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3 stupid questions that need asking

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by turtlemann14, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. turtlemann14

    turtlemann14 Member

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    1 how many watts is the stalk headlight bulb on a xj550 82 (high/low)

    2 what brake fluid do i use on a xj550 82

    3 engine/transmission oil type and weight in a xj550 82
     
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    dwcopple Active Member

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    it's stock not stalk...
    60/55w
    DOT3
    10/40, 15/40, 20/40, 20/50...basically anything non energy conserving...
     
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    turtlemann14 Member

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    -.- like i said stupid questions (or stupid person asking questions)

    i don't suppose you know the out-put of the alternator?

    the reservoir and the handle bar calls for dot 4... (po probably put it on there from another bike)

    any clue what i should run it it? will i have any problems with seal eating away?
     
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    I think any system with Dot 3 you can use Dot 4 as long as you flush the system out.
    Back me up on this guys!!
     
    trekrider, Dec 7, 2008
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    DOT 3/4 are very close and I belive are ok if you have a tiny bit in the sys. DOT 5 you do not want to mix with the others...

    My bike says DOT 4 as well so thats what I intend to put back when I do my maintenance.
     
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    wizard Active Member

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    i don't suppose you know the out-put of the alternator? (quote)

    14 + volts.
     
    wizard, Dec 7, 2008
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    I don't believe you even need to flush. Dot 4 and Dot 3 are compatible with each other. Seals will be fine with either.

    Dot 4 has a moderately higher boiling point.

    Do not mix DOT 5, it causes bad things to happen.
     
    MiCarl, Dec 7, 2008
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  8. RickCoMatic

    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Now that you have the Brake Fluid situation under control.
    The Motor Oil problem solved ...

    Here's the scoop on the Alternator.

    Don't add any load to the Alternator. The Alternator is just-about topped-out keeping the Bike running -- Stock.
    If you add lighting ... make them LED's.

    The Alternator Brushes are capable of just so much.
    Too much of a load will place the Alternator Rotor at risk.
     
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    rick! no heated gloves? say it ain't so!
     
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    Don't add any load to the Alternator. The Alternator is just-about topped-out keeping the Bike running -- *(quote)*

    Rick, is this true for the xj650 as well?
     
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    From what I understand all the XJ's suffer from low current.
     
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    what could you due to upgrade the alternator? anything?

    any clue on the amperage?
     
    turtlemann14, Dec 9, 2008
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    I've read it's 19.5 amps, 250 watts measured at 5,000 RPM.
    That's for a new bike. Take the cover off the left side and measure your brushes, or look for the factory dimple - wear indicator. The surface that the brushes rub against should be clean. In fact, every electrical contact and connector or junction on the bike should be clean.
     
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    do you guys know if they sell aftermarket alternators?

    i am not trying to power my house, i just want to add lighting (non led lighting) and i don't want to overtax it or drain my battery while i am sitting

    i plane on converting everything i can over to led (except the headlight(s))
     
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