My blog of a Pulse Adreneline 250

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Originally Posted by lipsee

Hey Ghost, Good to see you are still tinkering with the bike,,As you have fittted heated grips why not also fit some handguards,,you can get them pretty cheap on ebay,and protect your mitts from the elements.I have fitted barkbusters ,spent too much money on them really,,but my god they really do help keep the weather off....Actually I have gone nuclear as regards keeping my mitts warm,,,Handguards + Heated Grips +Alpinestars heated gloves....Next step ,,heated jacket ....

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Hey lipsee,

I tried some cheapo ebay hand-guards but found that they would not fit properly, they attached inboard on the bars, and there wasn't much room for the clamps. I've ordered another set that attach at the bar ends as well as inboard, so perhaps with a bit of tinkering I can get them to fit. I have a set of muffs that never got installed from the Jetmax days, so will probably fit those when it starts to get really cold.

I like the way you are heading to keep warm this winter, are these battery powered or are you going wired?

"I like the way you are heading to keep warm this winter, are these battery powered or are you going wired?" Gloves are wired into a socket then to battery... My handguards are barkbuster storms...they work really well,,I can just about ride anytime in mesh gloves,infact I think I could have saved the £129 I spent on my Alpinestars heated gloves...Last night I learned of "Maplins" the eleccy shop where doing deals on heated clothes..So I ordered a heat jacket and a heated padded jacket plus some heated insoles for £18....Now this stuff is not wired to the bike,,but still must be worth a try for £18....check em out.....

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Originally Posted by lipsee

"I like the way you are heading to keep warm this winter, are these battery powered or are you going wired?" Gloves are wired into a socket then to battery... My handguards are barkbuster storms...they work really well,,I can just about ride anytime in mesh gloves,infact I think I could have saved the £129 I spent on my Alpinestars heated gloves...Last night I learned of "Maplins" the eleccy shop where doing deals on heated clothes..So I ordered a heat jacket and a heated padded jacket plus some heated insoles for £18....Now this stuff is not wired to the bike,,but still must be worth a try for £18....check em out.....

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lipsee you are a star! :thumbsup:
Just spent £22 on a bunch of heated stuff, like you say, must be worth a try at that sort of money.

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Originally Posted by WirralGhostHunter

lipsee you are a star! :thumbsup:
Just spent £22 on a bunch of heated stuff, like you say, must be worth a try at that sort of money.

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Star !!! nno nno I,m to humble for that!! I picked up my eleccy stuff,,and must say it,s got to be the best value there is,,..down side is all those AA batteries...i,M WONDERING if its possible to use a transformer ,,bring the voltage down ,then use of the bike battery,,thats much better then all those AA,s Did you pick up your stuff? it,s not bad quality for the price..Nearly came off carrying the boxes across London to wwork..and looked a right praat !!!

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Originally Posted by lipsee

Star !!! nno nno I,m to humble for that!! I picked up my eleccy stuff,,and must say it,s got to be the best value there is,,..down side is all those AA batteries...i,M WONDERING if its possible to use a transformer ,,bring the voltage down ,then use of the bike battery,,thats much better then all those AA,s Did you pick up your stuff? it,s not bad quality for the price..Nearly came off carrying the boxes across London to wwork..and looked a right praat !!!

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If you want to run your gloves off the bike's electrics you could make a simple voltage regulator circuit using an LM317 if you are handy with a soldering iron, you could even have a knob for tempresure control.

A more efficient and easier way would to use one of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC-to-DC-B...item2ec9c3924f

You can wire it directly to your battery and adjust it to the voltage you require, it even has a display to show the output voltage. Just make sure that you don't go more than a volt over your glove's normal operating voltage (e.g. 1 AA battery operates at 1.5v so 4 AAs would be 6v). As for the connection I would wire a 3.5mm headphone jack to the regulator and the gloves so that if you forget to dissconnect them you won't rip the wires out or pull your bike over.

