Not trying to create a perpetual energy source. My problem is this. I'm researching building an enclosed 3 wheeler (2f1b) whose powerplant/driveline is a motorcycle. The alternator for the motorcycle is not belt driven, it's geardriven off the crank or idle shaft in the tranny(depending on manufacturer) and doesn't produce the voltage and amps to power some of the accessories I feel are needed for this project. They don't make larger amperage alternators for the bike I have. So was thinking to use the alternator on the bike to drive just an electric motor which could then drive a higher capacity automotive alternator. So gas engine runs small alternator, small alternator powers electric motor which powers larger alternator giving me the power to run bike electronics, ignition and the accessories like 12 volt a/c system, radio, backup motor, etc. btw this is not what refered to as perpetual energy source. Perpetual energy source is after an initial input of energy the device is self sustaining, what I'm talking about requires constant energy input from the gas engine, I'm just trying to ramp up the amount of electrical energy so I can run more stuff.
But debate on this, I believe is basically going to be mute. Rather than spend lots of money trying to make what I have work, I'm probably going to sell the bike I have and use the money to buy a used goldwing which, it is possible to attach a pully system to run a/c compressor and automotive alternator, plus the 90 and newer models had built in electic reverse (atleast that's what the honda guys said at the cycleshop).
So thanks guys for your help. But figure not much point in reinventing the wheel when there is already something out there that'll do the job. Just didn't want to go through the hassle of selling my bike and buying different one.
