Wilsons Sandbox

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "slar676" wrote:

> Anyone know how many watts the KLR can handle under normal > operating conditions in addition to the stock stuff? > I am considering adding additional driving lights (@55 watts > ea.), heated liner (@70 watts), and heated gloves (@22 watts). I > really do not want to go into a discharge condition. > If I am close to the output of the electrical system or have to > cycle I would like to install a voltage meter. Has anyone done

this

> and are there any recommendations as to type, etc.? > > -Steve > A15 > Vn800

I used a volt meter to check my battery with my vest and gloves plugged in and anything over 2500 RPMs or so showed the battery charging. I think if you add 110 watts of extra light you will probably be pushing it no pun intended.

On Tue, 29 Jan 2002, slar676 wrote:

> I am considering adding additional driving lights (@55 watts ea.), >heated liner (@70 watts), and heated gloves (@22 watts). I really do >not want to go into a discharge condition.

It depends on several factors. Do you want to off-road with all that stuff running? Will you be in the city doing a lot of stop-and-go? Are you willing to flip the vest off at traffic lights? Are you willing to install a headlight cutoff switch for off-roading during the day? At low speeds you'll need to include the cooling fan's current draw, which is not insignificant. My advice is to hook up your intended load and check the voltage at the battery terminals. You don't necessarily need to install a voltmeter on the bike. Once you ascertain the minimum RPM necessary for charging to occur, you'll know under what conditions you can run the various combinations of gear. The battery's static (no-load) voltage is likely about 12.7 volts. Any time the voltage at the battery terminals meets or exceeds this level, you're not discharging. RM PS. I know that this doesn't really answer your question, but "it depends" is the most correct answer I can give. For what it's worth, a bone stock KLR at idle with the fan running has its battery in a discharge state, so the deck is stacked against you already.

On Wed, 30 Jan 2002 king9004@... wrote:

>Read the fine print, If you blink it goes to 21%. Not a good deal.

That's when you have a balance transfer offer from one of your credit card companies ready to go. Besides, if the "Good Times Credit" is anything like a normal credit card, there will be a "retention" department that can "re-price" the account if you threaten closure. RM

No I don't know the actual number of watts 'extra'.. I do use the Gerbing heated jacket, gloves and socks.. doing a simple load test the voltage readings leave me to believe I am at the max draw and still have minimum voltage level as the voltage would only recover to 13.3... enough to do extensive rides of hundred miles per day for several days. As much as I would like to got to a higher wattage headlamp .. I don't feel it would be wise and prefer warmth so far. I do turn off the clothing at low rpm situations tp prevent the battery from drawing down too much.. Dan P Graham WA

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "slar676" wrote: > Anyone know how many watts the KLR can handle under normal > operating conditions in addition to the stock stuff? > I am considering adding additional driving lights (@55 watts > ea.), heated liner (@70 watts), and heated gloves (@22 watts). I > really do not want to go into a discharge condition. > If I am close to the output of the electrical system or have to > cycle I would like to install a voltage meter. Has anyone done this > and are there any recommendations as to type, etc.? > > -Steve > A15 > Vn800