Hello,
Over the past year, I've been converting a Suzuki SP200 (very similar to the DR200) to electric. I'm not looking for crazy off road performance, just something fun to commute to work and school that is capable of taking on trails.
I picked up the bike for $200 CAD. (you get what you pay for):
It's missing some odds and ends but has a solid frame.
Electric components:
6000w QS hub motor (needs to be laced to the stock wheel)
72v 46ah battery from 3.2v 5ah LiFePO4 cells from Battery Hookup
Sabvoton 72150 Controller
24s JK BMS (with active balancing)
White Rogers Contactor
and some other odds and ends.
To date, I've assembled the battery and (almost) mounted the hub motor.
Battery:
I've also made adapters to hold the motor onto the original swingarm. These were made out of 1/4" steel and I plan on adding a thin layer of rubber or silicone on the axle flats to cushion the axle. The adapters will be bolted and glued (using construction adhesive) onto the old swingarm.
(yes i know they are very pretty and you are jealous of my welds)
Right now, I'm working on the battery housing (made from steel and fiberglass) and restoring some things on the bike. Progress is VERY slow because I only get to work on it a few hours a week with school and work.
Open to your comments/suggestions!
Thanks for looking
Over the past year, I've been converting a Suzuki SP200 (very similar to the DR200) to electric. I'm not looking for crazy off road performance, just something fun to commute to work and school that is capable of taking on trails.
I picked up the bike for $200 CAD. (you get what you pay for):
It's missing some odds and ends but has a solid frame.
Electric components:
6000w QS hub motor (needs to be laced to the stock wheel)
72v 46ah battery from 3.2v 5ah LiFePO4 cells from Battery Hookup
Sabvoton 72150 Controller
24s JK BMS (with active balancing)
White Rogers Contactor
and some other odds and ends.
To date, I've assembled the battery and (almost) mounted the hub motor.
Battery:
I've also made adapters to hold the motor onto the original swingarm. These were made out of 1/4" steel and I plan on adding a thin layer of rubber or silicone on the axle flats to cushion the axle. The adapters will be bolted and glued (using construction adhesive) onto the old swingarm.
(yes i know they are very pretty and you are jealous of my welds)
Right now, I'm working on the battery housing (made from steel and fiberglass) and restoring some things on the bike. Progress is VERY slow because I only get to work on it a few hours a week with school and work.
Open to your comments/suggestions!
Thanks for looking