Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Sort of like the EMB

2005-11-17 Thread Mike
Saw this scooter site and thought this product looked like a small version of the EMB. http://www.escooter.cn/ http://65.98.92.168/products/miniscooters/escooters/es056_1.jpg Looks like a small Ruckus knock off.

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] some electric motorcycle articles and vids

2005-11-20 Thread Mike
Here are a couple of photo albums with cycles @ the EVN Cup pics of the EVN Cup 2003 http://www.htl-hl.ac.at/hauptseite/news/030701evncup03/ I think this is the page of the bike with the homemade frame. It looks like it hit a wall too... :( -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] EM Spotlight

2005-11-22 Thread Mike
found on the Visforvoltage forum on Mike MikeZilla Mercado (if this is someone on the list, I will be wearing egg on my face). I really like the stretch look, the curved frame of the bike, and ETEK/alltrax powered. IMO its simple frame has a visual nostalgic appeal. http://www.visforvoltage.com

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] EM Spotlight

2005-11-27 Thread Mike
This one was found on Megawattmotorworks.com site under the photos of the Power of DC 2005 event. The owner's name is only listed as Shawn. It is a cycle and sidecar arrangement. It has twin ETEKs mounted on a shaft drive. The Batts appear to be in the sidecar. Because of the larger area in

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Questions For Mike About his Honda CBR

2005-11-30 Thread Mike
Hi Mike, I've been looking over the pictures of your project and have a few questions. What was the source for your glider? Can you tell us a bit about the bike's history and how you found the chassis to convert? I choose the CBR because I had a lot of spare Honda parts laying around from

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Polling the Alltrax

2005-12-04 Thread Mike
Here is what I get out of the doc. You need to send the controller a command and it will send you a response. If you want to get the Battery voltage you need to send it 5B 04 39 00 00 98 Okay. I got the terminal apps that Phillipe suggested and they are most helpful. I put one (forget

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Etek dxf file anyone??

2005-12-06 Thread Mike
Ok, I bit the bullet and spent some hard earned eBay dollars on a new Etek from Capt. America. (I hope none of his enemies come to exact revenge grin). Does anyone have a dxf format of the motor? I will search around more, but don't remember seeing one on the Briggs Stratton site. I found a dxf

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Polling the Alltrax

2005-12-09 Thread Mike
Mike, Do you have a third box you can run the Alltrax software on and to snoop on the conversation use one of these: Those are some nifty gizmos! From what little I've read so far, it looks like RealTerm can can sit in the background and snoop on other apps using the com port but you need

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] some electric motorcycle articles and vids

2006-01-15 Thread Mike
. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] banned from this list ?

2006-02-21 Thread Mike
I received this: ListServ@electricmotorcycles.net: host electricmotorcycles.net[67.19.170.194] said: 550-Message rejected because smtp17.wanadoo.fr [193.252.23.111]:20455 is 550-blacklisted at bl.spamcop.net see Blocked - see 550

[ElectricMotorcycles] lithium nickel manganese oxide batteries

2006-02-22 Thread Mike
http://www.gizmag.com/go/5228/ Until now, lithium batteries have not had the rapid charging capability or safety level needed for use in cars. Hybrid cars now run on nickel metal hydride batteries, which power an electric motor and can rapidly recharge while the car is decelerating or

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Some electric motorcycle articles and vids

2006-03-01 Thread Mike
I am not partial to the EC-02, but this video is pretty funny. Found a vid from the Discovery channel in which the host tries out the EC-02. During the discussion, the battery is pulled out and shown. Pretty good demonstration of some of its features.

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Where's the RMOTO?

2006-03-17 Thread Mike
Source go to the http://www.rMoto.com I will translate and post as soon as I can. I would What? You speak Portuguese, too? -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Where's the RMOTO?

2006-03-20 Thread Mike
It's my native language :^) school has added spanish and english...i would like to learn german one day I thought you where French? Oh, I feel shame. -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ New Electric Motorcycle ListServ

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Schumacher: SE-1072

2006-03-25 Thread Mike
Neon John had posted a link to this charger http://www.batteryservice.com/products_final.aspx?ModelNumber=SE-1072 and I decided to buy one to try out for my motorcycle. I already have most of the parts gathered to build two very similar chargers, but since I wanted something to leave and use

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] EM QA

2006-03-25 Thread Mike
Looks great, Mike. Can you add some commentary about battery chemistry or some such? Oh, like NiHM, NiCD and so forth? That slipped my mind. Yeah. Good one. -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] (no subject)

2006-03-30 Thread Mike
hey guys here is a picture of Loren Skyhorse's Electric '78 Kawasaki http://www.durangotelegraph.com/04-07-08/images/0708_day6.jpg Now THAT'S a sprocket! Thanks John! -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ New Electric Motorcycle ListServ

