Ranger
XS650 Addict
Just to be clear 2M, you think I should stick with the 1-wire alternator, but try and make it turn on and charge more consistently at a lower RPM. Then just slightly upside the crank pulley?
Just to be clear 2M, you think I should stick with the 1-wire alternator, but try and make it turn on and charge more consistently at a lower RPM. Then just slightly upside the crank pulley?
Hey Ranger. Hugh is probably the most knowledgeable person in the world when it comes to the XS, but I run the single carb on both of my xs chops and for me it's perfect. No more leaks because the carbs are too heavy, only tuning 1 carb instead of 2. I really like the way mine perform. I don't have anything that I dislike about either of my setups. More riding and less jacking around with the carbs!!!! Good luck. Can't wait to see the bike! Hoping to get to the chop off at Dan this year! Tim
Also, you can pick up a brand new mikuni vm 36 on ebay for around $100. Just make sure it's the real deal and not a knock-off from china!
Remember, if it ain't different, why bother?
I use to do that alternator setup on one of my GS1100 and used a GPZ alternator. Small and easy to place. Will look cool when done
...the alternator should not be a problem if you put a smaller pulley on the alternator and one slightly larger on the crank and I'm pretty sure the cooling fan issue will be overcome quite easily.
Didn't read the whole thread yet, but wanted to get this in. We have been using the Hitachi and Denso alternators on GoldWings for quite a while now. Your RPMs must be close to the GL's, idle is what matters. What works well on the GLs is 2" pulley on the alternator and 3-1/2" pulley on the crankshaft. The alternator does not have to be charging at idle but should charge somewhere close to, just above idle, most MCs stock systems do the same. I used the Denso alternator, easier to service the voltage regulator, but the Hitachi may have a better look for you. To clear your slave cylinder you could use an idler pulley. A 3/8", 10mm alternator pulley can work just fine with a 1/2" belt if needed for the crankshaft pulley.
Scott
Edit, I see you may use a flat belt, yeah you have the room for that, GoldWings are tight clearances everywhere. And, that pulley ratio is a good one.