home built

GSX-E

Submitted by podolefsky on Wed, 08/24/2011 - 08:39

My bike is a 1993 Suzuki GSX-R, converted to 100% electric.

The pic below shows a D&D series motor.

Soon switching to AC-20, Curtis 7601.

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Batteries:

GBS LiFePO4, 76V, 60Ah

Charger:

Elite Power Solutions

Controller:

Curtis 1238-7601

Conversion time and cost:

1 year, $8000 with series motor

Curb weight:

420 lb

Drivetrain:

Single reduction chain drive

Heater:

Leather jacket

Lighting:

Harley V-rod headlight with custom bracket, customized LED flashlights for tail and turn signals

Location:

Boulder, CO

Method for 12v system:

100W DC-DC converter

Motor:

HPEVS AC-20

Seating capacity:

Top speed:

70 mph (with 4:1 reduction)

Typical range:

40-60 mi

Watt-hours per mile:

100-120

System Voltage:

73-84 volts

Vehicle maker:

home built

Vehicle Type:

Motorcycle

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homemade-dual suspension.

Submitted by tri-lobe on Sat, 05/28/2011 - 19:10

This is my 1st homemade bicycle.
I made this bicycle so that I would have a suitable entry level platform to learn and grow on eg, differant batteries,motors ect.
the frame is 19mm chrome-moly tube 1.2mm wall...frame and swingarm weigh 5.8kg...140mm travel bomber front suspension,manitou 4way rear shock.
400w hub motor with 48v-12a 16 cell headway pack.

System Voltage:

37-48 volts

Vehicle maker:

home built

Vehicle Type:

Bicycle

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San Francisco Hill Climber

Submitted by kyrouf on Wed, 12/03/2008 - 01:00

Batteries:

Tysonic Sealed Lead-Acid 12V, 12Ah (4)

Charger:

48 Volt INLINE Charger fan cooled (Yi-Yun)

Controller:

48V (Model LB37) Yi-Yun

Conversion time and cost:

20hours/ 600+

Curb weight:

80lbs (the bike) 150lbs (ME) total of 230lbs.

Drivetrain:

motor Gear Ratio: 60:9 (6.67) to 10 tooth sprocket to( #420) chain to 32 tooth sprocket to 26 inch wheel...

Heater:

Sun, but I could use a 12 volt hair dryer.

Lighting:

(12 volt) 20 led desk lamp in front and 3 led in back

Location:

San Francisco, CA

Method for 12v system:

(8) 1.5 volt lithium cells run in series to create 12 volts

Miles as an EV:

100

Motor:

600W 36 volt GEARED Motor (Unite) (overvolted to 48volts to create 864 watts)

Number of wheels:

Top speed:

25mph (0 to 25 in around 4 seconds) lots and lots of torque through all the gear reduction at the cost of speed, but thats the point! It needs to climb SF HILLS!

Typical range:

I have only gone 5 miles at a time so far but It should have a range of 10 to 12 miles.

System Voltage:

37-48 volts

Vehicle maker:

home built

Vehicle Type:

Bicycle