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Post by mike932 on May 15, 2017 18:03:25 GMT -6
Buddy 170i. Battery reads 12.8 volts at rest, and 13.4 volts with engine running. Is 13.4 volts good enough?
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Post by crwford on May 15, 2017 19:30:34 GMT -6
quick answer yes
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Post by rapidrob on May 16, 2017 16:37:19 GMT -6
Yes,normal. What is it with all lights on and engine running at speed?
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Post by mike932 on May 16, 2017 17:48:46 GMT -6
lights are on autmoatically, and voltage did not increase with throttle up
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Post by cyborg on May 16, 2017 18:55:57 GMT -6
Seems low to me,,,14.5-14.7 is what I would suspect
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Post by mike932 on May 16, 2017 19:45:30 GMT -6
cyborg, should i replace the rectifier?
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Post by cyborg on May 17, 2017 7:23:59 GMT -6
Maybe ,,,go into the library,,,there's a test for the charging system,,,it may be the stator not producing enough power,,,as a side the electrical systems on these scooters is marginal at best,,,I would consider switching all the lights in the bike to LED,,,saves a bunch of power and in most cases run brighter than the filament builds ,,,altho you have a genuine they usually are very strong ,,,,not your typical Chinese scooter,,,I have a genuine myself and have been well pleased
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Post by crwford on May 17, 2017 10:30:54 GMT -6
1st question you need to ask is are you have trouble if not why are you wasting your money. Don't fix what not broken
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Post by cyborg on May 17, 2017 16:16:25 GMT -6
Well it is one of the "premium" Taiwanese brands,,,as pointed out if your not having trouble with starting ,,, but if it were mine I would at least investigate it,,, it just seems low to me,,, I'd be much happier with 14v or better,, I have like a magnito setup on mine so when running the lites get dim at idle at a stop,,,, kind of a pissoff,,, but it is what it is,,,,& occasionally if it sits for a longer period of time it won't start with the button,,, thank the gods the thing has a kicker that actually works ,,, it will run with a completely defunct battery,,,
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Post by mike932 on May 17, 2017 19:38:47 GMT -6
Good idea switching to LED bulbs. I have had starting problems lately but it could be because my battery is only 6 amp hours. I will receive an 8.6 amp hour battery next week. I will keep the charged 6 amp hour battery in my storage compartment in case I need to jump start.
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Post by mike932 on May 17, 2017 21:41:21 GMT -6
cyborg, can you recommend specific LED bulbs for my Buddy?
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Post by 2stroked on May 18, 2017 10:46:33 GMT -6
Isn't the 170i fuel injected?
Idk if that would cause the readable voltage to be that low...
I would investigate, look for other Budy 170i owners and see if any hvae reported the same lowish voltages.
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Post by cyborg on May 18, 2017 16:05:44 GMT -6
By brand?,,, don't know,,, when I bought mine I took out the original bulbs and matched the up,,, went with a seller with good feedback
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Post by jct842 on May 18, 2017 19:31:57 GMT -6
I would do a little math when switching bulbs. Take the total oem watts or curent draw and stay under it and you will find the leds are much brighter for the same curent draw. Less curent leaves higher working voltage.
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