What would happen......
#1
What would happen......
if I ran a 35 watt heated vest off the battery? Would I fry something? If I shut the vest off a few miles from my destination, would that give the battery enough time to charge back up? I know we have discussed this before, I just cant remember what the conclusion was. Thanks in advance.
#3
RE: What would happen......
I have tested this under real world conditions.
You can run most heated vests with no worries. The charging system will keep up. You will have to watch things a bit closer if you try to run a vest and heated grips at the same time though. Also, thepower consumption ratings on most devices are a bit on the'modest' side shall we say. EverythingI have tested so far consumes more than what it is rated at. A 35W vest will probably draw in excess of 40W,but that should be no problem. I tested the bike out with a 55Wautomotive head light that actuallyconsumed about 68W and the bike held up fine (no battery discharge).
The battery began toslowlydischarge when I turned-on both the 55W light anda pair ofheated grips.
Switching to and H4 based HID headlight will free-up another 20W. That will be on my list for next season[8D]
You can run most heated vests with no worries. The charging system will keep up. You will have to watch things a bit closer if you try to run a vest and heated grips at the same time though. Also, thepower consumption ratings on most devices are a bit on the'modest' side shall we say. EverythingI have tested so far consumes more than what it is rated at. A 35W vest will probably draw in excess of 40W,but that should be no problem. I tested the bike out with a 55Wautomotive head light that actuallyconsumed about 68W and the bike held up fine (no battery discharge).
The battery began toslowlydischarge when I turned-on both the 55W light anda pair ofheated grips.
Switching to and H4 based HID headlight will free-up another 20W. That will be on my list for next season[8D]
ORIGINAL: Ginsu4u
if I ran a 35 watt heated vest off the battery? Would I fry something? If I shut the vest off a few miles from my destination, would that give the battery enough time to charge back up? I know we have discussed this before, I just cant remember what the conclusion was. Thanks in advance.
if I ran a 35 watt heated vest off the battery? Would I fry something? If I shut the vest off a few miles from my destination, would that give the battery enough time to charge back up? I know we have discussed this before, I just cant remember what the conclusion was. Thanks in advance.
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RE: What would happen......
ORIGINAL: Ginsu4u
Great!! Thanks for the info. I will be installing an acc plug today then. I will also look into the LED brake light. Do you guys know of a good one, on a budget?
Great!! Thanks for the info. I will be installing an acc plug today then. I will also look into the LED brake light. Do you guys know of a good one, on a budget?
#10
RE: What would happen......
I have a battery tender. The plug comes out the back near the coolant resevoir. I think an acc plug will be the best. That way I can run the I-Pod off of that this summer. Now I just need that I-Pod with video so I can watch Long Way Round while I'm riding....lol.
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