Scott Tanner

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1990 El Ninja 750

Submitted by Wookie on Wed, 11/12/2008 - 21:50

I live in a very rural area so I built with range in mind. That is why I decided to go with lithium. I don't think I could have gotten the range I needed with lead acid. As we all know lithium is more expensive and somewhat more complex but I am glad I spent the extra money to go that route. My only regret is that I scrimped on the doner as I had to spend alot of time and money to get her into shape.

Batteries: 
20 Thundersky 60 ah LFP
Charger: 
Cheap Yang Ming on board charger, BCO 6006BL balancing charger
Controller: 
Alltrax 7234
Conversion time and cost: 
About six to eight months. Ispent alot of time fixing up doner and waiting for batteries. Cost was about $6,000.00.
Curb weight: 
Not sure but I believe it is lighter than stock.
Drivetrain: 
Direct chain drive, 14t drive 60t driven
Heater: 
California sun
Lighting: 
Explained in method for 12v system:
Method for 12v system: 
For now I use stock battery for lights. Headlight and running lights are not hooked up yet. Contactor is run on stock 12v battery.
Miles as an EV: 
About 1,500 EV miles
Motor: 
Perm 132
Number of wheels: 
2
Seating capacity: 
Two
Top speed: 
65 mph
Typical range: 
Effective range of about 50 miles. I road 60 miles but just barely made it home. My average ride is about 35 miles at 45 to 50 mph and I use about 20 amp hours per ride.
Watt-hours per mile: 
need to calculate
Location: 
Greenville Ca.
Vehicle maker: 
Scott Tanner
Vehicle Type: 
Motorcycle
System Voltage: 
61-72 volts
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El Ninja

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.

Batteries: 
Thundersky, 20, 60ah
Charger: 
Yang Ming 60v
Controller: 
Alltrax 7234
Conversion time and cost: 
Lost track of time, estimate about $5,500.00
Curb weight: 
About 150 lbs less than stock
Drivetrain: 
Direct chain drive
Heater: 
none
Lighting: 
Stock
Method for 12v system: 
Stock 12v battery
Miles as an EV: 
about 55
Motor: 
Perm 132
Number of wheels: 
2
Seating capacity: 
2
Top speed: 
Estimate 50 mph. Need to hook up spedo.
Typical range: 
35 miles so far hoping for at least 50
Watt-hours per mile: 
not sure yet
Location: 
Greenville Ca.
Vehicle maker: 
Scott Tanner
Vehicle Type: 
Motorcycle
System Voltage: 
49-60 volts
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