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5 Reasons Why a Motorcycle Battery Charger Should Be on Your Shopping List

July 25th, 2010

Car <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery chargers are common items of vehicle maintenance equipment – they’re cheap, portable and easy to use. But if you ride a motorcycle, a <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery charger is often one of the most overlooked pieces of equipment in the average biker’s workshop. There are several good reasons why (if you haven’t already bought one) a motorcycle <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger”>battery charger should be on your shopping list.

Motorcycle batteries are much smaller than car batteries and loose their charge relatively quickly. Wet cell batteries also require topping up with distilled water more often, and when carrying out regular maintenance on a motorcycle battery they may require a booster charge to bring them back up to the correct voltage. Motorcycle battery chargers quickly recharge the average motorcycle battery, getting you back on the road within minutes rather than having to wait overnight for the battery to charge.

Motorcycle batteries are exposed to the elements to a much higher degree than car batteries, and so are more susceptible to losing their charge due to cold weather. Motorcycle battery chargers are designed to deliver a rapid charge to a battery that has been affected by cold weather, enabling you to start the engine quickly and use the motorcycle’s internal charging system to finish the job.

A motorcycle battery charger is compact, taking up very little room in your garage or workshop. If you carry out your own servicing, detaching the battery and doing a full check and recharge means that your battery is ready for action when the next sunny day comes along. This means that you can get out and enjoy a good ride without having the frustration of a bike that won’t start because the battery is flat!

Letting the battery run flat repeatedly can actually damage the internal plates that are an integral part of the battery‘s structure. This can become expensive very quickly, as motorcycle batteries are costly items. A motorcycle battery charger will pay for itself very quickly by keeping your battery in tiptop condition. It also means that you are doing your bit for the environment as batteries cannot be recycled and go to landfill. By maintaining your battery, you’re saving money and the environment.

Another good reason to use a motorcycle battery charger is to increase the potential lifespan of the battery itself. Motorcycle batteries take lots of abuse, from heat and vibration to weak charging systems and too many power-draining accessories. If you’re a dedicated all-weather rider, accessories such as heated grips or even fog lights can quickly drain a small battery. Once the bike has been parked up attaching a trickle charger will boost the battery, ensuring that it’s ready to go when you next start the bike up.

If you’re serious about motorcycle riding or just a fair weather rider who only takes the bike out on sunny days, motorcycle battery chargers are a must-have item in your workshop. You check the oil, you check the petrol so why not check the battery? Without it, your bike isn’t going anywhere and you’re missing out on all those fun rides for the sake of a flat battery. Motorcycle battery chargers are cheap, portable and efficient and if you haven’t invested in one already, they should definitely be put on the top of your shopping list.

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X-Treme Scooters – The Good – Bad and the Ugly

July 23rd, 2010

It is quite common for trends to come and go with each new generation. Fashion, music, slang and even a persons lifestyle, how they live their life is affected by these fads or trends. Toys and recreational past times are no exception. In the days of old, 5-10 years ago, everyone wanted an electric scooter or a gas scooter.

No one wants plain old electric scooters anymore, they don’t want just gas powered scooter; the trend today is to get an X-Treme Scooter. An X-Treme Scooter is versatile, quick and can go the distance.

With growing popularity, X-Treme Scooters is filling that need.

1. X-Treme scooters are versatile: When you look for a scooter, whether it is a gas scooter or an electric scooter, you want to be able to fold it down fo easy storage. The foldable electric scooters are popular among college students, mariners, campers and most popular among those with an RV.
2. X-Treme Scooters are quick: All X-Treme Scooters are quick for their assigned task. It is important to note that the speed you get with your x-treme scooter is dependant on such variables as

a. The weight that the scooter is carrying.
b. The terrain that the scooter is going over.
c. The weather conditions – wind, rain ..etc.
d. Maintenance: The condition, and charge if electric, of the scooter – always check tire pressure, oil/grease chain. If gas scooter, clean air filter, wipe plug and make sure gas tank has no debris buildup.
3. How far can X-Treme Scooters Go? Well, that really depends on the type and model. But that is not all. For electric scooters, you need to go a little deeper than just the description.

a. Watts does not always equal power: When you see an electric scooter and it says 250,350,500 and some boast 750 up 1000 watt motors, how can you really be sure you’re getting what you paid for? Every electric scooter motor has a plate on it for identification. On the plate is the actual output rating for that motor. I have seen 500 watt scooters listed as 750 and 1000 watt. Be careful.
b. Voltage does not always equal power: If you have the wattage, you need the batteries to support the wattage. In the old days, everything was either an 8 volt or a single 12 volt system. Over the years, x-treme scooters have evolved into 24, 36 and 48 volt systems. Traditional electric scooters these days will have either 12 or 24 volt systems. When you see a 36 volt system, that will give you a minute increase in power, but the real advantage is distance and torque. The more voltage, the longer your scooter will run and the more weight your scooter will be able to cary.
c. The Controller Is Key: What is the controller? The controller is the “Brain” of your scooter. Think of the processor n a computer; the controller is the processor in your scooter and without this, the scooter will not work. Though you have no choice in what controller you get, you need to make sure that the controller will work with the motor and the <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery setup of your scooter. Without compatibility between these systems, your scooter can blow fuses, surge the batteries, surge the motor, or even catch fire.

