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can you convert total loss?

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 3:44 pm
by Paul
hey eveyone this is my first post. i am wanting to get a zxr 400 race bike but i want one without total loss but all race bikes i see for sale are running total loss. How could i wire up the button start back on

Thanks
Paul

Re: can you convert total loss?

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:14 pm
by Robbie
Total loss is no charging system.most should still have starter and start off button you just need to charge the batt more often.

Re: can you convert total loss?

Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 5:37 pm
by Paul
Thanks, i thought it meant that there is no ignition and you always had to bump start it

Re: can you convert total loss?

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:00 pm
by zxr500man
hi,what is the advantage of a total loss system?
cheers :smt003

Re: can you convert total loss?

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 8:16 pm
by Davw
weight reduction and the engine will spin up faster (removal of the crankshaft mounted rotor). Wiring loom then simplified and no need for a regulator as there is no charging currnet to regulate (more weight saved)

Re: can you convert total loss?

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 11:30 pm
by zxr500man
will the battery not go dead?

Re: can you convert total loss?

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 4:55 am
by cargo
zxr500man wrote:will the battery not go dead?
yes

Re: can you convert total loss?

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:56 am
by RedexRobB
Thats why u have to charge the battery morr often. :-)

Re: can you convert total loss?

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 1:01 pm
by -GQ-
RedexRobB wrote:Thats why u have to charge the battery morr often. :-)
Whenever mine is not on the track, it is on the Optimate.
The battery will not just discharge, but become unusable if you don't charge it regularly. I used to just put the charger on every few days or so, but now just leave the Optimate on.

Re: can you convert total loss?

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 8:02 pm
by zxr500man
i think thats just a bit to extreme of a mod for me :smt001

Re: can you convert total loss?

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 5:55 pm
by Davw
Not extreme at all but only worth doing if you are racing otherwise a total pain in the butt if you are just road use