Re: [ST] Enough Power?

[Dan Wallander <newsgroup@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I've run heated grips on high, along with a Widder vest on high all day, 
multiple days, with no charging problems.  If you are doing a lot of 
stop and go, you might have some problems.  My old Beemer doesn't start 
charging until about 3500 rpm and will run out of battery in stop and go 
traffic.  I don't know what RPM the Sprints really start charging at.

I like my Widder vest (I purchased a battery cord for it so my outlet 
would be free for other things) along with a heat-troller which allows 
variable heat settings.  I also have a battery cord on all of the bikes, 
so I can just plug the vest into the bike I'm riding.  I've never tried 
a Gerbing, but I do like the idea of their jacket which comes with 
sleeves.  If you want to plug either vest into the outlet, Widder and 
Gerbing sell the BMW adaptor plug for their vests.

Dan Wallander
'99ST

Derek Randles wrote:

>I finally have my heated grips. Now I am considering a heated vest to keep
>my chest as toasty as my hands. Anyone know if the alternator on the Sprints
>will support all the electrical stuff running along with the grips on high
>and a heated vest plugged in? 
>
>Anyone have any advice on heated vests or where to get such an animal? What
>about the plug to fit our outlets? 
>
>Thanks.. Bigd
>
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