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Yep, AFAIK only the R-battery can take 16A at 240V. The A-battery is limited to 12A. So even if the Rapid charger works with the MX, which it probably does, it will probably be only supplying 12A, in which case there is no benefit to owning it.

Google says: If you have two alternators then you should be using two chargers/controllers or onecharger/controller that has two inputs to charge the batteries.

Well, I reached out to the guy who came up with this van inverter recipe, and he said that only one of his dual generators charges the deep cycle batteries and powers the Alta charger. He said this is how the installer recommended. Can't the two generators be connected in parallel?? They are DC...

If you value your time, and if your rides are short like you are describing, definitely get an EX over a WR250R. Also, riding with others is so much more fun on an electric. I bet your kids will be bugging you to borrow and ride your bike. The bike is just a pleasure to own and ride around.

Yep. Sounds like bringing a spare charged battery with you is a very attractive option, considering the alternatives. Wish it came with a couple of factory mechanics though to help me swap it.

About 3-4 mm.

Yeah, I remember that. Even with a low idle my van still consumes a lot of gas and produces a lot of heat, which makes standing right outside of it uncomfortable on a hot sunny day. Often a worse kind of uncomfortable than standing near a loud generator.

Yeah, that's what I though too. So, ideally, I should figure out a way to charge the Alta from a Tesla Model S/X and then convert that Tesla into a movo van! Oh, I forgot, I might then have to tow that Tesla home if I have too much fun at the track on my Alta.

Congrats, Fog!!! (y)(y)(y) Yes, some racing photos would be very cool to see.

So he is not allowed to take a full credit for the two holeshots then, right? Bummer. LOL! He might have to just share the credit with Alta. No big deal!

Wow. This is an awesome bang for the buck. Good enough to charge 2-3 Altas simultaneously. Wish I could get I get a bolt-on belt-driven version rated at 5,000 Watt for half the price.

Let me find out. Thanks!

I wonder if it is possible to charge the Powerwall at Tesla's free charging stations and then power my house from it? Then it will surely pay for itself! :p

(y)(y)(y) Waiting impatiently!!! :D

Glad you finally got your bike back and running. I would ask for a replacement delta wing and bolts. Hopefully no more trips to the dealer any time soon.

What I do not get is, if I install two 280A alternators in my van, why would I even need any additional batteries? 2 alternators * 280A * 12V = 6,720W. This should be a plenty of power to run all the van's electrical systems and the Rapid charger simultaneously. Why would I need any deep cycle...

I have done some math here, and you are correct about the final cost. 240V Inverter in a Van or Truck This is my own experimenting experience, this is how I got to where I am now: Inverters (12V to 120V - 240V) and Step-Up Transformers (120V to 240V)

No, it should be a battery powered generator. Works flawlessly at any altitude.

Yep. In Map 2 or 3 you only get 37hp peak power, which is merely a 125cc power. Map 4 is where the sweet spot is. If you can use it. This week I re-discovered my most favorite track. It also happended to be my nearest track. It changed ownership three years ago, the new owners changed the...