The other thing I did to move this along is to change my approach to the initial battery selection and fitment. If you recall from past posts, I was expecting a shipment of LifePO cells, but that deal collapsed when the US distributor declared bankruptcy. I started thinking that perhaps I’d be better off in [...]
It’s been just about a year since I started this project and though I haven’t moved the sticks in a few months, I am still excited about getting this thing completed. The first delay was due to a problem with my battery order. Then, we were gone for the summer. But now I’m back, the [...]
It’s inevitable, I suppose, that every project should encounter an obstacle that threatens its viability, and now this project has found one. No batteries. On December 11th of last year, I ordered thirty 100 amp-hour lithium iron phosphate batteries for my project totalling a shade over $4200 with customs and shipping charges. Shipment was promised [...]
Parts for the EBR are beginning to arrive. Today I received the motor and controller. This is an AC-powered motor, originally designed for golf carts, optimized for electric vehicles. It features a peak of around 46 horsepower and almost 100 ft/lbs of torque, available at a standing start. This bad boy is rated for 7500 [...]
If you just glanced at this, you’d just see another mid-90′s sport bike. That’s what I hope to accomplish when I get this back together. I need to figure out what to do with those holes in the fairing where the crankcase stuck out. And that hole in the seat where the fuel petcock used [...]
After building 30 battery boxes, cutting the tank, and refitting a few pieces of plastic, we can now get a much better idea what’ll fit and what won’t. In order to reach a minimum of a 72 volt system, I had to fit 22 batteries on board. Fitting 26 gets me 84 volts, 30 gets [...]
Following “the gutting,” the first real modification task involved cutting the underside of the gas tank. The tank will be refitted to the bike and will make a nice spot to nest either the controller or battery charger. If I happen to find a place for both of those items elsewhere, it creates room for…more [...]
I stood for a while, staring at the empty frame. Now a bike, only because I say so, this gutted chassis waited patiently while I mulled over my next move. I could pull it all apart, clean and replace components, then start the build back from scratch. But that didn’t seem right. I didn’t feel [...]
One of the main reasons I chose the CBR — big motor = big hole. Big hole = lots of battery space. Can’t wait to start mocking up some alignments so I can see just what I can tuck in here. Bottom line: As many as possible.
The old man has visions of turning hot laps at the Isle of Man. That’s just what they are ol’ boy. Visions.
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