Most electric scooters and gas scooters these days are made in China. There are very few companies in the United States that make their own scooters. Go-ped is the leader of this group. X-Treme Scooters are gaining popularity and are currently used in X-Treme Sports; such as the X-Games. All around the country, you can find go-ped groups springing up and races are common.

Don’t be stuck in the past, move forward in the now and enjoy life to the fullest. Get your X-Treme Scooter and have a blast. Times are changing, the next thing on the horizon is the “WAVE”. Will you be left behind?

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How Do DC to AC Power Inverters Work?

July 22nd, 2010

Electronic gadgets are very often found in the cars of today, and they are most often powered using the cigarette lighter, which is more appropriately called the power port. However, as these machines get more complex and numerous, there is often a need for more elaborate devices that cannot be plugged into this port. Examples of which include LCD TVs, laptop computers, and more. If you want to power these high tech devices in your vehicle, then you are going to need DC to AC power inverters. These devices can convert direct current energy which is produced from a car <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery, into alternating current energy which powers most appliances.

First of all, we will discuss what is necessary for these DC to AC power inverters to work. Cars and motor homes these days typically receive their power from a 12 volt <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery; however this is not always the case. Before purchasing DC to AC inverters it is crucial that you know your vehicle’s voltage so you can buy the appropriate model. These car batteries produce what is known as DC energy, or direct current. This energy flows constantly from the negative terminal, completes the circuit, and then flows into the positive terminal. Because the power only flows in a single direction it is known as ‘direct current.’

Direct current energy is useful, but most appliances cannot use it. Therefore DC to AC power inverters are necessary to power most appliances with a car <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery. These devices aren’t just used for automobiles however; another popular use for them is to convert the DC power produced by solar panels. There are even grid tie inverters which feed the power into the electrical power grid which can then be sold to power companies for a profit.

So, just how do DC to AC power inverters work? This can be a complicated process so to best understand it you should first view a 12v inverter circuit diagram. In the past, these devices worked by using an electromagnet. When the direct current energy would hit this magnet it would activate, pulling a wire to come in contact with the circuit. These devices have come a long way in recent decades however, and the most modern varieties typically use oscillator circuits to basically complete the same process. This is only a brief overview of a very complicated process which uses sine waves and square waves to create an alternating current.

When you are in the market for DC to AC power inverters the first step is to make sure you purchase a converter that matches the voltage of the vehicle’s <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery. Next, take into consideration which devices you plan on using. Each device should tell you on the box how much wattage it requires in order to use it. Finally, you must determine the sine wave output on the DC to AC inverters.

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Difference Between a Conventional and a Maintenance-Free Motorcycle Battery

July 20th, 2010

Most modern motorcycles require a motorcycle <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery to power its electrical systems. Currently, there are two main types available in the market: the conventional type and the maintenance-free type. Although they are an often overlooked component, knowing the differences between the two types of batteries can help one better understand their specific maintenance needs and cost.

The conventional type of <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery consists of flooded electrolyte and cell accessible construction. Although these are less expensive than maintenance-free batteries, they require more attention. Because of the process of electrolysis and evaporation, water loss is normal and therefore, the periodic addition of distilled water is required. If the <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery‘s water level falls below the minimum fill line, permanent damage to the battery can occur as the lead plates become exposed to the air. For this reason, it’s important to maintain the water levels above the minimum fill lines.

With a maintenance-free battery, on the other hand, water loss is eliminated since the unit is designed to remain permanently sealed once it is filled with acid. Although slightly more expensive than conventional batteries, it is currently popular among many motorcycle enthusiasts. Because the battery unit is completely sealed, all of the acid is absorbed in the special plates and separators – there is no need to worry about acid leaks, or refilling the battery with distilled water. Even after months of normal use, there would be enough electrolytes to keep the plates covered because of the amount of free-standing electrolytes that are above the plates.

