Idle kit question

[bud_toledo]

I have an 05 that I just did upgraded to the heavy clutch springs. And have the idle kit. My question is....the starter/generated suppose to stay running the whole time the cart is at idle and running higher Rams? Thanks.

[bud_toledo]

Originally Posted by bud_toledo

I have an 05 that I just did upgraded to the heavy clutch springs. And have the idle kit. My question is....the starter/generated suppose to stay running the whole time the cart is at idle and running higher Rams? Thanks.

And how many volts should I have at battery at idle also? Right it's reading around 8volts at idle, 13volts at high rev.

[StoveBolt]

I don't know anything about idling kits but I'll give you a bump here, I am curious how you shift with it idling though.

[bud_toledo]

Originally Posted by StoveBolt

I don't know anything about idling kits but I'll give you a bump here, I am curious how you shift with it idling though.

I have a heavier spring in clutch. I believe the stiffer spring opens clutch up at higher rpms. Which allows a higher rpm at idle. What I come to relize is, I have a charging problem at the moment. I have idle set as high as I can go without it popping in gear, or cart won't move on its own at idle. . And still only putting out just under 12 volts. Full throttle it's at 14.60 volts. Going to change out voltage regulator and see if my voltage output increases.

[StoveBolt]

Thanks for the reply and good luck. Really never understood the idle thing, I use the
cart around the property and like the way they shut off and on with the peddle.

[bud_toledo]

Originally Posted by StoveBolt

Thanks for the reply and good luck. Really never understood the idle thing, I use the
cart around the property and like the way they shut off and on with the peddle.

Just a quicker response and low end torc with it setup this way. I will have a snow plow hooked up to it soon. That's why I went in that direction.

[StoveBolt]

oh I see, good idea!

[TomStark]

Originally Posted by bud_toledo

I have a heavier spring in clutch. I believe the stiffer spring opens clutch up at higher rpms. Which allows a higher rpm at idle. What I come to relize is, I have a charging problem at the moment. I have idle set as high as I can go without it popping in gear, or cart won't move on its own at idle. . And still only putting out just under 12 volts. Full throttle it's at 14.60 volts. Going to change out voltage regulator and see if my voltage output increases.

14.6 is maybe .1 high, should be 14.5 but 14.6 is close enough. How much load is on the electrical system? I seriously doubt changing a regulator will help you at idle since it seems to be working perfectly at higher RPM. If I had a 4 stroke cart, I would consider putting a car alternator on it so I had all the power I would ever need. But I have a 2 stroke, so will just go with LEDs and use as little power as possible. You MAY have a weak battery. My cart, at low speed will show battery voltage around 12.4 or 12.5 volts, as you speed up it will top out at 14.5. If you are showing just under 12 volts, what is your voltage at the battery with everything off? Also, if the battery does not die and does not give you troubles, I would not worry about it so long as you get your 14.6 at higher speeds.
Tom