The XT600 Thread

[alexk243]

Originally Posted by dirtyrod

No Idea what so ever. If you took out the old stator and rotor to a salvage shop and explained to them what you would like to do. They might be able to see what would be able to fit in or on your bike for the purposes needed. I would think that just a stator winding from a similar model with a higher output that would be able to fit into the existing stator cover would work. Possibly a regulator/rectifier set up might be needed to accompany this.
I would only do this if you reeeaaalllly want more juice to run those lights though. As it probably would not be cheap unless you are hooked up with used parts.
Rod

true, I really need to run some accessories though. what about an additional battery to run my GPS and chargers that would just charge off of the bike but I wouldent let it get to low??

I was just trying to think like maybe a similar road bike might have the electronics to run more electric accessories, probebly not any dirt bikes.

[alexk243]

also do you know of any other post about people doing this sort of thing?

[Whorepedo]

Originally Posted by asaracho

Hello all, I will be purchasing a '92 XT600 that needs engine work soon and am wondering where I could find a service manual (online download hopefully) for it. Also, where can I find air filters/oil filters for these bikes? Ebay seems like a good place for parts but what about the parts required for regular maintenance? Thanks in advance.

Ive got one that i got from the German XT site. Theres a link there and you can pay $5 and the guy will set up a link for you to download the manual. I pretty much consider my manual invaluable. I wish i could figure out how to share it with others on here, but its about 13Mb and i have no idea how to send it.

[xtphreak]

Originally Posted by alexk243

true, I really need to run some accessories though. what about an additional battery to run my GPS and chargers that would just charge off of the bike but I wouldent let it get to low??

I was just trying to think like maybe a similar road bike might have the electronics to run more electric accessories, probebly not any dirt bikes.

don't know why I kept missing this thread

I've had an XT since they came over in 1976

as to the stator output, I run a silverstar bulb in the headlight, much brighter and whiter, a 35w fog light aimed closer for getting caught out in the woods after dark ... I also run a 75w jacket liner & 15w glove liners in winter ... and an LED 1157 replacement for the tail/stop light

at idle the only issue is the turn signals make the Daytek voltage monitor flash yellow as they come on, bump the idle a bit and it shows green.

first you need a way to monitor the system voltage so you can drop loads if it's not keeping up (>13v), like cut off the extra lights when you come to a stoplight, turn the jacket liner to a lower setting.

I'm looking at trailtech HIDs, they're small and only draw 30w, but put out >2500 luimens, but $$

your GPS will not make a difference, you're looking at mA (milliamps) of load there.

by the way I put a batteries plus sealed AGM in my 1995 6 years ago, I put a tender on it in winter if I don't ride it for a month or so ... cheaper than other batteries and a longer warranty.

oh, I'm an controls engineer in my other life

y'all come to the Asheville area ADV Dinner sometime, y'hear?

[xtphreak]

Originally Posted by asaracho

Hello all, I will be purchasing a '92 XT600 that needs engine work soon and am wondering where I could find a service manual (online download hopefully) for it. Also, where can I find air filters/oil filters for these bikes? Ebay seems like a good place for parts but what about the parts required for regular maintenance? Thanks in advance.

there's always yamaha for the manual and filters

I have a K&N so I can clean the air filter

the oil filters are the same as some viragos, the TDM850 (got one of those too) and a few others.

[Whorepedo]

Originally Posted by xtphreak

I've had an XT since they came over in 1976

oh, I'm an controls engineer in my other life

This is the guy this thread has been waiting on.

[xtphreak]

Originally Posted by Whorepedo

This is the guy phreak this thread has been waiting on.

fixt

[Whorepedo]

I FOUND IT!

This is where to go to get the XT600 service manual. This is a direct translated quote from the german XT site. I followed the directions exactly and got my manual, cost me $5. "Tincho" seems to be a really nice guy from my dealings with him.

Link

The XT600E '96 Factory Service Manual in English is available from Mega Bikes. Basically they do a swop for a manual that they dont have, or you can send a small donation to download it.

