Triumphrat

BlueFalcon · 03-29-2008

Hi Zam.

Thanks for the great mod. I haven't done it yet but I've been having problems wih my electrics lately and even got myself stranded after riding with the heated gear on a cold morning and after the bike sat for about a month without charging. I thought I just drained what was left of the battery and charge it. I connected a volt meter and noticed the drain, or short-comings of the charging system. I thought there was something wrong with the regulator but after reading what DickeC wrote on T595, I think I have found the source of the problem. DickeC had a link to this thread, which pointed out the issues.

The battery drain was more apparent after adding more to the bike, Gerbing heated liners, Firstgear heated gloves, then add on a Lowrance GPS and I had myself a dead battery. I am a mechanical engineer so electricity IS magic as someone already stated. I added the amount of draw, in watts, from each accessory and it seemed that the 40A alternator should suffice; I don't know what the Sprint takes for running so I have no idea what is left for my add-ons. Does anyone have this info? Maybe Triumph should publish this info so we don't get stranded by drawing more than the alternator can handle.

I digress, this is an excellent post and if I found it earlier I could have saved myself a ton of time and worry. I will complete this mod over the weekend and will report my findings.

Thanks Zam and also Dicke C (for posting the link on T595).
Awesome Thread.

Peace