'refueling' options

[Bionicman]

Ive had several OSET motorcycles for my son & am a believer in the electric format. Urban environment. I am a retired factory R&D rider/ MSF instructor, roadracing coach & promote the electric motorcycles as a good tool for learning of all ages.
I am starting my research into an Alta & am pretty committed at this point on a 2018 MXR.
Need to work out logistics with 'refueling' or recharging both the Alta & Oset MX-10 in the field in the most efficient way possible. I carry the bikes on a bike carrier & internally (OSET) so room for a big heavy generator is limited but if thats the best course.... either way I need to factor the refueling cost into the overall bike costs.

any direction thoughts are welcome
thanks
Rick

 

[Silent But Dirty]

What type of riding do you do? How many hours do you put on the motor in a typical riding day?

 

[snydes]

We’ve debated just about everything imaginable, european generators, inverters, step up transformers, etc. The most practical solution if you need to charge away from shore power is a typical home backup power generator like you would find at a home improvement store. @Philip has already personally tried a few and I’m sure will give you his recommendation on best bang for the buck.

 

[Bionicman]

Well the majority of my riding at this point would be keeping my kid within eyesight on his oset MX10. But my limited free time would be gncc type riding to the limits of battery life then return to the jeep for a recharge both bike & body.
I generally stay away from using trailers as I hate paying registration on something I use 5 times a year. But started looking into the military generators via trailer. Go big or go home right?

 

[Philip]

This DuroMax seems to be the best bang for the buck:
https://altaownersforum.com/threads/240v-gasoline-generators.24/

Do not buy a Lifan:
https://altaownersforum.com/threads/lifan-4250-generator-review.125/

You can find smaller units, but they will either not have 240V or 16A.

There are bigger and quieter ones as well, but they are hard to lift and are several times more expensive.

 

[snydes]

Well the majority of my riding at this point would be keeping my kid within eyesight on his oset MX10. But my limited free time would be gncc type riding to the limits of battery life then return to the jeep for a recharge both bike & body.
I generally stay away from using trailers as I hate paying registration on something I use 5 times a year. But started looking into the military generators via trailer. Go big or go home right?

A subscriber to the Tim Taylor school of thought I see! Well, you got me there, we have not debated pull behind military generators...

You would however be able to run all your friends Alta chargers at the same time should that ever become a thing

 

[Bionicman]

A subscriber to the Tim Taylor school of thought I see! Well, you got me there, we have not debated pull behind military generators...

You would however be able to run all your friends Alta chargers at the same time should that ever become a thing

for a fee of beer during charging times lol

 

[bluefxstc]

The standard charger will not draw more than 1400W with 120 and 2800 with 240 so anything more than that plus 50% is a waste. No use in getting bigger and heavier generator than you need, unless it is for the beer cooler. .