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Hi guys...does anyone know if the piaggio mp3 500 has enough extra battery capacity to power a heated dual seat, heated grips and auxiliary led, lights, mirrors and stop light?...thanks
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You've (roughly) got 12amps to play with, say 140watts. Add up the power draw of all devices and make sure it's below that. Warning - if drawing so much power, the battery will re-charge very slowly after starting off, so consider using a battery tender every night.
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Simple way to find out is to install a Voltage Meter... then verify that you're putting out a minimum of 12volts with everything turned On.
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ALEXB wrote:
Simply way to find out is to install a Voltage Meter... then verify that you're putting out a minimum of 12volts with everything turned On.
hmmmm no then your battery wont charge you need atleast 13.5 volt pref is 14.3 at 4000 rpm
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