Spare Wattage of the Supere Tenere

[Amsterdamm]

Hey everyone,

Because I was unable to find anything in the web myself, I thought I would ask the experts.

I am considering getting some heated gear, adding a GPS, a phone, and perhaps a heated seat; however, having killed batteries on different bikes before without doing some research, I want to know how much spare wattage is available for accessories on the ST.

Anyone know?,

 

[reverend12]

I think the Super ten has plenty of alternator do do pretty much what You want. Seems as though I read 600 watt alternator, and I may be wrong. Anyways I haven't had any problems and I pretty much run what I want.

 

[coastie]

This thread talks about it. http://www.yamahasupertenere.com/index.php?topic=151.msg1330#msg1330

 

[Tremor38]

Hey everyone,

Because I was unable to find anything in the web myself, I thought I would ask the experts.

I am considering getting some heated gear, adding a GPS, a phone, and perhaps a heated seat; however, having killed batteries on different bikes before without doing some research, I want to know how much spare wattage is available for accessories on the ST.

Anyone know?,

The loads you mention should be no problem IF you're not talking about adding bunch of driving lights after that...those will add-up fast. I haven't put a current clamp on it yet, so exact headroom is anydody's best guess.
I was going to post a gestimated figure but will avoid that because the books never seem to fully take into consideration the efficiency of the regulator rectifier. For instance, I have seen a system rated in the service manual at 220W not be able to maintain charge at any more than about 150W when I put an ammeter to it and crunched the numbers. I will no doubt get this test done on the Tenere, but not right away as my bike put away for the winter.

Good luck with all that.