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<blockquote data-quote="Mark Fisher" data-source="post: 17387" data-attributes="member: 510"><p>This might be the time to make a serious decision about the bike, spend a bit of extra cash now and avoid a lot of hassle in the future. I would fit an Alton 12volt alternator, but make sure it is the latest version (some of the earlier ones have an internal nylon gear that strips its teeth in certain situations) and it is vital that the sprocket engagement with the primary chain is not too tight. This unit puts out tremendous power, 150 watts i think, and gives you a lot more option with bulbs, horns, ignition systems etc. The wiring system can be simple or complicated depending what you want to have on the bike. You could simply have the charging system plus lights, horn and brake light or at the other extreme, charging system, lights , horn, brake lights, indicators, electronic ignition system,coils, hand warmers ets, etc. The miller is barely able to keep the lights bright never mind anything else!</p><p> Have you considered getting Ferret to wire the bike? Apparently he does a good job and works specifically on bikes. In my experience a lot of guys who work on cars tend to use unsuitable connectors and such on bikes and generally find bikes mystifying, which is baffling because the are much simpler than cars! Of course the above does not necessarily apply to your mate!</p><p> Either way, good luck and enjoy the bike before the summer is over!</p><p>mark</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mark Fisher, post: 17387, member: 510"] This might be the time to make a serious decision about the bike, spend a bit of extra cash now and avoid a lot of hassle in the future. I would fit an Alton 12volt alternator, but make sure it is the latest version (some of the earlier ones have an internal nylon gear that strips its teeth in certain situations) and it is vital that the sprocket engagement with the primary chain is not too tight. This unit puts out tremendous power, 150 watts i think, and gives you a lot more option with bulbs, horns, ignition systems etc. The wiring system can be simple or complicated depending what you want to have on the bike. You could simply have the charging system plus lights, horn and brake light or at the other extreme, charging system, lights , horn, brake lights, indicators, electronic ignition system,coils, hand warmers ets, etc. The miller is barely able to keep the lights bright never mind anything else! Have you considered getting Ferret to wire the bike? Apparently he does a good job and works specifically on bikes. In my experience a lot of guys who work on cars tend to use unsuitable connectors and such on bikes and generally find bikes mystifying, which is baffling because the are much simpler than cars! Of course the above does not necessarily apply to your mate! Either way, good luck and enjoy the bike before the summer is over! mark [/QUOTE]
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