Hi all.
I am wanting to add more lighting power to my quad, as I frequently drive at night. What must be changed in order to do this? I guess what I'm asking (and pardon my ignorance) is what makes the electical power on our quads? They don't have an alternator do they? Any and all info, no matter how elementary would be appreciated.
Thanks

POC

 

I am wanting to add more lighting power to my quad, as I frequently drive at night. What must be
changed in order to do this?

Light bulbs (of higher wattage).

I guess what I'm asking (and pardon my ignorance) is what makes the
electical power on our quads?

Alternators.

They don't have an alternator do they?

See above.

I'm not trying to be wise or flip, POC, but that's about it. Good luck.

Tree Farmer

 

Ok, I was thinking more of adding additional lights...can this be done? How about putting a cig lighter plug somewhere to run a spotlight?

Thanks again

POC

 

POC, in order to exceed the wattage out- put, whatever it may be, you will have to have your stator rewound. Contact Ricky Stator (yup, that's his name) in Cal. at (619) 449-3905 & he can give you the info you need. He also sells light kits to light up all of Indiana if that's what you want to do.

THE AZ HARD PACKER,calmiller@kachina.net

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POC, one other thing, on re-reading your post...we're ALL ignorant..only on different subjects, so the only dumb question is the one you didn't ask!

 

POC,

Step 1, find the output of your alternator.
for example my King puts out 200w.

Step 2, total up the wattage of everything you could have running, headlights running lights, gage lights ect.

Step 3, subtract the information from step 2 from step 1 and that will tell you how much extra you have.

As long as you don't exceed that you can add whatever you like.

I have added an adapter(cigarette lighter type) to my quad as well as brake and back up lights. I have had no problem with the electrical system.

Good luck.

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Eric Baatz 1996 Suzuki KING QUAD Remember the KING Lives!!



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"RV-Style" auxiliary power outlets with spring-loaded, rubber-faced, water-resistant covers, are available (e.g., at Wal-Mart). These outlets accept any lighter-style plug and mount easily to the ATV platic with sheet-metal screws.

Bullet-style connectors between the outlet and the "hot" wire and ground permit easy disconnection and connection when the plastic must be removed and replaced. An in-line fuze holder connected to the hot wire is a good idea.

Choose a mounting spot for the connector where you have clearance to plug and unplug your lights and other accessories, and where the plug is not apt to jump out of the socket when hitting bumps while riding.

Auxiliary power outlets can add fun and versatility to your ATV; as long as you don't overload your alternator, as Eric cautions, you'll have no problem with a careful installation.

Tree Farmer

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