Send a mail to mega.bikes@gmail.com requesting the manual you're after, and "Tincho" will let you how to download.

Hope this helps.

Link to his website - http://megabikes.servehttp.com/

[alexk243]

Originally Posted by xtphreak

don't know why I kept missing this thread

I've had an XT since they came over in 1976

as to the stator output, I run a silverstar bulb in the headlight, much brighter and whiter, a 35w fog light aimed closer for getting caught out in the woods after dark ... I also run a 75w jacket liner & 15w glove liners in winter ... and an LED 1157 replacement for the tail/stop light

at idle the only issue is the turn signals make the Daytek voltage monitor flash yellow as they come on, bump the idle a bit and it shows green.

first you need a way to monitor the system voltage so you can drop loads if it's not keeping up (>13v), like cut off the extra lights when you come to a stoplight, turn the jacket liner to a lower setting.

I'm looking at trailtech HIDs, they're small and only draw 30w, but put out >2500 luimens, but $$

your GPS will not make a difference, you're looking at mA (milliamps) of load there.

by the way I put a batteries plus sealed AGM in my 1995 6 years ago, I put a tender on it in winter if I don't ride it for a month or so ... cheaper than other batteries and a longer warranty.

oh, I'm an controls engineer in my other life

y'all come to the Asheville area ADV Dinner sometime, y'hear?

Wow, thanks a bunch for that info. that was what I was waiting for. Sounds like I should be ok, just have to get a monitor to make sure (might just strap my multimeter on for the time being) and I might switch to some led light to save power.

Are LEDs just as bright as halogens?

[Whorepedo]

Originally Posted by alexk243

Wow, thanks a bunch for that info. that was what I was waiting for. Sounds like I should be ok, just have to get a monitor to make sure (might just strap my multimeter on for the time being) and I might switch to some led light to save power.

Are LEDs just as bright as halogens?

I'll be ordering one of these for mine. this is the cheapest place i could find such a complete meter...
http://www.casporttouring.com/store/...ctronics/14124

LED's and Halogens are tough to compare. LED's dont broadcast light as well as halogens. LED's are better as marker lights where halogens are better as headlights.

[CR_TurboGuy]

Don't pay $5 for the manual - get it here:
http://www.dtr125.com/xt600e.co.uk/owners-manual.htm
direct link - http://www.dtr125.com/xt600e.co.uk/m...amXT600Man.pdf (right click & save-as 148 mb)

BTW - I'm the the Josh from the US in Iowa that set him up w/ that. Enjoy everyone.

--JOsh

[Olas]

Originally Posted by CR_TurboGuy

Don't pay $5 for the manual - get it here:
http://www.dtr125.com/xt600e.co.uk/owners-manual.htm
direct link - http://www.dtr125.com/xt600e.co.uk/m...amXT600Man.pdf (right click & save-as 148 mb)

BTW - I'm the the Josh from the US in Iowa that set him up w/ that. Enjoy everyone.

--JOsh

Thank you!

[xtphreak]

Originally Posted by Whorepedo

I'll be ordering one of these for mine. this is the cheapest place i could find such a complete meter...
http://www.casporttouring.com/store/...ctronics/14124

LED's and Halogens are tough to compare. LED's dont broadcast light as well as halogens. LED's are better as marker lights where halogens are better as headlights.

I put that type on the GPz, not waterproof
I put this on the XT



http://psawonline.com/DYNA-VOLTAGE-M...source=froogle


double-sided tape on the front of the speedo, behind the fairing so it's in the shade in bright sunlight

[Whorepedo]

Originally Posted by xtphreak

I put that type on the GPz, not waterproof

Thats the same one my buddy has on his vstrom for the last 2 years and its been rained on tons of times. Sure you didnt just get a bad one?

[xtphreak]

Originally Posted by Whorepedo

Thats the same one my buddy has on his vstrom for the last 2 years and its been rained on tons of times. Sure you didnt just get a bad one?

no, I'm sure I DID get a bad one, twice.