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Hello. New to forum and haven't had an ATV/C since the mid 80's.

I have a new to me 2014 TRX250TM and would like to add some front & rear facing LED lights (54W & qty2 48W). I would not run them all at same time - just front OR rear.

1) Is that too much for the electrical system?
2) And where's the best place to splice into for power (would like it switched).
3) And/or, am I better off running a relay?

Lastly, can anyone tell me what headlight bulb this thing uses? I've searched everywhere for an upgrade, but can find nothing.

MANY THANKS!!!
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[GirlsRideToo]

Hello. New to forum and haven't had an ATV/C since the mid 80's.

I have a new to me 2014 TRX250TM and would like to add some front & rear facing LED lights (54W & qty2 48W). I would not run them all at same time - just front OR rear.

1) Is that too much for the electrical system?
2) And where's the best place to splice into for power (would like it switched).
3) And/or, am I better off running a relay?

Lastly, can anyone tell me what headlight bulb this thing uses? I've searched everywhere for an upgrade, but can find nothing.

MANY THANKS!!!
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Sorry, I can't help you with the LED replacement but I'm sure some of the experts will be along to give you advice.

The headlight bulb your ATV uses is:

OEM Part Number: 34901-HP0-A01
Part: BULB, HEADLIGHT (12V 30/30W)
This bulb is about $25.00 at partzilla.com. Expensive.

Hopefully, you can use the OEM part number to find an upgrade.

Welcome to the forum!

 

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The Recon charging system max output is 123 watts @5000 RPM. So those lights might be a bit taxing at low RPMs or at idle speed, but should be OK if only one set is lit at a time, if the motor is not idling for long periods, and if those figures are total wattage for both lights together?

Its your call whether to use a relay or a heavy duty switch to control them. The red and the black wires going to the ignition switch are fused already, so you'd probably connect power there. Or optionally, you could connect a relay into your tail lights circuit so that when the headlights are turned on, your LED lights get turned on. An optional switch could be used to keep those LEDs off whenever you don't want them on with the headlights. Lotsa choices.

 

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Thanks to both! This is very helpful!!

Searched last night for headlight bulb upgrades (using the p/n). Wasn't able (yet) to figure anything out. The bulb looks like a normal automotive bulb to me (not that that means anything at all - cause I'm wrong more than right) so I'm surprised I haven't been able to cross-reference anything. Will try again tonight.

Bummer the electrical system is so anemic... One forward 54W light and two 48W (96W total) reverse light. Reverse lights won't be used much.

I'll probably do the aux. lights on a relay. Seems like triggering the relay with the wires coming out of the ignition switch (and maybe reverse light/switch) will be a good way to go.

Thanks again!
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