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Originally Posted by spencer2004

If you want to run your gloves off the bike's electrics you could make a simple voltage regulator circuit using an LM317 if you are handy with a soldering iron, you could even have a knob for tempresure control.

A more efficient and easier way would to use one of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC-to-DC-B...item2ec9c3924f

You can wire it directly to your battery and adjust it to the voltage you require, it even has a display to show the output voltage. Just make sure that you don't go more than a volt over your glove's normal operating voltage (e.g. 1 AA battery operates at 1.5v so 4 AAs would be 6v). As for the connection I would wire a 3.5mm headphone jack to the regulator and the gloves so that if you forget to dissconnect them you won't rip the wires out or pull your bike over.

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Now we,re smoking!!!!! Cheers Spencer,,,but one question,,,I have a full jacket and 2 boot heated insoules,,,,Now would I need a regulator for each item or could I wire all to one regulator??? Hope you do,nt mind me picking your brains....all the best

sorry I might add ,the insoles are separate items,,,so 3 circuits in all,,,sorry for the hijack Ghost

On second thoughts that regulator I linked you is a little underpowered, it can only output 2 amps so you would probably need 2 or 3 of them. If all your devices can run on 5 volts this one should be able to run everything all at once, it can output up to 5 amps but the voltage is fixed at 5 volts.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-24V-DC...item5657179b03

Do you know what each device draws and the voltages they run at? It may say in the manuals.

Hi

Well I eventually got my hands on a shiny new Adrenaline 250.

Had a 90 odd mile ride back from the dealers and she was definitely less jumpy at the end of the ride.

Few issues, didn't,t notice till I got home but they gave me her without road tax or the toolkit.
The battery terminals were loose so had to tighten them and mirrors started flapping around at dual carriageway speeds (not good without a tool kit).

First service is at 300km which isn't ideal but there are closer dealers than the one I bought from.

So other than a couple of niggly things very happy.

Will keep you posted.

Regards

Ian

I have this exact bike, had huge issues with the kickstand kill switch (cut it off and threw it away... who needs that crap anyway) also the clutch lever kill switch (bypassed that too) also replaced the coil (was faulty and causing backfires), great bike... I also upgraded the front and rear brakes which is essential, love the bike... it's boring but tough and reliable, also have heated grips but have since disconnected them as they drain the battery even when switched off. I have recently been on an epic adventure through three Chinese provinces, I'll post a link to the RR once it's up... great bikes these

I have this exact bike, had huge issues with the kickstand kill switch (cut it off and threw it away... who needs that crap anyway) also the clutch lever kill switch (bypassed that too) also replaced the coil (was faulty and causing backfires), great bike... I also upgraded the front and rear brakes which is essential, love the bike... it's boring but tough and reliable, also have heated grips but have since disconnected them as they drain the battery even when switched off. I have recently been on an epic adventure through three Chinese provinces, I'll post a link to the RR once it's up... great bikes these

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Originally Posted by spencer2004

If you want to run your gloves off the bike's electrics you could make a simple voltage regulator circuit using an LM317 if you are handy with a soldering iron, you could even have a knob for tempresure control.

A more efficient and easier way would to use one of these:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DC-to-DC-B...item2ec9c3924f

You can wire it directly to your battery and adjust it to the voltage you require, it even has a display to show the output voltage. Just make sure that you don't go more than a volt over your glove's normal operating voltage (e.g. 1 AA battery operates at 1.5v so 4 AAs would be 6v). As for the connection I would wire a 3.5mm headphone jack to the regulator and the gloves so that if you forget to dissconnect them you won't rip the wires out or pull your bike over.

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sorry to be slow spencer,,there is no specs anywhere on the box,,but as takes 4 AAs I,m thinking 6volts...I like the look of the first gizmo with the digital readout best,,,I will have to ddo more research...regards

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Originally Posted by ianmrr2301

Hi

Well I eventually got my hands on a shiny new Adrenaline 250.

