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Is it a Stator or Alternator??

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by JohnnyBiker, Jan 2, 2011.

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  1. fxdxriderleo

    fxdxriderleo Active Member

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    If you look in one of the catalogs, you will find that the older bikes had a 15 0r 17 amp output. they continually upped the output over the years.
    There is no standard output for a motorcycle.
    The more the output the more hp it draws from the engine. The older bikes had just enough to run the bike to keep as much hp for moving the bike as they can. On the later models the engine hp has increased to a point where a larger output alternator has less effect on the usable hp of the engine.
    fxdxriderleo, Jan 4, 2011
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  3. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Yep, and that's why Cardboard needs a 120 amp alternator. :roflmao:
    FLHTbiker, Jan 4, 2011
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  4. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I am surprised he needs one at all since it is always too cold for him to ride. :witsend:
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 4, 2011
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  5. sarge7

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    He has to have some way to go and get his JACK!:roflmao:
    sarge7, Jan 4, 2011
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  6. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    yeah, I guess since we are all scared of the Ol' Lady, I suppose we have to find different ways to get our medicine. :roflmao:
    JohnnyBiker, Jan 5, 2011
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