P1000 2nd Battery System Assistance

[FoggDogg]

Hello. I'm new to powersports equipment. Earlier this year I purchased a 2021 1000-3 Deluxe w/ about 350 miles on it. It's an awesome machine! The original owner installed a winch, front light bar, rear lights, turn signals and a blue tooth speaker. He DID NOT install a 2nd battery system. I would like to get that done, but working full time and building a new house (I'm playing the part of the electrician) has my plate pretty full.

Is there anyone near mid-Michigan that's done it to their machine and would be interested in doing the install for me? Thanks in advance.

 

[Admin]

 

[Neohio]

I am in Ohio and willing to help. But I doubt it would be worth the time or money to drag to me.
I am sure there are other members near you that will offer assistance.
Can you share your zip code or nearest large city? Will be easier for your "locals" to find you.

 

[FoggDogg]

I am in Ohio and willing to help. But I doubt it would be worth the time or money to drag to me.
I am sure there are other members near you that will offer assistance.
Can you share your zip code or nearest large city? Will be easier for your "locals" to find you.

Thank you sir, I appreciate it. I'm between Lansing & Jackson. Thanks.

 

[Scoop]

Well, that depends on what you're looking for and what you have purchased already (if anything).

Are you wanting someone to come to you?
Are you wanting to haul it somewhere else?
Are you wanting to work on it together or just have someone else do it for you?
Have you purchased anything for the job yet?
Is there a bottle of Knappogue Castle 16 Year Single Malt at the end of the rainbow? 🤣

>> I'm between Lansing & Jackson.

Mason? Dansville? Rives Junction? Eaton Rapids? You could be an hour+ away or 30 minutes away. I'm in Howell.

 

[FoggDogg]

Well, that depends on what you're looking for and what you have purchased already (if anything).

Are you wanting someone to come to you?
Are you wanting to haul it somewhere else?
Are you wanting to work on it together or just have someone else do it for you?
Have you purchased anything for the job yet?
Is there a bottle of Knappogue Castle 16 Year Single Malt at the end of the rainbow? 🤣

>> I'm between Lansing & Jackson.

Mason? Dansville? Rives Junction? Eaton Rapids? You could be an hour+ away or 30 minutes away. I'm in Howell.

I would absolutely take it to someone. I live in Leslie. I will purchase whatever you recommend. Ive watched the Robert Sparre YT video. Thinking his parts list was a good one. Compensation for your time would be completely your choice. 😉

 

[Red500]

Welcome to the club from East Tennessee.

 

[FoggDogg]

Welcome to the club from East Tennessee.

Thank you sir!

 

[Ericseabaugh]

Welcome to the club man from south central Illinois. Here is my 2 cents (real value is probably less than a penny). Go ahead and round up your parts, put some thought into it, map out your plan on paper as to where you want to place everything on the machine and either/ a: do a little at a time when you have a extra hour here or there/ or b: hold of until you have the time to do it. If you don't have the 12v electrical system knowledge or experience whatsoever then I get it, but if you do then doing it yourself will not only be a fun project but you will know everything about that system for future add on's or any service that may need done to it in the future. And from what I have learned about this awesome group here is that if you have a question along the way everyone here will bend over backwards to try and help you with a answer. (Some of us may fall while trying to bend though). I am getting ready to add the auxiliary electrical system to mine as well but kinda in the same boat, own and drive a semi over the road so only home on the weekends and trying to do some remodeling on the house, and keeping this needy ass semi road ready doesn't leave much time for Honda projects, but I'll get there. Good luck which ever way you choose to go about it

 

[FoggDogg]

Welcome to the club man from south central Illinois. Here is my 2 cents (real value is probably less than a penny). Go ahead and round up your parts, put some thought into it, map out your plan on paper as to where you want to place everything on the machine and either/ a: do a little at a time when you have a extra hour here or there/ or b: hold of until you have the time to do it. If you don't have the 12v electrical system knowledge or experience whatsoever then I get it, but if you do then doing it yourself will not only be a fun project but you will know everything about that system for future add on's or any service that may need done to it in the future. And from what I have learned about this awesome group here is that if you have a question along the way everyone here will bend over backwards to try and help you with a answer. (Some of us may fall while trying to bend though). I am getting ready to add the auxiliary electrical system to mine as well but kinda in the same boat, own and drive a semi over the road so only home on the weekends and trying to do some remodeling on the house, and keeping this needy ass semi road ready doesn't leave much time for Honda projects, but I'll get there. Good luck which ever way you choose to go about it

You‘re probably right. I was just trying to get it ready to blow snow this winter. Maybe one year at the new place with the walk behind won’t kill me. 😉

 

[P1K5Dave]

You're not going to need a 2nd battery for snow blowing. What blowers have you been looking at?

 

[Ericseabaugh]

You‘re probably right. I was just trying to get it ready to blow snow this winter. Maybe one year at the new place with the walk behind won’t kill me. 😉

Man I wouldn't sweat using it. We've had our 2016 1k5 since June of 2019. Bought it with right at 3000 miles on it and the only thing it had on it was the warn winch from the factory. Since I have added a top, windshield, a 40" 80 diode led light bar on front 2 4" 4 diode led pods on back turn signal/horn kit, and bazooka g2 double sided sound bar. Haven't got to add 2nd battery to ours yet. Anyways, we have spent many, many nights out riding till 1, 2, hell 3 in the morning running big light bar, jamming tunes and plenty of winching others, and ourselves (maybe once 🤣) out of the river bottom mud. We now have just over 20k miles on it and I just replaced the original factory battery 2 weekends ago. So I think you'll be fine to hold off until you have some time to do it. Sorry @Scoop wasn't trying to cost you a bottle of some good single malt!