So other than a couple of niggly things very happy.

Will keep you posted.

Regards

Ian

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Hey, congrats on your new bike.. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by Serpentza

I have recently been on an epic adventure through three Chinese provinces, I'll post a link to the RR once it's up... great bikes these

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Looking forward to your adventure Serpentza..

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Originally Posted by spencer2004

Do you know what each device draws and the voltages they run at? It may say in the manuals.

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Hey Spencer, Thanks for your idea's. I had a look for specs too, couldn't find any. I have a vest, insoles & gloves. it would be cool if I could attach them all, but would settle for vest and insoles as I have heated grips..
The Oxford Lite Grips I have draw 3amp on full, and they are too hot to keep at that level, so presumably they may draw 1.5 - 2 amps on low setting.
I cant see the vest or other items getting as hot as the grips (Well I hope they don't).

Following on from your post I have taken the plunge and ordered one of these:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/V1NF-12V-2...item3384f92f19

Only cost a few quid - so worth a shot... The only problem is wiring up the heated stuff, they have thin wires and a tiny plug...

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Originally Posted by WirralGhostHunter

USB charge point and new clock sorted.

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I noticed rubber blocks separating the cooling fins ???

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Nice surprise of Lithium Ion battery ?? Hmmmmm. New lithium charger cost - in excess of 100GBP - F*CK!

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I got these rubber blocks in mine? anyone know why they are there..

Added a few knick knacks to my Adrenaline.

The first is a cheapo talking watch (waterproof too) as my nice oxford time piece was stolen......

I had a good experience with a "White Light" replacement bulb that I installed on my Jetmax - so much better than the standard yellow halogen. So another went in here...

I was fed up of struggling with the valves when topping up with air - these little 90 degree jobbies are just right..

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The standard horn was to say the least - a bit weedy....
So time for an upgrade.
Enter a compact(ish) air horn.
Hmmmm... Not as compact as I would have liked. No room at all where the original was fitted. In fact no room at all under the tupperware..
Instructions say keep away from engine heat and water.... I was thinking this is going to be a non starter...
Any way - all the plastics off so I could take a better look.... No chance!
Off for a cuppa... Brainwave - under the seat - maybe!
Things were tight - but not going to give up..
Another cuppa - brainwave number two... Suspend from a bracket..
Some digging about in my toolboxes yielded just the piece of metal needed..
Right then test fitted - looks good..
Route the cables and relay - nearly there..
Attach cables and secure everything - DONE!

Now test that horn:

L - O - U - D

Great - put everything back together...

Seat wont go back... Needs triming because of the horn and bracket ...

Five minutes with the Stanley knife - all sorted..

I will have some fun later..

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Great as this bike is turning out to be - the one thing I am missing is storage. I was spoilt for choice when I had the Jetmax - caverns abounded..

I purchased a 56 Litre box for it - luckily I took it off when it the Jetmax was due to be humanely destroyed..

I tried to "tinker" a way to fit it to the grab handles - NOPE! Wouldn't have looked good.

Where on earth am I going to get a rack ?

Looked on CMPO just in case - lo' and behold they stock them..

Couple of days later it arrived - not long after - fitted...

A little bit tight in places - but I can live with it.

LUXURY - I now have my massive box installed... Love it....

Note: I also fitted some "intense" aux tail lights to the reg plate... I'm going to make sure I'm seen front and rear...

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Few more pic's...

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As winter is drawing in, I need to sort something to keep the wind blast away from the back of my hands. Inside will be toasty warm thanks to my heated grips.
I tried a set of guards that only secured inboard - they turned out to be rather cheap and nasty - and not all that secure.
Another rummage on Ebay - found just the ones.

Took a bit of fettling - but it paid off.

Now the chill is deflected - and my Adrenaline has take on a more muscular stance...

I may even try getting the handle bar muffs on..

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Originally Posted by WirralGhostHunter

I thought that too. It is the tyre dressing the dealer put on. They are made by a company called Kingstone. To be fair, they look decent enough - will let you know later how they perform...





