Paging SDD - or anyone else that's converted to DC

[Wallrat]

I just picked up some Trailtech HID's from the SSSS along with the wiring stuff needed to convert the shee to DC. According to the trailtech website, I've gotta float the ground, install the new reg/rect, and add the battery.

 

Here's the wire colors on the reg/rect:

 

2 yellows (for AC from stator)

Black (says load, would that be frame ground or negative on the battery?)

blue (says battery - I believe this is for regulating the charge of the battery)

red (says battery/load) - guess this goes to the positive terminal on the battery)

 

I'm picking up a 200w stator from ricky stator which has (according to the picture), one plug with multiple wires, one yellow, and one black wire. Since I'm floating the ground my guess is I gotta melt the solder and remove the wire from the windings that grounds to the plate, splice on a length of wire and run that up and out with the rest of the wires. Then tie the yellow and new wire into the 2 yellows on the reg/rect, and connect the plug normally. Where's that black wire from the stator go to anyway? Man this would be easier if I had a stator here to look at.

 

After that I believe the blue goes to the negative on the battery, the red to the battery positive, and then the black on the reg/rect I'm not sure about. Any help? Also am I supposed to run a ground wire from the battery to the frame?

Edited September 18, 2005 by Wallrat

[BigRed350x]

I just picked up some Trailtech HID's from the SSSS along with the wiring stuff needed to convert the shee to DC.... 

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The banshee is already DC, that's what comes out of your stator, wouldn't run too well on AC. you are just adding a battery to the mix.

[rebelbanshee2]

Mine runs good on AC

 

Have you tried calling trail tech? I think they have good service.

[wayfst]

banshees run on ac currant. float your ground, ground off of the trailtech reg goes to your neg side on the batt. red goes to the pos side on the batt. blue goes to nothing. you can call me for more info - Kraig 208-420-3427

[Wallrat]

Sorry bigred, but the shee is AC.

 

So by "float the ground" do you mean take it off completely by un-soldering where the windings ground to the plate and leaving it bare?

 

 

I talked with Jen at TT customer service at the show. She's actually somewhat unclear on how to wire the shee herself. Everybody she's had to help has never got back to her after she gave advice to say exactly how they did it. I told her I'd take pics and write up a quick tutorial once I figured it all out so she could be in the know.

[SDD]

Hey Matt... PM me with your email address and I'll get you everything you need to know... I'm not making any of the resources I have public on the board. Specially when people like bigred350x might not understand the instructions and really mess up his bike and try blaiming me for it.

[Wallrat]

Naw...I'm sure adding a DC battery to an AC system would be fine. What's the worst that could happen?

[racer]

Naw...I'm sure adding a DC battery to an AC system would be fine.  What's the worst that could happen?

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a pretty sweet rock band?

[Cotton eyed Joe]

Naw...I'm sure adding a DC battery to an AC system would be fine.  What's the worst that could happen?

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Imma go try it I'll brb.

 

All I have is a car battery so it might take me a minute or so to get er hooked up real good like.