Knowing the difference between the two types of batteries can help a rider make a better decision as to what type of motorcycle battery to use for his bike and maintenance habits. Either way, properly maintaining battery will help ensure its long-term use, and can save money in the long run.

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HHO Gas Fact Or Fiction

July 16th, 2010

I had been hearing a lot of people talking about being able to make a flammable gas called HHO out of water lately. What I hadn’t done was actually talk to anyone that has tried it though so I decided to try it out for myself. I wanted to know if this HHO gas was fact or fiction so I bought some of the plans off the internet and got started experimenting with it.

Building the HHO generator was fairly easy but it did take a lot of time to run down all of the parts for it. All of the stuff that you need to build it is available at the store, just not the same store. It probably took me more time running all over town than it took me to actually put the thing together.

The plans that I bought said to use stainless steel wire but I didn’t manage to find exactly what they were calling for in any of the stores I went to. Since I couldn’t find the wire I just used some stainless steel plates that I found at the hardware store instead. This was probably a little easier than the wire would have been anyway though. I just separated them with nylon bolts and welded some tabs on them to attach them to the lid along with the studs to hook up the wires.

I used a mason jar for the jug and the plans said to use distilled water with baking soda in it to fill the jar with. I found out from playing with it that how much baking soda you put in there makes a huge difference on your current draw and on how many bubbles of the HHO gas it makes.

Anyway after I had the thing assembled and filled with water and a teaspoon of baking soda then I hooked up the <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery to see what would happen. It almost immediately started making bubbles and the water discolored a little bit. I was fairly happy that it was making bubbles but I still wanted to find out if it was actually flammable.

I got another jar and filled it with tap water. I ran a hose from the HHO generator over into the jar with tap water and turned it back on. The second jar was just so that the gas could bubble up through the water in it and I would not have to worry about anything blowing up. I stuck a lighter to the bubbles as they came up through the jar and what do you know. The bubbles of gas coming out were actually flammable.

So I guess the question I had of is the HHO gas fact or fiction turned out that it is a fact. You can make water burn apparently. The next step will be to get a kit installed in a car and see if it does any good.

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Nissan Leaf – IT

July 15th, 2010

The Nissan Leaf is poised to become an early leader in the field of Electric Vehicles (EV). Touting a range of 100 miles on a single charge, the Leaf promises to be a serious competitor in the price sensitive auto sector. In order to slash costs and improve efficiency, Nissan has eliminated the alternate power source (gasoline), a feature on Nissan’s prime competition, the Chevy Volt. By eliminating gasoline power, they have jettisoned weight, making the vehicle more efficient, and optimized space, allowing more room for batteries and interior design.

Elimination of the secondary power source is seen as a bold move by some experts. This decision is deemed risky because it has the potential of leaving the car owner stranded with a dead <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery. When this occurs the only option is to be towed to a recharging station. The Chevy Volt should never leave a motorist stranded simply because it has gasoline power as an alternative.

Nissan is doing it’s best to overcome this potential issue by providing a sophisticated Information Technology (IT) capability that will work with the car’s navigation system. The navigation system calculates whether or not the vehicle is within range of a recharging system such as your office, home or a commercial charging station. The navigation system will show the driving radius for the car’s current state of charge.

Remote access to the vehicle’s state of charge will also be provided by cell phone and online. Whether or not the IT features available with the Nissan Leaf eliminate consumer worries remains to be seen. But you can be sure I won’t be buying first generation technology :)

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Proper Care and Maintenance of Your Motor Sport Vehicle

July 12th, 2010

Responsibility of taking care and maintaining your motor sport vehicle usually belongs to you the owner. So you’re ready for a fun weekend ahead and you find that there is a small puddle of oil underneath the engine compartment of your dirt bike, utility vehicle, off road go kart, ATV, motorcycle or motor scooter. This has never happened before so if your not too mechanically inclined you either check it out and look at the owners manual for some answers or worst case scenario try to find a mechanic near by that knows what to do. Usually when something like this happens it is something minor but should not go neglected because it could lead to spending way more than necessary by taking care of a small problem before it turns into a large one.

It could simply be a broken seal or something loose for that matter. What ever it is take care of it right away. So now you have the leak fixed and you go to start up your dirt bike, motor scooter or motor sport vehicle and the beast won’t start. Since you haven’t ridden it for a month, guess what, the <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery is dead. One of the best ways to keep this from happening is to keep the <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery connected to a trickle charger or some type of battery tender to keep it fully charged. There are different types that you can buy. These are available for as little as under $10.00 but I would recommend spending a bit more to get one that stops charging once the battery is at full charge so you do not over charge it and eventually ruin it’s life expectancy.

