ATV Lighting

WordUpOnLCDs · 30th December 2005, 10:02 AM

MY atv only puts out 12-14v at high rpm at around 2 or 3 amps, is there a way I could up the amp output without changing the stator/magneto assembly, I want to run a pair of 55w halogen lights off of it, im considering a battery but that wil add weight.

pinkmouse · 30th December 2005, 10:55 AM

What's an ATV?

A bigger alternator is the only way to get more current...

DigitalJunkie · 30th December 2005, 11:49 AM

ATV= all terrain vehicle... Like a '4wheeler'

Adding/upgrading the battery might be one solution,if you don't plan on running the lights continously,or for long times..They'll eventually drain the battery,and it will take a while for it to recharge from the ATV..

Getting a larger magneto/alternator setup would be the best bet.
Or finding some bright lights that use less power?

pinkmouse · 30th December 2005, 11:53 AM

Oh, one of those Honda type things!

Obvious really!

Those discharge lamps seen on high end cars are supposed to be more efficient, that might be one, (expensive), route you could take.

xplod1236 · 30th December 2005, 09:17 PM

LEDs are another way to go

30th December 2005, 10:02 AM	#1
WordUpOnLCDs diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mary-Land	ATV Lighting MY atv only puts out 12-14v at high rpm at around 2 or 3 amps, is there a way I could up the amp output without changing the stator/magneto assembly, I want to run a pair of 55w halogen lights off of it, im considering a battery but that wil add weight.

30th December 2005, 10:55 AM	#2
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	What's an ATV? A bigger alternator is the only way to get more current... __________________ Al The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water; but to walk on the earth. Chinese Proverb

30th December 2005, 11:53 AM	#4
pinkmouse diyAudio Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chatham, England	Oh, one of those Honda type things! Obvious really! Those discharge lamps seen on high end cars are supposed to be more efficient, that might be one, (expensive), route you could take. __________________ Al The miracle is not to fly in the air, or to walk on the water; but to walk on the earth. Chinese Proverb

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30th December 2005, 11:49 AM	#3
DigitalJunkie diyAudio Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Portland,Oregon	ATV= all terrain vehicle... Like a '4wheeler' Adding/upgrading the battery might be one solution,if you don't plan on running the lights continously,or for long times..They'll eventually drain the battery,and it will take a while for it to recharge from the ATV.. Getting a larger magneto/alternator setup would be the best bet. Or finding some bright lights that use less power?

30th December 2005, 09:17 PM	#5
xplod1236 diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: On the couch	LEDs are another way to go

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