Flamethrower?

**Coyote** · 1st January 2007, 20:04

Originally Posted by degrom

Toggle switch is a normal on of switch.

I think of a relay as a electrical switch. if you give it volts it will turn the switch to on.

A few reason for using it:

Safety, If it does not get power the switch/relay turns of.

Relays can usually handle higher power sources.(Like the high amps needed to run a coil)

The 3 lines are ground or negative. You can ground it on your frame. Just make sure your bike is negatively grounded. (frame = -)

I'll have a look in dick smiths for these components. Just what's a ballast resistor, what size capcitor should I get and where can I get an ignition coil?

**Sketchy_Racer** · 1st January 2007, 20:15

hahaha Dont you dare spend money on this and then complain you dont have enough to go riding

**Coyote** · 1st January 2007, 20:25

Originally Posted by RG100!!

hahaha Dont you dare spend money on this and then complain you dont have enough to go riding

Haha, I'm getting extra money from all the extra hours at work. I'd be good to spend some of it on something stupid

A Spark Plug sticking out of the exhaust is the least of my worries for it's next warrant. According to the mechanic the swingarm bushings are almost dead and they'd need replacing for the next warrant. Is that expensive?

**degrom** · 1st January 2007, 21:33

Originally Posted by Coyote

I'll have a look in dick smiths for these components. Just what's a ballast resistor, what size capacitor should I get and where can I get an ignition coil?

The ballast-er resister is a resister to bring down the voltage to the Coil. The coil don't need 12volts to work. A ballast-er resister is usually to preserve your points and saving them from burn out.

The capacitor is almost like a battery. Instead of producing power,it actually only stores the power. In this circuit the capacitor is charged up and once the capacitor's voltage reaches the amount of volts needed to activate the relay. It turns on the relay(Relay send power to coil,coil sends power to spark-plug,spark) for a millisecond till it is 'flat'. Then it needs to charge again before it can create a new spark.

The size of the Capacitor will determine how long it will keep the relay open.
The volts rating on the cap needs to be more than 14volts or it will release it's smoke and not work any more. They are cheap buy a few different once. I just think you should go for one that does not keep the spark on for to long as it may overheat the spark plug if it stays on for ever.

Supercheat will stock both ball-ester resister and ignition coils. Get the cheapest once as they don't have to be the best.

**degrom** · 1st January 2007, 21:35

You can always use an old bike coil. They are nice and small and don't have to be new.

**degrom** · 1st January 2007, 22:56

Do you want to stir some real shit?

**degrom** · 1st January 2007, 23:00

This is a blue print for a level 2 flame thrower...

It has it's own fuel supply!!!

But you did not get it from me and I don't take any responsibility for the use of this info!!!

**Coyote** · 2nd January 2007, 08:29

Originally Posted by degrom

This is a blue print for a level 2 flame thrower...

It has it's own fuel supply!!!

But you did not get it from me and I don't take any responsibility for the use of this info!!!

What's that accessory prong and does it connect to the ground, and is there a spark plug to ignite the fuel? Sure you need 2 fuel solenoids? Is it to stop flash backs?

Both my RG's have shitty mufflers that I was probably going to replace for when I sell them, so cutting them up and having a braided line going to it and a spark plug sticking out of it shouldn't be a problem. Plus I'll have the other one to whip back on before WOF inspection

**Coyote** · 2nd January 2007, 08:33

An external fuel tank in the from of a NOS bottle would look cool

Talking about Nitrous, another project I've wanted to do for a while: http://www.diy-nitrous.fsnet.co.uk/

**ManDownUnder** · 2nd January 2007, 09:00

You do realise you'll be banished to tail end charlie on any group rides you go on...

Re the flame thrower - go for it if you have to. I agree with those that think it's a daft idea but then you gotta do what you gotta do. If it's not hurting others - what the hell?

A JATO unit on the other hand...

**Coyote** · 2nd January 2007, 10:18

Originally Posted by ManDownUnder

You do realise you'll be banished to tail end charlie on any group rides you go on...

Re the flame thrower - go for it if you have to. I agree with those that think it's a daft idea but then you gotta do what you gotta do. If it's not hurting others - what the hell?

A JATO unit on the other hand...

I don't have to, just I really want to

And it's not like I'd be using it on rides. It'll be strictly for offroad and in front of my school

Do you have connections to anyone that can get hold of one?

**degrom** · 2nd January 2007, 10:20

Originally Posted by Coyote

What's that accessory prong and does it connect to the ground, and is there a spark plug to ignite the fuel? Sure you need 2 fuel solenoids? Is it to stop flash backs?

Both my RG's have shitty mufflers that I was probably going to replace for when I sell them, so cutting them up and having a braided line going to it and a spark plug sticking out of it shouldn't be a problem. Plus I'll have the other one to whip back on before WOF inspection

I am not sure about the accessory prong thingy.(Changes from ride to ride,will be close to your fuse box) It is only a extra + lead from the battery that goes through the fuse box and is switched on when the ignition is turned on.

I will be honest with you. (I am not going to help you with the second plan.). The first one will be more than sufficient and it's controlable. The second one could cause major explosions if your system is not working properly. Imagine an engine with no cylinder walls and no ignition kill switch!!!

**ManDownUnder** · 2nd January 2007, 10:21

Originally Posted by Coyote

Do you have connections to anyone that can get hold of one?

Fraid not, but there are a few on here that will be able to assist I'm sure - especially now that you have that circuit diagram in front of you...

**Coyote** · 2nd January 2007, 11:50

Originally Posted by degrom

I am not sure about the accessory prong thingy.(Changes from ride to ride,will be close to your fuse box) It is only a extra + lead from the battery that goes through the fuse box and is switched on when the ignition is turned on.

I will be honest with you. (I am not going to help you with the second plan.). The first one will be more than sufficient and it's controlable. The second one could cause major explosions if your system is not working properly. Imagine an engine with no cylinder walls and no ignition kill switch!!!

Yeah, I think the second is tempting fate. The first one is easier for me to follow as well