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How much Load?
#301458 11/19/2008 1:27 PM
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I know there is a lot of concerns about how much load we can put on our electrical systems and I thought I'd tell you guys what I've got going so far. A set of Moto Lights, that are halogen-driving lights. I know they are 55 watts each. I also have a set of running/brake/tail lights, from Electrical Connections. They are LED type lights and I don't know the draw on those. And as of yesterday, I have a pair of Tourmaster, "Synergy", electric gloves. They have a 24-Watt draw, and the bike is running fine with no ill effects. At Idle the lights dim a little, but they have always done that a little before I put anything else on the bike and I can't say it's any worse than it was before.

It looks like the charging system is up to the task of handling the load for now; so if you guys want to extend your ridding season into the winter months, get some heated gloves. BTW. they work very well. I rode in mid 30* temps w/ winds of 20 and gusts of 40 MPH. head on at 60 Mph. my hands were warm as toast.


Chip Sciarra "07" America, N.C.Switch Blade windshield, Moto Lights, Tri. Off Road pipes
Re: How much Load?
Chip #301459 11/21/2008 1:22 PM
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Chip #301460 11/21/2008 5:13 PM
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Quote:

At Idle the lights dim a little




That's probably due to the smallish wire gauge used in the factory accessory harness, not the charging system or battery. I bypassed the plug with a 30A fused line to my 55/65W lights, and I see no changes in brightness at any RPM.


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