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by firestorm_al
Fri Mar 03, 2023 6:40 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: MOTOBATT Battery
Replies: 14
Views: 827

Re: MOTOBATT Battery

Sounds like your regulator rectifier unit is knackered and is not limiting the charging voltage to 14.4V. That will have "cooked" your battery. You may get a static high voltage reading off of it representative of the overcharge voltage but the "cooking" will have damaged its abi...
by firestorm_al
Fri Sep 23, 2022 7:17 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: HONDA ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 10 NEW ELECTRIC BIKES BY 2025
Replies: 14
Views: 1254

Re: HONDA ANNOUNCES PLANS FOR 10 NEW ELECTRIC BIKES BY 2025

They don't have cam chain tensioners or Regulator/Rectifier units so there is two plus points in their favour already. :lol:
by firestorm_al
Thu Aug 25, 2022 11:30 pm
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Front sprocket 17T - any experience with it?
Replies: 13
Views: 1208

Re: Front sprocket 17T - any experience with it?

In my experience, if the front brake pads get more than 50% and you are running standard Honda front brake disks then they can warp leading to vibration through the bars at certain speeds.

Al.
by firestorm_al
Thu Aug 18, 2022 11:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The new Job...
Replies: 6
Views: 749

Re: The new Job...

Well done!

Al.
by firestorm_al
Sat Aug 13, 2022 8:05 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: LED Versus H4 headlamp bulb.
Replies: 15
Views: 1656

Re: LED Versus H4 headlamp bulb.

The battery is only on the bike to allow it to be started. Once the engine is running all the power is coming from the stator coils through the regulator rectifier unit so there is no issue with the battery going for LED bulbs. As long as you are not going over the standard 50/65W of the standard ha...
by firestorm_al
Fri Aug 12, 2022 12:13 am
Forum: Bike Chat
Topic: LED Versus H4 headlamp bulb.
Replies: 15
Views: 1656

Re: LED Versus H4 headlamp bulb.

I've been using H4 LED bulbs on my V-Strom 650 for a couple of years and found them a big improvement over standard halogen bulbs. Two MOT's passed with no issues.

Al.
by firestorm_al
Sun Jan 23, 2022 7:15 am
Forum: Workshop
Topic: Vario adjustable clip on kits
Replies: 6
Views: 754

Re: Vario adjustable clip on kits

I installed ABM multiClip Tour adjustable bars on my last Aprilia Falco. Quality kit but quite expensive compared to others onthe market. https://i.postimg.cc/5Qc4N49M/IMG-20150615-200555.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/wRkC8g72/IMG-20150616-175614.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/14Z0jpPJ/IMG-20150615-215303.jpg ...
by firestorm_al
Mon Jan 17, 2022 11:28 am
Forum: The Welcome Inn
Topic: hi everyone
Replies: 23
Views: 3593

Re: hi everyone

Welcome.

The VTR will be a lot more relaxed a ride compared to your previous Aprilias (I've had two Falco's in the past). The one thing you wont have to worry about with the VTR is the Ethanol content in moderl fuel swelling the plastic tank unlike the Aprilias.

Al.
by firestorm_al
Sat Jan 15, 2022 6:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Weird issue with the forum/Tapatalk?
Replies: 21
Views: 1892

Re: Weird issue with the forum/Tapatalk?

Kev L wrote: Fri Jan 14, 2022 10:24 pm It’s cleared from my iPad/I phone through Google and Tapatalk looks clear now. Thanks for sorting it :thumbup:
No problem, apologies for the delay in getting it fixed.

Al.
by firestorm_al
Fri Jan 14, 2022 8:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Weird issue with the forum/Tapatalk?
Replies: 21
Views: 1892

Re: Weird issue with the forum/Tapatalk?

Can you let me know if it is working on Tapatalk now?

Al.
by firestorm_al
Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Can't delete messages
Replies: 22
Views: 5557

Re: Can't delete messages

Forum software now updated to 3.3.1 and the ability to delete multiple PM's appears to be fixed.

Al,.
by firestorm_al
Wed Sep 02, 2020 3:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: R/R question sorry
Replies: 7
Views: 2385

Re: R/R question sorry

Wicky wrote: Wed Sep 02, 2020 10:57 am i.e. Aftermarket cans with low mount link pipes etc.

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Those are my old Microns!!! :thumbup:
by firestorm_al
Fri May 01, 2020 8:25 am
Forum: Pimp Your Ride
Topic: Mav's XSR700
Replies: 11
Views: 3766

Re: Mav's XSR700

:thumbup:
by firestorm_al
Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Day Running Lights - Who uses them?
Replies: 34
Views: 9466

Re: Day Running Lights - Who uses them?

KermitLeFrog wrote: Fri Apr 17, 2020 9:46 am My personal philosophy is to assume I am invisible to everyone around me. NEVER assume someone has seen you.
:thumbup:

Although it can't prevent this from happening -

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That was me on my way to work last April stopped at a set of traffic lights.
by firestorm_al
Mon Apr 13, 2020 12:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Tapatalk
Replies: 11
Views: 2416

Re: Tapatalk

I have updated the Tapatalk plug-in for the forum to the latest Beta version.

I don't personally use Tapatalk so can someone confirm whether or not you can connect to the forum again using the app?

Thanks,

Al.