have you thought about the headlight cutout relay mod?
or just adding a switch to turn it off while cranking?

verslagen1 wrote on 11/30/10 at 20:53:32:


I did that when I installed my 55watt HID light. Problem with HIDs is that they draw 2x their rated power for the first few seconds when they are initially turned on. I have a switch where the hazard switch would normally be on a newer version of our bikes. On a cold a** day, it's still difficult to start, never on one or two tries.

There's a timer on the starting system? I had no idea. All I know is that on a cold day, from dead cold start, she cranks slower than normal, speeds up cranking only a little, regardless of choke position (1/2, 3/4, full), and continues cranking if I keep it up for ~5 seconds. If I get lucky, it'll catch on the 4th or 5th try and I have to get even luckier to keep her running...

Edit: idk if this helps, but if I keep my hand on the button to start her up, she'll crank forever until I let go. Idk if it's supposed to stop. Still trying to figure out what the timer is for..

verslagen1 wrote on 12/01/10 at 11:38:56:


Thanks for the info. Interesting, I've gotta look into this, but I have a few other projects lined up before this one...valve adjustment, hard krome, intake, rejet, fog lights...yea...one thing at a time. I'll do the adjusting when it gets cold. Right now, starting is pretty good.

verslagen1 wrote on 12/04/10 at 12:21:26:


I'll look into that and post results here.

greenmonster wrote on 12/04/10 at 22:04:35:


Says 20% more output that OE, so 252 watts, as opposed to 210 watts. Not bat, but price is a little steep. The cost of saving 42 watts by replacing all lights with leds is less than half the price of that, so not worth it imho.

Use a relay with the lights and add a capacitor to the charging system, it will help with a low amp alternator. And the fuse size has nothing to do with the charging system out put....its to keep you from frying the wires. Just like in your house, 200 amps of power, but typically a 250-300 amp panel. Some receptionist are rated for 15 amps, some up top 40 amps. You never wanna over heat the wires. Relays, capacitors, heavier gauge wires always help the charging system. 18ga wires will work fine as battery cables, but they won't last long and won't carry much current as demand builds.......