Will keep you posted :thumbsup:..




I've still got my WK 650 - got this one to keep me on two wheels thru' Autumn & Winter - I hope...

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I must have ya'll know as soon as now; Kingstone tires are the most slippery. :D (at least from my experience)
I do stunts (and you know burnouts and drifts are part of them)

I googled the tyres and they are from a german manufacturer who has been making tyres for the past 50 years. I suppose its the old rubber vs nylon but I think the tyres are ok for the price you pay for the bike

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Originally Posted by ryan tan yu

I must have ya'll know as soon as now; Kingstone tires are the most slippery. :D (at least from my experience)
I do stunts (and you know burnouts and drifts are part of them)

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Why all the stress of the manufacturer or on the ply of this tyre??

If they where steel belted - would we want Kevlar belts...

They are more than adequate for this 250 bike, I've ridden them in an absolute torrent of wind and rain today and other times at the bikes maximum speed.

They didn't slip, slide or explode..

As a package this bike and tyres are worth it.

Want different rubber - buy it... or better still wait until you need to replace...

Anyone else with this bike & tyre combo - relax - they are fine...

Now back to my blog...

Peace

I also have these rubber blocks in my cooling fins? Anyone know why?

The instrument cluster is a little basic - especially with just the odometer and no trip.
I'm still a little old fashioned too, and prefer things in miles and not kilometers.
While pondering what to do as regards keeping tabs on distance traveled before I need to fill up again , my daughter asked me to replace the battery on her bicycle computer.

EUREKA!

Ordered one and it landed today..

Will keep you guys posted on how it pans out.

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Originally Posted by WirralGhostHunter

Why all the stress of the manufacturer or on the ply of this tyre??

If they where steel belted - would we want Kevlar belts...

They are more than adequate for this 250 bike, I've ridden them in an absolute torrent of wind and rain today and other times at the bikes maximum speed.

They didn't slip, slide or explode..

As a package this bike and tyres are worth it.

Want different rubber - buy it... or better still wait until you need to replace...

Anyone else with this bike & tyre combo - relax - they are fine...

Now back to my blog...

Peace

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Well any tire is good enough for the right user. I'm not hating on these tires in fact I feel bad they aren't available for purchase in my country (Philippines). I would love to have these easily available since like I said these are the easiest to do drifts and burnouts with.

So I'm just talking about comparing it with other tires. It's the most slippery.

Also Kingstone seems to primarily do business with motorcycle manufacturers themselves, since I only find these tires straight out of the factory. I've ridden a CPI GRX 250, CPI Motard 200, MCX Renegade 250 (yep you can search here: www.google.com) and they all came with Kingstone tires by default. I feel bad each time I run out of them

Early lunch at work, so open the box of the Sigma BC509..
First impressions of build quality appear good.

Initially I thought it would just be a "Trip" device.

Quite surprised it has:

1. Actual speed (this will be fun comparing with the bikes speedo)

2. Trip distance.

3. Total distance.

4. Riding time.

5. Clock.

It is able to display in Miles or Kilometers...

Set up looks like a breeze, and it unmounts from its dock too...

Looking forward to the weekend (and some good weather) to get this little beasty fitted...

Looking forward to you sticking that thing on might get one if it works ok.

Bike had her first service, complained about the throttle settings and the speedo which was swinging wildly, getting a new speedo and right hand switch assembly.
Since I am such a short ar*e I had to do something with the seat height so I opened the shock settings as much as they would go, this gives more sag in the shock spring so sits lower, put 30mm bar risers in and lowered the front forks by 40mm, can now flat foot and I feel much more comfortable coming to a stop.
Only problem is the kickstand is now too long and the bike is almost vertical when on the stand.
Will have to investigate how to make is shorter without cutting and welding, maybe just elongate the hole where it fits to the chassis but not yet looked to see how much can be filed away.

