Power Budget RSTD

[bknsaddle]

As the temps go down, so does my riding time. That means I have more time to tinker in the garage and add stuff.

 

Does any know the power budget for an 2006 RSTD?

 

I have passing lights, and would like to know how much additional power is available for goodies...

[jemorrisonjr]

Its been posted here in a few places...

 

You have the same bike as mine, 30amp stator (weak as hell)..

 

Passing lamps pull 10 amps if I remember

[guns_usn_20]

I have the 07 RSTD, I have passing lamps, Kuryakin Silver bullets, Serius Satellite Radio, Diamond R light bar's for the Hard bags, I know some do not draw much power. I have not had any problems. I have got the LED replacement bulbs for the Silver Bullets. not installed them yet.

I am getting Piaa Driving lights that mount to the forks.

[jemorrisonjr]

Its been posted here in a few places...

 

You have the same bike as mine, 30amp stator (weak as hell)..

 

Passing lamps pull 10 amps if I remember

 

To add to this, I also run MOTOlights which pull about 8 amps then add in the carb heaters and you are over the 30 the stator puts out

[Guest]

Unless you do the stator upgrade its basically an adequate system for most stuff. But you can do something about the power draw on those carb

 

heaters.http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=25572

 

One of the best mods that I have done.

[bknsaddle]

Thanks for the responses.

I was trying to figure out how may watts were available for accessories, assuming a fully charged battery and the bike in normal operation (with stock running lights on).

 

I have a GPS and a J&M CB (intermittent load on transmit) on it, but was thinking of ....

wait for it...........adding more lights!

 

My friend gave me some LED riding lights that he says are 10w each. I have not checked the actual load with an ammeter, but they are very bright and get hot after a while.

 

Sounds like adding 20 watts to the load is not a good idea......