billvon 3,120 #26 June 17, 2008 > caN YOU SET UP A SMALL WHEEL OPERATED gENERASTOR TO >RECHARGE THE BATTERY ON THE MOVE? Sure - but why would you do that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #27 June 17, 2008 Quote> caN YOU SET UP A SMALL WHEEL OPERATED gENERASTOR TO >RECHARGE THE BATTERY ON THE MOVE? Sure - but why would you do that?so you get more than 10 milesYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #28 June 17, 2008 >so you get more than 10 miles I don't think that will work, if I understand what you are suggesting. If you had some extra power, why not keep it in the battery rather than driving the wheels, taking the power back off the wheel with a generator and putting it back in the battery? It's not like you're going to get back more power than you put into the system. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #29 June 17, 2008 Quote>so you get more than 10 miles I don't think that will work, if I understand what you are suggesting. If you had some extra power, why not keep it in the battery rather than driving the wheels, taking the power back off the wheel with a generator and putting it back in the battery? It's not like you're going to get back more power than you put into the system. that's why i was asking, i dont know the gearing in the Gennies, or thew output, that's why i was wondering if they could works are a tricklecharger whilst riding.You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyingJ 0 #30 June 17, 2008 Quote -Anyone know how I can broadcast Queen's 'Fat Bottom Girls' from my bike while I'm riding? man that would get some laughs!! hehe...as a kid (5th grade, mid-80s) I used to have a vest with speakers in the breasts with a plug to attach a walkman. I kept two tapes in the pockets: Run DMC, My Adidas and Beach Boys, Endless Summer. Man did I get around town on my ten-speed just blaring away! And here you go... http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/355/C8605/ Edit: added link.Killing threads since 2004. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #31 June 17, 2008 Quote Didnt someone post this a few daze ago?? http://www.kingsmotorbikes.com/ Yes I know its not electric..... But 150 mpg isnt bad. Cool! I love the flames. Thanks for all of the advice everyone; I'm still looking around. I'm hoping to win a harley Davidson sportster in an email contest...~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #32 June 17, 2008 Quote Quote Didnt someone post this a few daze ago?? http://www.kingsmotorbikes.com/ Yes I know its not electric..... But 150 mpg isnt bad. Cool! I love the flames. Thanks for all of the advice everyone; I'm still looking around. I'm hoping to win a harley Davidson sportster in an email contest... I posted that link but found some better options but more expensive. http://www.bikeengines.com/ I'm about being green but sometimes the pocket book can't afford to be so I think a gas engine conversion would be better in the long run. Plus they'd likely have the power to get you up those hills.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #33 June 17, 2008 Quote I posted that link but found some better options but more expensive. http://www.bikeengines.com/ I'm about being green but sometimes the pocket book can't afford to be so I think a gas engine conversion would be better in the long run. Plus they'd likely have the power to get you up those hills. The video on that site is priceless. Too bad my commute -has- to be part way over freeways. No bikes allowed. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #34 June 17, 2008 Quote Quote Quote Didnt someone post this a few daze ago?? http://www.kingsmotorbikes.com/ Yes I know its not electric..... But 150 mpg isnt bad. Cool! I love the flames. Thanks for all of the advice everyone; I'm still looking around. I'm hoping to win a harley Davidson sportster in an email contest... I posted that link but found some better options but more expensive. http://www.bikeengines.com/ I'm about being green but sometimes the pocket book can't afford to be so I think a gas engine conversion would be better in the long run. Plus they'd likely have the power to get you up those hills. Actually, I think it looks comparitive to the Kings...Kings lists miles per tank, that site list miles per gallon, and Kings are 1/2 gallon tanks...I admit to not understanding the other stuff, though. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #35 June 17, 2008 Quote Quote -Anyone know how I can broadcast Queen's 'Fat Bottom Girls' from my bike while I'm riding? man that would get some laughs!! hehe...as a kid (5th grade, mid-80s) I used to have a vest with speakers in the breasts with a plug to attach a walkman. I kept two tapes in the pockets: Run DMC, My Adidas and Beach Boys, Endless Summer. Man did I get around town on my ten-speed just blaring away! And here you go... http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/355/C8605/ Edit: added link. Love this quote from the website! Quote If you don't feel that black is the new black, so to speak, AZA is also releasing versions of the Soundwalk vest in other colors and designs, including red and what appears to be camo. Yes, because you'll blend right in among the trees with Metallica blasting out of your shoulders. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #36 June 17, 2008 As far as better goes I was referring to the type of engine and where its mounted. 4 stroke engines don't spit oil like 2 strokes plus its not mounted between the knees.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #37 June 17, 2008 >Too bad my commute -has- to be part way over freeways. No bikes allowed. I have to ride about half a mile down I-5 - but they specifically allow bikes on that part on the freeway. Still a little eerie. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #38 June 17, 2008 Quote>Too bad my commute -has- to be part way over freeways. No bikes allowed. I have to ride about half a mile down I-5 - but they specifically allow bikes on that part on the freeway. Still a little eerie. I was conferring with another cyclist about how to get from Golden to Idaho Springs. Part of the route can be done via a bike path that parallels the road. To my surprise there is a 2-mile section of I-70 that can be used by cyclists."There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ltdiver 3 #39 June 17, 2008 Quote>Too bad my commute -has- to be part way over freeways. No bikes allowed. I have to ride about half a mile down I-5 - but they specifically allow bikes on that part on the freeway. Still a little eerie. I have a friend who made it a mission to ride his bike down from Victorville (where he lived) to San Diego a few years back. There is a part of I-15 that allows bikes as there is no other route down through the pass. If that's not scary enough, he was almost blind when he did this. His wife (and kids) followed him with their van to provide a bit of protection. This is an amazing man. He never said quit when he was diagnosed and lost his driver's license. He started riding his bike back and forth to work instead and even got a job helping others. ltdiver Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #40 June 17, 2008 QuoteAs far as better goes I was referring to the type of engine and where its mounted. 4 stroke engines don't spit oil like 2 strokes plus its not mounted between the knees. Engine between knees = not good then? Why's zat? I would think it would give you more space to mount a back rack and carry stuff if it's on the frame that way.~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #41 June 17, 2008 Quote Quote As far as better goes I was referring to the type of engine and where its mounted. 4 stroke engines don't spit oil like 2 strokes plus its not mounted between the knees. Engine between knees = not good then? Why's zat? I would think it would give you more space to mount a back rack and carry stuff if it's on the frame that way. I suppose it would be ok during the winter but during the summer I'd be worried they'd burn my tender knees. www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
