GG54172 Posted January 24, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 24, 2012 Somebody just gave this to me: http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/Ggerg1186/Dynamometer/02.jpg http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/Ggerg1186/Dynamometer/04.jpg It's an eddy current dynamometer, but I am not sure which manufacturer or how much power it can hold. Based upon the size I think it could handle the power of a certain V4 metric cruiser we all may be familiar with. My father in law picked up for me this morning. I need to get it home from Detroit to IA. It will need rebuilt, but the machines are very simple, just heavy. A set of bearings and some copper wire should get it working again. It will probably take me a while to get it up in running, but I am thinking of setting up a roller and doing some test on Venture mods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchrob Posted January 24, 2012 Share #2 Posted January 24, 2012 all I can say is I wish you the best luck with that ........thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted January 24, 2012 Share #3 Posted January 24, 2012 a trike frame should do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted January 24, 2012 Share #4 Posted January 24, 2012 Some assembly required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonesboy Posted January 24, 2012 Share #5 Posted January 24, 2012 Some copper wire??? So batteries arn't included........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG54172 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted January 24, 2012 Some assembly required? A lot of dissassembly first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted January 24, 2012 Share #7 Posted January 24, 2012 Oh MY. I could see much adult beverages and alot of head scratching in the near future.You got the number for Doc from back to the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted January 24, 2012 Share #8 Posted January 24, 2012 OMG! I can't beleive someone gave that to you! That is bad a$$. What is it? Sorry I couldn't resist.. I know it's that new machine Walter(WES) is complaining about....right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saddlebum Posted January 24, 2012 Share #9 Posted January 24, 2012 I hope you thoroughly checked out the fine print in the warranty before taking possesion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BG Hawks Posted January 24, 2012 Share #10 Posted January 24, 2012 Keep us posted GG. I'm sure that you will get it up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG54172 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted January 24, 2012 I hope you thoroughly checked out the fine print in the warranty before taking possesion Warranty: If the item is deffective, take it to the nearest scrap yard for a $75.00 refund on your purchase price of $0.00 If the only value is to take it apart and see what is inside, I will learn something, and I will still be money ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted January 24, 2012 Share #12 Posted January 24, 2012 Did a google on one for info, read a couple of articles, and still don't know what it does. I gotta headache...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted January 24, 2012 Share #13 Posted January 24, 2012 Put it on e bay and use the proceeds to get your bike dyno tuned. Far less aggravation and expense. Just building the rollers and controls will cost you a bundle, but, if you really want to make it work, my neighbor is a dyno engineer and could probably offer technical advice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG54172 Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted January 24, 2012 Put it on e bay and use the proceeds to get your bike dyno tuned. Far less aggravation and expense. Just building the rollers and controls will cost you a bundle, but, if you really want to make it work, my neighbor is a dyno engineer and could probably offer technical advice. Dyno engineer as in builds dynos or dyno enigneer as in test engines on dynos? I do engine testing on dynos for a large green farm equipment company in IA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted January 24, 2012 Share #15 Posted January 24, 2012 The corp. he works for designs, builds & installs dyno's and environmental testing chambers for the automotive industry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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