The XR400 Thread - Page 370

DrLewall · 02-19-2013, 05:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirell

I know its already on here somewhere but can some one tell me if the stock stator will run a 55watt HID light? Or would I need to upgrade to a bigger stator.
Thanks

it will..but remember, you're gettin close to the limit and if you have "other" items (brake lite, turn sigs, GPS, clock, Air conditioning, DVD player etc

)that require some juice, you could be SOL..

PCK_4xCustoms · 02-19-2013, 07:21 AM

On the subject of draw, if all lights (turn sings, brake) were converted to LED and the say, BD headlight were still incandescent. Would the stock stator push a .68-1a or 10w LED supplemental headlight

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DrLewall · 02-19-2013, 07:39 AM

I would think so...the stock stator would probably do okay, but with its limited output, you could be pushing its limits..as in anything in life, money, love, motorcycles in the garage etc, I have always tried to live by the rule that it is better to have enough than not enough...but a feller will do what he has to do and if you can get by with minimum, then give it a go, but also know that you assume the risks.

PCK_4xCustoms · 02-19-2013, 08:07 AM

ie. Toasting the stator.

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RideFreak · 02-19-2013, 08:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cirell

I know its already on here somewhere but can some one tell me if the stock stator will run a 55watt HID light? Or would I need to upgrade to a bigger stator.
Thanks

It won't run a 55 or even a 35W HID, the stock stators output drops below the HIDs threshold wattage at idle, on a 35W HID the bulb will shut off at idle and try to restrike next time it's revved up, that eats into the HIDs lifespan pretty quickly. The 55W won't even strike as they have about a 70W initial surge requirment. I've attempted to run HID off one leg (100W) of a 200W stator and it had this problem even with the extra wattage. Problem is the stator's idle output, HIDs require a decent battery to suppliment the stator's output during that time.

Many people are fooled into thinking a 35W HID only uses 35W, that's pretty accurate for a good quality HID, many of the chinese systems use more than stated. The problem is they all have a large surge current when they first start up, around 15~20 amps higher than the 35 or 50W stated draw.

The stock system will run LED lights pretty well though with a DC conversion.

cirell · 02-19-2013, 12:52 PM

Thanks Doc and Ride Freak for your replys, dont want to risk reliability but the head light is no good for night riding will look into 35 watt lights and Leds, My bike has a battery so may be ok

blitchfield · 02-19-2013, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luke

First check to make sure there's some free play at the clutch lever..

I went to pull the clutch cover off and looky.. looky..

That's the clutch cable bent into the cylinder fin, cables kinked right there and I thought I just needed to lube the cable.
Even so I still pulled the cover and checked to see if the friction plates are within spec(looks good) so.. crossing my fingers that the cable is the issue

Thanks for the insight everyone

Feelstranger · 02-20-2013, 07:08 AM

Folks, sorry to interrupt your regular programing, but could one of you fine xr400 owners do me a favor?

I need the length of the forks from a 96-04 - axle center to top of tube. It would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Nat

RideFreak · 02-20-2013, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feelstranger

Folks, sorry to interrupt your regular programing, but could one of you fine xr400 owners do me a favor?

I need the length of the forks from a 96-04 - axle center to top of tube. It would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Nat

36" extended (no sag) center axle to top edge of the inner fork tube.

Feelstranger · 02-20-2013, 08:11 AM

Thank you much sir!

RideFreak · 02-20-2013, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feelstranger

Thank you much sir!

That's +/- .25"

I was pulling up on the bars and measuring while leaning over another mc, the 400 is buried at the moment

Feelstranger · 02-20-2013, 02:07 PM

No worries.
While I'm at it, could I get the measurement between the bolt holes on the caliper bracket mount of the forks?

Stretch67 · 02-20-2013, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Feelstranger

No worries.
While I'm at it, could I get the measurement between the bolt holes on the caliper bracket mount of the forks?

Since RideFeak's bike is buried, and mine's in the middle of the floor...

That's the bracket mounting tabs on the left-hand fork tube, not the caliper itself? That appears to be 103 mm, center-to-center.

Feelstranger · 02-20-2013, 02:25 PM

Exactly.
Thanks again y'all

roadracer · 02-20-2013, 03:47 PM

Does anyone know how fast the xr400 will cruise with stock gearing? I'm headed to mexico in two weeks and I'd like to run high way speeds.

Thanks!

02-19-2013, 07:21 AM	#5537
PCK_4xCustoms lost Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Back in the city :( Livonia MI Oddometer: 230	On the subject of draw, if all lights (turn sings, brake) were converted to LED and the say, BD headlight were still incandescent. Would the stock stator push a .68-1a or 10w LED supplemental headlight Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ '97 XR400r (plated) / '01 Triumph Tiger 955i '95 XT350 (plated) SOLD (2.5) '73 XL250's SOLD

02-19-2013, 08:07 AM	#5539
PCK_4xCustoms lost Joined: Apr 2010 Location: Back in the city :( Livonia MI Oddometer: 230	ie. Toasting the stator. Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk 2 __________________ '97 XR400r (plated) / '01 Triumph Tiger 955i '95 XT350 (plated) SOLD (2.5) '73 XL250's SOLD

02-20-2013, 07:08 AM	#5543
Feelstranger likely lurking Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Verd Mont Oddometer: 21	Quick question - sorry to intrude! Folks, sorry to interrupt your regular programing, but could one of you fine xr400 owners do me a favor? I need the length of the forks from a 96-04 - axle center to top of tube. It would be greatly appreciated! Thanks Nat

02-20-2013, 03:47 PM	#5550
roadracer Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2004 Location: San Francisco Oddometer: 303	Does anyone know how fast the xr400 will cruise with stock gearing? I'm headed to mexico in two weeks and I'd like to run high way speeds. Thanks! __________________ Thanks to Scuderia West for their support in the 2013 Mexican 1000

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02-19-2013, 07:39 AM	#5538
DrLewall . Joined: Aug 2008 Location: Drakes Creek, AR Oddometer: 23,867	I would think so...the stock stator would probably do okay, but with its limited output, you could be pushing its limits..as in anything in life, money, love, motorcycles in the garage etc, I have always tried to live by the rule that it is better to have enough than not enough...but a feller will do what he has to do and if you can get by with minimum, then give it a go, but also know that you assume the risks.

02-19-2013, 12:52 PM	#5541
cirell Adventurer Joined: May 2010 Location: Sunshine Coast Oddometer: 60	Thanks Doc and Ride Freak for your replys, dont want to risk reliability but the head light is no good for night riding will look into 35 watt lights and Leds, My bike has a battery so may be ok

02-20-2013, 08:11 AM	#5545
Feelstranger likely lurking Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Verd Mont Oddometer: 21	Thank you much sir!

02-20-2013, 02:07 PM	#5547
Feelstranger likely lurking Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Verd Mont Oddometer: 21	No worries. While I'm at it, could I get the measurement between the bolt holes on the caliper bracket mount of the forks?

02-20-2013, 02:25 PM	#5549
Feelstranger likely lurking Joined: Jan 2012 Location: Verd Mont Oddometer: 21	Exactly. Thanks again y'all