 

[Scoop]

You don't NEED a fire extinguisher until you NEED a fire extinguisher. Some folks go a lifetime without needing one. Some, not so much.

@FoggDogg, let me check my schedule and see what things look like. It will also depend upon how long it takes you to order and receive all your components.

Adding a second battery and isolator kit to a stock machine isn't that big of a deal. But if you're wanting to include a switched (key-on) fuse box, a Stinger or Cole Hersee relay, an always hot bussbar, and then move all the current connections (that your accessories get power from now) to the fuse box and busbar, that takes some effort and, obviously, more components, more supplies and more time - especially not knowing how good or bad the last owner wired things up.

If you want me to put a suggested parts list together for you, let me know.

 

[FoggDogg]

You don't NEED a fire extinguisher until you NEED a fire extinguisher. Some folks go a lifetime without needing one. Some, not so much.

@FoggDogg, let me check my schedule and see what things look like. It will also depend upon how long it takes you to order and receive all your components.

Adding a second battery and isolator kit to a stock machine isn't that big of a deal. But if you're wanting to include a switched (key-on) fuse box, a Stinger or Cole Hersee relay, an always hot bussbar, and then move all the current connections (that your accessories get power from now) to the fuse box and busbar, that takes some effort and, obviously, more components, more supplies and more time - especially not knowing how good or bad the last owner wired things up.

If you want me to put a suggested parts list together for you, let me know.

PM sent. Thanks!

 

[FoggDogg]

You're not going to need a 2nd battery for snow blowing. What blowers have you been looking at?

Pretty much decided on the Mossimo. It’s self contained, but I’m concerned about all the winching up and down.

 

[StewB]

Hello. I'm new to powersports equipment. Earlier this year I purchased a 2021 1000-3 Deluxe w/ about 350 miles on it. It's an awesome machine! The original owner installed a winch, front light bar, rear lights, turn signals and a blue tooth speaker. He DID NOT install a 2nd battery system. I would like to get that done, but working full time and building a new house (I'm playing the part of the electrician) has my plate pretty full.

Is there anyone near mid-Michigan that's done it to their machine and would be interested in doing the install for me? Thanks in advance.

FoggDogg - welcome.
My recommendation is to pause the 1000-3 fixes, and then do them when you've had a moment to pause and consider.
I've done the the whole dual battery thing, plus all the other stuff, and this site and (more than that) the helpful people can show you the ins and outs. There are a couple of no-added-cost changes that you can do now, that you'll appreciate later.
I just seconds ago finished a too-long post about a dual battery install. Just getting it done quick may leave you wanting more in the future.
Wish you the best,
StewB
FYI: I don't have a blower, but at 8,000 feet in Utah, my heavy battery load is the winch I use to lift and lower a plow a whole lot. A second battery was something more necessary in past models.

 

[FoggDogg]

FoggDogg - welcome.
My recommendation is to pause the 1000-3 fixes, and then do them when you've had a moment to pause and consider.
I've done the the whole dual battery thing, plus all the other stuff, and this site and (more than that) the helpful people can show you the ins and outs. There are a couple of no-added-cost changes that you can do now, that you'll appreciate later.
I just seconds ago finished a too-long post about a dual battery install. Just getting it done quick may leave you wanting more in the future.
Wish you the best,
StewB
FYI: I don't have a blower, but at 8,000 feet in Utah, my heavy battery load is the winch I use to lift and lower a plow a whole lot. A second battery was something more necessary in past models.

Are you talking about your post on the 100A fuse thread? Thanks.

 

[Bow4life]

First off welcome to the forum from Minnesota. Second, there are probably as many debates on the second battery setup on here as there is about tires...anyway...I did a second battery on mine with the isolator and everything. I dont really need it currently, as I only run some extra lights, winch, etc. But I wanted it in place in case I want to increase my electrical draw drastically in the future. One more thing to consider, (and the main reason I did mine) is that these machines with electric controlled clutches and fuel injection can get fussy if the battery voltage is not right where it should be. With a second battery and isolator you can draw the accessory battery down to nothing and still have the factory one to start and run the vehicle. Like if you had to winch yourself out of something in the middle of nowhere. Just my .02....best of luck!

 

[StewB]

You‘re probably right. I was just trying to get it ready to blow snow this winter. Maybe one year at the new place with the walk behind won’t kill me. 😉

Are you talking about your post on the 100A fuse thread? Thanks.

Yes.

 

[Smitty335]

Hello. I'm new to powersports equipment. Earlier this year I purchased a 2021 1000-3 Deluxe w/ about 350 miles on it. It's an awesome machine! The original owner installed a winch, front light bar, rear lights, turn signals and a blue tooth speaker. He DID NOT install a 2nd battery system. I would like to get that done, but working full time and building a new house (I'm playing the part of the electrician) has my plate pretty full.

Is there anyone near mid-Michigan that's done it to their machine and would be interested in doing the install for me? Thanks in advance.

Welcome from NW AR!