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Charging System Capacity
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 2:57 pm
by nrfichth
I have a 2004 Rockster and I am curious about the charging system. Is it strong enough to handle a Zumo GPS and Gerbing's heated clothes (heated gloves, pants, and jacket)?
I did purchase a Centech fuse block to keeps things clean, but I am hesitant to get the heated clothes until I figure out if the bike can't handle it. Plus, it would be very costly to buy all of it to find out that I can't use it.
Thanks,
Nate
Re: Charging System Capacity
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 3:36 pm
by NoRRmad
The charging system can put out 700 watts -- way more than the accessories you're planning. Have fun, ride safe.
Re: Charging System Capacity
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 4:30 pm
by MikeCam
Figure you have the 700 watt alternator and can draw 50 amps max. The system operates somewhere in the range of 350 watts or 25 amps (including ABS and Heated Hand Grips). Now you can calculate what is left for accessories.
Re: Charging System Capacity
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 10:06 pm
by sweatmark
Nate-
As mentioned above, you've got plenty of Watts at your disposal. We might give up some weight and power to the sportsbike crowd, but we've got the strongest charging circuits in the business.
Plug in the heated gear, crank up the GPS/satellite radio, and add a few lights:
Re: Charging System Capacity
Posted: Mon Feb 09, 2009 11:48 pm
by spoon
Cool, now thats what I want.
Re: Charging System Capacity
Posted: Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:23 pm
by nrfichth
Thank guys. You ROCK!