Yamaha R5 capacitor question...

[VonYinzer]

Please bear with me as I am searching for some info... No computer at the moment and searching the web from my phone can be tricky at times.

Anyhow, has anyone here set up an R5 or RD to run battery-less?

I had an XS that was poorly setup with a capacitor and never want to deal with that bullshit again. Haha...

The R5 in question will have no signals, LED taillight and an H4 headlamp (with shut off swith for start-up). Basically, as stripped down as I can make it.

So... Any ideas?

 

[Speedshop]

OK

You have to be careful with RDs/XS650.

Well that said the XS650 will not run with an eliminator - without a PMG conversion. All models of XS650.

Some of the RDs had field controlled generators - these models will not work with an eliminator as its the same system as the XS. BUT the E & F models that had CDi ignition share the same ignition as the RD250/350LC - these models will run well with an eliminator.

 

[VonYinzer]

Thanks! That actually clears up a lot of the murky info I've found.