Submitted by Denis on Sat, 11/15/2008 - 09:06
Submitted by kp647 on Thu, 11/13/2008 - 14:39
Lots of fun tons of torque, very easy conversion (bike never ran a second on gas)
I bought it new $899 and removed the ICE and sold it
using rc lipos in the fuel tank ! 14s4p setup
Steven at kelly controllers has been great! top notch customer service
trying out a KD72401 controller with regen after using a KD48400 succesfully
Batteries:
RC type hi c rate lipo 14s4p 16ah
Charger:
hyperion RC type bank charging system also trying TS 48-6 charger
Submitted by kp647 on Thu, 10/02/2008 - 04:54
Batteries:
poly rc lipo 12s2p 8ah 50.4v
Drivetrain:
#40 chain 12t front 46t rear
Submitted by richardb on Tue, 09/23/2008 - 11:01
I have had my XB-500 for two months as of Sept 26, 2008. Have driven to and from work about 8 times (10 miles each way) Like the bike, but would like more power and speed. I'm considering a "Ride Green Capri".
Submitted by whitefalcon on Sun, 09/21/2008 - 00:30
It was running great until the charger blew-Helloooo PGM extreme scooters. Can I get the charger replaced before thanksgiving so I can ride it!
Conversion time and cost:
Submitted by Diver Damon on Fri, 09/19/2008 - 04:51
Batteries:
4 X Long 12 volt 50Ah + 1 Alco X 45 Ah (5 in total for 60volts)
Charger:
EVT 48 volt + meanwell 12 volt
Conversion time and cost:
2 hours to add extra battery from stock
Curb weight:
140kgs now with extra battery installed
Method for 12v system:
48V/12V DC to DC converter
Submitted by Wookie on Thu, 07/17/2008 - 22:56
1990 Kawasaki 750 Ninja with 20 Thunder sky 60ah cells for a total of 66v dc. Using Cycle analyst to moniter speed, amps, etc. Still need to hook up speedo and ballance cells.
Conversion time and cost:
Lost track of time, estimate about $5,500.00
Curb weight:
About 150 lbs less than stock
Top speed:
Estimate 50 mph. Need to hook up spedo.
Typical range:
35 miles so far hoping for at least 50
Submitted by mrladderman on Tue, 07/01/2008 - 08:38
Batteries:
SP27-12 5 batteries Max 55 AMP
Conversion time and cost:
STOCK $1999.99 $50.00 shipping to my door
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Hub Motor Drive - No Chains
Typical range:
30 plus miles 48.2 km it can go longer but that depends on how fast you ride
Submitted by Tireiron55 on Sun, 06/29/2008 - 02:27
I have 3 Schwinn Stealth 1000s. The first one I bought has become a 60v 100amp beast. The second is a long distance and is fitted with a 48v 15ah Ping battery. The 3rd is completely stock and is for my girlfriend to ride. I'm getting her a 48v 15ah or 20ah Ping battery so she can ride with me. I also have a Schwinn S180 that I'm putting a 24v electric wheel chair motor on. It's massive and is going to be running on 48v 100amps, or more.
Batteries:
Ping 48v 15ah, 5 12v 10ah SLA, 3 12v 10ah SLA
Charger:
Ping Charger 60v 2amp, 36v and 24v Currie Chargers, 36v Currie Charger
Controller:
YK42-4, 100amp, 48v on two, other is stock
Conversion time and cost:
9 months, around $1000 in added parts
Submitted by markcycle on Sat, 04/26/2008 - 10:00
I though I would report on my progress;
Well I come a long way since I started this project and she is proving out well. She goes at least 45 and with the 2 motor design, has very good acceleration. The brush motor tops out at 25 or so (runs at 2KW max) and the hub motor (5302) takes over from there. They share one throttle which was a little tricky circuitry wise.
My batteries are HiPower batteries which I got from ElectroMotor sport 2 packs of 16 cells wired in parallel for a 48 volt 40 AH system. I'm getting more cells to bring the system up to 60 AH and 3 parallel packs. No BMS yet so I'm being very careful with the discharge of the cells
I have about 50 miles of test riding and there are bugs like any new design but so far I happy with the way its turning out. The design is (I hope) DOT compliant and I just started the process of getting a vin number.
I do have the dream, desire of going into the motorcycle business but it's just a dream at this point.
I have had a few people ride the bike and they love it full EV grin. My brother just couldn't get off the bike he just wanted to continue riding. :D
Update:
I now have plates and she is fully road legal. The process wasn't difficult because she met DOT spec's just time consuming.
She got some paint
Batteries:
HiPower lifeP04 20AH cells total setup 48 volts 54 hot off the charger at 40AH
Conversion time and cost:
Drivetrain:
brush motor chain Hub motor direct drive
Miles as an EV:
40 miles started the process of getting a VIN number and registration
Motor:
2KW brush motor and X5 5302 hub motor
Typical range:
unknown at this point in time
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