Still having fun though :)

Ian

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Bike had her first service, complained about the throttle settings and the speedo which was swinging wildly, getting a new speedo and right hand switch assembly. Ian

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Hi Ian, what was wrong with your throttle settings? Why are you getting a new switch assembly? Only asking because mine has quite a bit of free play on the grip, and the assembly doesn't quite grip the bars tight, just a slight up and down play.. The first service is a bit of a joke, 186mls or 6 weeks which ever is the soonest.. I think I racked that up the first day...

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Originally Posted by ianmrr2301

Since I am such a short ar*e I had to do something with the seat height so I opened the shock settings as much as they would go, this gives more sag in the shock spring so sits lower, put 30mm bar risers in and lowered the front forks by 40mm, can now flat foot and I feel much more comfortable coming to a stop.
Only problem is the kickstand is now too long and the bike is almost vertical when on the stand.
Will have to investigate how to make is shorter without cutting and welding, maybe just elongate the hole where it fits to the chassis but not yet looked to see how much can be filed away.

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Sounds like you've got your bike sorted, nice one..

My bike is stock height and the stand holds it nearly vertical.. A week or so ago, we had some heavy winds, a gust blew my bike over.. Luckily it fell against the Zongshen (forgotten project) and was spared damage.. I now put the wheelie bin between the two - just in case............

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Still having fun though :)

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I agree, these bikes are a lot of fun - shiny side up buddy :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by ianmrr2301

Looking forward to you sticking that thing on might get one if it works ok.

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Timeline update coming up :)

Autumn ?

Today was like a midsummer day....

OK, time to install my Sigma computer.

I wish all jobs were this easy.

Any how I started work from the sender up. Off came the right side fork cover. Look for a suitable place to start, keeping in mind the max distance between the sender and magnet is 5mm..

Bottom of the speedo cable looks like the place, and indeed were it was duly attached.

Now the magnet side, hmmm.. spoke slot made for bicycle spokes...

I found a drill bit slightly smaller diameter than the bike spokes, and while the drill was running, I carefully stroked the magnet along it to widen the gap.. Test fit - perfect..

This is held in place by a friction slide on sleeve - nice tight fit.

OK, I cable tie the first six inches or so of the Sigma cable to the speedo cable. Route and hide the rest up to the handle bars...

You are given the option to either use the supplied rubber rings to mount the hardware, or cable tie for a more permanent job- I went for the latter.

All fitted within half an hour or so.

Next measure the wheel circumference - 73 inches - google to 1854mm.

Five minutes setting up the computer with this and opting for MPH...

Went out for a little test - would the magnet stay on? Would the speedo work? Is it removable - prevent it getting pinched like my Oxford timepiece? Was it worth the money and time to install?

YES - on all counts..

I will get someone to pace me to see how accurate the reading are - but so far - damn close to the bikes speedo..

Stay tuned for in-depth testing...

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Oh! A couple of weeks ago - noob mistake - ran out of fuel on the motorway.. Luckily all turned out fine - rescued by a biker (in a car).. I don't want to have that happen again - I may not be that lucky again.. Any how, found a 2 litre petrol can on ebay (Vespa riders use them and keep them in their knee locker)..

I utilized a couple of spare awning rubber tie downs and fabricated a couple of anchor points to my top box... Little bit of piece of mind now - an extra 30 miles or so - just in case.....

Peace :)

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The problem with the throttle is the moulding which holds the throttle cable in place doesn't have a/the piece of plastic which stops the throttle turning too far (as in too much throttle) so a new switch assy is on its way.

The servicing schedule is an expensive joke, i have looked at the schedule given to me by the mechanic and worked out my anticipated annual commute and it seems i will need the 6 services in a 12 month period.
£80 * 6 = £480, i am really wondering if i would be cheaper not having the services done (and doing a couple myself), other than a new engine or frame i think i would be very unlucky to have to spend nearly 500 quid on parts in 12 months.

Ian