speez
XS650 Addict
check voltage at cap.when on idel hows your headlight when ideling is it flickering? does it get briter when hi r rpms?
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Sparx capacitor
- Thread starter 340frontporch
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340frontporch
Grandpa Butterfly
Headlight stays very consistent which is making me think either points being outta whack a bit, or valves, but I'm leaning to points.
340frontporch
Grandpa Butterfly
Jamesg it's a Sparx from lowbrow customs
speez
XS650 Addict
the best thing to do is put a battery where the cap is temperarly and see if it goes away if the problem is still there it's a mechanical problem
livingdeadmc
XS650 Junkie
Do the sparx caps need to be charged before using? Semi off topic question
itrguy
XS650 Addict
I never charged my caps, first kick, the pma energizes caps....
pamcopete
Ride.Enjoy.Life is Simple
There is only a very limited amount of time to charge up the capacitor when you kick it. A larger capacitor takes longer to charge, so it could be that the voltage on the cap never gets high enough to run the ignition.
cobrasneverdie
el guapo
I was wondering if anyone knows why a bike runs boggy when using a capacitor (sparx)
I'm thinking of trying again. I'm running a tail and headlight. When I had it going it sounded like it was dying.
I'm thinking of trying again. I'm running a tail and headlight. When I had it going it sounded like it was dying.
Batteries are a chemical device, and have the ability to store a source of current.
Batteries can then release that current as needed, when the alternator cannot supply current such as at idle conditions.
Capacitors are not chemical devices, and cannot store a source of current. Capacitors are voltage devices, and are very good at filtering varible voltages, but are poor at supplying current.
Your bike needs current to operate things.
cobrasneverdie
el guapo
retired, I understand but how are people that have ran it get success with these capacitors?
I have no idea, they would have to explain how it works for them. A battery just has so many advantages, that a capacitor looks really poor in comparison.
cobrasneverdie
el guapo
fair enough, I appreciate the input. I guess for me it's more about finding a place to store a big ass battery. But the shoria is quite the hefty amount to dish out
Well, I like a "big ass" battery. I use a Canadian Tire 14 amp/hr lead/acid battery, and it works great. Cost me around $75.00, and worth every penny.
In my opinion, don't skimp on brakes, electrical/charging system or ignition. That's what gives you safety and reliability.
