I know that LEDs draw much less amperage than LED lights.. I have read it to be approximately 1/10th as much... not sure of the accuracy but I saw that figure on a few sites...

Anyway... since the F4 lacks the stronger charging system (comparatively) of the F4i.. I was wondering if anyone had an idea of how much amperage would be gained back (so to speak) by swapping to LED taillights and running lights (turn signals are on/off so they probably wouldnt impact as much but even still)
The rears are 3157 bulbs I believe, and I'm pretty sure the front/rears are 1157/1156s... any info appreciated...

I'm sure power is also 'gained back' if you swap from a halogen headlight to an HID setup as well.

Just thinkin aloud...
Adam

 

it makes sense to think that you would gain some power back, but honestly, I don't think it really matters. Bikes run off the battery, not the charging system like a car does. So, as long as your charging system is keeping your battery up, it shouldn't matter.

There will be less draw on the battery, and therefore may be easier in sense for the charging system to keep the battery charged. But the charging system is working all the time anyway, so I don't think it would offset it too much, unless your at the maximum of your charging capacity, which I don't think you would be.

Although, If you have other accessories that may draw some juice, you could free up some power by switching for sure.

having said that, I don't have a great understanding of electronics and charging systems, just basic knowledge. So Im sure there is more to it than what I said. So, take it for what its worth, just an opinion.

 

Turbulenz I know you're having electrical problems from your other threads. But unless you have an a$$load of accessories, your stator should be producing more than enough power to keep up with charging your battery.

I think you're looking to work around a problem. I ran LEDs body kit + alarm off my F3 with no problem.

 

Actually... this thread was more of a "what if" than anything else... I read on an older post on here someone recommending LED stuff to reduce amperage draw.. and I was just wondering what gains (if anything measureable) were to be found by doing so.

My bike hasnt been stalling lately.. knock wood...

Its nice to wonder aloud sometimes..