j_fuggin_t
Member
* some warmers, some not.. Ee_jeremy runs a set of woodcrafts off of a eu1000i but that pretty much consumes the entire load range of it
Best bang for buck generator?
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BigCountry1125
Member
Perfect example. That generator is 7 years old and it will still resell for $350.
silvertop27
New Member
Check out Kipor generators very quite. Looks just like a Honda on the inside. I know a couple people that like them very much.
afinepoint
Member
Most of us don't have loading docks readily available. Never have had to with Amazon. Other than that glad all went well for you.
afinepoint
Member
The reason yours is/was cheaper is proabably the CARB compliance of the Yamaha and that same +$80 option on the Honda. Making it a fair apple to apple comparison with the CARB certification plus the additional packing and insurance plus second day shipping charges placed the WiseSale Honda generator more than Amazon's Yamaha. $1069 vice $989.
I could have done without the CARB feature but didn't have a choice. At the time I ordered to get the Honda to me in time for April 7VIR would have cost $74 for second day. So the Wise cost was $914.90 + 74.76 = $989.66 For .66 less I got the Yamaha, without risk (read the Wise reviews), with Amazons outstanding reputation, and the CARB ($80) feature.
Who got the best deal??
I am glad for those that are happy with their generator and with WiseSales. I'm not trying to ignite any arguements. I just feel there was/is more risk with WiseSale regardless of individual's "happy endings". You have to look at the big picture and put things in perspective. The best deal sometimes comes down to more than just (initial) out of pocket expenses and being lucky. Intangibles matter.
Just a fine point.
Reg
afinepoint
Member
Some of us have wondered the same after reading your signature.
Sorry ama, the children keep getting in.
Good luck with your generator purchase. Take what helps you here, pitch what doesn't and see you at the track. We're done. I'm unsuscribed from this thread. For those that can't move on or have difficulty with simple math rant away. Just kidding Fitz.
Reg
rk97
Member
I got this (off-brand 3250 watt peak, 2400 continuous)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018E1XQ2/ref=asc_df_B0018E1XQ21981254?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B0018E1XQ2&hvpos=1o5&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=602853467245232580&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=
Only set me back $275 for new, and I was looking at paying $250 for used models that were going to be older, louder, and I don't know the maintenance history.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0018E1XQ2/ref=asc_df_B0018E1XQ21981254?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395093&creativeASIN=B0018E1XQ2&hvpos=1o5&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=602853467245232580&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=
Only set me back $275 for new, and I was looking at paying $250 for used models that were going to be older, louder, and I don't know the maintenance history.
Southerly
Member
This weekend at Barber on Saturday, it was nice in my pit area. I don't run a generator and my neighbours all had Honda and Yamaha generators, so very little annoying noise.
Sunday morning somebody else set up nearby with a Champion generator. I ended up having to move my popup, and tried parking my car to block off some of the noise. The loud drone was grating on the nerves, and I looked forward to the I sessions when he shut it down to go out on the track.
I am starting to think that even though I don't use a generator at the track I should bring my Honda 2000i with me so that in a case like that I can ask them to use my generator instead.
Think of other people before buying one of those noisy things.
Sunday morning somebody else set up nearby with a Champion generator. I ended up having to move my popup, and tried parking my car to block off some of the noise. The loud drone was grating on the nerves, and I looked forward to the I sessions when he shut it down to go out on the track.
I am starting to think that even though I don't use a generator at the track I should bring my Honda 2000i with me so that in a case like that I can ask them to use my generator instead.
Think of other people before buying one of those noisy things.
some guy #2
Member
^Exactly.
And why would you bring a genny to Barber? They have power that you can share and it's cheaper than running a genny (no gas).
And why would you bring a genny to Barber? They have power that you can share and it's cheaper than running a genny (no gas).
Twiztedjester55
New Member
I bought a used "camping mate 2000" inverter generator(it's a kipor relabeled for I think pepboys) for $350 4 years ago. It looks identical to the Eu2000i and I ran it next to my buddies Honda and could barely tell the difference in sound. Still works great.
HondaGalToo
Control Rider
I know, it's a race track, yadda, yadda. But, there is still, to me anyway, a big difference between a loud sound that lasts a short amount of time (a bike going by, and you can choose a pit area away from the front straight), vs the constant drone of a loud genny that never goes silent. It drains a person. At least it does me. Short bursts that interrupt a conversation momentarily is different than a constant noise that prevents conversation in your pit area the entire day. It's hard to concentrate and remain focused, and think about your riding if you can't even hear yourself think all day long.rk97;238743 wrote: all these people complaining about loud generators had better have stock pipes on their bike
I've yet to hear a generator that's louder or more obnoxious than a moriwaki 250, or some of those 'shorty' pipes on the GSX-R's.
Defend your cheap genny all you want. Maybe yours isn't that bad, haven't heard one like you have. But I've heard some that are just...draining. Hey, as long as it's kept far enough away, or a box is built around it to dampen the sound, it should be ok.
So far, I've mananged to be far enough away from them. Once at Summit, probably 10 or so years ago, I and the 2 guys I was pitting with offered to pay for electric for some guy who had a loud-assed genny about 10 feet from our pit. It was unbearable, we couldn't talk in a normal voice to each other, it was so loud we couldn't even shout to each other; that's the kind I object to. Fortunately, another guy next to him offered to share the electric box he was using, he couldn't stand it either.
The debates will never end....if everyone tries to be considerate with placement, it will go a long way. I know everyone can't afford a Honda or Yamaha.