Randall,
Don't worry Randall, WE do appreciate you're piping in. I agree 100% that if we're going to do this thing up we will use all technologies available' maybe even invent some. It is against my religion to use zip ties on a bike such as this. You will not see a speck of clutter in this design. A clean looking bike, wheather loaded or bare, is my goal. That's part of the reason for the quick convertable issue. Actually my plans are to design the stuff without the need for wires if possible. I'm hoping the only wire will be from the generator (mounted to each rack) to the light bulb which won't be far away at all. What I will need help with is "hotrodding" some generators. I don't know much about electricity other than it doesn't taste too good. (Now you know how I've been getting all those stylish hair-dos over the years!) I figure to want some very light units that pump out the juice and have minimum friction. Don't want any noise; and they better work better than Lucas lighting works on old British cars! I want long lifespan, maybe replaceable parts, and a lot of style in the location and fitting of same. My plan is to locate the generator on the rack in such a way so as when the rack is fitted the generator is ready to operate. The light, upper rack piece, and generator will be one unit, easily removable in seconds but when mounting is set and ready as soon as the screws are tight. Solid as a rock. Doable, I'm, sure. The aux. lighting will be battery operated; will probably need some guidance there also.
Thanks for your offer Randall; expect me to be asking you some questions when my ass is in a sling. Oh yeah, you don't need to tell me; I finally learned to keep my tongue out of the light socket. Bad hair days are a thing of the past, NOT!
Cheers and thanks for joining us,
Brian Baylis La Mesa, CA When you suck down a kilowatt in CA it costs more than everywhere else. It's getting to the point where I can't afford to eat anymore. Gasoline is the same way in San Diego; I drink a gallon of that stuff and it costs nearly two Bucks! I'm going back to "Thunderbird", it's cheaper.