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james1300 · 10-31-2009, 07:19 PM

If you could would you? There seems to be enough information available to build your own. Would you?

LINK>>>http://ecomodder.com/blog/diy-electr...butt-blows-up/

AND (under 3K)!!!
Link>>>http://green.autoblog.com/2009/01/31...-for-under-3k/

This is sweet and it only took him a couple of months to build. (but it only gets 60 miles worth of travel)>>http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/09...ic-motorcycle/

KevinD · 10-31-2009, 07:56 PM

If I could put together an e-cycle that'd go 45 mph, with a 200-mile range, and charge overnight, for about $2-3K?

Heck yeah!

KevinD

james1300 · 10-31-2009, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by KevinD

If I could put together an e-cycle that'd go 45 mph, with a 200-mile range, and charge overnight, for about $2-3K?

Heck yeah!

KevinD

You can. Read on^^^!!!

KevinD · 10-31-2009, 09:04 PM

I scanned those articles.

Guess my next stop is eBay for motor/controller...

KevinD

flick · 11-01-2009, 12:43 AM

I already have one on the drawling board that just might have the key to making electric bikes viable for long distance trips. Iron butt is the standard we have set, 1000 miles in 24 hours, all on elecric. But that is as much detail as I can give away at this point

james1300 · 11-01-2009, 06:46 AM

With the batterys being mounted in the frame. Where the gas engine would fit. With the electric motor mounted behind the batterys. The space where the fuel tank would have gone could be used for storage. L.E.D. lighting would cut down on power use.
Solar panels could be used to suppliment the battery power loss during the day.(charge the battery's while at work)
Belt drive may weigh less than a chain?

KevinD · 11-01-2009, 07:43 AM

Anybody got a rolling frame laying around?

Anybody interested in a group project?

KevinD

james1300 · 11-01-2009, 02:53 PM

What group would that be?

Shrek X · 11-01-2009, 03:21 PM

it is something on my "to do" list... it seems a power hub is more efficient than a standard motor, but getting that mounted on a bike would be tough.

El_Diablo · 11-01-2009, 03:38 PM

I'm building a VFR700 EV similar to this guys minus the lithium:

www.evfr.net

Here are some pics. I haven't made it all that far in the conversion quite yet. I still need a speed controller.

sschering · 11-01-2009, 05:29 PM

I worked up a plan last year..
I can't remember the exact details but it was going to run $10k for the lipos to get the range and power I wanted a the time. prices have come down since then.

My motor of choice would be dual Hacker A200's
20hp brushless motors, They can pull 250A each.
http://www.aero-model.com/motordetai...%2f200&style=8

El_Diablo · 11-01-2009, 05:34 PM

Originally Posted by sschering

I worked up a plan last year..
I can't remember the exact details but it was going to run $10k for the lipos to get the range and power I wanted a the time. prices have come down since then.

My motor of choice would be dual Hacker A200's
20hp brushless motors, They can pull 250A each.
http://www.aero-model.com/motordetai...%2f200&style=8

Model airplane motors eh? Interesting.

Flaerion · 11-01-2009, 05:47 PM

I'd give it a go if I had the funds to spare...

sschering · 11-02-2009, 12:20 PM

You guys got me reading again..

Found this.. MARS Brushless kit.. 15hp motor w 250a regenerative controller
30lbs.. it's half the weight of a brushed equivalent.
http://www.robotmarketplace.com/prod...ETEKBL250.html

No $$ to build it but I have fun making plans.

The airplane motors are more powerful and half the weight but I wonder how durable they would be.

mustang1 · 11-02-2009, 01:24 PM

on ebay. electric wheel . your choice 36 v 750 watt or 36v 500 watt or 48 volt 1000 watt $230.00 i'm sure theres others[

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strangerin · 11-03-2009, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by mustang1

on ebay. electric wheel . your choice 36 v 750 watt or 36v 500 watt or 48 volt 1000 watt $230.00 i'm sure theres others[

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U know this is from China and appears to be for a moped, right?

koorbloh · 11-03-2009, 12:05 PM

Originally Posted by El_Diablo

I'm building a VFR700 EV similar to this guys minus the lithium:

www.evfr.net

Here are some pics. I haven't made it all that far in the conversion quite yet. I still need a speed controller.

daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang that's a bit different than the last time I saw it...

it would be a fun project, but...nah...I don't think I would...

2wheelsrbest · 11-04-2009, 02:41 PM

Barnes and Noble had a book titled something simple like "How to Build an Electric Motorcycle". $25. Almost bought it, but held off.

I DO think it would be a fun project, but mine would be more hillbilly-style, maybe reclaiming parts from some electric mower and using a small dirtbike or scooter. At least for the first one. It is even greener if you use stuff that would otherwise be thrown away, right?

Isn't there a guy around Seattle area that rides something like an 80's Suzuki GS with a diesel generator in the engine bay? I've only caught glimpses, but my recollection is that generator feeds electric motor and chain drive. Have seen bike at 2008 IOV and parked at Seattle Cycle Center. Never found owner, but wanted to compliment him on his ingenuity, if not outright performance.

james1300 · 11-04-2009, 03:10 PM

Yup! They got two copies of it here in the TriCities, Columbia Ctr.