[ElectricMotorcycles] CBR F4 frame on eBay

2006-04-09 Thread Mike
Title: CBR F4 frame on eBay Just had to share this with you guys: http://snipurl.com/oydg If I wasn't well into my Hawk conversion I'd snap this up. You are viewing a used frame and swingarm from a 99 CBR F4. this frame will fit some F4is also. It look as though this frame was a rebuild

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Belt Drive

2006-04-10 Thread Mike
Harley's had a two speed transmission that was an add on or something to the three speed tranny that was common at the time. Should I go back to that book? Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] (no subject)

2006-04-10 Thread Mike
Jesse James and the crew at Monster Garage are building an electric car out of an ol '62 Bel Aire powered by Milwakee tool batteries. It is on the east coast right now 8pm (5pm pst) I see it flowing into the TiVo now... now it's just a matter of trying to find the time to watch it! --

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Some articles and vids

2006-04-14 Thread Mike
http://www.youtube.com/w/Fun-in-the-woods?v=82ZDzy-w1y8feature=Randompage=1t=tf=b some vids at youtube.com of the Blade in the woods Looks like an old model too but still very cool. Did see how it's been voted? Only one star?! If you're a YouTube member give this a good vote! -- The

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Short range high speed MC/scooter?

2006-04-15 Thread Mike
straight forward to convert to electric with lots of older models available at reasonable prices. I am shamed that I did not think of these examples. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Fwd: Belt Drive

2006-04-17 Thread Mike
on them (the specs call for 6 to complete break in). Just WHAT is the break in procedure? I spent a lot of money on my YT and don't wanna screw them up just yet. Just charge them then gentle discharge about 6 times? What's gentle? The other Mike, in Michigan. -- The Electric Motorcycle

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Belt Drive

2006-04-17 Thread Mike
The Harleys seem to get up to 70 tooth the rear. For my ap. I want about a 4.6:1 ratio so that means I would like to find a 15 tooth. to mount on the motor shaft. What size/pitch are the Harleys? -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle

[ElectricMotorcycles] Robrady

2006-04-18 Thread Mike
Nicely done, sir. Thank you. -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Robrady

2006-04-18 Thread Mike
Sorry but that wasn't a nice job...its fantastic! The article looks great Lyle!! Yeah, and he's teasing us with part 2! We're jones'n, man! I saw it earlier; I use the RSS feeds to feed my news reader on my desktop...now if more EV sites used RSS... I am an RSS fiend. -- The Electric

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Titling/Vin Issue in Texas

2006-04-18 Thread Mike
A recent attempt now has me on a different path then I was instructed to follow before. Now all I have to do is see a law enforcement officer certified in theft detection and they'll go over the parts and say they can't find a VIN and it isn't stolen, or find one and then I'm all set.

[ElectricMotorcycles] Gabby

2006-04-20 Thread Mike
: http://gabbly.com/electricmotorcycles.net And you'd be instantly hooked up with who ever's online and willing to chat. Don't know that I'd ever use it but it's one more tool in your quest for knowledge, eh? Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Gabby

2006-04-20 Thread mike
Quoting lyle sloan [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Interesting feature. I also like the map of the world with the dots. So is it quantity or size that matters? :) I'm told it's quality... The map thing is really cool. I stumbled onto that and thought what the heck and tossed it on. Pretty ineresting

[ElectricMotorcycles] Allbright ED250B Template

2006-04-25 Thread Mike
Hello All, I'm building a new dash and need the mounting template that came with the Allbright ED250B battery disconnect. I misplaced mine and the idea of guessing isn't high on my list. Can someone scan theirs or shoot me the numbers? Thankya, thankyaverymuch. -- The Electric

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Now that's a hybrid

2006-04-27 Thread Mike
screwing with it and just ride it. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Now that's a hybrid

2006-04-27 Thread Mike
actually: the first part is my first initial, M, phonetically. It's also the acronym for Electric Motorcycle. But wait, there's more! An em dash is also a punctuation mark that indicates a sudden break in thought which is basically-- oh, look at that shiny object-- how my brain works. Mike

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Minibike project

2006-04-27 Thread Mike
on eBay awhile back. I don't remember which model it was but it was less than $60. Something like a model 1201 at 36v 200amp maybe? I dunno. It sits here waiting for a new chassis to go into. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ New Electric Motorcycle

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Controller for Steve?

2006-04-28 Thread Mike
Some possibilities there - biggest problem is most of the scooter controls seem to be limited to 24V. I guess I could run at 24V, but then I'm giving up some of the motor's capability. I forget, you have 36v or 48v? There's quite a few 36v scooter controllers and I've successfully run 48v on

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Controller for Steve?

