23 R4 LV - Battery

[Honda4lifeKS]

So I'm hearing that ya gotta keep a good battery in these to make sure the DCT and LV function properly. Is a small bumper light bar, pods, large upper bar, led whips and a soundbar too much for single OEM battery, if so is there a better battery to get? Thanks

 

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[JenElio]

So I'm hearing that ya gotta keep a good battery in these to make sure the DCT and LV function properly. Is a small bumper light bar, pods, large upper bar, led whips and a soundbar too much for single OEM battery, if so is there a better battery to get? Thanks

Why not just add a second battery, you're probably ok with those in accessories for now pending they're not drawing that much juice (amps) but for as cheap as a secondary battery is, it's good insurance. Do you have a wench? Definitely recommend adding a second battery if you have or plan on adding a wench 👍

 

[Scoop]

As long as you're not running them all at the same time with the buggy off, you'll be OK. Personally, I'd add that AUX battery and isolator, but that's just me.

 

[CID]

Get an in dash digital voltmeter, it'll let you know what's happening. Might as well get a dual vm so you're ready for an aux battery. Available in the club store.

Standing voltage -

Running but is usually above 14 volts -

 

[Honda4lifeKS]

Why not just add a second battery, you're probably ok with those in accessories for now pending they're not drawing that much juice (amps) but for as cheap as a secondary battery is, it's good insurance. Do you have a wench? Definitely recommend adding a second battery if you have or plan on adding a wench 👍

No winch, yet. Haven't heard about a 2nd battery yet. Where do those usually go?

 

[CID]

No winch, yet. Haven't heard about a 2nd battery yet. Where do those usually go?

There's an easy to install aftermarket battery tray available but it puts the battery directly behind the radiator. There are two problems with that - 1. Heat kills batteries. 2. I have the EMP storage container in that spot.

Others have put the battery on the frame under the exhaust, there's plenty of room but be sure to use ample heat shielding there. I put mine behind the plastic firewall, under the dash cowl but Honda put the Live Valve electronics there, you'd have to relocate those and cut the brackets that they're mounted to.

There might be room under the back seat, I'm not familiar with the 4 seater.

Here's how I mounted my aux battery -

What did you do to/with your Talon today?

I bought this one. Car Ignition Switch 12V RFID Engine Start Push Button Keyless Entry Starter Kit | eBay Pretty cheap. It comes with two transponders(like a key fob). You put one near the sensor and it beeps. Then you can start it. After you kill it. It waits 15 seconds then beeps...

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This will give you an idea on the spot under the exhaust - (too far from the winch for a 4 seater, IMO)

What did you do to/with your Talon today?

I bought this one. Car Ignition Switch 12V RFID Engine Start Push Button Keyless Entry Starter Kit | eBay Pretty cheap. It comes with two transponders(like a key fob). You put one near the sensor and it beeps. Then you can start it. After you kill it. It waits 15 seconds then beeps...

hondasxs.com

 

[hondabob]

Turn everything on and check the voltmeter in the display at idle and around 3,000 rpm. The 2013 Talon has a larger alternator, the voltage should be around 13.8 to 14.5 volts. Most of the time the while driving the rpm will be 4,000 rpm and up.

 

[Jankyeye]

No winch, yet. Haven't heard about a 2nd battery yet. Where do those usually go?

AJK sells a whole kit, battery, tray, isolator, etc. It’s a super easy install.

Honda Talon Dual Battery Kit - AJK OffRoad

We now offer a complete kit for the Honda Talon Dual Battery. This kit includes everything to have dual batteries on you ride.

ajkoffroad.com

 

[Average_Joe]

If your adding that many accessories I would highly look at an accessory controller. It makes wiring accessories a breeze it handles the relay and power for you. Some units also handle the ground side if it doesn't adding a ground bus bar is easy.

Look at Auxbeam, Voswitch, Garmin, Trigger there are others.

I'm partial to Garmin it uses an app and let's you customize the channels, see your battery voltage and amp draw in real time.

I have the Trigger on another sxs, great unit wireless switches, handles power and ground but proprietary connectors.

I helped wire in a Voswitch on a Talon 4 R its a solid unit the buttons are customizable for strobe (turn signals), momentary this was used for the wiper and sprayer.

 

[Remington]

Is a small bumper light bar, pods, large upper bar, led whips and a soundbar too much for single OEM battery

Yes!
Get a second battery set up (find tons of them in the search and peoples builds)
and put all your accessories on it. Keep the stock one for all the things the rig came off the showroom floor with.