[mpd350]

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I wanted to add a trunk brake light kit offered by Cyclemax to my 85 Interstate. Will that put any unwanted stress on my stator. It's charging like a million bucks and I want to keep it that way but some added brake lights for safety sounded like a good idea.

Thanks
Dan

 

[William_86]

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No, go ahead. the charging system is limited, but not that bad.

 

[Uncle A]

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I added that to my '84 Interstate, it really lights up for drivers behind you. A great investment.

 

[nightwizard40]

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Go for it......if they offer LED, or if you can change the bulbs to LED it would be even less stress on the stator...

 

[Bike...and Dennis]

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Go for it.

But don't stop watching your mirrors.

 

[JOHNO]

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I have one on my '84 interstate, ran fine, but any load greater than the extra trunk lights (especially when braking) will start to tell on the stator.



I left the trunk lights as normal bulbs (brighter in daylight)and fitted Leds to the pannier mounted lights. No problems from the original stator.



Because I have fitted more extra's creating slightly more load,, I have now converted to an external alternator.

 

[gotta love the wing]

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I have one on my 85 1200 and it really makes you more visible from the rear so go for it.

 

[mpd350]

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Thanks for all your great info. Time to order some lights.

Dan

 

[muaymendez1]

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I get so ansy when I read about extra lighst but dont dare do anything until after I upgrade to the external alterneator this winter season.