Do I Need Two Batteries? - TeryxHQ.com Forums

dieselpowered · 03-12-2008, 06:03 PM

I will be having a 30" LED lightbar mounted on my cage and another 10" LED lightbar mounted on my bumper, what do all of you think in regards to the battery? Upgrade to an Optima, keep the factory one, or must run two?

Rutcutter · 03-12-2008, 07:01 PM

I would think you would need to atleast upgrade the battery to keep from over working the stator.

dieselpowered · 03-12-2008, 07:12 PM

I spoke to the shop doing the work, they said no upgrade or additional battery necessary...they told me I would be fine, no problems at all.

I will keep an eye on it, and if necessary, replace the stock battery with an Optima

olddirtrider · 04-28-2008, 09:24 AM

I guess I am wondering if anyone what kind of power is available on the stock electrical system. It would be nice to know before you just keep adding stuff till you began having problems. I know the rule of thumb always has been 13.8 to 14.6 V while charging on any 12V system. I guess if you were just monitor the voltage level till the nominal voltage starts to drop you would know what is to much! Some of the big boomer audio systems today will kill a V8 without a second battery and a massive alternator.

Anyway I always like to have the actual spec's......

dieselpowered · 04-28-2008, 10:45 AM

Stock charging system output, 24.2 amps, 14 volts

Hunterworks · 05-02-2008, 10:00 PM

We have been down this road plenty times, take a look at this tech article I wrote but be ready it is a little out of the box thinking but I checked my theory out with the owner of a battery company I know and a electrical engineer too.

How to set up your electrical system - www.Ridesidebyside.com Sponsored by www.hunterworks.com, www.hightechhp.com and www.3stepatvtires.com

mouser58 · 05-02-2008, 10:12 PM

So a 140 AMP stator (from Ricky Stator or someone comparable) would be a good choice if you are planning on running a winch and HIDs????

Hunterworks · 05-03-2008, 08:49 AM

I don't think there is such a animal, maybe a 40 amp but not a 140.

The winch is the item that would need a big battery and the lights would need a high capacity charging system.

NEVERENOUGH · 05-03-2008, 09:08 AM

So a few hid's and a stereo and might want to upgrade correct?

Hunterworks · 05-03-2008, 05:47 PM

Any constant draw item like lights I would go smaller or stock battery. Batteries use a good portion of your charging capacity to charge, it is just like a light or winch or what ever.

As far as I know, no one makes a HO for the Teryx. Alternators are a bad idea too, they don't last long in dirt, mud and water.

Todd

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03-12-2008, 07:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
dieselpowered www.TeryxHQ.com Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,967	I spoke to the shop doing the work, they said no upgrade or additional battery necessary...they told me I would be fine, no problems at all. I will keep an eye on it, and if necessary, replace the stock battery with an Optima __________________ www.RhinoTalk.net www.TeryxHQ.com 2008 Kawasaki Teryx \| 840cc BBK w/ stage III cams \| FST long travel and HD steering \| Twisted Stitch seats \| MSHQ cage \| Muzzys dual exhaust \| Dynatek CDI \| aFe intake \| HiPer carbon fiber beadlocks \| Goodyear MT/Rs \| Crow restraints \| Livewire LED whip \| NightOwl HID conversion \| 40" Edge Series LED lightbar \| Fuego Dual HID Lights \| Dalton clutch kit \| Full audio \| Navigation \| Lightened and machined clutch \| Power Steering \| TrailTech Vapor Computer \| More to come...

04-28-2008, 09:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
olddirtrider Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: El Paso, TX Posts: 45	I guess I am wondering if anyone what kind of power is available on the stock electrical system. It would be nice to know before you just keep adding stuff till you began having problems. I know the rule of thumb always has been 13.8 to 14.6 V while charging on any 12V system. I guess if you were just monitor the voltage level till the nominal voltage starts to drop you would know what is to much! Some of the big boomer audio systems today will kill a V8 without a second battery and a massive alternator. Anyway I always like to have the actual spec's...... __________________ Sand - Dirt - Dunes = Fun 04- 700V - 01- KX500 08 TeryX 06 GMC 2500 Duramax

04-28-2008, 10:45 AM	#5 (permalink)
dieselpowered www.TeryxHQ.com Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,967	Stock charging system output, 24.2 amps, 14 volts __________________ www.RhinoTalk.net www.TeryxHQ.com 2008 Kawasaki Teryx \| 840cc BBK w/ stage III cams \| FST long travel and HD steering \| Twisted Stitch seats \| MSHQ cage \| Muzzys dual exhaust \| Dynatek CDI \| aFe intake \| HiPer carbon fiber beadlocks \| Goodyear MT/Rs \| Crow restraints \| Livewire LED whip \| NightOwl HID conversion \| 40" Edge Series LED lightbar \| Fuego Dual HID Lights \| Dalton clutch kit \| Full audio \| Navigation \| Lightened and machined clutch \| Power Steering \| TrailTech Vapor Computer \| More to come...

05-02-2008, 10:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
Hunterworks TeryxHQ.com Site Sponsor Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 448	We have been down this road plenty times, take a look at this tech article I wrote but be ready it is a little out of the box thinking but I checked my theory out with the owner of a battery company I know and a electrical engineer too. How to set up your electrical system - www.Ridesidebyside.com Sponsored by www.hunterworks.com, www.hightechhp.com and www.3stepatvtires.com __________________ www.hunterworks.com www.3stepatvtires.com

05-02-2008, 10:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
mouser58 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New Martinsville, W.Va. Posts: 143	So a 140 AMP stator (from Ricky Stator or someone comparable) would be a good choice if you are planning on running a winch and HIDs????

05-03-2008, 08:49 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hunterworks TeryxHQ.com Site Sponsor Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 448	I don't think there is such a animal, maybe a 40 amp but not a 140. The winch is the item that would need a big battery and the lights would need a high capacity charging system. __________________ www.hunterworks.com www.3stepatvtires.com

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NEVERENOUGH Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chino Valley Az Posts: 578	So a few hid's and a stereo and might want to upgrade correct? __________________ Too much is neverenough 2003 duramax dually for towing 2004 Gearvbox toyhauler 2006 limited yfz 450 mine 2003 Pred 500 wifes 1986 4trax 250R sons 1997 300ex daughter 2006 250ex daughter 2008 Teryx ours

05-03-2008, 05:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Hunterworks TeryxHQ.com Site Sponsor Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 448	Any constant draw item like lights I would go smaller or stock battery. Batteries use a good portion of your charging capacity to charge, it is just like a light or winch or what ever. As far as I know, no one makes a HO for the Teryx. Alternators are a bad idea too, they don't last long in dirt, mud and water. Todd __________________ www.hunterworks.com www.3stepatvtires.com

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