Simple Question About PMA

[trentjanelle]

Hey guys,

On the new bike i just got the Alternator does not charge enough to charge the battery back up as i only get about an hour of riding.

I will need to obviously replace it, but will a PMA kit replace the alternator??? i will be running all the stock lighting and ignition. there are plans to up grade everything when i start my build but want everything to be running electrically and mechanically perfect.

Thanks guys i appreciate the help.

 

[osteoderm]

Yes. The "A" in "PMA" is for "Alternator", as in Permanent Magnet Alternator.

 

[trentjanelle]

HAHA awesome i knew what it stood for just not sure exactly what is was/is...

lets hope Hugh has one in stock for me.

 

[retiredgentleman]

trentjanelle;

Why don't you just repair your stock charging system? Do you have a worn out battery?

 

[XSLeo]

Often just new brushes fix weak charging. It could be anything from a bad connection to bad parts. A few simple tests will tell you just what is wrong. It may be cheaper to fix what you have than swapping to a PMA.
First thing is get your battery load tested. You need a good battery for the charging system to work well.
If the battery is good put in new brushes.
If still a no charge read Curly's Charging Guide. Follow the steps and figuire out just whats wrong.
If you follow these steps as I just said you will have spent about $20 for the brushes and might have a good charging system.
If you follow Curly's guide and find a bad connection, a few minutes work can fix them. It will help you figure out what other parts are bad. Some can be replaced for around $30 to a few hundred if you need both a stator and rotor. In that case the PMA may be a good option. If just a reg/rec starting around $30 or a rewound rotor at around $130.
It's up to you. Do a few tests and maybe not spend $50 or get a $300 PMA.
Leo

 

[Stigda]

I just did this PMA myself, it works great! Plug & play, ( mount, skratching head, removing old stuff, rebuilding plugs, and then - superb. Recomended!

 

[trentjanelle]

trentjanelle;

Why don't you just repair your stock charging system? Do you have a worn out battery?

I was quoted $500 to fix the alternator where i live, and i think the battery if in good condition.

Often just new brushes fix weak charging. It could be anything from a bad connection to bad parts. A few simple tests will tell you just what is wrong. It may be cheaper to fix what you have than swapping to a PMA.
First thing is get your battery load tested. You need a good battery for the charging system to work well.
If the battery is good put in new brushes.
If still a no charge read Curly's Charging Guide. Follow the steps and figuire out just whats wrong.
If you follow these steps as I just said you will have spent about $20 for the brushes and might have a good charging system.
If you follow Curly's guide and find a bad connection, a few minutes work can fix them. It will help you figure out what other parts are bad. Some can be replaced for around $30 to a few hundred if you need both a stator and rotor. In that case the PMA may be a good option. If just a reg/rec starting around $30 or a rewound rotor at around $130.
It's up to you. Do a few tests and maybe not spend $50 or get a $300 PMA.
Leo

I will go and find the guide and have a read but everyone is saying the worth the swap anyway. thanks for the advice.

 

[Adrenaline-Junkie]

How does it cost $500 to FIX something you can Replace with a new upgraded system for like half the price? Whoever quoted you is insane.

 

[trentjanelle]

It's because i live in Western Australia... it's also $10.50 for ONE bottle of Corona at the local bar...

 

[Adrenaline-Junkie]

Ah, i didnt read where you were from. Bummer...

 

[Punkskalar]

We have plenty in stock, and ship to AU all the time. Let us know if you need anything more.

Hugh

 

[pratstyle]

i agree with the above mentioned.. after 2 attempts to repair my outdated charging system.. i have purchased a PMA .. i will follow up once we install it ..

 

[ClOckwOrk]

Do yourself a favor and buy a complete kit from mikes xs. If you have a single coil bike and/or tci ignition (1980+) you can't use the stock components.

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[Adrenaline-Junkie]

Buy from hugh.

 

[trentjanelle]

Nothing against mikes but everytime i email i don't get much... But everytime i email Hugh i get all the information i ask for and more. so i will be going with hugh. Plus his website has buy now for international buyer and instructions for dummies with pictures and all. Thats right up my alley!

 

[XSLeo]

Mike's has combined his PMA kit With a Pamco kit. So getting that kit gets you everything all in one kit.
As trentjanelle said the customer and technical support at mike's is pretty much nonexistant.
If I was doing a PMA swap I would get the kit from Hugh, the ignition from Mike's.
You will get great support on both right here.
Leo