[Speedyg]

Anybody know what’s the max current draw before having to add an alternator?

 

[Speedyg]

Found it! 15A max draw for accessorIt’s on stock setup.

 

[High Sierra]

Found it! 15A max draw for accessorIt’s on stock setup.

Thats 180 watts.

 

[Speedyg]

Thats 180 watts.

Keep in mind that’s the stator output not the actual draw you put on the system.

 

[Rocky Heap]

alternator adds 60 amps or 720 watts

 

[UTV Bum]

This is what is shown in the factory service manual: Maximum Output 14.0 V - 37.9 A @5 000 r/min (rpm)

 

[Speedyg]

This is what is shown in the factory service manual: Maximum Output 14.0 V - 37.9 A @5 000 r/min (rpm)

I have hit the bottom of the electrical system but I was running a crazy amount of power. Headlights started flickering. Shut a couple accessories off and it was all back to normal pretty quick.

 

[Rocky Heap]

Bumping an old thread , good info. I'm thinking about getting an alternator now that I have the factory heater , and the fan motor of it slows down at idle with reduced voltage.....

 

[Speedyg]

Bumping an old thread , good info. I'm thinking about getting an alternator now that I have the factory heater , and the fan motor of it slows down at idle with reduced voltage.....

Still running all good here. Added more accessories and handles them like a champ. Occasionally I might get a flicker here and there after a few hours of riding. But I just shut something off for 20-30 minutes to allow it to charge back up and I’m good to go.

I got a great deal on an alternator kit but was missing the alternator. Still have to figure that out one day.

 

[SteveCornell]

I was running 800 watts of audio power (actually a 1200 watt amplifier but you never use it all)
, plus lights, wipers, heater, and never had any issues with the factory stator... I have a new alternator kit setting here that I never installed.
current draw is not constant and as long as the stator keeps the battery charged you will be fine..

 

[DG34YF]

cheap insurance:

 

[Tomiboy]

So I should have no problem with a rear chase light bar, an S&B particle separator (2.4 amps), a Rugged helmet fresh air unit (3.4 amps), and headlights? I'd like to eventually add more light for the front also

 

[Rocky Heap]

I just got one of these and will be adding it to the dash, as with stereo/lightbar/whips I'm in the negative amperage
running the stock stator.

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