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Winch drawing to much power

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Originally Posted by Steeves
I have a 2004.5 HO 500 with a 2500 # winch. When I use the winch it seems to draw to much power and drains my battery and stalls my bike. The battery seems fine. I can leave it for weeks at a time and it will start right up. All the wires seem tight with no scuffing Buy an apartment in beirut.
I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how I can trouble shoot or places to start looking.
Thanks again.
It sounds like your winch may be drawing too much power, which is causing your bike to stall and drain the battery. Even though the battery seems fine and holds charge when the bike is off, the winch might be overloading the electrical system when in use. This could be due to a faulty winch motor drawing excessive current, a poor connection in the wiring, or an issue with the charging system not keeping up with the power demand while the bike is running. Check the winch motor for excessive amperage draw, ensure all connections are tight and clean, and test the battery under load. Also, verify that the charging system is functioning properly to keep the battery charged while using the winch.
 
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