I'm going to go out on a shaky rotten old limb here and make a couple of assumptions. First, lets assume the alternator in the bike is the type that is not self regulating since it has an external regulator. Some have both but that is rare. Second, let's assume the bike is using a shunt loss type of regulator that always uses some power to keep the system active. These use a small amount for this purpose but some is used. Now, with these assumptions in place the device advertising indicates it is taking the rotor/magnet interface and either moving the timing on it or simply shutting it off. Just as the alternator in your car will draw less horsepower when it is unplugged or not producing any power this change in the phase of the bike alternator would allow the use of less power. Since the claim is for a percentage of horsepower being produced as the increase rather than a straight horsepower figure it follows that the increase is related to engine speed. Since most alternators output is a function of RPMs up to their total capability it would seem this would be a reasonable way to measure the increase in available power. I would question the high number as it is probably based on the difference between maximum alternator output and zero output which would be seldom seen in the real world especially since the ad says something about "once the battery is nearly full". It is, I suppose, possible to see a usable power gain with this device but I would have my serious doubts.

It would seem an easier way to accomplish the same basic effect would be to install an alternator cut out switch for those times you want really maximum power. This could even be tied to the throttle to take effect any time a preset throttle position was reached. Careful inspection and understanding of the charging system would be required to avoid creating unwanted side effects or problems.

If a quad is keeping it's battery well charged and your not running a bunch of lights I would think the benefits would be marginal at best.

JMO and I could be really wrong. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]

 

Strange stuff going on here. I wrote a reply about the rectifier issue, posted it and was listed as the last poster but nothing showed up here. If this posts I'll re-write it again.

 

Hmm, now that's really weird. Posted the test message and the one that was lost showed up as well. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif[/img]

 

Sometimes when you post it does not reload the list of posts.. so you have to refresh [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

that has happened to me to a coupple of times

 

[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img] Oh! Sorry, I took a shower this morning. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

 

Afternoon PSAR! [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

The Rancher is all cleaned up and naked [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img] Wild do you have your tools in the office? I need your 1/2 inch extension. After I torqued them to Brian Specs at OFC?s place trying to bust em loose with that 3/4 was futile. Josh do you have any kind of tapping tools. I stripped the hell out of a little hex screw. if you do bring it on over if not I am sure we can figure something else out.

 

Well Rancher torque specs are better than dirtmomma torque specs.. Wheels stayin on the quad are often thought to be better than fallion off[img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

 

Sounds like sturgeon Fishin Sunday on the columbia

 

Very True.