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by CountOfFive
Sun Mar 17, 2013 12:04 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Alternator max load?
Replies: 11
Views: 2898

Re: Alternator max load?

hook it up and see, get the volt meters out and see how its doing. i'de be interested to see if it all works Don't have one yet. This will actually be a deciding factor. Normally it would not be an issue as I could get an after market alternator. But this bike has the alternator doing double duty a...
by CountOfFive
Sun Mar 17, 2013 11:58 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Alternator max load?
Replies: 11
Views: 2898

Re: Alternator max load?

What is your plan for the scooter? Are you using it for events or just want a radio on it? K8YNO/jlhog Hi Jeff, It will be my full time non-winter vehicle. As such I want it to have permanent vhf/uhf on there. I'm liking many things about the PCX but I want to make sure it can run the rig without o...
by CountOfFive
Sat Mar 16, 2013 12:41 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Alternator max load?
Replies: 11
Views: 2898

Re: Alternator max load?

I'm no expert but are you not wiring it to the battery? Not directly. I'll need a DC line filter in there to keep noise out of the radio. Also, I assume I will not have to do it directly to the batt, but to a fused wiring harness of some type. Also, if the load of the scoot gear and the radio combi...
by CountOfFive
Sat Mar 16, 2013 12:37 am
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Alternator max load?
Replies: 11
Views: 2898

Re: Alternator max load?

According to my service manual the alternator capacity is .343kW/5,000 rpm. That's the only relevant info i can find, hope this helps. Assuming 12V that would make it 28.6A Assuming 13.8V that would make it 24.85A From what I've read, motorcycle systems are 12V rather than 13.8 like a car. So, now ...
by CountOfFive
Thu Mar 14, 2013 9:40 pm
Forum: PCX General
Topic: Alternator max load?
Replies: 11
Views: 2898

Alternator max load?

Hi gang, Thinking about getting a PCX150 (US/Canada version). Would like to know about the max rating for the alternator. The full load of a standard pcx150 with batt charging. And whatever is left for after market electrical products. Specifically amateur radio gear. Would like to get a Yaesu FTM-1...