Two-wheeled full size motorcycles
Submitted by JordanRock on Tue, 11/18/2008 - 19:24
Controller:
Curtis AC15 mounted using transformer plate of a 500 kW Satcon inverter
Conversion time and cost:
Drivetrain:
Mounted where transmition was using 100 year old diamond plate 11 t drive to 68 t driven
Lighting:
LED integrated tail light, stock headlight and turn signals
Motor:
custom wound 3 phase AC induction by Hight Performance Golf Cart
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 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.
Charger:
Cheap Yang Ming on board charger, BCO 6006BL balancing charger
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
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.
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.
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 racermike39 on Wed, 07/30/2008 - 07:44
My first road legal high voltage system. I wanted a sport bike and worked very hard to make it undetectable as electric. This required very complicated battery racks, and most of my hours were spent locating and fabricating a battery rack. All factory body work was retained, and very few modifications to the body work. I sold my race car, and built 2 EV's. (The CBR and the electric Kawasaki 4 wheeler.)
Batteries:
(6) C&D TECHNOLOGIES 12V SLA AMG 75AH
Charger:
ONBOARD: (2) POWERSTREAM 36V 3.0 AMP. HOME: (6) B&D 2/4/6 BANK CHARGING
Controller:
KELLY KHD09600 600 AMP 96 VOLT
Conversion time and cost:
200 HRS ACTUAL WORK, 4 MONTHS RESEARCH, $3025 AFTER SELLING OFF ICE PARTS
Drivetrain:
DIRECT DRIVE 13/56 GEARING
Method for 12v system:
72V-12V 300WATT DC-DC FROM KELLY CONTROLS
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 boydculver on Wed, 06/11/2008 - 09:47
This is the second prototype I have built with the same parts. Unfortunatley, the more I learn the more I see what I've done wrong. The relatively small motor I have had trouble turning that wide tire. So I am starting a more carefully researched motorcycle with the same parts. My new plan is going to stay as light weight as it can be.
Conversion time and cost:
Motor:
Leeson DC Permanent Magnet
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
Submitted by frodus on Fri, 03/28/2008 - 12:41
Batteries:
10 28Ah Panasonic AGM's (120V, 3360Wh)
Controller:
Custom Synkromotive 156V 600A Series controller
Conversion time and cost:
so far about 40-50 hours, cost is about $700
Submitted by tronbikes on Sun, 03/23/2008 - 00:28
Charger:
Soneil 1212SR 12volt (x 5)
Conversion time and cost:
Drivetrain:
Chain #50, 10 tooth front/motor, 71 tooth rear.
Lighting:
HID Headlight, LED indicators and Brake
Typical range:
25 stop and go (aggressive)
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