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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

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

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