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Old 04-01-2006, 07:09 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by skeleton
1 Hp = 750 Watts

A larger alternator wouldn't really cut into our available horsepower, would it? My guess is Yamaha was saving on cost of parts.

I was being a wee bit sarcastic. Sorry. Old Habit.

Given the way these engines & accessories are designed, it is pretty much dictated by the space available and I guess the extra power wasn't needed in the R6.

My arthritic hands need electric heat and I'll be selling my FZ-6 this fall for one reason.... the alternator doesn't deliver the amps to keep my old arthritic body comfortable in cooler driving conditions. I went out today (about 53 degrees) and needed both the heated grips and the gloves. Yes, I am a wimp but it's not my personal choice. It's the cards I've been dealt and I refuse to sit at home when I can work a solution... in this case my FZ6 disappoints. But it's the only one!
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