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Brother_in_buells
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 - 05:08 pm: | 
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Thanks for all the info guys!
It's pretty clear now ,and yes the plan is to re-use the leads and connector from a old VR. |
Mark_weiss
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 - 05:23 pm: |
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It was a very, very, easy installation. I clipped the old VR wires and used them since the 08 and laters do not have connector issues.
I probably spent the most time triple checking that I was properly inserting the hot lead into the VR's "+" terminal.
Successful test ride today. 80 miles, no issues. I checked the charging voltage when I arrived at home, prior to shutting the bike off. 14.15 volts at idle. I'm happy. |
Xbimmer
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 09:32 am: |
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Here's my conversion, for another solution:
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/667134.html
Looks like it's been almost 5 years, boy does time fly!
Happy to report the Shindengen still works flawlessly. Have only had a couple issues since, not VR-caused.
1. Lost a stator since the conversion, but it was probably damaged by the stock VR failure. That's a whole other adventure thanks to Harley QC, but Al came through.
2. I made my stator harness to the Shindengen using a stock VR/Stator harness from a dead stock VR. When my battery meter started fluctuating about a year ago (?) I checked and the Deutsch connector was toast. I cut the whole thing out and crimp/soldered the wires, and ordered new connectors: https://www.delcity.net/store/Deutsch-Compatible-A TP-Series-Connectors/p_808436
Haven't used them yet, the solid connection works fine, I'll wait until the newest HD stator fails.
3. Another time recently I thought the system was failing when the meter started moving to yellow. Turned out the connection to the bike was suspect, fixed that and back to normal. It continues to need attention once in a while so maybe I should just put in a proper connector rather than a scotch-lock.
As a side note, anybody who rides one of these things (or any bike IMHO) without a voltage meter of some kind is asking for some cardiovascular exercise some day. Priceless mod.
As well as the Shindengen. A little bit of work for exceptional peace of mind.
A word about Roadstercycle. I bought my VR from another source, but when I had the stator issue his videos and emailed help (Al helped too, we miss you Al!) were invaluable. If this VR ever dies I'll be replacing with one of his. |
Electraglider_1997
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 11:22 am: |
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Mark,
Your install should allow a little bit better engine cooling. |
Mark_weiss
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 - 03:32 pm: |
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"Your install should allow a little bit better engine cooling."
Riding in Phoenix metro, that's not a bad thing. |
Xbimmer
| | Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 11:24 am: |
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Yeah the Shindengen doesn't run very warm but mounting it to the side would definitely help with engine air flow I agree. And put the VR more into the airstream to cool it.
You're going to be really happy with the swap. |
Electraglider_1997
| | Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 01:22 pm: |
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We've had zero problems with the Mosfet VR on both our ULY's. |
Mark_weiss
| | Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 05:41 pm: |
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I was somewhat wondering about the integrity and weather resistance of the connectors. In the current position the connectors are pretty exposed and I was wondering about fabricating a simple guard to provide shielding from direct assault. |
Natexlh1000
| | Posted on Thursday, November 24, 2016 - 10:58 pm: |
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Probably more effective to just fill them up with dielectric goop to keep the salt out. |
Mark_weiss
| | Posted on Friday, November 25, 2016 - 06:22 pm: |
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Salt?
I'm not planning on Bonneville in the foreseeable future. |
Natexlh1000
| | Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2016 - 11:03 am: |
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I'm from the worker's paradise, Massachusetts.
If they sold a stainless steel car (not just the body!) we would line up to buy them here.
For reference: My 2004 Dodge has thumb sized holes in the frame. |
Electraglider_1997
| | Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2016 - 12:26 pm: |
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Manufacturers would love to have a car that self destructs in just a few years. Preplanned even. After 5 years you go into your garage to find a pile of dust where you normally find your vehicle sitting. Don't think for a moment that they can't design motorcycles and cars to stay pristine for decades because they can. |
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