POLL: stator / alternator failure on F800GS/F650GS twins please vote!

vtbob · 05-27-2012, 06:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CheckerdD

I would be really interested in knowing how many of the "failures" are from people who have over taxed the system. The stock system puts out 400 something watts. Electric vest, PIAAS, GPS, radar detector, hand warmers and your near that point. Put on your turn signal and, honk the horn, and PSAPP. You have cooked it. Dave

The BMW system puts out full power (essentially some hair splitting possible) all the time and the regulator shunts the unneeded power to ground. This type of design is both cheaper and lighter than a field regulated alternator,..ie what you have in your car.

View Results: Please vote your situation & mileage AT FAILURE or multiple failures
NO failure - current mileage 0 - 20K miles	129	51.19%
NO failure - current mileage 20K - 40K miles	58	23.02%
NO failure - current mileage 40K - 60K miles	13	5.16%
NO failure - current mileage 60K+ miles	0	0%
YES - one failure at: 0 - 20K miles	6	2.38%
YES - one failure at: 20K - 40K miles	26	10.32%
YES one failure at: 40K - 60K miles	14	5.56%
YES one failure at: 60K+ miles	3	1.19%
MULTIPLE FAILURES	3	1.19%
Voters: 252. You may not vote on this poll

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