck on February 10, 2013, 02:07:37 PM
Everybody should be running a separate relay with upgraded gauge to the coils anyway.  ;) ;D This system will work very well IMO. Truthfully ....a "slimmer" cover is just about achieving a look right?  Cutting it down saves about 30 grams of weight (maybe). I mean....have any of you fellas dragged the alt cover lately. ;D ;D
You can lose 30 grams just taking a leak before you get on the bike.  ;D ;D ;D
God....what would a dump do Bobby?? :o ;D ;D
Well since 30 grams = 1.05 ounces a nice stream would yeild even more.  Now after a nice Mexican meal I guess we could expect a 1/4 hp gain. So our Mothers were right, make sure you go before you leave the house.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #82 on: February 12, 2013, 03:07:18 PM »
Hey Andy,

How many gallons of ice cream did it take to get to test one of these fancy gizmos?  ;)

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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #83 on: February 12, 2013, 04:58:44 PM »
Quote from: knowsnothing on February 12, 2013, 03:07:18 PM
Hey Andy,

How many gallons of ice cream did it take to get to test one of these fancy gizmos?  ;)


   Around 100
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #84 on: February 12, 2013, 05:04:12 PM »
Quote from: knowsnothing on February 12, 2013, 03:07:18 PM
Hey Andy,

How many gallons of ice cream did it take to get to test one of these fancy gizmos?  ;)

 No it wasnt ice cream this time... it was taking Anders to a local Italian restaurant where he got his coffee served by a very hot Asian waitress ;)

Testing begins when the snow melts...

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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #85 on: February 12, 2013, 05:50:49 PM »
Quote from: andy750 on February 12, 2013, 05:04:12 PM
Quote from: knowsnothing on February 12, 2013, 03:07:18 PM
Hey Andy,

How many gallons of ice cream did it take to get to test one of these fancy gizmos?  ;)

 No it wasnt ice cream this time... it was taking Anders to a local Italian restaurant where he got his coffee served by a very hot Asian waitress ;)

Testing begins when the snow melts...

cheers
Andy

Only in the Boston area would you have an Asian Waitress in an Italian place. If that fuels creativity, I will be happy to chip in some inspiration.

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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #86 on: February 12, 2013, 06:01:38 PM »
                                                           Very nice  :P
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #87 on: February 12, 2013, 06:07:57 PM »
Quote from: anders288 on February 12, 2013, 06:01:38 PM
                                                           Very nice  :P

Anders, you keep the R&D coming and I will find all of the inspiration you need.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D

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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #88 on: February 12, 2013, 07:13:29 PM »
Well done Bobby ;)
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #89 on: February 12, 2013, 07:20:20 PM »
Unbelievable!! BobbyR can get the girls in ANY thread if he wants to, my hat is off to you sir. :)
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #90 on: February 12, 2013, 07:55:25 PM »
It is my small contribution to a noble effort.

I have also spent some time with MikeR, Andy, and I met Anders this summer. I have had a great time with these people and hope to again.

This is actually something I have been mulling over for some time. Andy and I discussed how to use heated gear and leaving some power for trivial things like headlights, ignition, turn signals. If I have one annoying fault with my 750 is the anemic charging system even in normal use.

I am not sure the lighter weight is that crucial for me, but alternator output capacity certainly is.
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #91 on: February 12, 2013, 07:59:43 PM »
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Quote from: anders288 on February 12, 2013, 06:01:38 PM
                                                           Very nice  :P

Anders, you keep the R&D coming and I will find all of the inspiration you need.  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D



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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #92 on: February 12, 2013, 09:12:28 PM »
 Is this thread not about getting extra juice flowing..? ? ?
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #93 on: February 13, 2013, 06:01:31 PM »
what a great link!!! Bobby keep the picks comin' and it's this fella that has my carbs if you hadn't guessed already...Anders you have the real deal here and I'm in when current $$$ increases... Andy where have you been off to lately you globe trotter? and are we all in for the next SOHC4 RELAY RALLY AROUND THE WORLD !!!
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #94 on: February 13, 2013, 06:18:40 PM »
Quote from: larecords on February 13, 2013, 06:01:31 PM
what a great link!!! Bobby keep the picks comin' and it's this fella that has my carbs if you hadn't guessed already...Anders you have the real deal here and I'm in when current $$$ increases... Andy where have you been off to lately you globe trotter? and are we all in for the next SOHC4 RELAY RALLY AROUND THE WORLD !!!
Larry, if you want pics I have heard we do have a Babe Thread where distraction is the intention.  We need Anders focused and at times inspired.   
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #95 on: February 13, 2013, 08:18:24 PM »
Quote from: larecords on February 13, 2013, 06:01:31 PM
are we all in for the next SOHC4 RELAY RALLY AROUND THE WORLD !!!
Yeah, Booby, I mean Bobby, get your yellow assed pants signed up! ;D
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #96 on: February 19, 2013, 11:36:00 AM »
  dragon79 was kind enough to send me a flywheel and alt cover off a 550 for me to look at.
The crankshaft tapper on the 550 is small than the 750. But the good news is the 32amp.
flywheel fits inside the cover. My next thing is I need to get a 550 motor or bike to design
a 550 kit.

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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #97 on: February 19, 2013, 11:40:40 AM »
Quote from: anders288 on February 19, 2013, 11:36:00 AM
  dragon79 was kind enough to send me a flywheel and alt cover off a 550 for me to look at.
The crankshaft tapper on the 550 is small than the 750. But the good news is the 32amp.
flywheel fits inside the cover. My next thing is I need to get a 550 motor or bike to design
a 550 kit.

Anders, I know where you can find 2!  ;D
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #98 on: February 19, 2013, 12:02:09 PM »
Quote from: anders288 on February 19, 2013, 11:36:00 AM
  dragon79 was kind enough to send me a flywheel and alt cover off a 550 for me to look at.
The crankshaft tapper on the 550 is small than the 750. But the good news is the 32amp.
flywheel fits inside the cover. My next thing is I need to get a 550 motor or bike to design
a 550 kit.

i have bare cases and a crank,bit heavy to post,the 550 and 500 share the same alternator.
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #99 on: February 19, 2013, 12:31:01 PM »
I am using a VFR800 flywheel and winding in my 550 cases.  Picked up a later alternator cover with the exposed bolt holes and had a spacer made up to go inside the cover to hold the windings and a tapered sleeve on the crank for the flywheel.  Was pretty straight forward.
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