Ussyamoto
10 W
I'll be keeping track of my E-Motorcycle build here, nick named Rust Bucket, for those who are interested. This is my first motorcycle build so any tips or tricks would be appreciated. I'll post my experiences and progress as they come.
Build plans:
Motor : Mars 4201
- Delivered
Controller : KBL72301X
BMS : Batteryspace kit
- Changed to 24s Orion BMS
Batteries : 24x 100Ah LiFePO4
- Changed to 24s 10kw+ LiPo 18650s
Donor Bike: 1970 Yamaha R5
Desired top speed ~70mph
desired range ~65miles
10/4/15
Finally got a bike, after searching on Craigslist for 2 weeks with the intent of finding and cruiser style frame with a good Title for under $400, I found what I was looking for.
A guy was leaving town due to work and needed is project gone by the end of the day, he wanted $800, I offered 6 and he said be the first on here and you can have it. I dont own a truck or have anyway of moving a bike around so I grabbed a friend and went to home depot to rent a truck on a Sunday but they were closed annoyingly enough. Then my friend said his parents have a truck over in Plano, and that's where the bike was anyways. Go figure, we got the their house and they were out of town and didnt leave the keys. Frustrated that I'm about to loose another buy I called the owner of the bike and told him what was going on. The guy was nice enough that he loaded it up and dropped it off at my friends parents house.
It came with 1 seized engine, 1 new 350cc with new exhaust, carbs, intake, and misc parts. While the frame was only lacking a front headlight and a seat.
I should be able to sell the parts for as much as I paid for the bike, so I got a lucky break there!
10/6/15
Got the bike home tonight. Spent some time going through everything and figuring out what needs to be replaced and what to sell. Found out the registration expired in 1979 and the license plate expired in 1981, so it's been sitting for quite a while.
Needs some new hardware, seat, front forks, headlight, and tires. All the bearings need to be repacked because the 45 year old grease is dried up . Besides that I'm good to advance.
So far all I've removed are the gauges and wire harnesses because I'll be making my own. I also have a new engine and exhaust system to sell... the exhaust and clutch cable were $500 alone, so I should be able to easily make back what i spent on the bike by selling unused parts. I got real lucky.
I've ordered the motor and a new head light.
Build plans:
Motor : Mars 4201
- Delivered
Controller : KBL72301X
BMS : Batteryspace kit
- Changed to 24s Orion BMS
Batteries : 24x 100Ah LiFePO4
- Changed to 24s 10kw+ LiPo 18650s
Donor Bike: 1970 Yamaha R5
Desired top speed ~70mph
desired range ~65miles
10/4/15
Finally got a bike, after searching on Craigslist for 2 weeks with the intent of finding and cruiser style frame with a good Title for under $400, I found what I was looking for.
A guy was leaving town due to work and needed is project gone by the end of the day, he wanted $800, I offered 6 and he said be the first on here and you can have it. I dont own a truck or have anyway of moving a bike around so I grabbed a friend and went to home depot to rent a truck on a Sunday but they were closed annoyingly enough. Then my friend said his parents have a truck over in Plano, and that's where the bike was anyways. Go figure, we got the their house and they were out of town and didnt leave the keys. Frustrated that I'm about to loose another buy I called the owner of the bike and told him what was going on. The guy was nice enough that he loaded it up and dropped it off at my friends parents house.
It came with 1 seized engine, 1 new 350cc with new exhaust, carbs, intake, and misc parts. While the frame was only lacking a front headlight and a seat.
I should be able to sell the parts for as much as I paid for the bike, so I got a lucky break there!
10/6/15
Got the bike home tonight. Spent some time going through everything and figuring out what needs to be replaced and what to sell. Found out the registration expired in 1979 and the license plate expired in 1981, so it's been sitting for quite a while.
Needs some new hardware, seat, front forks, headlight, and tires. All the bearings need to be repacked because the 45 year old grease is dried up . Besides that I'm good to advance.
So far all I've removed are the gauges and wire harnesses because I'll be making my own. I also have a new engine and exhaust system to sell... the exhaust and clutch cable were $500 alone, so I should be able to easily make back what i spent on the bike by selling unused parts. I got real lucky.
I've ordered the motor and a new head light.