10-31-2009, 07:19 PM	#1
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Would you BUILD an Electric bike? If you could would you? There seems to be enough information available to build your own. Would you? LINK>>>http://ecomodder.com/blog/diy-electr...butt-blows-up/ AND (under 3K)!!! Link>>>http://green.autoblog.com/2009/01/31...-for-under-3k/ This is sweet and it only took him a couple of months to build. (but it only gets 60 miles worth of travel)>>http://www.wired.com/autopia/2009/09...ic-motorcycle/ __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by james1300; 10-31-2009 at 07:22 PM..


10-31-2009, 07:56 PM	#2
KevinD Zone Head Joined: Mar 2009 From: Spokane Valley I Ride: Suzuki Boulevard C90, Honda CM250C, My Wife's Scooter	If I could put together an e-cycle that'd go 45 mph, with a 200-mile range, and charge overnight, for about $2-3K? Heck yeah! KevinD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-31-2009, 09:04 PM	#4
KevinD Zone Head Joined: Mar 2009 From: Spokane Valley I Ride: Suzuki Boulevard C90, Honda CM250C, My Wife's Scooter	I scanned those articles. Guess my next stop is eBay for motor/controller... KevinD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2009, 12:43 AM	#5
flick Endorsed Joined: Feb 2008 From: Middle East I Ride: Triumph Scrambler .... packed away	I already have one on the drawling board that just might have the key to making electric bikes viable for long distance trips. Iron butt is the standard we have set, 1000 miles in 24 hours, all on elecric. But that is as much detail as I can give away at this point __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2009, 06:46 AM	#6
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	With the batterys being mounted in the frame. Where the gas engine would fit. With the electric motor mounted behind the batterys. The space where the fuel tank would have gone could be used for storage. L.E.D. lighting would cut down on power use. Solar panels could be used to suppliment the battery power loss during the day.(charge the battery's while at work) Belt drive may weigh less than a chain? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by james1300; 11-01-2009 at 07:02 AM..

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11-01-2009, 07:43 AM	#7
KevinD Zone Head Joined: Mar 2009 From: Spokane Valley I Ride: Suzuki Boulevard C90, Honda CM250C, My Wife's Scooter	Anybody got a rolling frame laying around? Anybody interested in a group project? KevinD __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2009, 02:53 PM	#8
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	What group would that be? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2009, 03:21 PM	#9
Shrek X Mr. 500,000 Joined: Dec 2006 From: Portland I Ride: VTX	it is something on my "to do" list... it seems a power hub is more efficient than a standard motor, but getting that mounted on a bike would be tough. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2009, 03:38 PM	#10
El_Diablo Superbiker Joined: May 2007 From: SEATTLE I Ride: SV650, DR650, LIFAN GY-5, VFR700	I'm building a VFR700 EV similar to this guys minus the lithium: www.evfr.net Here are some pics. I haven't made it all that far in the conversion quite yet. I still need a speed controller. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2009, 05:29 PM	#11
sschering Streetfighter Joined: Sep 2008 From: Kennewick, WA Blog Entries: 14 I Ride: Whatever old bike isn't broken, 1977 XS-400D, 1978 GS-750E,1979 GS-1000L, 1960 BSA C15	I worked up a plan last year.. I can't remember the exact details but it was going to run $10k for the lipos to get the range and power I wanted a the time. prices have come down since then. My motor of choice would be dual Hacker A200's 20hp brushless motors, They can pull 250A each. http://www.aero-model.com/motordetai...%2f200&style=8 __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-01-2009, 05:47 PM	#13
Flaerion Pit Crew Joined: May 2009 From: Fairwood, WA I Ride: SV650SF 08	I'd give it a go if I had the funds to spare... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-02-2009, 12:20 PM	#14
sschering Streetfighter Joined: Sep 2008 From: Kennewick, WA Blog Entries: 14 I Ride: Whatever old bike isn't broken, 1977 XS-400D, 1978 GS-750E,1979 GS-1000L, 1960 BSA C15	You guys got me reading again.. Found this.. MARS Brushless kit.. 15hp motor w 250a regenerative controller 30lbs.. it's half the weight of a brushed equivalent. http://www.robotmarketplace.com/prod...ETEKBL250.html No $$ to build it but I have fun making plans. The airplane motors are more powerful and half the weight but I wonder how durable they would be. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-02-2009, 01:24 PM	#15
mustang1 WMRRA Qualifier Joined: Jun 2008 From: olympia washington I Ride: hayabusa	on ebay. electric wheel . your choice 36 v 750 watt or 36v 500 watt or 48 volt 1000 watt $230.00 i'm sure theres others[[/IMG] __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by mustang1; 11-02-2009 at 01:28 PM..


11-04-2009, 02:41 PM	#18
2wheelsrbest Pit Crew Joined: Dec 2006 From: Seattle, WA I Ride: SV + KLR	Barnes and Noble had a book titled something simple like "How to Build an Electric Motorcycle". $25. Almost bought it, but held off. I DO think it would be a fun project, but mine would be more hillbilly-style, maybe reclaiming parts from some electric mower and using a small dirtbike or scooter. At least for the first one. It is even greener if you use stuff that would otherwise be thrown away, right? Isn't there a guy around Seattle area that rides something like an 80's Suzuki GS with a diesel generator in the engine bay? I've only caught glimpses, but my recollection is that generator feeds electric motor and chain drive. Have seen bike at 2008 IOV and parked at Seattle Cycle Center. Never found owner, but wanted to compliment him on his ingenuity, if not outright performance. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


11-04-2009, 03:10 PM	#19
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Yup! They got two copies of it here in the TriCities, Columbia Ctr. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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