02-12-18, 10:13 AM
After doing the headlight mod to have both lights on, i found that they can really put a strain on the battery, especially for me doing short runs every day to and from work in major traffic so the bike isn't even getting a good blast to aid charging, even more so when the cold winters kick in.
Then my heated grips add to the draining of power.
But since i've had the spotlights, i just use them on the way to work, so not only are they brighter than the headlights anyway, whether that be night or day, but they draw very little power so it gives the battery a much better chance of boosting itself back up.
I must add that a new or well conditioned (charged) battery does undoubtedly make the bike run and feel better. I'm not exactly sure why, because once the engine is running you'd simply think the electronics would take over, but it really does make a difference.
Then my heated grips add to the draining of power.
But since i've had the spotlights, i just use them on the way to work, so not only are they brighter than the headlights anyway, whether that be night or day, but they draw very little power so it gives the battery a much better chance of boosting itself back up.
I must add that a new or well conditioned (charged) battery does undoubtedly make the bike run and feel better. I'm not exactly sure why, because once the engine is running you'd simply think the electronics would take over, but it really does make a difference.
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