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I actually wrote a very critical post just now, which I discovered was unwarranted. So if you saw an entry with me lambasting ElectroSport, it was premature. Turns out the results I was waiting for were stuck in my spam folder. (Hooray for spam!)
Anyway. (If you have no idea what I'm talking about, that's fine, just ignore me.)
I got the results on the Ninja 250's alternator today, from ElectroSport. The bottom line is that with no modifications at all, I could drop in a new stator and get another 50W out of my electrical system. With a bit of machining of the sidecase, I could drop in 110W extra. My goodness. (If you're looking at that xls file, the top line ("row 4") is the original, stock part. Apparently the curve is basically flat beyond 6k RPM.)
It's an intriguing upgrade, since when I ride with a heated vest (44W), the +50W alternator would basically cover the difference, leaving me with stock power generation. There's just room for the vest with the stock setup, but with the additional power, I could run the vest and something else, like an extra light, without worrying. Not so much something I'm worried about, but I have no doubt it'll be interesting to a few of the more touring-minded 250 riders.
Posted at 16:05 permanent link category: /motorcycle
Categories: all aviation Building a Biplane bicycle gadgets misc motorcycle theater