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Offline Bryanj

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #195 on: November 13, 2022, 09:30:15 PM »
Just remembered the cam cover went on twice as i got the two tower bolts in the wrong place, havent done a 400 for a long time and the 500 dont have them.
As an old boss of mine said "Him what dont make mistakes dont do anything!" We all make em just not all own up to em
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« Reply #196 on: November 13, 2022, 09:32:16 PM »
Oh made loads of those....in fact ill take a photo later on....got a few bits of which ive no idea where they go!!!
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« Reply #197 on: November 14, 2022, 12:06:09 AM »
Oh goody long distance wheres wally
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« Reply #198 on: January 08, 2023, 10:34:08 AM »
Sorry Ladies/Gents....been a while - getting over xmas plus im still amassing electrical bits for the motogadget loom build (of which ive no idea really where to start but ill cross that bridge as i go...)

Leads me to this question - ive not really looked at the electrical stuff that i have....pulled it all apart and stuck it in the cupboard...now im here ive just grabbed the Regulator/Rectifier and im pretty sure mines non standard....

Wasnt me that changed it (if it was) its been there since Dad owned it....heres what i think is an original...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/312112786263?hash=item48ab5f2b57:g:dKkAAOSwx1BhYCfd&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsCbAjtsJL2fAg0rAnvJTcDcrrXDrDcfcNeWbjrnm3%2B%2Bu81Yyq8M77yWW1h6WG%2B9MBLPizFFTGrxtUzHjzPH2p8Q47vhOC%2FnuTXykeCQ%2BoodD%2BsutSEB92Bc5vzWN9poCD3XmaKxYX3HNgenihW2GQ0E1P3ikbYd5l9MJ9UN4jTVyaXgZdrgkGnSx1Y6GW1qofdoVQNu%2FGV99DoGOlMn0trYUrBJ8ribvZjhEVEHjwK5C%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR4a36I6yYQ
And heres the question....this is a brand spanker...
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232215773585?epid=18017011254&hash=item3611238191:g:sDoAAOSwNgVhcBeP&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAA8P%2FV7FDQwY7%2BFneJGx%2B6LRQagbtLZOc5Kh3%2FmBfQsXg85tQ%2BxU4qLXYdGhv2uvw2%2B56d54HMio1yVucWYuOOnEDGkwSJ3n8WNZfAd1FfuXv3riYFZmcnJIDwegdnJd8%2BI8v9Sk7zbL9PEoLNQVc%2FOVOifnqmtRfj6fAUaK%2Bk5mH175e%2Fa7xvvB9SUNcZ4EmUHDtg4rKwndhnW4ceM8NsOaID6oWFJg%2FbgV5YTTXtdMNQxA35PFkBWktkPiSXSBpG%2BPWM4apshzp7w1%2FVvvY8FHn5M3JJNZ0wCOaND2yhZtFrYKIdgNKb3ddqn4WTVeihpg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABFBMhrfojrJh
Ive got a JMT lithium battery for it so wondered if im ok with my one i have here or, whats the advantage of the brand new one (does it deal with Lithium batteries any better?)

The reason i ask is i dont want to spend any extra if i dont have to......theres always been a long running argument on the Duc forum regarding OEM R/R's with lithium batteries...personally ive got lithium batteries in all my bikes - never had an issue with them and they are all on stock R/R's....what says you lot?
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #199 on: January 08, 2023, 11:02:36 AM »
Just to add to this, this is the arrangement for the electrics i was looking at - if, ive overlooked anything please say...not ive not used my oem tray - this is a pattern one so ill happily be drilling into this to mount it all....

RR at the top left - ive bought a set of plug to lengthen the OEM RR up to the tray....i wont commit to drilling holes until you lot give me the go-ahead..!
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« Reply #200 on: January 08, 2023, 11:05:41 AM »
Probably an obvious point, but should the rectifier be in ‘open air’ rather than being fully enclosed. Just wondering if overheating and premature failure might be an issue?
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« Reply #201 on: January 08, 2023, 12:13:36 PM »
That is just the rectifier, the regulator is a seperate part with green, black and white wires going to it.
Just to add the first ebay is for a 400 twin which did have a combined unit and if you want to use a lithium battery you need a better, so more expensive, regulator to keep the charging voltagemore within the batterys limits, the standard Honda one is to course a setting
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« Reply #202 on: January 08, 2023, 12:22:31 PM »
Sorry. Are you saying the rectifier doesn’t  need to be in free air? I don’t recall mentioning the regulator?
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« Reply #203 on: January 08, 2023, 12:47:13 PM »
cool - ok...so the suggestion is, keep the RR outside in airflow and get the new one on ebay?
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« Reply #204 on: January 08, 2023, 01:34:00 PM »
As long as its suitable for lithium battery yes, BUT remember one split second of wrong connection and its toast
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« Reply #205 on: January 08, 2023, 01:47:54 PM »
Hi Bryan! (ill use the old lead acid battery to test with then!)
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« Reply #206 on: January 08, 2023, 02:07:24 PM »
Ooh - another question (electrically related) i need to get a shed load of crimp conectors to connect to all the oem switch gear....im guessing theres different sizes...well, i know there are, just wondered if anyone knew the size/has a link?
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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #207 on: January 08, 2023, 02:13:05 PM »
hence the mesage, give us a shout...............
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« Reply #208 on: January 08, 2023, 06:26:35 PM »
Yessir!

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Re: 400/4 build. Paused due to other commitments. But starting up again
« Reply #209 on: January 09, 2023, 01:47:53 PM »
Oooh, Motogadget. I shall follow with interest as I was going to fit one of these to a custom Triumph I have in the wings. Does yours have bluetooth?
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