DanielBlack
XS650 Junkie
Hello Gents.
I put about a year of daily urban commute on my 77D restomod since implementing a complete rewire according to my own specs, but all along I've been troubled by some bugs. Unreliable voltage readings on my dash voltmeter, big dips in the dash and running lights when the headlight turns on, etc. I was quite happy with the outcome of my relay logic controls, but I was equally embarrassed by my inattention to return paths and a few shortcuts in execution. Improvement was coming as soon as I got a round tuit.
Well, a couple months ago when I got Stella going again after the hot summer for a commute or two, that round tuit showed up. On my way in, displayed voltage started dropping from it's usual low-13s (there's usually a 1-1.3V discrepancy) down to the low 11s. Coming home, displayed voltage was no higher than 10.4 or so. Taking a quick look below, I find the culprit. Burned Ace Hardware 1/4" spade connectors on a white rectifier feeds. Watching this gorgeous riding weather pass by is a round tuit indeed.
This time around, I'm making a few improvements. Improved connectors, improved techniques, etc. Improved return paths, and a few improvements to the controls, too. Also, running things by this good forum before digging in. I think there's a pdf attached to this post.
Edit: There is!
The big feature of my wiring scheme is the use of basic SPDT relays in a variety of manner to utilize stock controls to fire an expanded range of lighting capability. My indicators are normally on running lights. Turning the stock "Lights" switch off makes them four-way hazards. The headlight turns off when in neutral.
In the words of my wife who followed me home one day, the brake light modulator "is annoying as shit."
In V1, all lights except the headlight were made LED. In V2, the headlight will be a gggGrzld-approved Broview.
Ignition is a Boyer-Brandsen. Charging is the stock field-excited alternator with a modern regulator and rectifier.
I know, it's all way too over complicated and the bike can easily be run with half this much copper. But what's the fun in that? I do welcome all your comments towards improving these ideas and helping chase the Gremlins out. Thank you.
I put about a year of daily urban commute on my 77D restomod since implementing a complete rewire according to my own specs, but all along I've been troubled by some bugs. Unreliable voltage readings on my dash voltmeter, big dips in the dash and running lights when the headlight turns on, etc. I was quite happy with the outcome of my relay logic controls, but I was equally embarrassed by my inattention to return paths and a few shortcuts in execution. Improvement was coming as soon as I got a round tuit.
Well, a couple months ago when I got Stella going again after the hot summer for a commute or two, that round tuit showed up. On my way in, displayed voltage started dropping from it's usual low-13s (there's usually a 1-1.3V discrepancy) down to the low 11s. Coming home, displayed voltage was no higher than 10.4 or so. Taking a quick look below, I find the culprit. Burned Ace Hardware 1/4" spade connectors on a white rectifier feeds. Watching this gorgeous riding weather pass by is a round tuit indeed.
This time around, I'm making a few improvements. Improved connectors, improved techniques, etc. Improved return paths, and a few improvements to the controls, too. Also, running things by this good forum before digging in. I think there's a pdf attached to this post.
Edit: There is!
The big feature of my wiring scheme is the use of basic SPDT relays in a variety of manner to utilize stock controls to fire an expanded range of lighting capability. My indicators are normally on running lights. Turning the stock "Lights" switch off makes them four-way hazards. The headlight turns off when in neutral.
In the words of my wife who followed me home one day, the brake light modulator "is annoying as shit."
In V1, all lights except the headlight were made LED. In V2, the headlight will be a gggGrzld-approved Broview.
Ignition is a Boyer-Brandsen. Charging is the stock field-excited alternator with a modern regulator and rectifier.
I know, it's all way too over complicated and the bike can easily be run with half this much copper. But what's the fun in that? I do welcome all your comments towards improving these ideas and helping chase the Gremlins out. Thank you.
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