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Post by pamcopete on Sept 17, 2008 13:23:44 GMT -5
rossta
Well, MikesXS is out of stock on his rotors. I've got a "Custom Rewind" rotor on my "81 and I couldn't be happier, as are a lot of members.
"Custom Rewind" is $125 with a core returned. You could do cheaper, maybe, but you can't do better.
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Post by rossta on Sept 17, 2008 15:38:11 GMT -5
Well that explains why you recomend Gary, Mikes XS has nothing in stock. Well it looks like Custom Rewinds is it, they will provide a puller that is sent back with the core. Thanks for the contact
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Post by rossta on Sept 17, 2008 16:41:46 GMT -5
Well My rotor will be here in Iowa Tuesday,(as i said thanks for the contact), Gary was very helpful. Ok is there any tips or things i should look out for on removal or instalation, I don't whant to damage the core or the replacement rotor. On a differnt note how far can one ride on battary charge asuming that I kick start it and not use the head light? My wife would like to ride it to her brothers this weekend( her bike ) so he can set and sync the carbs.
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Post by pamcopete on Sept 17, 2008 18:35:21 GMT -5
rossta Well, your next problem will be how to loosen and tighten the rotor nut. I sat on my bike in second gear with the brakes on and reached down with a long handled 17 mm ratchet. Did the same to reinstall with a torque wrench.  If you start out with a fully charged (12.6Volts) NEW battery rated at 14AH, the ignition system draws about 3 Amps, so the battery voltage will be down to 10.5 volts in about 4 hours, not counting the drain from the tail/ brake light. If you are in traffic and using the brake a lot, I would subtract 1 hour from that, so 3 hours.  If you have a TCI ignition system ('80 to '83), then it does not like to work below about 9 volts. Points will work all the way down to 6 volts, so if you feel lucky, you might be able to add that hour back in for 4 hours.  Being as the alternator doesn't work anyway, be sure to disconnect the regulator, because it draws as much current as the ignition, which would take you back to about 2 hours with the regulator "working".  Be sure to take a battery charger with you and stay overnight so you can properly recharge the battery at no more than 2 amps. Trying to charge it faster will not yield the same results, so you may not make it home!  And remember....these WAG's are based on a brand new battery, kick start only and no headlight.  |
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Post by rossta on Sept 17, 2008 19:58:48 GMT -5
Thanks, I should be fine as im only about 1 hr away and all open road. I thought I would be ok as back in my racing days no-one ran a alt and had no issue running all night. I will load up the charger in my bike and take a chance ( not much good riding weather left in Iowa ) and the wife just got through the ABATE course to get her license and is dying to try it out. Battary was new last year. Well if I end up pushing I will at least give everyone here a laugh.
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Post by pamcopete on Sept 17, 2008 20:15:51 GMT -5
rossta
Take along a 6 volt latern battery. It will get you home if you have points or the Universal Ignition System. Run a wire from the coil under the seat. Leave the kill switch off.
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Post by rossta on Sept 17, 2008 22:15:09 GMT -5
No a tci, but I could take a 12V battery out of my re-chargeable drill and rig a way to feed it into my system
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Post by pamcopete on Sept 18, 2008 5:22:09 GMT -5
rossta That'll work! Take two batteries and cancel your rotor order! ;D |
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Post by rossta on Sept 22, 2008 15:06:24 GMT -5
Made it, no pushing !!!
Bike ran pretty crappy on the way up but fine on the way back, after carbs set. The only problem I ran into is the cluth lever is kinda angeled out and my wifes hands are to small to reach it. I looked on mike's site and the 71-74 clutch handels apear strighter and was hoping they would interchange, any idea?
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Post by rossta on Sept 24, 2008 20:19:55 GMT -5
Rotor is installed and the bike is charging like a champ. The rotor i got from gary looked like new. I dont know how new could be any better. Pamcopete thanks for the help.
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Post by pamcopete on Sept 24, 2008 20:41:07 GMT -5
rossta
My wife had the same problem on her '08 250 Virago. I had one of mikes levers and installed it on her bike, but it didn't help much. I understand that Honda has clutch and brake levers made specifically for this problem, but she sold the bike before I could check it out.
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Post by fuferman on Oct 8, 2008 0:41:06 GMT -5
i went to my local parts shack and they had no listing for a vr295 but i gave them the AL154CS and it crossed to a vr195. it looks the same as your pictures. is it the same?
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Post by pamcopete on Oct 8, 2008 5:37:03 GMT -5
fuferman
Do you mean vr125? If so, it does cross, but I have not had any personal experience with that particular part number.
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Post by fuferman on Oct 8, 2008 13:36:43 GMT -5
sorry yes it is vr125. it looks exactly like your photo's. i guess i'll give it a shot. thanks
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Post by CaptDan on Jul 29, 2009 12:14:51 GMT -5
Pete,
I'm collecting parts for a Permanant Magnet alternator swap, and I need to find a regulator/rectifier/battery eliminator.
Will your set-up serve the purpose?
Many thanks for your help and input in these threads.
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