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Work in progress

Submitted by JCinStaunton on Tue, 03/11/2008 - 18:46

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System Voltage: 
61-72 volts
Vehicle maker: 
Yamaha
Vehicle Type: 
Motorcycle
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1981 Yamaha 650 XJ Conversion

Submitted by JCinStaunton on Mon, 03/10/2008 - 17:29
System Voltage: 
61-72 volts
Vehicle maker: 
Yamaha
Vehicle Type: 
Motorcycle
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KZ750 Conversion

Submitted by andrew on Sat, 08/11/2007 - 20:41

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Unconventional aspects of this conversion:

● Horizontally opposed eteks wired in parallel
○ Coupling shaft drives sprocket

● Chain tensioner

● Batteries mounted horizontally opposed
○ Easy to access terminals

Batteries: 
(5) AGM 35ah 12v: EVP35-12
Charger: 
Vector B&D 12v
Controller: 
400A Curtis, 1100 Amp Logisystems upgrade
Conversion time and cost: 
3 yrs on and off, >$4.5k
Curb weight: 
470
Drivetrain: 
13T drive 72T driven #40 chain, Custom chain tensioner
Lighting: 
Stock (planned HID upgrade)
Location: 
Rio Rancho, NM
Method for 12v system: 
Vicor DC-DC Converter
Miles as an EV: 
30
Motor: 
(2) Eteks horizontally opposed in parallel at 72v
Number of wheels: 
2
Seating capacity: 
2
Top speed: 
65 mph, much faster capable with different gearing
Typical range: 
10.5 miles
Watt-hours per mile: 
135
System Voltage: 
61-72 volts
Vehicle maker: 
Kawasaki
Vehicle Type: 
Motorcycle

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