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Old 02-14-2009, 12:38 PM   #41
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Tommy be sure to check all your connections most of the time when a reg/rec goes bad there is some heat involved and the plugs get melted then they fit looser and that makes the whole thing start over again.

Also consider a samll fan on the heat sink and make sure its mounted to a alumium back plate with the heat transfer paste. You can get the heat transfer paste at any electrical parts store I think Radio Shack even sells it.

Also consider one with a larger heatsink all reg/rec are is 3 diodes in a triangle you can use one from a different maker with out any problems.
the prillers are notorious for melting the connectors. There is a wiring mod you can to to alleviate that, also a guy on the board makes regulators for the bike and with his you dont need to do that, but does say I should solder the connectors. It is mounted to a large aluminum plate on the side of the bike as well.

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Old 02-17-2009, 07:42 PM   #42
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You will do yourself a great mis-service if you don't get a AGM battery over a standard liquid acid battery. They are more resiliant and hardy.
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Old 02-17-2009, 08:02 PM   #43
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You will do yourself a great mis-service if you don't get a AGM battery over a standard liquid acid battery. They are more resiliant and hardy.
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Old 02-17-2009, 08:45 PM   #45
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Old 02-18-2009, 08:13 AM   #46
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You will do yourself a great mis-service if you don't get a AGM battery over a standard liquid acid battery. They are more resiliant and hardy.
Describe a 'hardy' battery, please.
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Old 02-20-2009, 05:11 PM   #47
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Describe a 'hardy' battery, please.
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Old 02-21-2009, 09:36 AM   #48
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A battery that can take a beating and still keep on being functional. They are harder to drain dead, and more resistant to failure and plate welding.
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Old 02-23-2009, 04:41 PM   #50
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I carry a battery jump box, so if yours dies while riding with me I can start you back up unless it's completely fucked.
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