extra watts?
 

Can't find how many volts (sorry watts)the stator puts out. Can anyone help out.

RE: extra voltage?
 

not sure. i know 6 volt batteries get a 7 volt alternator
12 volt batteries need 14v alternator
24 volt batteries need 28v alternator etc

that's how it is on airplanes anyway. i don't do cars or motorcycles very well. [sm=sorry.gif]

if the f4i has a 12 volt battery, i'm guessing 14 volts and, i dunno, 30 amps?

anyone wanna jump in and corret me?

RE: extra voltage?
 

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RE: extra voltage?
 

i have measured mine with a voltmeter and it is almost exactly 14. i dont know if it will be for every bike but considering what FLYOU said i would assume so.

RE: extra voltage?
 

yeah, i'm pretty sure it's 14.

RE: extra voltage?
 

It should be around 14Vdc, that's post-regulator though. By itself the stator puts out an (alternating current) 'ac' voltage (hence the correct name 'alternator' to the entire assembly)(if you're trying to measure directly across its terminals) ... and then the effective voltage depends on what you measure, the peak, avg or rms. Most meters do an approximate RMS measurement.

RE: extra voltage?
 

Does the regulator steady the current also? I believe that 3000 rpm is the magic number to charge the battery.

RE: extra voltage?
 

Sorry guys, I meant watts not volts.

RE: extra voltage?
 

WHat are you trying to run on the bike?

RE: extra voltage?
 

I set up my bikes with heated grips and plug-in for my heated jacket. Would have to look it up agian to be sure, but I believe it's about 100 watts for both. I could switch to HID's get to some back if I need to, but I like to be on the safe side of power draws.