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Author Topic: Can the Valk handle two complete Gerbing 12 volt suits?  (Read 1722 times)
Motorider
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« on: January 10, 2010, 05:58:05 AM »

First a little backround info. I bought my wife and I Gerbing jackets, over pants and gloves for cold weather riding. Yesterday I used my jacket and overpants, (no gloves) for the first time, to go snowmobiling in Pa, temp 14 degrees. Wife did not go along. Anyway they worked GREAT for an hour or so. When I stopped to take a break I found out my brand new high capicity battery was dead. I have a 2004 Polaris 800 XCSP. (pretty big sled with electric start). After the rest stop, I turned the Gerbings off and rode a for another two hours. Took another break. When I hit the key on the electric starter, she turned over fine and fired right up. My conclusion was the Gerbings were using more power then the snowmobile could supply. I realize the snowmobile only has a charging coil. This however got me thinking. Can the Valk put out enough power for two Gerbing suits. Since the Valk can`t be kick started I wouldn`t want to take a break from riding and find out my Valk battery was drained. Parking on a hill so I could compression start it would be a bummer, just so we could ues our Gerbings. Sorry this post was so long. Thanks in advance for any input or personal experience you may be able to offer. 
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Gryphon Rider
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« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2010, 06:26:36 AM »

The Valk alternator puts out 546W.  Your two heated outfits put out a total of 296W, adding the specs from Gerbings' site.  This leaves 250W left for lights, ignition, and charging your battery.
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Motorider
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« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2010, 07:06:32 AM »

Thanks Gryphon Rider, I knew there would be some genius out there that could answer my question! I Love this forum!
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MP
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1997 Std Valkyrie and 2001 red/blk I/S w/sidecar

North Dakota


« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2010, 08:01:56 AM »

And, that is assuming they are on all the time.  I do not know how Gerbing controllers work, but the Warm and Safe controllers cycle on and off.

The watts the garments use is maximum. Seldom do you need them all on, 100% of the time.  W&S controllers cycle.  Say heat needed 50% of the time, you would only be drawing 50% of the watts that they say.

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Pete
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« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2010, 11:19:21 AM »

Jacket - 77 watts
Pants  - 44 watts
Socks  - 27 watts
Gloves - 27 watts

Total     175 watts per suit

Per the G website
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srbarclay
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Fort Smith, Ar.


« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2010, 01:47:30 PM »

My wife & I made 78 watt jacket liners.
 When we ride at night with both jackets turned on, the lights are full bright and the bike runs great.
The altenater supplies all of the power that we need.
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