Ducati Riders

[jonathan543]

Originally posted by nE0@Apr 9 2006, 01:51 AM

The battery charging current is limited not by voltage, but by a fuse, usually 30amps. Its located right at the bottom of the bike, below the battery area (For 749/999s)

 

A rectifier's job is to convert the AC voltage from the alternator to DC Voltage. It will smooth the DC waveform and limit voltage to 14volts.

 

When the electrical system is overloaded, the voltage will drop, so having a good voltmeter can detect potential problems with the electrical system. Note that the voltmeter must be wired properly, I've seen as much as 3volts difference between a cheap Voltmeter and measuring using my Fluke Digital multimeter.

 

To save battery, I usually turn off all lights before entering the carpark. WHen starting the bike, i'll make sure the headlight is not on, only turning them on when I reach the mainroad. The Euro type right hand switches is a fantastic upgrade and should be on all bikes.

awwww... sorry for the mix up from me... juz checked out the dictionary, the word "rectify" means to correct a ac current to a dc current in electrical terms:cheeky:

and so using the voltmeter to check the condition of the rectifier is to see whether it's doing the job of converting ac to dc sufficiently to charge the batt. no or little charging means its life is up?

so how did the batt gets overcharged? which electrical component's faulty? how does the fuse as neo mentioned limit the charging? wun it blew should the bike rev up high? all along i thought there's some kind of gadget to restrict the amount of charge going into the batt...

[ellamcoy]

Damien u going on Friday ah? I might be dropping by but with my other bike. Probaly i be at PG in the morning.

[ellamcoy]

Originally posted by jonathan543@Apr 12 2006, 12:17 PM

awwww... sorry for the mix up from me... juz checked out the dictionary, the word "rectify" means to correct a ac current to a dc current in electrical terms:cheeky:

and so using the voltmeter to check the condition of the rectifier is to see whether it's doing the job of converting ac to dc sufficiently to charge the batt. no or little charging means its life is up?

so how did the batt gets overcharged? which electrical component's faulty? how does the fuse as neo mentioned limit the charging? wun it blew should the bike rev up high? all along i thought there's some kind of gadget to restrict the amount of charge going into the batt...

Hi bro, u can also explore the terms half-bridged retifier and full-bridged retifier in the net. There will be a "filter" which smoothen the charging cycles. Good luck

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by ellamcoy@Apr 12 2006, 12:31 PM

Damien u going on Friday ah? I might be dropping by but with my other bike. Probaly i be at PG in the morning.

Likely he is, as he's my track buddy....we tends to get together.

 

See you there!!! Come over and say "Hi" would you? No difficult to recognise my bike as it's the same one as yours

 

So you going in to ride on the CBR600RR? Why not the Duc??? We could have a fun time together, since it's gonna be the exact platform. I could learn something from ya.... I gave up trying to chase Damien.....cannot make it on the straights compared to his, with his little mods here and there....

[ellamcoy]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Apr 12 2006, 02:50 PM

Likely he is, as he's my track buddy....we tends to get together.

 

See you there!!! Come over and say "Hi" would you? No difficult to recognise my bike as it's the same one as yours

 

So you going in to ride on the CBR600RR? Why not the Duc??? We could have a fun time together, since it's gonna be the exact platform. I could learn something from ya.... I gave up trying to chase Damien.....cannot make it on the straights compared to his, with his little mods here and there....

Hey brother long time no hear from ya!

Hmm...how do u know i got a RR? Hahaha, juz wondering.

 

Juz to check wif u if u know Mr Felix? The guys who owned the red 748mono, RSV Milla03 and a CBR1000RR... talked to him...since that he knows u and Mr Damien.

Tracks friends? Was ponding on Mr Damien Marchessini then, but the looks on the 600RR was so .....so this is how i ended upz with it(not part of the investment plan). Hahaha.

 

Hahaha...if i see ya on Good Friday, pls do add mi as a Pop-corn buddy...i m a alien to the track...juz a pure pop corn session for mi. Anyway the meetup was initiate by Mr Felix.

