Rear lights on the reverse switch

[CumminsPusher]

You'd never know they are on. There's over 600 watts on the nose of ours if needed so those are like candles. I'd rather use that power for fun stuff. Keep in mind there is only so much available power we can't even come close to having everything on at once at least for the moment.


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[AK_Centurion]

Yep, keep in mind what CP said. Charging system is rated around 650 watts @ 5000 RPM. That much power being used by accessories at less then 5000 RPM, your batteries won't be getting a charge. Don't know if anyone runs that hard all the time. I usually cruise around 3000.

 

[JTW]

What the hell do you have on that thing CP?

 

[CumminsPusher]

Sucks but it's the truth! Don't mess around with waisted light always make sure everything is lite where you need it. Lots of separation on light so you're not running down the road with 300backup on. Sometimes less is better. We've got 3 separate rows of just side lighting on each side for this reason. Lots of light yes but it can't all be on at once so place it well


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[JTW]

So you're saying I'd be better off with off with 18watt cubes on the side corners than one central 12 or 18 inch bar?

 

[AK_Centurion]

So you're saying I'd be better off with off with 18watt cubes on the side corners than one central 12 or 18 inch bar?

Go with the bars. You can't get a good spread with just cubes, for the fronts at least. I run a 32" and 2 8"ers up front, I think about 300 watts total. Voltage is stable, until I flip more switches or have some heavy winching sessions.

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• Nov 11, 2016
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[CumminsPusher]

What the hell do you have on that thing CP?

On the nose it's got 360w,168w,2x50w,2x36w,4x18w plus headlights. Sides have three separate rows of 3 fixtures apiece,so 6x15w and 3x9w on each side. Full back lighting is 2x18w 2x15w and lower corners on sides that come on same with 4x15w. Party lights underneath 8x9w. Rock lights on tires 8x15w. Whip lights 2x80w. Interior 10x3w. I think that's it lol. 1388watts LED. But that's just lights using power. (First time I figured that out actually) that's not including headlights. Separate systems come on on different things automatically as well. It's hard to see everything because I keep it small and tucked in so it doesn't break off in the heavy stuff. Nothing sticks out.


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[joeymt33]

On the nose it's got 360w,168w,2x50w,2x36w,4x18w plus headlights. Sides have three separate rows of 3 fixtures apiece,so 6x15w and 3x9w on each side. Full back lighting is 2x18w 2x15w and lower corners on sides that come on same with 4x15w. Party lights underneath 8x9w. Rock lights on tires 8x15w. Whip lights 2x80w. Interior 10x3w. I think that's it lol. 1388watts LED. But that's just lights using power. (First time I figured that out actually) that's not including headlights. Separate systems come on on different things automatically as well. It's hard to see everything because I keep it small and tucked in so it doesn't break off in the heavy stuff. Nothing sticks out.


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1388! I be like at night.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Ya for about 3 minutes till they started blinking out lol


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[AK_Centurion]

On the nose it's got 360w,168w,2x50w,2x36w,4x18w plus headlights. Sides have three separate rows of 3 fixtures apiece,so 6x15w and 3x9w on each side. Full back lighting is 2x18w 2x15w and lower corners on sides that come on same with 4x15w. Party lights underneath 8x9w. Rock lights on tires 8x15w. Whip lights 2x80w. Interior 10x3w. I think that's it lol. 1388watts LED. But that's just lights using power. (First time I figured that out actually) that's not including headlights. Separate systems come on on different things automatically as well. It's hard to see everything because I keep it small and tucked in so it doesn't break off in the heavy stuff. Nothing sticks out.


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I'm guessing that you are brainstorming a way to mount an alternator to that motor.

 

[CumminsPusher]

I'm guessing that you are brainstorming a way to mount an alternator to that motor.

I have looked into it you are correct
But honestly I'm not worried about everything on at once I guess it would be cool is all


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[AK_Centurion]

Pulley on the rear drive line, a bracket for the alt and a tensioner. I'm sure that's more work than is worth, if there was even enough room.

 

[CumminsPusher]

I was looking at the front of the crankshaft. It would be protected and even without the gearing of a pulley I think there'd be enough rpm because an alternator doesn't require full rpm to get maximum power and the r's would be up lots from that of a car. Idk we'll see. I miss the alt in my red one it had more but I stupidly forgot to pull it. I'd be happier with around 900. If I do an alternator it'll be a complete separate setup from the Honda system directly to the accessory batt. Depends how bored I get this winter


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[JTW]

Pulley on the rear drive line, a bracket for the alt and a tensioner. I'm sure that's more work than is worth, if there was even enough room.

Just get a Honda genny!

 

[CumminsPusher]

Just get a Honda genny!

Ahhh it's a Honda...so already have one. I can't believe you don't know my dedication to Honda by now

 

[JTW]

Go with the bars. You can't get a good spread with just cubes, for the fronts at least. I run a 32" and 2 8"ers up front, I think about 300 watts total. Voltage is stable, until I flip more switches or have some heavy winching sessions.

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• Nov 11, 2016
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I'm was thinking a 50" curved bar mounted at the base of the windshield and 2x18watt work lights on the sides of the machine, basically above the driver and passengers head and then above the rear passengers heads mounted to the rollbars.

 

[CumminsPusher]

Definitely go curved. I love my 52 but yes 50 is the same thing. That light is always on. Everyone has different ideas on many choices but a big bar for the front is mandatory.
We do so much because of where we go and isn't necessary for most but I like to see without compromising. Light is a great thing and the more technical the night ride the more light is required. I truly see better at night then day. The big light bar a must but consider tire lights they are cheap and really help it's nice to see tire placement it's not about looks there that's why mine are white and have separate colored. The corner lights mounted in the front lower fascia on mine are money too I can't believe more people don't do that. Upper corner lights aren't as important if you run curved but nice and even a low power bumper light is nice when not running the big one. I choose a very high power one that shoots a pencil beam because it's awesome for certain things.


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[JTW]

You have a pic of your front light setup?

 

[CumminsPusher]

This one is strictly nose no sides on at all

 

[Montecresto]

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This one is strictly nose no sides on at all

I saw a photo and a link on this forum somewhere for a plug and play harness to use the backup alarm for reverse lights and can’t find the bugger now. Do you know about it, where it can be found?? Thanks CP