Voltspa
100 mW
- Joined
- May 2, 2021
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I have started to convert my 1974 Vespa Primavera to electric! The plan is to use a 5kw hub motor with hydraulic disc brake from QS motors, and a Kelly controller. I plan to make a 20s12p battery from 18650 cells (which is why I am on this forum specifically, thanks for your help!)
This is not going to be a pretty restoration. I like the aesthetics of well-used old vehicles, so I'll do no more than is necessary to make a clean installation of all the new components, and of course for safety.
I've had this since 1990 or so (I am old) and haven't ridden it since probably 2001. It's time to get it back on the road. This might go in fits and starts as I have the time or money. I have the battery materials already but haven't ordered the motor or controller and other components yet. Also have only made a cardboard mockup of the swingarm, necessary since the original motor and gearbox was itself the "swingarm".
This is not going to be a pretty restoration. I like the aesthetics of well-used old vehicles, so I'll do no more than is necessary to make a clean installation of all the new components, and of course for safety.
I've had this since 1990 or so (I am old) and haven't ridden it since probably 2001. It's time to get it back on the road. This might go in fits and starts as I have the time or money. I have the battery materials already but haven't ordered the motor or controller and other components yet. Also have only made a cardboard mockup of the swingarm, necessary since the original motor and gearbox was itself the "swingarm".