Re: [ST] Alternator output.

[Paul Fox <pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

 > Has anyone got any idea what the 'spare' capacity of the Alternator is??
 > 
 > The Alternator is rated at 40A
 > 
 > For winter riding I am just adding heated grips (est 2A) and heated waistcoat
 > for pillion and rider (total 7.5A) - I ride with lights on dip all the time.
 > 
 > Is this going to drain the battery??

i ride a bike (my VX800) with a 280 watt alternator, with heated grips
(or electric gloves), electric vest, extra runnning lights both front
and rear, plus sidecar lighting (for a while -- i've since sold the
chair), and i've never had an electrical problem.

you'll be fine...

paul
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 paul fox, pgf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (arlington, ma, where it's 42.4 degrees)
 'oh-oh Sprint RS, '91 VX800, DoD #1462, AMA #545601

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