EV pocket bike - nameless..

Glen · #1 (**permalink**) 30-10-2007, 07:10 PM

eBay Motors: Brushless Etek Motor NIB (item 130167043816 end time Oct-29-07 23:17:46 PDT)

so my latest electric pocket bike conversion begins... also picked up a matching Sevcon brushless controller to go with it so have a nice combo there.

now for some mooching. i need a new frame

definitely not a cag frame due to massive weakness and lack of brakes so was looking for a stripped out rolling watercooled frame. anyone got anything? fairingless is fine.

but yeah aside from that the setup will be pretty standard. motor chain drive to the rear wheel, batteries slung low down up front and a whole lot of power

hoping to employ 36v worth of a123 battery cells. just need to work out how many i will need. at this stage hoping 3 parrallel packs (8.9Ah) will keep me out of trouble.

will use this as a bit of a progress report anyway. i think we need progress reports anyway

cheeeres

gromet · #2 (**permalink**) 30-10-2007, 07:18 PM

I've got a lucky 7 frame with crap swing arm $30 plus postage

barnsey · #3 (**permalink**) 30-10-2007, 07:19 PM

maylads has a 911 rep frame ang good luck with it mate

Glen · #4 (**permalink**) 30-10-2007, 07:20 PM

interested

pictures?

gromet · #5 (**permalink**) 30-10-2007, 07:24 PM

who me?????????

Glen · #6 (**permalink**) 30-10-2007, 07:25 PM

yeah mate, the other post must have snuck in while i was typing it lol

gromet · #7 (**permalink**) 30-10-2007, 07:36 PM

umm i don't have pics at the moment but the rear swing arm looks like its been over tightened at the wheel its comes with nothing alse so if you need a rolling frame it wont be much good, Ive never done the postage thing so i don't no how much it will cost pm me if you cant get a rolling frame.

Hoover · #8 (**permalink**) 30-10-2007, 08:10 PM

try going lithium-ion batteries if you can afford to.. well worth the extra..

SirHSV · #9 (**permalink**) 30-10-2007, 08:12 PM

How would it go packed with sealed cells? you would need a way to keep them charged and peaked to get anything out of it wouldnt you ?!

Most SLA cells only have punch for a short duration ...

Cant wait to see it though ... sounds like a smaller version of livewire

(Project LiVeWiRe) <- googled

minimotorider · #10 (**permalink**) 30-10-2007, 08:19 PM

Bah!!! Petrol all the way...

hahaha just joking. I can't wait to see this thing in action.
Glad to see your giving it a go
How much is it costing all up?

This was all coz i asked about the electric motor concept thread wasn't it lol

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