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rodeo1
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« on: June 21, 2011, 06:13:28 AM » |
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i am in the process of changing to a trike.
my questionis this. the trike has tailights, brake lights, turn sig. on the trike fenders, i am adding a tourbox that also has these lights, then i tow a kwik kamp that also has all the lights.
will i overlaod the valk system with 3 sets of lights ??
seems i once heard the valk alternator and battery were very good and would handle electric panties and such.
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« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2011, 06:31:04 AM » |
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Not sure what the Valk's total wattage is... 535 seems to come to mind (maybe it can be found in the shop/owners manual, or someone else will post). Add up all the lights, and extra electrical stuff, and be sure it is below what the alternator puts out.
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« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2011, 06:38:41 AM » |
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Using LEDs should keep you well below the alternator's output. It really made a difference for me.
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« Reply #3 on: June 21, 2011, 06:44:37 AM » |
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Not sure what the Valk's total wattage is... 535 seems to come to mind (maybe it can be found in the shop/owners manual, or someone else will post). Add up all the lights, and extra electrical stuff, and be sure it is below what the alternator puts out.
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so where do i find the wattage on a light bulb? |
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« Reply #4 on: June 21, 2011, 06:46:34 AM » |
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Using LEDs should keep you well below the alternator's output. It really made a difference for me.
3 ! count em ! three complete sets of lights. i would be afraid to ask how much that would cost in LED lights. that wasn't my question. my question was will the valk system handle it ? |
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« Reply #5 on: June 21, 2011, 07:15:49 AM » |
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The wattage can be found on the base of the bulb.
If the bulb has no base, you will have to find the bulb information from one of the many lists of figures regarding the specifications of light bulbs. It's all available on line.
You can compute the wattage of the bulb using information employing a volt/ohm meter.
The answer is as previously posted lay in the sum total of all the electronics that will be energized simultaneously.
Do not fail to include the ignition when computing the final figure.
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« Reply #6 on: June 21, 2011, 07:45:47 AM » |
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Your standard 1156 bulb (Rear Turn Signal - single element) is 21 watts. The 1157 (Front Run Signals/Taillights - dual element) is also 21 watts for the bright light (5 watts for the running lights). If all of your bulbs fall into one of these categories, then you can calculate the total load on your alternator. If you are talking 3 sets of lights, two bulbs per light assembly, you are looking at about 156 watts of power needed. You will be fine with that. LEDs are not as expensive as you think. Take a look at any of your automotive stores, or harbor freight, or even Wal-Mart for a selection of LED lighting choices. If you want to look online, I have used http://www.etrailer.com/ a few times. Good prices. Joe |
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« Reply #7 on: June 21, 2011, 08:05:51 AM » |
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From Chet's 'Rattlebars' site FAQ... (Regarding Alternator output)
it has an output of 546 Watts and 14.2 volts at 3500rpm
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« Reply #8 on: June 21, 2011, 08:25:25 AM » |
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How is the juice getting back to all those additional lights? If additional wiring or wire with larger diameter has not been used, you will likely overheat the wiring and possibly burn up the harness.
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« Reply #9 on: June 21, 2011, 08:51:58 AM » |
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I just posted this same answer on Trike Talk for you;  ========================================= Although I don't have a Road Smith conversion, my Valkyrie (MotorTrike) has no issues with additional lights. At present, I have LED taillights, LED license plate frame which has stop lights & directionals. Up front there's fog lights up top accompanied by Moto-Lights on the forks along with an electronic deer alert, air horn and the normal electrical accessories. No issues! |
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« Reply #10 on: June 21, 2011, 09:22:36 AM » |
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here are some indications of wattage per element.... I found this tablke by Googling "wattage of automotive lights" and it was the first result if you want to see others http://www.run-n-lites.com/bulbspec.asp |
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« Reply #11 on: June 22, 2011, 04:51:19 AM » |
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There are many Valks that have been Triked.
Many of them IS models. That being said they have
two tail lights, and also pull trailers with lights.
You should be fine, the one trike I help build
came with all the wireing and all that was needed was
hooking to the rear wire loom.
Shortleg[Dave]
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