Power for extra lights ????

[bfknova]

Hi all, I have a 2001 Valk 1500cc with Motor Trike Conversion and lots of lights and accessories ..... hence: headlight + signals + tail lights + 150 LED lights + 2 spot lights + 2 fog lights + 6 trunk n' trailer lights and power winch + onboard air compressor + radio ..... which does seem to run the motorcycle battery down even with just a few of these on at the same time ....... so I'm looking for a solution ??????

I've thought about putting a Marine Battery in the trunk along with a Eliminator Battery Charger ..... but before I do there may be a better idea ????

Thanks,
Bryan (in Halifax, N.S.)

 

[jim peacock]

I put a compufire alt. in my 96 1500,if it will fit a valkre that is what I would recomend.
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[bfknova]

Thanks Jim, I looked at the alternator info n' would be great if it would fit the Valk - but alas it's made for Goldwings n' would either have to cut the frame or move the engine about an inch - so don't think so ......

Happy Trails,
Bryan

 

[mtn rider]

I to was concerened about to many toy's. So I added a second battery in my tour box along with a secondary fuse block for all the toy's, a heavy duty toggel switch to isolate the the secondary battery.This way at bike shows I can switch to the secondary battery and run all my led's at night and by switching batteries i know the trike will start. After starting I switch the toggle switch over to both batteries and by the time I get home they are both charged and ready to go again. I'm running:
Stereo radio with amp and 4 speakers
300 led's
CB radio
GPS with charger
Cell phone with charger
I've been running this setup now for a year with no problems