I got my 1999 Connie after riding a cruiser that hit the rev limiter a little over 5K. As you know, the Connie goes to twice that before redlining. I find myself riding all day at RPM of 4500 or less in all six speeds. Yet the alternator is rated for maximum output at 6000, leading me to believe that I would have considerably less output at my normal running RPM for operating heated clothing, GPS, running lights and so forth. What amperage should I calculate as the running total at 3500-4000 RPM? Or, should I be running the Connie at a higher general RPM, say 5-6000? COG #8892 CDA #0309 So glad this Vol can tour!