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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #175 on: June 25, 2013, 01:18:05 PM »
Anders just came back from 3000 mile trip with me to North Carlina and I know he had more miles on the bike before that. He is running the upgraded alternator on his K8 750. The bike ran great the whole time. No issues so far with  the upgrade. The real advantage will come with the colder weather and the ability to run heated grips, heated jacket etc without running out of juice.

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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #176 on: June 25, 2013, 01:25:32 PM »
Great  to hear it is progressing along. I will patiently wait with baited breath!
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #177 on: June 25, 2013, 01:26:33 PM »
Will it fit a cb650? :D
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #178 on: June 25, 2013, 01:45:03 PM »
Any updates on the road testing guys? I have a feeling I am going to need something like this for my 550 later this year...

He's been focusing heavily on getting the 750 model made available to everyone but will be working on the 550 down the road. A few of us, local-to-him, 550 guys have donated and offered up parts for him to use in order to get the proper fitment.

Will it fit a cb650? :D

It's doubtful that the system he's making will be a direct bolt-on for the 650. I'm almost certain there would be some R&D involved similar to what's gone into the 750 and 550 models.
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #179 on: June 25, 2013, 02:11:40 PM »
I can actually come up with a rotor, stator, and cover if it helps I the rotor and stator are dead but they may work for mock up.
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #180 on: June 25, 2013, 02:19:57 PM »
Any updates on the road testing guys? I have a feeling I am going to need something like this for my 550 later this year...

He's been focusing heavily on getting the 750 model made available to everyone but will be working on the 550 down the road. A few of us, local-to-him, 550 guys have donated and offered up parts for him to use in order to get the proper fitment.

Will it fit a cb650? :D

It's doubtful that the system he's making will be a direct bolt-on for the 650. I'm almost certain there would be some R&D involved similar to what's gone into the 750 and 550 models.

Thanks for the info Crush. I had read that the 550's were down the list. It's also fun to see something so cool come along!

Anders, I'm not local to you but if you need a 550 tester on the West Coast when you get to them let me know!
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #181 on: June 25, 2013, 02:35:42 PM »
Anders just came back from 3000 mile trip with me to North Carlina and I know he had more miles on the bike before that. He is running the upgraded alternator on his K8 750. The bike ran great the whole time. No issues so far with  the upgrade. The real advantage will come with the colder weather and the ability to run heated grips, heated jacket etc without running out of juice.

cheers
Andy
Good to hear Andy. I've got all the pieces now too....just trying to find the time (still jetting my bike).
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #182 on: June 25, 2013, 04:03:29 PM »
It's those damn pods, Mike. ;)
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #183 on: June 25, 2013, 04:18:31 PM »
It's those damn pods, Mike. ;)

He's not running stock carbs.... :P

Any idea on price for this kit yet..?
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #184 on: June 25, 2013, 06:25:58 PM »
It's those damn pods, Mike. ;)

He's not running stock carbs.... :P

Any idea on price for this kit yet..?

      Hi Retro Rocket,
  It look like the kit will be $625.00 puls shipping. I have over 3500 miles on one and it works great.

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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #185 on: June 25, 2013, 06:56:06 PM »
It's those damn pods, Mike. ;)

He's not running stock carbs.... :P

Any idea on price for this kit yet..?

      Hi Retro Rocket,
  It look like the kit will be $625.00 puls shipping. I have over 3500 miles on one and it works great.

Thanks mate, you'll be hearing from me soon... ;)
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #186 on: July 13, 2013, 10:25:05 AM »
I finally installed this kit and it works as advertised. The bike revs very sharply and reads 13.5 at a low, lumpy idle. Mint!
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #187 on: July 13, 2013, 10:27:29 AM »
Love the sound of this. Priced well too!

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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #188 on: July 13, 2013, 10:53:25 AM »
I saw 14.42 @ 3000RPM. With that mechanical tach that is probably around 2800.
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #189 on: July 13, 2013, 06:10:13 PM »
Now this is a great upgrade, well done.

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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #190 on: July 13, 2013, 08:15:48 PM »
I finally installed this kit and it works as advertised. The bike revs very sharply and reads 13.5 at a low, lumpy idle. Mint!
What was the load, Mike? Headlight/taillight on?
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #191 on: July 14, 2013, 04:38:27 AM »
I finally installed this kit and it works as advertised. The bike revs very sharply and reads 13.5 at a low, lumpy idle. Mint!
What was the load, Mike? Headlight/taillight on?
Yes. It includes a H4 headlight and a Wego A/F meter as well. It is the balls and it completely bypasses the harness. Direct power from the reg/rec to the battery...a total of 5 wires. Simple, simple, simple. No field coil BS etc. ;D
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #192 on: July 14, 2013, 05:42:53 AM »
Sounds good Mike! I dropped off my K4 yesterday for the same upgrade - looking forward to it!!

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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #193 on: July 14, 2013, 06:49:46 AM »
Time to get cracking on the 550 version. By the time you're done a should just about be able to afford it.
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #194 on: July 14, 2013, 08:10:21 AM »
Sounds good Mike! I dropped off my K4 yesterday for the same upgrade - looking forward to it!!

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« Reply #195 on: July 14, 2013, 08:11:38 AM »
Time to get cracking on the 550 version. By the time you're done a should just about be able to afford it.
I cannot take any credit for putting this mod together.....got enough stuff on my plate. ;) ;D
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #196 on: July 14, 2013, 09:11:30 AM »
What coils are you running Mike? That's another big draw.
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« Reply #197 on: July 15, 2013, 05:40:46 AM »
What coils are you running Mike? That's another big draw.
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #198 on: July 23, 2013, 08:12:49 AM »
Several people have asked my about getting this set up. Please PM Anders directly guys. Thanks!
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Re: Altenator Up Grade 32amps
« Reply #199 on: July 23, 2013, 09:33:36 AM »
I finally got around to install the alternator kit on My K7 for testing. I did take some photos



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That looks pretty sweet...  is this the current build? It looks like you have a brand new grommet for the wires? Is this included in the kit?