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Starting |
HICAP - High Capacity Oygen Free Copper DC Distribution Circuit |
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HICAP Overview Page |
HICAP Detail Page |
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The Problem |
Bike is difficult to start, starts slow or not at all, sometimes fouls plugs. Takes multiple attempts to get it started. Rider has low confidence of bike starting. |
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The Cause |
Underspec wire size plus brass or steel terminals throughout the starter circuit have created chokepoints to the current flow. Starter motor receives less current than it requires which necessitates long cranking times. The excess cranking depletes battery voltage below that required by the ignition system to start the bike. Multiple cranking events eventually allow the chemical reaction in the battery to create enough current to start the bike but battery is damaged by long discharge cycles. |
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The Bandaid |
Install new or larger battery - bike starts well until excess resistance in starter circuit degrades new battery. |
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The Solution |
Install a HICAP high current starter circuit that has the least possible resistance to current flow
HICAP - outboards and replaces the OEM starting circuit that is riddled with chokepoints that impede current flow.
Enables virtually any bike to start in 1 second (often less).
Pays for itself in reduced battery consumption and reduced starting system wear.
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Why It Is the Best Solution |
Bike starts almost immediately, (often in 1 second), life of entire starting system (battery, starter motor, solenoid, sprag clutch) is extended. |
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Why It Is The Best Deal |
The HICAP effectively addresses the root problem (impedance to current flow), it is built overspec to provide many years of troublefree starting. Motolectric offers the state of the art in motorcycle electrical upgrades. Value of the bike is increased vs. the value of a Brand X or user installed upgrade. |
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Ignition |
SynchroTron - high speed electrical storage sub-system synchronizes electrical and ignition systems |
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The Problem |
Bike seems to run well but lacks snap and verve expected of a high quality motorcycle. Older bike has less performance than rider desires but new(er) bike is not in the budget. Normal avenues to power upgrades (carbs, spark plugs etc.) have been exhausted. |
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The Cause |
Conventional battery and regulator system is compromised by need to flow high current when needed yet also act as buffer for system. Due to high internal resistance motorcycle regulator and battery systems only deliver about 50% of the overall transient (ignition) currrent required by the average ignition system. Motor has never performed at its true potential. |
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The Bandaid |
Bike owner goes through various upgrades (ignition system - fuel system) trying to get the really precise snap and crisp throttle response a modern bike should be capable of delivering. |
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The Solution |
Install SynchroTron module to synchornize the electrical system to the ignition system demands.
SynchroTron - high speed electrical storage sub-system augments your battery/regulator and synchronizes the electrical system delivery with the ignition system demand for unparalleled performance. Your bike will perform at its true potential.
A 15 minute install that delivers higher performance at all RPM.
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Why It Is the Best Solution |
Bike has more power, crisper throttle response, engine is noticeably smoother, bike gets better gas mileage. SynchroTron provide an overall quality improvement at all RPM. |
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Lighting |
LightBox - FLO (eff-ell-ohh) - Full Light Output upgraded lighting circuit |
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The Problem |
Bike headlight is dim, rider has trouble seeing effectively at night, during day bike is not as visible to oncoming traffic. |
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The Cause |
Lighting circuit goes through multiple multi-pin connectors and switchgear before reaching headlamp. Due to large voltage losses/drops at each juncture (where current is converted to heat) losses add up until headlamp is running far below its natural output capability. Voltage losses vs. lighting losses are not linear, they are logarithmic, i.e. 15% voltage loss results in 43% loss in lighting output (source: Hella). |
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The Bandaid |
Install additional lighting system(s) - bike now has more light but original current draw is still there (part resuting in light output, the balance still being converted to heat) in addition to new lighting system draw reducing current available for rest of bike needs. New lighting system requires modifying bike appearance and new circuit adds additional potential points of failure. Due to excess current draw bike will often be parked with battery with less than 100% charge accelerating battery degradation. |
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The Solution |
Install LightBox Full Light Output lighting circuit that delivers full electrical system voltage (12.75 static to 14.2 with bike at voltage regulator maximum output) to the headlamp bulbs resulting in excellent lighting from the OEM light system. Lights are brighter than could be achieved using the OEM circuit - brighter than the day the bike was made. |
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Why It Is the Best Solution |
Bike now has better than original lighting, current draw is the same as a stock bike, bike retains original look, all lighting switches work the same, current flow though switches is reduced by 99% extending life of switches. |
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Accessory |
FuzeTrax - Plug & Play keyswitched 6 track fuse block |
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The Problem |
Adding chargers and additional power supplies to bike to drive cellphones, cameras, GPS, videocams and other accessories has created snakepit of wires and fuse holders in battery area. |
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The Cause |
Each electrical accessory needs its own power supply and needs to be properly fused to the bikes 12-14.2 volt system. Redundant wire and fuse holders create a mess and also create multiple points of failure. |
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The Bandaid |
Leave it as-is or use one of the cheap add-on fuse track systems that require you to power down each component or charger when parking the bike since the available DIY fuse track kits are not key-switched. If accessories are left powered up with slowly drain the battery creating more problems. |
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The Solution |
Install FuzeTrax key-switched 6 track module. Prewired for 3 accessories to the headstock area with 3 vacant tracks at the battery area for additional needs. All 6 tracks turn on/off with key for professional level performance.
A sensible alternative to the half-baked DIY kits that take half a weekend to install and configure.
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Why It Is the Best Solution |
Well designed and engineered fuse block has all brass and copper current path for minimal losses, semi-transparent cover allows for easy viewing of fuses without removing cover, fuse block is shaped appropriately for mounting on a motorcycle. |
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Security |
Cybertrak - GPS based security and location system |
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The Problem |
Bike owner has anxiety problems with security and wants additional protection. |
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The Cause |
Motorcycles can be easily stolen. Conventional alarm systems are problematic and due to the high number of false alarms virtually no one ever checks out a sounding alarm anyway. |
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The Bandaid |
Install alarm and chain bike to stationary object at all times. Unfortunately, alarms can be circumvented and the common occurrence of false alarms means passersby rarely react to a sounding alarm. Most riders are not diligent enough to lock their bike at every stop. |
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The Solution |
Install CyberTrak system for 24/7/365 GPS tracking |
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Why It Is the Best Solution |
System is unobtrusive, offers wide range of capabilities, alerts owner when vehicle is moved, can lockout starter using cell phone. Bike location can be found via GPS using any browser or cell phone. |
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