[Nadeot]

Hi, I'm new to this. Finally had the courage to register after looking at all the good info on Ducatis. BTW anyone know of 996 Bostrum replica ?

[Guest nE0]

I've seen one before, but not sure if its a 996 or 998. It could have been a 998S Bostrom...

[ellamcoy]

Originally posted by nE0@Apr 12 2006, 08:55 PM

I've seen one before, but not sure if its a 996 or 998. It could have been a 998S Bostrom...

 

Bro how ya sale on ya bike?

[oranje]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Apr 12 2006, 02:50 PM

Likely he is, as he's my track buddy....we tends to get together.

 

See you there!!! Come over and say "Hi" would you? No difficult to recognise my bike as it's the same one as yours

 

So you going in to ride on the CBR600RR? Why not the Duc??? We could have a fun time together, since it's gonna be the exact platform. I could learn something from ya.... I gave up trying to chase Damien.....cannot make it on the straights compared to his, with his little mods here and there....

are u guys meeting up at GP esso or something first?

[cagiva03]

Yeah! i am free now for tomolo track session....So how, meet where and what time?

[Guest nE0]

Originally posted by ellamcoy@Apr 12 2006, 10:08 PM

Bro how ya sale on ya bike?

Like this lor...

[ellamcoy]

Originally posted by nE0@Apr 13 2006, 06:07 PM

Like this lor...

No pro i will join the queue soon.... ....wife factor

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by ellamcoy@Apr 12 2006, 05:00 PM

Hey brother long time no hear from ya!

Hmm...how do u know i got a RR? Hahaha, juz wondering.

 

Juz to check wif u if u know Mr Felix? The guys who owned the red 748mono, RSV Milla03 and a CBR1000RR... talked to him...since that he knows u and Mr Damien.

Tracks friends? Was ponding on Mr Damien Marchessini then, but the looks on the 600RR was so .....so this is how i ended upz with it(not part of the investment plan). Hahaha.

 

Hahaha...if i see ya on Good Friday, pls do add mi as a Pop-corn buddy...i m a alien to the track...juz a pure pop corn session for mi. Anyway the meetup was initiate by Mr Felix.

Yeah, Uncle Felix!!! The good man....he's been missing quite a while ya.....Good to be able to see him tomorrow then....thought he's gonna quit track when he's soooooo suddenly into mountain biking.

 

Dun quite get the Damien Marchessini thingy leh.....

 

I was asking, why never ride the Duc to PG tomorrow, then we can both ride the same bike and have fun together....I knew about the 600RR thing from one of your post here....I read this thread quite closely, but only post my 2 cents worth once in a while. I'm never missing!!! Cannot anyhow post, since hardly go for meetups....wait kana to organise outings by ktkt Ha ha....

 

See you tomorrow.....Hilary's the name.

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by oranje+Apr 13 2006, 02:11 PM-->

QUOTE (oranje @ Apr 13 2006, 02:11 PM)

are u guys meeting up at GP esso or something first? [/b]

[Guest nE0]

Who wanna buy a Desmosedici?

 

Check it out

[jazzyme]

erm..

 

Hi to the 748 who wave goodbye to me at Marina just now.. cheered me up somehow. Sorry didn't react, u guys went too fast liao

[cagiva03]

What a day at Track!!!

[cagiva03]

Originally posted by jazzyme@Apr 14 2006, 04:54 AM

erm..

 

Hi to the 748 who wave goodbye to me at Marina just now.. cheered me up somehow. Sorry didn't react, u guys went too fast liao

Actually, its not a 748, its a 749...hehe!!! Cos it's me... Saw u talking on the phone when we arrived, so we didn't want to disturb u!!! I can tell that u are not in the right mood too, cos i never ever see u travelling alone.

[D.O.C]

its was a great outing today even though the god are not too kind to us, after all the pushes we did to cross the 2 checkpoints, some in our full leathers

 

btw who is oranje?

