I was going to switch the headlight to the Canadian version with two 5w marker lights, add majicblinker modules to the turn signals to use them as running lights, add a BackOff unit, a Stebel horn, and heated handgrips... Then I found out the alternator maxes out at only 240 Watts. Eek!
I was going through the shop manual to add up what everything needs (ECU, Fuel Pump, Fan, Carb Heater, Ignition, Display, Headlight (55/60), Taillight (5/21 stop)) - but most aren't listed. Has anyone ridden around with a multimeter hooked up to see how much the bike uses on average, or how much is left over?
I already have the majicblinkers and the Stebel. With the majicblinkers on the turn signals (er - Winkers) I'd be adding 40 watts to the load (4 x 10). The 240 Watt max explains why they use 10w bulbs in the blinkers instead of 21. I think I'll switch those to LED clusters so they'll be brighter and use a lot less wattage. I found the Canadian spec headlight for $114 - but I'm going to hold off on that (the majicblinkers add visibility front and back anyway).
I get the feeling that heated handgrips and vest are out (too hot to worry about them now anyway). But I think a Kuryakyn LED Battery Gauge needs to get onto my shopping list.
Has anyone added too much and have to back off? If so - how much was too much?