Most motor scooters, motorcycles, dirt bikes and ATV’s will run on a 6 volt battery. Utility vehicles and off road go karts could run on an even larger battery so make sure you are aware of the size, especially if you decide to jump start your battery from another vehicle. Be careful, as it is important that you read the instructions that come with your jumper cables so as not to cause damage to your battery and or physical harm to yourself. These are just a few tips on maintaining your motor sport vehicle whether it is a dirt bike, motor scooter or any other type. Next time we will discuss why you should clean your dirt bike or motor sport vehicle every time after a ride and how to keep it clean the easy way.

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Now is the Time to Buy a New Car

July 11th, 2010

There has never been a better time to buy the new car you have always wanted. Car dealerships are looking for any possible way to sell the vehicles on their lot. If you want to buy a new car soon, now is the time to act.

Most car dealerships that sell large trucks and SUVs really want to sell off those vehicles as fast as possible. With all of the new trends in environmental protection and using less gas, less people are buying those types of cars that require a lot of gas. What that means for you as a buyer is that you can now get one of those trucks or SUVs for a fraction of the cost of what they were going for just a year ago.

The newest trends in cars are electric hybrid vehicles. These cars save gas and energy because they offer power by <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery instead of just by gasoline and disposable resources. Although these types of cars go for quite a bit more than the standard gas powered car, they are well worth it in the end because you will save thousands of dollars in gas money over the time that you own that vehicle.

Certain dealerships are even offering two for one deals where you can buy two brand new vehicles for the price of just one. That means that you can get a vehicle for you and your spouse while only spending the amount you would have on a single car. Look into deals in your local area to find out what car dealerships are promoting in order to sell off their lot.

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Advantages to Getting a 50cc Motorbike

July 6th, 2010

People from a non-biking background tend to criticise the 50cc motorbike for being underpowered, girly and like a toy, but this is a very shallow view. This article aims to turn those people into 50cc bike lovers! All its main advantages are listed below, hopefully they are all things you agree with.

Low Running Costs

For most people buying a 50cc motor bike, cost is factor. As a rough guide, the smaller the engine, the lower the cost and this means that 50 cc motorbikes are often the cheapest to purchase. 50 cc motor bikes use a lot less fuel to run than bikes with larger engines and perform very well in mile per gallon (MPG) comparison charts making them popular with young drivers.

Cheap Insurance

As with cars, motor bikes are divided into insurance groups relevant to the power they have and the speed they can travel. The logic behind this is the slower you can drive, the less likely you are to have an accident which is likely to incur a insurance claim. 50cc bikes are the least powerful bike on the market so are in a low insurance group and have very low insurance costs.

Age

In a lot of countries including the UK it’s possible to drive a 50 cc motor bike or scooter two year before it’s possible to drive a full powered bike. As a result a lot of youngsters use the smaller bikes to learn their basic road craft.

Environmentally Friendly

As mentioned previously, 50cc motor cycles consume a lot less petrol than bikes with large engines and are therefore are a lot less harmful to the environment.

Safety

Driving at slower speeds decreases the chance of accident and this has been proven time and time again. Also, the slower you drive the less likely you are to sustain serious injury if you were to crash.

Conclusion

Due to their image, 50cc motor bikes are not for everyone but if you’re a youngster, poor or want to make your fist steps in to bike riding then you will not be disappointed with a 50cc bike.

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DIY Electric Car Conversion – Cheapest Way to Own an Electric Vehicle

July 5th, 2010

If you were to survey a group of people that own electric cars, you will find out that the cheapest way to own an electric vehicle (EV) is to retrofit existing gasoline driven car. For the time being, a new EV is still relatively expensive and most people would not be able to afford it. Those that are well versed with the workings of a car are converting to EV via Do It Yourself (DIY) approach at home. How do you retrofit a conventional car to electric on your own? This article will provide some information on the conversion process.

DIY electric car conversion process is actually quite a simple process. The idea is to remove the internal combustion engine and replace it with a Direct Current (DC) electric motor. Since the engine is gone, all its associated components such as gas tank, fuel lines, radiator and exhaust pipe are to be removed as well. Most of the free spaces in the EV will be used to store deep cycle batteries. A normal electric car would require 15 to 20 units of batteries. On a full charge, the EV would be able to travel approximately 150 miles. The full extend of the mileage will depends on the weight of the car, the <a href="http://batterytender.cmbazar.com” title=”battery charger“>battery condition, electric motor and also the driving condition.

To a lay person, converting a car to electric via DIY would seem like a major challenge. In this case, it is recommended to send the car to a professional workshop to be retrofitted. Even by outsourcing the conversion process, the investment cost is still cheaper compared to buying a new electric car.

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