RSSKawasaki KE-175 Dirt-E - Conversion to electric motorbike
FrankG shows you how to rewind a permanent magnet DC motor, make hi-current amp meters and GPS tech for eclectric vehicle assessment - Link.
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Jan 24, 2008 07:00 AM
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| Posted by: Andy on January 24, 2008 at 12:17 PM |
Wow. That's quite a project, but I'm worried about the mounting location on that motor. Seems like it would be quite easy to rip off on an obstacle, or get damaged in a tip-over. It'd be safer inside the frame, although that would make the drivetrain a bit more complicated.
| Posted by: FrankG on January 24, 2008 at 3:50 PM |
The steel plate and brace underneath are welded directly to the swingarm so I think the bike will bounce before the engine breaks off...
Though I did dump the bike a few weeks ago on a patch of ice at about 20Km/h, the blower was destroyed on impact breaking the blades and busting the fiberglass mount.
Since it was just below 0C the motor still ran cool enough.
Frank
| Posted by: FrankG on January 24, 2008 at 3:51 PM |
The steel plate and brace underneath are welded directly to the swingarm so I think the bike will bounce before the engine breaks off...
Though I did dump the bike a few weeks ago on a patch of ice at about 20Km/h, the blower was destroyed on impact breaking the blades and busting the fiberglass mount.
Since it was just below 0C the motor still ran cool enough.
Frank
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