Jmforeman02
1 mW
I’m considering building an electric goldwing using a 1st or 2nd gen frame (‘75-‘83). My thinking is that I shouldn’t have too much trouble fitting a powerful motor and plenty of battery once I take out the big engine, transmission, gas tank, etc. I could even do water cooling for the motor (and possibly the battery) if required because the goldwing has a radiator. And since the goldwing frame is built to handle a lot of weight, I shouldn’t have too much trouble holding all the battery. Also, it’s drive shaft driven instead of a chain so it should be really quiet.
Doing some math and if I’m getting it right, I would only need a max of 3500 rpm on the electric motor combined with the stock final drive gear of an ‘83 goldwing and stock tire size to get a top speed of 87 mph. I need enough control to operate it safely at low speed, and enough power to maintain highway speeds of 75+ mph continuously including up bridges and hills.
My budget for electrification is $4K not including the cost of the bike itself. I’ll DIY everything including building battery packs. What electric motor would y’all suggest?
Doing some math and if I’m getting it right, I would only need a max of 3500 rpm on the electric motor combined with the stock final drive gear of an ‘83 goldwing and stock tire size to get a top speed of 87 mph. I need enough control to operate it safely at low speed, and enough power to maintain highway speeds of 75+ mph continuously including up bridges and hills.
My budget for electrification is $4K not including the cost of the bike itself. I’ll DIY everything including building battery packs. What electric motor would y’all suggest?
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