Todd#43

The S is way different than the SM for sure. Swingarm, forks, and some other stuff. I looked hard at the DRZ's before I bought my KTM, but honestly they're way underpowered and suck balls on the freeway. If you're interested in a 2002 KTM Duke II, let me know. I may sell mine.

Yup, that's the part number on the part. This machine is 26 years old, and obviously Meyer-Hartwig has changed their naming convention slightly over the years. There's nothing on the net for this machine either - I looked for that two weeks ago. I guess I'm going to have to find some way to wire a timer between those two contactors....

Ok....little more info from the manufacturer: >You can test the device with an Ohm-meter. If it is intact resistance would range betweeen 0.5 kOhms and 5 kOhms. The function is to provide a delay in turn on if connected at contactor. >Let me remark that typ SV 100ms/40 is designed for 220 V mains. It will work on 110 V circuit, but delay time is increased to round about 1 second. So I tested it yesterday, and I get 6.4 ohms across the leads. I'm assuming that means the part is toast. The new question is "how do I get a delay of around 1 second across the poles of the contactors?"

The part number is: SV 100ms/40 Its on a 110v circuit.

That's how I thought it worked too, based on what it was supposed to do. Unfortunately, I dont have another one - this is the only one on the panel - to test it against. If I understand you correctly, though, I should be able to see some resistance across it, right? Anyway, any idea what I can replace this with? Anyone aware of a US Based manufacturer that I can get one from? Thanks for the help so far - I think I'm on the right track.

Currently the machine has one of these in it: http://babelfish.yahoo.com/translate_url?doit=done&tt=url&intl=1&fr=bf-home&trurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.meyer-hartwig.de%2Fde%2Fhome%2Fsv_halbleiter%2Fsv_halbleiter.html&lp=de_en&btnTrUrl=Translate I dont know how to test it, or verify that it isn't working. This "switching timer" is wired between two contactors that fire 110 volt solenoids in sequence. Problem is, the solenoids dont seem to be switching in squence. If I can figure out a work-around I can at least get this guy's machine up and running. Any ideas, or do you need more info? I don't think it needs to be "exactly" 100ms, and I'm guessing that this part isn't real expensive, so a cheap way to cause the same thing to happen would be what I'm looking for. Thanks!

Edit... My bad, the contactors are 110V.

Thanks Nick. Maybe he'll see this.

I've got a question for any electrical engineers: What can I use to create a 100 MS delay between two 220 V contactors? Ask away if you've got any questions.

Good idea, but not practical - at least when you're looking at a used truck. I mean, do people really buy these things just for daily drivers? I'd expect anything I buy used would have been used for its intended purpose, you know? Nahhhh...not transmission issues. Long story but basically the car was a piece of shit. Now that the government and the UAW "own" them, I'd never buy something from them.

Eh.... I've done my thing with Mercedes-Daimler-Chrysler-Obama-UAW-Fiat Motors (or whoever they are this month). That's a mistake I really dont want to repeat.

There's a story in there somewhere...

I'll try to give you a call later today. I've got tons of stuff going on today. If I dont get to it today, I'll definitely get at you Saturday.

Anyone in particular I should talk to there?

Come on guys...they dont take up THAT much space.

No worries. I'm moving the business to a smaller building. I've got a total of 7 knee mills and I really only need the three that I've already moved. I figured that I'd try to sell the extras rather than pay to move them.

Good luck to both of you on that. Having your own thing is a very rewarding experience. However, its not as easy as it looks, and you'll never ever work harder. Make sure you have a workable business plan, and enough money to see everything through. The biggest cause of new business failure is a lack of capital.

Depends on which machine, Aaron. Let me know what you're interested and I'm sure we can work something out.

The devlieg is a jig mill, but I do have two surface grinders.

I was too busy to get some pics today - sorry. If anyone is truly interested, I'll get them tomorrow.

Good luck getting "quite a few more" with headwork on a 600. Been there, done that. Of course, you seem to be the expert.

Ummmm....maps aren't bananas - they don't "go bad", nor do they "lose" information. If you've changed things on your bike since it was mapped, the A/F ratio could be off. That's the only thing you can change with a PC-III anyway (unless you have the ignition module).

Interesting. So Doug is in KY now?