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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 02:54 AM
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Originally posted by: wingdudeMB, this is what I was asking about, Hi-Perf RectifierDoes this make sense, or is it a waste of money? Anyone else please chime in as well
I thought all a rectifier did was deal with the electrical current through the bike. I didn't know it would change the Rev Limiter. That doesn't sound right though! A rectifier is an electrical</A> device</A> that converts alternating current</A> to direct current</A>, a process known as rectification. Thats fro that deals with coverting current from AC-&gt;DC should have nothing to do with your motor RPM
Or maybe I am just too stupid to understand.
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]
Well then allow me to ask this question/statement. Do Some/Most sport and ute quads have stators rather than having alternetors? B/c I know on my craptor I have a stator, which acts like an alternator but different. The alternator is like a parasite, in when the motor is running the alternator leaches power form the crank in order to produce electricty. A stator on the other hand is atached to something and the flywheel spins over the top of it. The flywheel has a strong magnet on the inside and spins around the stator which produces electricity. Wether you disconnect the cable form the stator you will still produce power caused by the magnetic feild, but it just won't have anywhere to go.

If I am wrong tell me b/c this is the way I interpite(sp) it.
It really makes very little difference if you have a generator or alternator. Each of which comes in various configurations including the permanent magnet system you have in your quad. The fact that the engine is using fuel to create the spinning motion that is converted to electricity is the key to the whole thing. If this fuel is used for forward motion instead of producing electricity you have more acceleration or whatever. Most of the alternators use only the energy required to produce the amount of electricity that is being demanded of them at that time. Self regulating in that regard. If there is no where for the electricity to go it simply is static in the system and no energy is required to move it. Only other energy loss to the alternator is thru gears, bearings, cooling fans and such. Because of this if your battery is fully charged and the only drain on the system is the ignition the energy required to spin the alternator is negligible.

It all has to do with those silly little electrons wanting to run down a wire. If they have no place to go they just stand around and do nothing which requires no effort, or energy.
That proves it, I was wrong!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:04 AM
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what phase is heavy equipment?


let me rephrase that....what phase is motorized equipment?
A mini hoe is posed to show up here later on, about 7:30 is the rumor. The front end loader tractor is gonna be here at about 8:00 AM.
Wanna bring the front loader over & pick up a hot tub(just onto a truck) [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img] supposed to have a guy coming tomarrow for it we'll see, hope he brings about 6-8 guys [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] that sucker is HUGE & HEAVY!!!!!
Then after that you can make me a new yard LOL [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
I am calling on favors from friends favors. I am doing this without the help of the company I work for.

I know just messin' w/ ya [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

he is actually using a crew of Mexican laborers to do the werk, he is cheap [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img]
Shhhh don't tell the help, until the job is el finishedo.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:06 AM
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G'night PSAR [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]
Hola'



I heard you is cookin' breakfast in da moanin' true? no?

WHISKEY COKE!!!!!!


AUDI 5K
Breakfast at 8, cocktails at 9.

Do you want Cheerio's or Life?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:09 AM
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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.
I got a killer set of tools but I got to call a tow truck to haul the box... Regular pickup wont hold it...ray moved it on his stake bed but I had to empty two drawrs.. We can figure it out ...not like its going back together this weekend.
LOL I just thinking just a simple tap set to get out a small striped allen bolt [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

If we can figure out what I need to order this weekend I will be happy. Wild said that he is gonna come over and help/drink too [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] Of course that will probably depend on how late i work him tonight [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Work huh. I see him online

 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:11 AM
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I just got kicked out of a bar, first time ever. Sittin there drinkin my drink and a dude grabs my shoulder and says something. I have no idea what he said, because Matt jumped up and lit into the guy. It got outof hand and people became fishapples, really fast. I laughed, because it all started over an attention "lady" that Matt dated. She showed us her ring and I said," You could have done better." It looked like it came from a gum ball machine at the local Wal-Mart. The dude didn't like it.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:12 AM
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I got Rays TT350 almost back together ...need one O-ring and a clutch bearing...it will be a runner...trans bench shifts great
 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:16 AM
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I found an O ring on the floor, want to use it?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:25 AM
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I found an O ring on the floor, want to use it?
sure I'll send ray up to get it tomorrow

 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:27 AM
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I just got kicked out of a bar, first time ever. Sittin there drinkin my drink and a dude grabs my shoulder and says something. I have no idea what he said, because Matt jumped up and lit into the guy. It got outof hand and people became fishapples, really fast. I laughed, because it all started over an attention "lady" that Matt dated. She showed us her ring and I said," You could have done better." It looked like it came from a gum ball machine at the local Wal-Mart. The dude didn't like it.
dude can you go anywhere with out causing trouble
 
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Old Apr 14, 2007 | 03:35 AM
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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.
I got a killer set of tools but I got to call a tow truck to haul the box... Regular pickup wont hold it...ray moved it on his stake bed but I had to empty two drawrs.. We can figure it out ...not like its going back together this weekend.
LOL I just thinking just a simple tap set to get out a small striped allen bolt [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

If we can figure out what I need to order this weekend I will be happy. Wild said that he is gonna come over and help/drink too [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img] Of course that will probably depend on how late i work him tonight [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]
Work huh. I see him online
We finished up about 2200, I am at the casa drinking wiskey coke with a bunch of hot chicks I really don't know [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]: I am sensing a naked hot tub trip comming on [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img]
 
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