dcarver
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Summary -
The 8 AWG marine wire isn't needed, 10 AWG is optimal. Yes, you can run larger wire, but I'm not sure it's worth the effort. The weak link still *appears* to be the connector. KrZy8 is running strong, charging wise, more than 600 miles after the 'fix'.
LAF, get the harness from Jack at roadstercycle.com, with 50 amp breaker, install and be happy. Plug n' Play.
Wrap the wire with some kind of protector... I used Napa asphalt loom. Cheap, durable, a good fix.
If that doesn't work, (it will!) then go for more...
Been noticing max VDC decay on 8500 radar detector / voltage meter.
Hmm.. getting ready to leave on fairly decent CBA ride to Castlegar, BC.
Maybe I should test just how good/bad this potential problem is?
No Load
Idle VDC = 13.2
5000 rpm = 13.5 vdc
HID Lights On
Idle VDC = 11.8
5000 rpm = 12.3
Funny thing is, last week, taking a fairly long ride, 120 miles each way, I occasionally saw the desired 14.3, 14.5 VDC..anyway,
Hmmm. Maybe the stock stator, at ~150k miles has finally started to decay?
I have a 5k mile stator from an 08 sitting here.
Do the swap.
No real difference in readings.
Any chance it's as simple as a failing battery dragging the charging circuit down? It's at least 3 years old, ~40k miles.
Or is it going to be just my luck that the crashed engine that had road rash on the alternator cover took a hit hard enough to de-magnitize the rotor?
It sure seems like my 150k mile-non-crashed-engine 'sucks' the stator in place much firmer than the 'new' 8k crashed engine..
I'll throw a new battery at it tomorrow, don't mind spending the bucks. Hopefully the 'batteries are us' peeps have one for the FJR.
Funny thing, the OEM battery I replaced 'just because'. It's been working flawlessly in a Sears riding mower...
I am waaay open for relevant suggestions and ideas..
Thanks In Advance...
Castlegar awaits in balance..
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