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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
Battery weak after ride - C Rapide
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<blockquote data-quote="Howard" data-source="post: 47147" data-attributes="member: 271"><p>I did all these calcs 3 years ago, right down to LED indicator bulbs. Decided I could use a rebuilt dynamo with solid state regulator on my Egli and it would look neater than my alternator conversion. After persevering for 3 months, I put the alternator back on - in town I was spending all my time watching the charging light and changing down to keep it charging - if I wanted a fast revving engine, I'd ride a Jap 2 stroke. My decision was the dynamo just wasn't up to the task, 30 amps (360 watts) from the alternator means the system is charging at 30 mph in top, halogen light, electronic ignition, heated gloves........ </p><p></p><p>My Comet now uses the dynamo and 12V reg, but it has a BTH, 40 W headlamp and LED tail, I don't use it for long trips after dark and I don't use lights in daytime, so that works fine.</p><p></p><p>H</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Howard, post: 47147, member: 271"] I did all these calcs 3 years ago, right down to LED indicator bulbs. Decided I could use a rebuilt dynamo with solid state regulator on my Egli and it would look neater than my alternator conversion. After persevering for 3 months, I put the alternator back on - in town I was spending all my time watching the charging light and changing down to keep it charging - if I wanted a fast revving engine, I'd ride a Jap 2 stroke. My decision was the dynamo just wasn't up to the task, 30 amps (360 watts) from the alternator means the system is charging at 30 mph in top, halogen light, electronic ignition, heated gloves........ My Comet now uses the dynamo and 12V reg, but it has a BTH, 40 W headlamp and LED tail, I don't use it for long trips after dark and I don't use lights in daytime, so that works fine. H [/QUOTE]
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