cheapy dc?

mountain thumper · #1 06-28-2008, 03:34 PM

i want to run full lights on my 07 ec300, i have to 2k2 stator, which i already have overworked with my headlight/tail/brake.
(see 07 speedo post) can i just put in a rectifier /cap to run the horn, guages and signal flasher?
im not sure i even understand a rectifier. trailtechs website says dc stator not included, but i thought a rectifier was to convert ac to dc. i already have a street plate(dmv didnt even hesitate) but if i get pulled over, im boned for lack of other required street goodies.
and how much energy can a capacitor store, i mean (not an electrician by any means) it doesnt change the output , just saves it for high demand situations id imagine, ie horn or signals on top of ignition and enduro lights..
i appreciate any help

slocalspode · #2 06-29-2008, 11:34 AM

Read this series of posts.
http://www.gasgasrider.org/forum/sho...ght=converting
this should give you something to chew on.
It seems there are two, (or more), ways to go about it. Depending on
how much power consumption you plan on needing.
I believe the TrailTech, and other full wave rectifiers, need to have a
floating ground to function properly. There are other type of rectifiers
that do not. I assume most normal street bike applications do not
use a floating ground system.
I need to dig out my pictures and make a post on my stator upgrade
and floating ground modification. It's not THAT hard once you learn
what is needed and how to do it.
Good luck. Jeff. So.Cal.

mountain thumper · #3 06-29-2008, 04:11 PM

well, ill be running a (trailtech) endurance probably, with flushmount led blinkers, i have a 35 watt headlight and a 15 watt taillight as is, and my stator is rated at 40 i think..
ive read the post about floating the ground and modifying the stator, but i dont want to risk farking up my brand new toy, yet anyway. im not even sure if i need dc, but i havent seen any flasher units that operate on ac, and either way, ill need a little more reserve power.

slocalspode · #4 07-01-2008, 09:31 AM

I believe the stock EC (2-stroke) flasher is for an AC system. After I did my
floating ground mod and installed the battery. My stock flasher did not work.
I replaced it with one from the local auto store. I had to swap around the
three wires in the connector to get them in the right orientation for the
auto flasher to work properly though. I think most of the GG electronics
are made by Leonelli. They have a web site with descriptions of how their
stuff works.
Depending on what you want to do with your GasGas. You may not need,
or want to go DC. All your lights and, with the right one, horn will work off
AC. As far as I know, only a cooling fan, and LED lights need to be DC.
My stock EC horn had a small rectifier mounted next to it in the head
light shell. It should be powerful enough to power LED's, a fan or a speedo.
Good hunting. Jeff So. Cal.

slocalspode · #5 07-01-2008, 11:28 AM

For Mountain_Thumper:
Here is the linkie for the Leonelli information.
Look at pages 20-21 for the flashers, horns and
Rectifiers / Regulators.
http://www.leonelli.com/english/general_catalog_05.pdf
I think the GasGas Rectifier is Ref: 080.B. You may need the
voltage regulator Ref.: 090.A to with it.
The AC flasher is Art. 355 Mod B. and there is two
versions of the AC horn and one of the DC type.
Hope this helps. You GG dealer should be able to order
these for you.
Jeff, So.Cal.

mountain thumper · #6 07-01-2008, 09:46 PM

i honestly dont like going to my local dealer, his labor is too high, and parts are outrageous. he told me it would cost me 200 to enduro lite my ec. it cost me less than 50 to do it myself.
the link you gave me isnt quite right either, u know it says english, buts its in spanish. im gonna switch out english for spanish and see if they switched em.