2023 Bird of Prey

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Well as I discover more and more about the talon, I discover things I want to change.

This thread is to document those things.

The first item on my list is to avoid becoming stranded.

I figured leaving the house with only a fully charged battery.


Noco battery charger with surface charging port.

The next is to ensure I know where I am at and where I am going.

Old repurposed iPad, Sturdy case and Garmin BT GPS.

 

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Latest bit is a custom second battery box. Due to have factory auxiliary switches and fuse and heater we had to make one with some specific measurements. Rough fitting tonight.

 

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Next up was more electrical work.
Got these wired up to a turn signal controller and the stock controller. This allows a 3 way switch to interrupt and have them act as a turn signal.

 

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Well today was all about wiring. Getting this battery to fit along with factory accessory panel and oem heater is a chore.

Progress made.

 

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Battery tie down time.

Wired up, confirmed single charging charges both batteries and accessories are working.

 

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Wheels and tires.

I have to say the specs are nice

15x7 with a weight of 16 lbs with rated weight capacity of 1400lbs

 

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Circling back to a safety item and some monitoring for the dual batteries.
Cab mounted fire extinguisher.

Figured I would want it close and not near engine.

I didn’t want to drill so I found a switch sized monitor.