DDM HID install GENII Busa

[Trip]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Aw really Nicky? So if your BMW breaks down then Fman was right and they are pieces of shit/pussy bikes? I don't agree that all sport bikes use the same battery either... some are way better/bigger than others. Hey didn't I say that you were right? Didn't I concede that you have more technical knowledge than I do? Didn't I say that I wuvums you Nicky-poos!!!!

They pretty much all use Yuasa batteries, they have different models based on the needs of the bike.

I don't suggest you put an ammeter at your battery unless you have a heavy duty meter that can take the sort of amperage the battery will generate. We are talking 85 Amps or so at start. Your standard ammeter is going to be fused around 10A that you buy at sears/wally world and such. 1 Amp can kill you. I don't suggest anyone mess with your electrical system unless you know what you are doing. Too easy to damage and get yourself hurt.

Your CCA max is just that a max. It's not something you want to get near. Most standard import motos are around 75A-85A start and anything much above that is considered abnormal and you probably need to start investigating where the amperage is going.

[marko138]

I hate messing with electric.

[Amber Lamps]

Originally Posted by Trip

They pretty much all use Yuasa batteries, they have different models based on the needs of the bike.

I don't suggest you put an ammeter at your battery unless you have a heavy duty meter that can take the sort of amperage the battery will generate. We are talking 85 Amps or so at start. Your standard ammeter is going to be fused around 10A that you buy at sears/wally world and such. 1 Amp can kill you. I don't suggest anyone mess with your electrical system unless you know what you are doing. Too easy to damage and get yourself hurt.

Your CCA max is just that a max. It's not something you want to get near. Most standard import motos are around 75A-85A start and anything much above that is considered abnormal and you probably need to start investigating where the amperage is going.

Oh I see that, I was just saying that my battery is 250 CCA amps which would cover the 15 amps it takes to fire the HIDs up, right? The headlights are fused at 20 or 30 amps... Again Nick, I certainly concede your greater knowledge on the subject but I admit to having a hard time understanding why a 15 amp draw is that big a deal... I used to have a cigarette lighter in my trunk, hooked to the battery when I smoked, I've had 100W bulbs on bikes with dual headlights before... You know what, I can say that I have never replaced a motorcycle battery in my life!!! I bull shit you not, on my Mother's grave. I guess I'll see, I'm at 3 years and a lot of miles with zero battery issues....

[Kerry_129]

Originally Posted by TIGGER

Nick, I certainly concede your greater knowledge on the subject but I admit to having a hard time understanding why a 15 amp draw is that big a deal...

I agree - I don't understand how the battery life would be impacted either (not that it isn't, I just don't see why it would be).

[Trip]

Originally Posted by Kerry_129

I agree - I don't understand how the battery life would be impacted either (not that it isn't, I just don't see why it would be).

We need an accurate estimate of what the actual starting current of HIDs really is, sorry I don't trust a chinese importer. Their technical knowledge will be severely limited as it is usually just some chair jockey that knows nothing of the the product beyond install and warranty claims. The chinese factory would be the source of knowledge and those bastards are even less reliable because all they want to do is sell sell sell. I want to get a better meter on mine to see what the actual value is of the firing current. 10 extra amps twice on a battery will shorten it's life. If your starting current is around 85 amps, you are going to be putting more than 10% extra burden twice during a start. The max CCA is a max value where the battery will breakdown in one shot if you exceed it. The regular CCA for the battery to recover and maintain it's health will be much lower. Increasing the demand on the battery will shorten it's life.