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Looking to get a buggy soon,so on a dune or reaction, what kind of lights are on it?trying to figure out what kind of charging system they have, and how much power is put out?
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There are two 35w lamps on these 150cc buggies. The stock 6-pole stator will not supply much more than 70w that these lights draw. The lighting is directly powered off the stator AC and is not connected to the battery. The battery is used strictly for starting the engine. You have the following options get better illumination:
1. Put the 35w H3 bulbs in better large-reflector light housings
2. Go to one high wattage off road light under 75w
3. Add an additional battery that is isolated from the electrical system to run alternate lighting and recharge the battery on an external charger
4. Upgrade the stator to a 8-pole or 11-pole for a 90w or 125w capacity
_________________ 07 Joyner SandSpider 650
06 Tank Touring 150SE
06 Weekend Warrior WideBody FB2200
05 Ford F-250 PowerStroke
04 Yerf-Dog Spiderbox 3206
04 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000-A19
03 VW Jetta Wagon TDI
81 Honda Passport C70
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good info. i tried to put some 100w off road lights off my buddies truck on the buggie. yeah they didnt even turn on. i guess ill be lookin for a new battery so i can get some better lights.
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put 2 55W lights on the buggy but I always keep it trickled charged at night, plus night riding is something i rarely do but thye lights look sweet a for only $40.
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| erbgottie wrote: |
| put 2 55W lights on the buggy but I always keep it trickled charged at night, plus night riding is something i rarely do but thye lights look sweet a for only $40. |
The GY6 based buggies he is looking at will not sport the load of two 55w lights in stock configuration. I do not know CN250 based buggies capacities.
_________________ 07 Joyner SandSpider 650
06 Tank Touring 150SE
06 Weekend Warrior WideBody FB2200
05 Ford F-250 PowerStroke
04 Yerf-Dog Spiderbox 3206
04 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000-A19
03 VW Jetta Wagon TDI
81 Honda Passport C70
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One of my factory bulbs burnt out within two weeks fo buying
my buggy. I went down to wallyworld and bought two 55watt
bulbs, wired them in and so far, with only three night rides
about 8 miles from my house getting back home after a day of
riding, I've had no problems with my battery getting weak. Now
that does'nt mean I won't. Just to be on the safe side, I plan to
purchase an 11pole stator. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I also
have three 18inch led stick lights hooked up directly to the
harness going to the passenger side headlamp. They come on
whenever I power on the headlights. They're installed on the
underside of my rollcage and with the bikini top on it, riding at
night makes for a pretty cool ceiling above my head. And finally,
about a month after buying my buggy I had to replace the bad
chinese battery that came in it. Again, wallyworld! I have a love
hate relationship with that place
_________________ Kinroad Sahara 150
130 main, 9g rollers, uni
gutted exaust, 1500 spring
1500 clutch springs
G-Force 5pt. safety belts
high performance coil w/iridium plug
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| MADRANGER wrote: |
One of my factory bulbs burnt out within two weeks fo buying
my buggy. I went down to wallyworld and bought two 55watt
bulbs, wired them in and so far, with only three night rides
about 8 miles from my house getting back home after a day of
riding, I've had no problems with my battery getting weak. Now
that does'nt mean I won't. Just to be on the safe side, I plan to
purchase an 11pole stator. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, I also
have three 18inch led stick lights hooked up directly to the
harness going to the passenger side headlamp. They come on
whenever I power on the headlights. They're installed on the
underside of my rollcage and with the bikini top on it, riding at
night makes for a pretty cool ceiling above my head. And finally,
about a month after buying my buggy I had to replace the bad
chinese battery that came in it. Again, wallyworld! I have a love
hate relationship with that place  |
The lighting by default is run directly off the stator and does not need or use the battery. You will find those 55w lamps are not producing nearly the output they should with your stock stator. I am waiting for my 11-pole stator and will report back with some measurements once installed.
_________________ 07 Joyner SandSpider 650
06 Tank Touring 150SE
06 Weekend Warrior WideBody FB2200
05 Ford F-250 PowerStroke
04 Yerf-Dog Spiderbox 3206
04 Kawasaki Concours ZG1000-A19
03 VW Jetta Wagon TDI
81 Honda Passport C70
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Yeah, I noticed they did'nt seem as bright as they should be. I
did'nt buy 55watt intentionally to have brighter lights, It was
all I could find at the time. Im sure the 11pole will make a huge
difference. I can't wait to get mine. Once installed, I'll be able
to install my 2000lb winch. Then there will be no stopping the
Madranger
_________________ Kinroad Sahara 150
130 main, 9g rollers, uni
gutted exaust, 1500 spring
1500 clutch springs
G-Force 5pt. safety belts
high performance coil w/iridium plug
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That sounds good, send me a pm once you do.
_________________ Kinroad Sahara 150
130 main, 9g rollers, uni
gutted exaust, 1500 spring
1500 clutch springs
G-Force 5pt. safety belts
high performance coil w/iridium plug
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