Hybrids and MPG

[chris56]

I see it in this way ..

1.; I hate to buy goods (petrol) from countries like XXXX
2.; So our technicians should do everything that we don`t "need" them
3.; Each single product in this area helps us to make us "free"
4.; logic for me to become a hybrid-spyder-ryder ..(HSR) ???

 

[NancysToy]

:agree: Longer stroke will produce more torque! Years ago I had a snowmobile engine "tinkered up" just a little bit...

We moved the connecting rod out about 60 thousandths to give us a 3mm longer stroke... BOOM! :shocked: That sled was a powerhouse from idle to 8000 rpm. Prior to the build the clutches were tuned to kick in at about 5100 rpm and it spun to 8200... When we got done the belt was being grabbed at 3700 rpm and was ferocious off the line.
Most fun I ever had! :clap:

The trouble with longer stroke engines is that they are difficult to get to meet emissions requirements. As a result, today's answer is usually more displacement, not just longer stroke. I'd give my eye teeth for a modern single-cylinder enduro bike with the grunt of my old Victor 441 or BSA Goldstar.

 

[bone crusher]

I agree with Fire in regards to hybrids being in their infancy.

I was one of the first to get the Lexus RX400 hybrid back in 2005-2006. It was about 1 second faster 0-60 than the comparable non-hybrid, and it got about 3-4mpg better. This is really not worth it, to me...I would not buy another hybrid again unless the specs are far better and the price is not so much more. On another note, hybrids are NOT that great for the economy...what to do with those old traction batteries is becoming an issue.

The best way to go, without question...hydrogen-power vehicles...and we're not far from that...however, containing it is virtually impossible as it passes through most materials...we'll get there though...endless amount of the stuff to use...

I think at 30mpg, the Spyder is fine. I ride it for fun and it supplies that just fine. My minivan...well, I won't even talk about the horrible mileage that gets.

I think the hybrid Spyder will be nice, but to me, it won't be worth an additional several thousand dollars...I love my 08 GS and I'll stick with it for the forseeable future. Why change what I'm happy with? It's like a computer...as soon as you get one, something newer is coming out. You can never have the latest and greatest for long...

 

[ARtraveler]

All good information above.

My .02 on the subject.

The incresed mileage to me--is not worth the increased cost. What did you save?

The technology is still in its infancy. Big heavy batteries that cost thousands to replace and what about the ecological footprint they leave behind.

Additional technological things to go wrong--I don't think we need that added to the :spyder2:

You have to plug these into the power grid. Your still using fossil fuels to charge the battery system up. Unless your area is powered by nukes.

Mileage that is unacceptable for touring. I usually don't ride less than a hundred miles on any ride. The only thing the hybrid would be good for, for me, would be my 40 mile daily commute. My Vulcan gets 50 mpg--so I can save even more by riding that.

 

[Questions]

I see it in this way ..

1.; I hate to buy goods (petrol) from countries like XXXX
2.; So our technicians should do everything that we don`t "need" them
3.; Each single product in this area helps us to make us "free"
4.; logic for me to become a hybrid-spyder-ryder ..(HSR) ???

Excellent rationalization!!! Capitalism is alive and well!

 

[hrbeta]

Capitalism is alive and well!

Let us all keep it the rule of this land !!!