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Old May 5, 2003 | 03:07 AM
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All right, will I be ok if I run a 100/55watt main bulb with 2, 55/watt side light bulbs? That would put me at 210 Watts. does anyone know how much draw is on the Stator prior to turning on your lights?
Also how about the Piaa bulbs? They say 55/60 Watts = 100/110Watts? I don't know If I get it.
 
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Old May 5, 2003 | 05:38 AM
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i am running a 100 watt system with the baja light force, i tried a 175 watt combo and i blew my under seat fuses ...150 draw max!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !to be safe.. i also use a bulb that draws 35 watts and puts out 690,000 candle light call
 
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Old May 5, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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Read this,
I just posted the same question 2 days ago.
http://forums.atving.com/messageview...did/340304.cfm
 
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Old May 5, 2003 | 02:44 PM
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So what did you end up doing? IF I get a DS I plan on getting a couple of really good handlebar mounted lights... I'm having a hard time making heads or tails of that thread, so in plain simple terms, what is the max wattage I could have (for safe long term use) using two new lights?
 
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Old May 5, 2003 | 02:47 PM
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I have one of those helmet lights and it works sweet. Nice bright spot pf light wherever I point my head. uses a rca jack mounted to my handlebars. The light gives you an extra second before you make a turn to see whats ahead.
 
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Old May 5, 2003 | 04:09 PM
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Originally posted by: BigJon
I have one of those helmet lights and it works sweet. Nice bright spot pf light wherever I point my head. uses a rca jack mounted to my handlebars. The light gives you an extra second before you make a turn to see whats ahead.

Yeah, but I'm not concerned about lighting for the woods or anything like that, I just need LOTS of candlepower, and the broader the area the better as well.

 
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Old May 5, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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i just went to hidstore.com and purchased a hid light kit for $200, 35 watt bulb and only 3.4 amp draw, with this setup youd be able to run the extra dual 35's or 50's
 
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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:38 PM
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Hey Tony...I run a 80/100 super white main light and 2- 55w floods. And I haven't had any problems and all. I do try to remember to turn the floods off when Im at idle though. I have them hooked up so they come on when I switch to high beam.
 
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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:40 PM
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Eagle, where did you get the 55 watters, did you mount them to the handlebars? What was the cost? Candlepower? lol Sorry for all the questions.
 
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Old May 5, 2003 | 11:42 PM
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Hey Dude! I ordered some Piaa bulbs today. Extreme whites at 60/55 watts that put out 130/125 watts at 4125K power!!!! And some 35watt=70 watts xtreme whites for the Baja lights!!. $80.00! Damn!
 
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