well, my idea was to use as many stock Honda parts as i could, so that i could market it to honda after. i also want to use a 24v system. this is to make the charging system easy. motor controller and basic battery set on the chassis with modular extra batteries in saddle bags and a "trunk" with the engine and mobile charger (also modular). my engine/mobile charger is about as simple as it gets, small engine (can offer diffrent engine sets for gas, diesel, LP.... ) set at a constant rpm coupled to a 24v automotive alt (yes they make them, mostly for bigger trucks).
the modular thought is that if your daily commute is short enough you dont need the extra weight (and wear) from the engine and batteries, simply plug it in to charge, but longer commutes the extra batteries might be needed, for longer trips you will want to have the engine for "on the road" charging. yes, while cruising you will probably use more power then the alt can keep up with, but if you stop every so often (and leave the charging engine running) you can build charge back up. my first concept was using standard car batteries, (i was 12, cut me some slack) now i am thinking that li ion makes a much better choice, but thats also where the modular design comes in, as battery tech improves, you can upgrade without scrapping the whole bike. not that ive spent any time thinking about this at all.. comments and suggestions are welcome.. On Thu, Feb 16, 2012 at 10:25 AM, Kurt Nolte <[email protected]>wrote: > Funny you mention that, Paul, I recently had some thoughts on that very > subject. > > Skull session? I'll share my thoughts if you want to pop in yours. :D > > Kurt > On Feb 16, 2012 9:37 AM, "paul annen" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> great story, i had planed on making that trip on the diesel/electric >> hybrid bikes i never built.. >> >> On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 9:54 PM, Kyle Munz <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Great story, welcome to the group. >>> >>> -Kyle >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 7:47 PM, Allen Thomas <[email protected]>wrote: >>> >>>> I finally got to read your ride report. I envy you. I'd love to be able >>>> to make a trip like that. Welcome to the group. >>>> >>>> >>>> On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 8:23 PM, surfswab <[email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Amy, >>>>> >>>>> Well-ridden (and well-written). >>>>> >>>>> Should you ever harbor thoughts of an encore, meet my girl friend (I >>>>> wish) Lois, of Lois On The Loose for a little inspiration and >>>>> encouragement: >>>>> >>>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIDSoL5qYDw >>>>> >>>>> Welcome to the group. >>>>> >>>>> On Feb 15, 11:28 am, Paul <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> > *Hey Amy! Welcome to the group and congrats on the ride and terrific >>>>> > article!! I just finished reading it.* >>>>> > * >>>>> > * >>>>> > *How did you find our group, and do you have any rides planned for >>>>> the >>>>> > future?* >>>>> > * >>>>> > * >>>>> > *Paul* >>>>> > * >>>>> > * >>>>> > *P.S. How did you find our group? >>>>> > ** >>>>> > >>>>> > Paul LeBoutillier >>>>> > * >>>>> > * >>>>> > * >>>>> > *www.hondanighthawks.net* >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > >>>>> > On Wed, Feb 15, 2012 at 9:16 AM, Amy <[email protected]> wrote: >>>>> > > Hi, >>>>> > > I thought this would be a good way to introduce myself and my >>>>> > > NIghthawk. >>>>> > > >>>>> http://womenridersnow.com/pages/READER_STORY_Defying_the_Odds_on_Old_. >>>>> .. >>>>> > >>>>> > > Amy >>>>> > >>>>> > > -- >>>>> > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups >>>>> > > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>>> > > To post to this group, send email to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> > > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> > > [email protected]. >>>>> > > For more options, visit this group at >>>>> > >http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected] >>>>> . >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>>> [email protected]. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >>>>> >>>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>>> [email protected]. >>>> For more options, visit this group at >>>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >>>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected]. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected]. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. >> > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. 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