Electrical output on GZ

GodZuki · 07-01-2008, 10:03 AM

Anyone know what the output is for the electrical system on the GZ? My husband wants to add a couple of these and some driving lights.
http://www.performanceyamaha.com/pages/ ... tpods.aspx

He has also mentioned adding some heated grips. Will my bike support all this? He has an outlet on his bike, a KLR650, and is going to put heated grips on before winter hits us here in Utah.

Thanks

Sarris · 07-01-2008, 10:14 AM

The auxillary LED brake lights use very little power & should be ok. Heated grips and driving lights are usually a higher amperage draw, and as we all know, the GZ has a SMALL charging system. So I would say questionable on the grips as well as the driving lights.

To Easy Rider; what do you think?

Easy Rider · 07-01-2008, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Sarris

So I would say questionable on the grips as well as the driving lights.

Yes, marginal. Even had a rider with an M50 who managed to run his battery down with a light bar that was "always on".

I think Bob has some experience with this; here's my guess:
Only one major accessory on at a time AND nothing extra on if you are just puttering around town at low speed.

I think I'd get in the habit of connecting to a battery tender every night. Even if the battery just barely keeps up, they fail MUCH quicker if allowed to stay near the discharged point..........and replacements are expensive.

GodZuki · 07-01-2008, 06:40 PM

Sounds like my husband's KLR. He has a less than stellar charging system. Thanks guys

JIBTEXHNKA · 07-02-2008, 08:05 AM

so the moral is: heated grips are a possibility?

**jonathan180iq** · 07-02-2008, 09:39 AM

Sounds like it, if you only do one major electrical addition.

I have added 3 new mini-systems and haven't noticed any adverse effects.

Tachometer
Volt Meter
Extra Brake Lights

I would consider these to be mini-systems

Easy Rider · 07-02-2008, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by JIBTEXHNKA

so the moral is: heated grips are a possibility?

Yes, used judiciously. I was hoping Bob would chime in.
I think he has done that on one of his.........maybe not.

Water Warrior 2 · 07-04-2008, 11:38 PM

The Gz will support heated grips(Symtec) and have enough left over to run a 20 watt running light with no problems. The running light is an MR-11 halogen yellow color for better cage visibility. Mounted below the stock headlight and quite effective.

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GodZuki Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Payson, Utah Posts: 13	Electrical output on GZ Anyone know what the output is for the electrical system on the GZ? My husband wants to add a couple of these and some driving lights. http://www.performanceyamaha.com/pages/ ... tpods.aspx He has also mentioned adding some heated grips. Will my bike support all this? He has an outlet on his bike, a KLR650, and is going to put heated grips on before winter hits us here in Utah. Thanks __________________ First real motorcycle at 42. A GZ250 Suzuki. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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Sarris Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Port Richey, Florida USA Posts: 1,348	LED's The auxillary LED brake lights use very little power & should be ok. Heated grips and driving lights are usually a higher amperage draw, and as we all know, the GZ has a SMALL charging system. So I would say questionable on the grips as well as the driving lights. To Easy Rider; what do you think? __________________ Prudent riders live longer than moron riders.
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GodZuki Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Payson, Utah Posts: 13	Sounds like my husband's KLR. He has a less than stellar charging system. Thanks guys __________________ First real motorcycle at 42. A GZ250 Suzuki.
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jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	Sounds like it, if you only do one major electrical addition. I have added 3 new mini-systems and haven't noticed any adverse effects. Tachometer Volt Meter Extra Brake Lights I would consider these to be mini-systems
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07-04-2008, 11:38 PM	#8
Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	The Gz will support heated grips(Symtec) and have enough left over to run a 20 watt running light with no problems. The running light is an MR-11 halogen yellow color for better cage visibility. Mounted below the stock headlight and quite effective.
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