Ok so I was going to buy one of those 2-stroke china 50cc engines, but I want something I know that will be dependable. So I am going to pick myself up a weed wacker/chainsaw/or leaf blower engine and using it instead. But I also had this idea, and am not sure if anyone else has thought about this.
Taking a small generator... I found one on craigslist for $60, and have it power an electric motor that would run the bike. I think this would be interesting as the gas generator would practically be at idle (gas saver) and everyone knows the acceleration benefits of having an electric engine (they're FAST).
Would this be practical? I think it's kinda like having the power of an electric motor with the benifits of not being dependent on batteries or charging. The fuel consumption should remain minimal as the load of an appropriate motor shouldnt drain the gas generator and should produce fast acceleration from a dead stop. Not to mention as far as "red-lining" an electric motor is practical not to blow the motor apposed to a gas engine!
Any comments?
Don't get me wrong this will most likely be a project of the future for me, for now I will just use a weed wacker motor.
Taking a small generator... I found one on craigslist for $60, and have it power an electric motor that would run the bike. I think this would be interesting as the gas generator would practically be at idle (gas saver) and everyone knows the acceleration benefits of having an electric engine (they're FAST).
Would this be practical? I think it's kinda like having the power of an electric motor with the benifits of not being dependent on batteries or charging. The fuel consumption should remain minimal as the load of an appropriate motor shouldnt drain the gas generator and should produce fast acceleration from a dead stop. Not to mention as far as "red-lining" an electric motor is practical not to blow the motor apposed to a gas engine!
Any comments?
Don't get me wrong this will most likely be a project of the future for me, for now I will just use a weed wacker motor.