 

i know there was 2 749s 996, 998, 999...........some new ducatians. maybe time to get another round of kopi session.

[ellamcoy]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Apr 13 2006, 08:49 PM

 

Damien will be heading off from 2nd link, while I'll be heading off from 1st link tomorrow.

 

If wanna meet me, I'll be at Woodlands Esso at 0700hrs. Sms me if you are coming, so I will expect you. Try to beat the jam by going in early. Then we'll have kopi at the coffeeshop near PG, since we'll be early. 92764601.

 

Damien : 97959998

Hahaha, bro nice to c u in action on the tracks! Bad weather today, else u should be changing ya rubber by now. Glade that we finally meetupz.

 

Do drop mi a sms or buzz when u feel like going for a spin....errr...a nearby spin. As i could feel the mumbo jumbo with my shoulder nerves from the journey. Might need a few days to recover....haizz..payback time. I would say it had been fun bro, thanxs for everything!

 

Hope to c u soon

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by D.O.C@Apr 14 2006, 08:47 PM

its was a great outing today even though the god are not too kind to us, after all the pushes we did to cross the 2 checkpoints, some in our full leathers

 

btw who is oranje?

 

i know there was 2 749s 996, 998, 999...........some new ducatians. maybe time to get another round of kopi session.

Ooi!!! So fast forget me and ktkt liao??? I know my bike smallest cc, dun like that leh....sob sob sob

 

Next kopi on you liao.....

[NoLogicOne]

Like to say HI to ellamcoy and cagiva!!! Glad to see you guys!!! In person, that's it!!!

 

Hope next track we could all go in together.....I like to see you guys do wonders on our bikes so I could learn a thing or two!!!

[cagiva03]

Originally posted by D.O.C@Apr 14 2006, 08:47 PM

its was a great outing today even though the god are not too kind to us, after all the pushes we did to cross the 2 checkpoints, some in our full leathers

 

btw who is oranje?

 

i know there was 2 749s 996, 998, 999...........some new ducatians. maybe time to get another round of kopi session.

Orange is Alvin. The other 749 Dark.

[NoLogicOne]

Originally posted by ellamcoy@Apr 14 2006, 09:02 PM

Hahaha, bro nice to c u in action on the tracks!    Bad weather today, else u should be changing ya rubber by now. Glade that we finally meetupz.

 

Do drop mi a sms or buzz when u feel like going for a spin....errr...a nearby spin. As i could feel the mumbo jumbo with my shoulder nerves from the journey. Might need a few days to recover....haizz..payback time. I would say it had been fun bro, thanxs for everything!

 

Hope to c u soon 

Yeah, nice to see you in person...you are a nice guy to chat up with!!!

 

You are such a nice chap that you stayed back to accompany Uncle Felix.....guess you felt bad not meeting him to go PG together, so you ride with him on the journey back huh? Uncle Felix alright one lah, not so petty I know.....

 

Talk about spin, so sorry I rode so fast on our local rd....could get us both into trouble, if you know what I mean.....I kindda lost my sensible self whenever I get to ride the duke..... my bad.....

[cagiva03]

Originally posted by NoLogicOne@Apr 14 2006, 09:05 PM

Like to say HI to ellamcoy and cagiva!!! Glad to see you guys!!! In person, that's it!!!

 

Hope next track we could all go in together.....I like to see you guys do wonders on our bikes so I could learn a thing or two!!!

I really hope to share some experience with u too. But the problem is, u are the old bird, i am the new bird. How can a new bird teach a old bird anything! haha! No lar just joking.

 

Even though i never manage to get a taste of the track today, but i would say, the trip there has not gone wasted. Cos i learnt so much abt the bike today from u guys, especially from Damien. Kaoz, he is a walking Ducati Manual so far i have met, man! Very resourceful. Lets hope the next session will be more fun. But in the mean time we can arrange for coffee session also!