Using a DYNO generator for lighting

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Henshooter

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Hi all , was wondering what your take is on using a dyno for lighting on a motorised push bike
The issue I have is in general you ride a normal bike at say 15-20 kph so the dyno produces enough voltage to light up the front rear lights , whereas a motorised would go 40 kph , now would this produce to much voltage and essentially blow the globes
As well would it cause vibration and mis balance or wear on the tyre.

I ask because I love retro ,and as such have found a great retro dyno kit I would love to fit to my cruizer but don't want to spend the dollars to see it fail from over speed
Here's a pic of the unit I'm looking at
Any advice would be greatly appreciated
 

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maniac57

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I've never heard of a wheel driven generator lasting long under motor abuse. Too fast.
Maybe you could make some kind of high-voltage cutout or protector to keep it from overspeeding?
 

xseler

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I wonder if you could install a bigger contact wheel to slow down the rotational speed?
 

maniac57

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Use a belt drive alternator with a cvt pulley to adjust speed according to load while riding....?
 

birdmannn101

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Henshooter, I am running a front wheel hub that kept blowing bulbs till I made a charger to charge the battery while running the lights at a constant voltage. Check out my thread located HERE.