[BobG]

Is the 400 battery adequate to handle the Widder vest and gloves?

 

[NormanB]

Hi Bob

I do not think any mc battery is man enough to power that sort of kit for a significant period without prejudice to the next successful start.

However as long as you engine is running and the charging circuit is in good health (clean ground connections too!) then you should not have a problem.

Regards

 

[BobG]

Hi Bob

I do not think any mc battery is man enough to power that sort of kit for a significant period without prejudice to the next successful start.

However as long as you engine is running and the charging circuit is in good health (clean ground connections too!) then you should not have a problem.

Regards

Thanks for your response Norman.

I don't quite understand what you're saying because I can't imagine anyone using the kit when the engine is not running.

 

[NormanB]

Hi Bob

I do not think any mc battery is man enough to power that sort of kit for a significant period without prejudice to the next successful start.

However as long as you engine is running and the charging circuit is in good health (clean ground connections too!) then you should not have a problem.

Regards

Thanks for your response Norman.

I don't quite understand what you're saying because I can't imagine anyone using the kit when the engine is not running.

Sorry Bob

Maybe I was being too abstruse!

What I was trying to explain is that the battery capacity figures less than the generators capacity when it comes to the total electical load on the system.

Regards

 

[BobG]

Hi Bob

I do not think any mc battery is man enough to power that sort of kit for a significant period without prejudice to the next successful start.

However as long as you engine is running and the charging circuit is in good health (clean ground connections too!) then you should not have a problem.

Regards

Thanks for your response Norman.

I don't quite understand what you're saying because I can't imagine anyone using the kit when the engine is not running.

Sorry Bob

Maybe I was being too abstruse!

What I was trying to explain is that the battery capacity figures less than the generators capacity when it comes to the total electical load on the system.

Regards

Oh now I get it. :roll:

 

[pauljo]

I've used the Widder vest and gloves on a number of different bikes with no problem. I currently use the Gerbing jacket liner and gloves, which draw more current than the Widder gear - still no problem on my AN650. I think that if you start running auxiliary lights and other electronic accessories, it is a could idea to check current draw with a voltmeter. But for an otherwise stock scooter, I can't imagine that you'd run into any problem with using the Widder equipment.

 

[BobG]

I've used the Widder vest and gloves on a number of different bikes with no problem. I currently use the Gerbing jacket liner and gloves, which draw more current than the Widder gear - still no problem on my AN650. I think that if you start running auxiliary lights and other electronic accessories, it is a could idea to check current draw with a voltmeter. But for an otherwise stock scooter, I can't imagine that you'd run into any problem with using the Widder equipment.

Thanks Paul.