Enough wattage?

[Rtbo]

i have a 17 sidewinder ltx le. I have lighted led handguards, heated seat, heated visor outlet. Do you think I have enough wattage leftover for a 9” led bar that uses 54 watts?

 

[GlennM]

I have the same setup, 72w connected to a wiring harness , no issues!

 

[Rtbo]

I have the same setup, 72w connected to a wiring harness , no issues!

What kind of light do you have, spot beam or flood? I was thinking of a 9” spot beam mounted on top of the handlebars or a 12” with spot beam in the middle and floods on the side. I love light and riding at night, but I am worried it might be too bright and not be able to see oncoming lights over a hill, what do you think?

 

[cannondale27]

What kind of light do you have, spot beam or flood? I was thinking of a 9” spot beam mounted on top of the handlebars or a 12” with spot beam in the middle and floods on the side. I love light and riding at night, but I am worried it might be too bright and not be able to see oncoming lights over a hill, what do you think?

That can be a issue. My lights are so bright you don't see oncoming sled lights in trees before they are right there. Still it's the deer that really scare me at night and they are real easy to see. The oncoming sleds will also see you way sooner. Many pull off trail thinking I am the groomer coming!

 

[cannondale27]

I have Rocks HID headlights and the TrailTech HIDS right behind bumper. One spot and one flood. The Techs are wired to Highbeam switch with relay.

 

[GlennM]

What kind of light do you have, spot beam or flood? I was thinking of a 9” spot beam mounted on top of the handlebars or a 12” with spot beam in the middle and floods on the side. I love light and riding at night, but I am worried it might be too bright and not be able to see oncoming lights over a hill, what do you think?

Actually they are 72w each so thats 144 watts. My harness is good for 300w. They're a mix of both, flood and spot. As for traffic, it's not an issue in my case, I can see them coming.

 

[Byam]

Actually they are 72w each so thats 144 watts. My harness is good for 300w. They're a mix of both, flood and spot. As for traffic, it's not an issue in my case, I can see them coming.

Are you sure they are not 18w each? I have some that looks the same on the shelf...
What do you do when you cross other people ? I have wired mind on the high beam. I cross so many sled whit this type of bar and they keep them On. It's dangerous

 

[GlennM]

Are you sure they are not 18w each? I have some that looks the same on the shelf...
What do you do when you cross other people ? I have wired mind on the high beam. I cross so many sled whit this type of bar and they keep them On. It's dangerous

Im sure