Comments on: ROGER – THE SILVER SURFER

By: Usrnameunknown

Usrnameunknown — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:54:39 +0000

how does this thing handle with the progressive suspension!?

By: rcknrllrog

rcknrllrog — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 11:11:14 +0000

Thanks to all who have commented on my bikes over the years

By: Demarlo

Demarlo — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:11:51 +0000

I’ll try to put this to good use imemitdaely.

By: sean from boston

sean from boston — Mon, 30 May 2011 06:19:14 +0000

I like it stock-ish looks like a blast to ride!

By: fanoboss

fanoboss — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:35:38 +0000

I’m quirky, I dig the front fender and also the rims are a nice touch from the traditional chrome, black or RED (which has been DONE TO DEATH) , LOL. I do like red rims on certain builds. Your re-build is cool, good job.

By: Piute

Piute — Wed, 18 May 2011 13:21:09 +0000

cute cycle “Fonzie”

By: Roger

Roger — Wed, 18 May 2011 01:20:05 +0000

Yes there are several ways to eliminate the battery alltogether on a bike. The most common one I am aware of is by using the magneto system out of a Yamaha Banshee. The problem is…those are reliable systems and the folks that have Banshee’s aren’t unloading their magneto systems and there are certain modifications that have to be done to the alternator/stator area on your motor. But one guy makes a kit that he sells…I have not tried this system on any of my bikes yet. I plan to in the future though. Not having the extra weight of a battery on board is very appealing to me.
He has a blog for his stuff here:
http://hughshandbuilt.blogspot.com/
The system I used on this bike ( The Silver Surfer) is a DYNA II (which is very similar to the newer Pamco units) except the Pamco has a single pick-up whereas the DYNA uses a twin pick-up configuration within the points cover.
Smaller batteries can be used…just be sure you get a sealed batery that can handle at least a 10AH rating…lower than that and the Yamaha charging system will cook the battery in very short order (personal experience on this one)
The battery I have installed in this bike is actually made for a Sportster and has real strong amperage…which is good for turning over the cold motor to get it started if you don’t want to kick it over.
Anyway…that’s what I can tell you from what I know at this time.

By: Pat Nice

Pat Nice — Tue, 17 May 2011 21:34:22 +0000

Ur bike is gorgeous. Yes i said it. Very nice! I have sum electric questions. Where and what to do. I wana drop my battery. Can i use smaller battery and what new ignition. I mean im cluuuueless. Any help wuld b ideal. Again super classed!