Google isn't helping me very much with this one. I want to increase my lighting power on my scooter.I have a 2004 SYM RV (aka Joyride) 180cc. It's second generation.It currently sports a 55/60W halogen as the front headlight. It's not great, but it's sufficient.I live in Taiwan and am not a native speaker, but I do my best to do the work myself. I'd call myself an intermediate with scooter repair. Can't find much in the way of information about the electricals though.I want to install a fog lamp on my fork for short-medium range light. The stuff that is for scooters and motorcycles is usually pretty lame or just for visibility. I live in the countryside and often do a one-hour commute on poorly lit highways between 80 and 110 kph. More lightgood.Where can I find out what my electricals can take?How the heck does the scooter generate electricity anyhow?What are the dangers of putting too high a load?Where can I find more info on HID lighting?Thanks!
When it comes to adding electrical stuff on a bike(or anything)you need to know how much amperage the total equipment will draw.You need to find the output of your alternator and how many amps your electrical system draws now.Then how much whatever lights you want to add draw.If you exceed the output your system will not be able to keep up and your battery will discharge instead of charge.That's the best i can do for an answer as i have no idea what that is your riding.Chances are your electrical system couldn't handle the amperage draw of too much extra lighting.Try looking in your owners manual or a repair manual for the amperage output of your scooter and go from there.Or contact the technical department of that company and ask them if you can add extra lights.They will know.
