Maintenance & Technical > KX500 Super Motard
2001 KX500 Kawasaki Supermoto
sandblaster:
So, I did a little more testing and added a Moose charging coil.
Don't know how well it works just yet but I'll update as I go.
I didn't know it but the moose coil requires that you remove 3-4 mm of the mounting posts.
Thanks for the heads up Motorrad.
So far I can't seem to get any voltage out of it but I do have an adjustable voltage regulator so I'm sure some tuning is in order :-)
Rode it a little harder today so here is the temp recording.
Motorrad:
Remember most motorcycle systems won't charge without something there to magnetic kick the field coil. And regulator system. Ie. A battery. Or big ass capacitor
sandblaster:
The yellow charging wire from new coil goes into the yellow regulator wire.
The regulator has two black and two red wires that goes to the battery.
Or you can hook up one black and one red to the battery, and one black and one red to a head light.
This particular regulator rectifier is set up for a 12 volt system but is adjustable.
The directions are unclear as to what the starting settings are
The battery never fell below 12.7 volts under load so I'm thinking that it's possible there wasn't enough of a drain yet for the regulator to do it's thing and turn on.
I'm just guessing here so help me out if I'm wrong..
sandblaster:
Finally got the new jetting in and installed it...
Way better.
Thanks for the recommendation Motorrad.
Also, installed new gearing in 15/42.
1st gear still revs out quick as expected but it is better.
2nd gear is a lot more usable but still loves to wheelie.
3rd gear will wheelie if you want it to.
4th gear? Don't know, I haven't really tried yet.
5th gear, heck no... :lol:
sandblaster:
After changing the jetting and the gearing I expected a bit of a change in water temp.
Today wasn't the best day to check, it's 59F and 45% humidity.
All this was city driving but not a lot of stop and go.
My max head temp was 152F and the max water temp 131F.
Average head temp was approximately 142F and the average water temp was 120F.
I wouldn't put a lot into these numbers as it was a bit chilly in my T-shirt riding around.
I would like to say that riding this thing around puts a smile on my face and I know it's just a matter of time before I get a ticket :lol:
I can't even imagine what a Motorrad SM would be like to ride....
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