More Amps Needed for Motorcycle System
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Forum Name: Motorcycle Electronics
Forum Discription: Installing Stereos, Alarms, Remote Starters, Lights, Garage Door Openers and other electronics on motorcycles.
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Printed Date: May 12, 2024 at 3:10 PM
Topic: More Amps Needed for Motorcycle System
Posted By: Jweb
Subject: More Amps Needed for Motorcycle System
Date Posted: May 08, 2006 at 10:44 AM
I think I have a new one for you guys...I'm upgrading the amplifier on my motorcycle and need more amps to drive it. Are there any options available other than adding a capacitor? I briefly read something about adding a motorcycle battery to a car system but, was wondering if anyone here had anything to say about what would work in this type of installation. Thanks, Joe
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Posted By: coppellstereo
Date Posted: May 08, 2006 at 11:27 AM
ah, and by amps you mean that you need more power?
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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: May 08, 2006 at 11:50 AM
What kind of bike? There are HO alternators available for touring bikes like Goldwings... ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: kirktcashalini
Date Posted: May 08, 2006 at 1:37 PM
I bet thats going to be one rockin bike.
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Posted By: Jweb
Date Posted: May 13, 2006 at 7:43 PM
I didn't get any info on my earlier post so I bought a 1.2 Farad capacitor. The instructions are poorly interpreted and I need to know the proper way to hook it up. As I understand it, the cap is supposed to be wired parallel and I wanted to confirm that I can just run a + and - wire from the capacitor to the same terminals on the amp. And I did figure out how to charge/discharge it. Thanks for any help.
Posted By: haemphyst
Date Posted: May 14, 2006 at 11:06 AM
The cap was a waste of time... If you can return it, do so, and buy the alternator/battery combo linked by DYohn (if your bike happens to be a Wing or HD, you can go there)
The cap will NOT fix your problem...
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Posted By: Jweb
Date Posted: May 15, 2006 at 10:01 AM
I beg to disagree...installed yesterday with existing amp (waiting on parts for new amp) and after using this amp since 1997, there is definitely a difference in overall punch. Almost like the gain was turned up without distortion. And BTW, it is a Goldwing and I already upgraded the Alternator and gel battery. I do have another question if anyone has any input...I originally wired this bike with a ATC fuse bus that is powered by 10 ga wire that is only 20" from the battery. I then ran power to the amp from there through one of the terminals with a 20 amp fuse using 10ga. Before installing the new, more powerful amp, wouldn't it be better to run a separate fused 8 or 10ga directly from the battery? Thanks all...if anyone is still reading this thread.
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