Recent content by griffondude

Very nice project! Congrats on getting it done. I read through your specs and can see how attractive that is, compared to the stinky gas version.

No, in Ontario it is private. Every broker I called so far will not insure a motorcycle modified for electric use. They will insure heavily modified custom jobs with badly welded frames, no front brakes, illegal lights, impossible ape hangers with no issue, though.

I have the same question for Ontario, Canada!

Thanks you very much. I love science experiments!

That will change eventually, yes. I'm not comfortable with it as is. Works though!

You are correct, these are precisely the packs in question. The battery box is made of 10mm thick ABS with alu end caps. The support structure is made of 25mm alu tubing and designed to deform until extreme load, allowing the whole pack to shift away from an impact. It's quite sturdy...

So, I finished the schematic. You will see that the DC/DC converter is grounded to the 80 V battery but not the frame. Should I also run a wire to the frame? I tried it like this and it worked but I am not sure what path the 12V system takes to ground. Probably the converter case, I suppose...

Fair question! I fabricated a support structure and a case to hold them. It is roughly the same width as my VStrom 650 but given the small frame of this bike, it looks ginormous. The weight is well balanced and there is no chance of it contacting the ground unless I drop it. Those BAE...

I will make a proper one and post it in the coming days. The back of the napkin one I'm using now is too embarrassing.

Good day everyone. I am building an E Motorcycle from an old 1983 Suzuki GS450L. The core of the project is this kit: Home :: Motorcycle & Kart Kits :: Budget Screamer (28KW, 72V Brushed). I am using 2 hybrid bus BAE batteries in series to make 80V. The project has been rideable since last...

I know it's an old thread but I'd like to say thanks for the software and the advice! Just bought a used Elby S1 with 95km on the odometer and since I like to fix things myself, it'll be great to have!