PeterGT4
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| posted on 28/6/04 at 05:51 AM |
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Motorcycle generators...
...Do they have the necessary output for use in a car like this? In other words, will they be able to run all of the lights, ventilation fan(s),
electrically demisting windscreen, etc...
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spunky
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| posted on 28/6/04 at 08:49 AM |
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Good question.
Check the alternator rating and do some maths. I've heard of some bikes that have struggled when the owners have stuck 100w lamps in the
front.
Having said that my Triumph had a monster alternator, same output as my Rover Sterling...!
John
The reckless man may not live as long......
But the cautious man does not live at all.....
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Peteff
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| posted on 28/6/04 at 09:12 AM |
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lights, ventilation fan(s), electrically demisting windscreen, etc...
What are you building, sounds like a saloon car? Not many bec's run windscreens, heaters etc. Bikes produce enough for lights, indicators and
radiator fan, just don't use them if the engine isn't running unless you have a bigger battery.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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mangogroove
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| posted on 28/6/04 at 11:34 AM |
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Give him a break he lives in canada! His next post will be "does any one know of a bolt on snow trax kit so I can use my bec in winter."
LOL
You want it when!
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Berwyn
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| posted on 28/6/04 at 12:07 PM |
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check out my first comment in http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=13832
24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not
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PeterGT4
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| posted on 28/6/04 at 05:59 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mangogroove
Give him a break he lives in canada! His next post will be "does any one know of a bolt on snow trax kit so I can use my bec in winter."
LOL
And your point is? 
Actually, here on the West coast of Canada, the winters are very mild (mostly just rain) and I drive my Ferrari 308 all year long. I plan to do the
same with this car I'm planning to build (BEC Locost, for those who asked).
So if the bike generator in question isn't capable, how would I get the additional power? An additional car alternator hooked up somewhere else
(in the drivetrain)?
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ChrisGamlin
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| posted on 28/6/04 at 07:19 PM |
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Can't you just run a big battery or two batteries in parallel on the presumption that overall you'll be charging more than youll be
discharging? Either that or wire in a battery conditioner so you can always have a fresh battery when going out in the morning, cos assuming it isnt
drawing huge amounts more, it will run for miles on a slight discharge Id think.
Chris
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