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by Madizm
Sun May 07, 2017 7:11 am
Forum: Announcements and Help
Topic: Adding photos?
Replies: 6
Views: 6676

Adding photos?

I am having trouble here. I have created a flikr account but when I "insert image" and paste link it just shows up as the word image in my text body.

Help?
by Madizm
Sun May 07, 2017 6:50 am
Forum: DAMN Rides, Trips and Events
Topic: Hatfield Mccoy trails
Replies: 2
Views: 2300

Hatfield Mccoy trails

Hi all, Just wanted to check in and report my experience this year at Hatfield. I stayed with approx 30 guys at Powerhouse ATV lodge. Crazy place with eerie history. Anyway, there were only 6 or so dirt bike riders, 10 four wheelers, and the rest side by sides. Over the last 7 years I have stayed wi...
by Madizm
Sun Apr 30, 2017 6:03 am
Forum: Fix the DAMN Thing!
Topic: Ac to D.C. Ktm voltage conversion
Replies: 13
Views: 12323

Re: Ac to D.C. Ktm voltage conversion

I really appreciate everyone's input. While I trust that the led can handle the conversion, rectifiers are cheap. I am going to put on in line just in case. The last thing I want is voltage back feed in the bike. I'll post pics


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by Madizm
Fri Apr 28, 2017 9:42 am
Forum: Fix the DAMN Thing!
Topic: Ac to D.C. Ktm voltage conversion
Replies: 13
Views: 12323

Re: Ac to D.C. Ktm voltage conversion

Just to update. After reviewing the schematics of the xcw model, it turns out I only have a tail light. No brake indicator. Basically the exc models come with front and rear integrated brake switches which light the tail light brighter when applied. I have no such thing. So an inline rectifier to my...
by Madizm
Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:29 pm
Forum: Fix the DAMN Thing!
Topic: Ac to D.C. Ktm voltage conversion
Replies: 13
Views: 12323

Re: Ac to D.C. Ktm voltage conversion

I tried a bridge rectifier on my 250 EXC 2T a while ago. It wasn't the cleanest signal, but it did work. It should be fine for the LED tail as long as it's got a reasonable range of something like 3 to 24V or so since mine often spiked around 16V when I was on the throttle. I also think Baja Design...
by Madizm
Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:35 pm
Forum: Fix the DAMN Thing!
Topic: Ac to D.C. Ktm voltage conversion
Replies: 13
Views: 12323

Ac to D.C. Ktm voltage conversion

So I ordered an led tail light to replace my broken setup. After checking output voltage I realize that it is AC voltage. Led light wants D.C. Has anyone done this easily? I don't want to convert whole bike yet. Just tail. I can use bridge rectifier but any suggestion? 2011 Ktm 450 xcw Sent from my ...
by Madizm
Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:50 am
Forum: DAMN Rides, Trips and Events
Topic: Dualsport to Michaux and camp
Replies: 11
Views: 4817

Re: Dualsport to Michaux and camp

Thanks Dirty. I know this is a "dualsport" forum and alot of you guys like to run the road but its just not for me at this time. I owned a Harley for years and I got rid of it. I just can't trust text and drive folks. (me included). Have fun! I understand. The HD's generally stay on the p...
by Madizm
Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:37 am
Forum: DAMN Rides, Trips and Events
Topic: Dualsport to Michaux and camp
Replies: 11
Views: 4817

Re: Dualsport to Michaux and camp

Thanks Dirty. I know this is a "dualsport" forum and alot of you guys like to run the road but its just not for me at this time. I owned a Harley for years and I got rid of it. I just can't trust text and drive folks. (me included).

Have fun!
by Madizm
Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:27 am
Forum: DAMN Rides, Trips and Events
Topic: Centralia, PA Saturday 4/1
Replies: 10
Views: 6020

Re: Centralia, PA Saturday 4/1

Cancelled!
by Madizm
Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:26 am
Forum: DAMN Rides, Trips and Events
Topic: Dualsport to Michaux and camp
Replies: 11
Views: 4817

Re: Dualsport to Michaux and camp

Would I need to be tagged or this is all off road?