traxman Posted October 7, 2009 Report Posted October 7, 2009 In the Technical Docs Dc conversion #12 and #16 both refer to connecting the negative on the dc side of the system (black from regulator/rectifier and battery)to the frame for a ground. It says specifically not to do this on trailtech's sight in the very last sentence in the instructions. Basically, what I understand is that the dc negative is used for dc lighting and any other dc loads and is kept floating (seperate from the frame). On the other hand, the black from the stator, cdi, and coil need to be grounded to the frame and electrically connected in order for the ignition system to opperate correctly. This would also be the ground to use for the kill switch. What's your take on this?? Quote
Snopczynski Posted October 8, 2009 Report Posted October 8, 2009 Bullshit, I have been running a dc conversion for 2 years with the ground connected to my frame and my battery. Are you sure you didn't misread it? When you float the stator ground, its kept floating and hooked to the reg/rectifier. Then you take the regulator rectifier output converted dc and do whatever you want with it. Quote
traxman Posted October 8, 2009 Author Report Posted October 8, 2009 Bullshit, I have been running a dc conversion for 2 years with the ground connected to my frame and my battery. Are you sure you didn't misread it? When you float the stator ground, its kept floating and hooked to the reg/rectifier. Then you take the regulator rectifier output converted dc and do whatever you want with it. It's pretty hard to misread Black Wire: Do not connect to frame ground. I'm not saying it won't work but as an electrician you generally keep your ac and dc grounding seperated in most applications. Was just wondering why the tech doc said to bond them when the instructions say to keep them seperate??? I'll keep them seperate and tell you if I have any luck. Quote
Snopczynski Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 Why did you ask if you were going to do it anyway? How is this any different than a car? The spark plugs ground on the block, and the car battery has a ground strap that runs straight from the negative terminal to the engine. Quote
bansheesandrider Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 It is different than a car because a car has a DC ignition system, the current is rectified to DC before it leaves the alternator. Quote
traxman Posted October 9, 2009 Author Report Posted October 9, 2009 It is different than a car because a car has a DC ignition system, the current is rectified to DC before it leaves the alternator. Bansheesandrider is correct the alternator rectifies the current before it leaves, hence the entire system is DC. I was only bringing to someones attention so that maybe if bansheehq wanted to change instructions that go against the manufacturers instructions they had the option. Usually electronics burn out prematurely due to improper installation but obviously this is not the case sense you've been running your set-up for two years. Quote
Snopczynski Posted October 9, 2009 Report Posted October 9, 2009 Here is the wiring diagram for the RZ350, and RD350 which is the same motor as the banshee. They use a reg/rectifier, and the same type ignition coil. The rectifier grounds to the frame, and the battery grounds to the frame. My Zuma has a regulator/rectifier, and the battery on it is hooked to ground. Hell, it even still uses ac to run the headlights as well. Quote
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