2006-04-28 Thread Mike
guess? You'll want a throttle too. The above controller uses a hall effect throttle the cheapest looks like it's they have a few in the $18-$24 range. That'll get that mini-bike moving pretty well! Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] My new mystery bikes...

2006-05-15 Thread Mike
When I came into work this morning one of my coworkers who has been shopping for a motorcycle showed me this add. http://portland.craigslist.org/mcy/160694197.html 2 Electric Motorcycles Frames in Good Shape - FREE 2 Electric Motorcycles - some pieces - cool looking when put together. If

[ElectricMotorcycles] Cheap DC/DC?

2006-05-17 Thread Mike
I was just browsing Ebay and found this unit. Seems sorta large at 12 long but it seems cheap enough. Currently at $1. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7620494821 YOU ARE BIDDING ON AN 800 WATT VICOR MINI STAKPAC DC TO DC CONVERTER MADE BY WESTCOR CORP A DIVISION OF VICOR

[ElectricMotorcycles] Amazon Sells neat stuff

2006-05-17 Thread Mike
Well, you probably already knew that but what is new is that they now well things like fasteners, springs, bearings, and even raw material like plastic and metal. I understand it's in 'beta' and haven't bought anything from it yet myself but thought you nice people might like to know too.

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Amazon Sells neat stuff

2006-05-19 Thread Mike
One of my favorite sites for stuff is the Surplus Center: www.surpluscenter.com I get a lot of chain and sprockets, etc from there. Good stuff and they have fast shipping. I haven't purchased anything from surplescenter.com just yet but Amazon's big advantage is they have the mighty wish

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] power to speed

2006-05-25 Thread Mike
in the electricmotorcycles.net album too. Or, you could post in both places! Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] couple of cycles for sale on the trading post

2006-06-09 Thread Mike
Hello all, I finally got me some internet time to do some searchingfor a price :-( Anyways, I noticed that there is a Sinclair and a Kawasaki for sale at the EV tradin Post. http://www.austinev.org/evtradinpost/ I've wanted a Sinclair for so long... There's a NEW on on ebay right now

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] couple of cycles for sale on the trading post

2006-06-09 Thread Mike
Hello, If it helps maybe you can ask a UK EVlister to take it and send it to you for small fee :^) Too expensive. Or I don't want it bad enough. One or the other! :) -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] NEDRA display at the Mac Tools US Nationals, Indy

2006-06-10 Thread Mike
I might be able to head over there. Only about 5 hours for me. Anybody else? Huh. I hadn't heard of this event. I won't have a bike ready to race, I'm sure, but it might be fun to head down there anyway. Remind me again when we get closer, eh? -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] etek forced cooling

2006-06-19 Thread Mike
As far as directions, it is generally desired to have the fan blow air over the armature, then the commutator. The comm is more sensitive to dirt and debris. Getting dirt blown right at the comm while operating can potential scar the comm and damage it if dirt gets under the brushes. For the

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Pot Box Problem

2006-06-23 Thread Mike
A pot box is a lot of work when you can just use a Magura Twist Grip throttle. http://www.evparts.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=540product_id=2162 Blah. I had one but took it off 'cause it has a different feel to it. Hard to explain but it didn't 'feel' right. It's an okay made unit

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Some electric motorcycles in the news

2006-07-04 Thread Mike
Title: Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Some electric motorcycles in the Thanks Lyle. It looks like the Drift is making it from prototype to production. This is a huge leap for any EV company, I hope they make it. I gotta get this off my chest: It really bothers me that the Drift has been getting so

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Some electric motorcycles in the news

2006-07-04 Thread Mike
I think you are confusing te one in switzerland with the Drift-Electricross in colorado. What? Me get confused? Never... very rarely... occasionally... well, okay. It happens. Looks like it happened again. I take back the dark thoughts that went through my mind. Mike -- The Electric

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Alltrax commands, pic processor communicates ttl or cmos??

2006-07-17 Thread Mike
the microcontrollers generally use) is 0 and 5 volts. A max232 should be a good answer. I was going to go that route myself but found a premade module for cheap and purchased that instead. I'm lazy. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Max RPM for AC4-4002 (Tropica) motor?

2006-08-16 Thread Mike
in danger is by running it with no load. Gearing will come down to what speed it can pull and how fast you want to get there. Two of the experts have said that now so maybe I'm worried over nothing. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Noob question

2006-08-16 Thread Mike
-usa.org/ Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Max RPM for AC4-4002 (Tropica) motor?

2006-08-16 Thread Mike
I have that one on my bike. The torque - speed curves they sent with the motor go to 6000 rpm. Someone wrote once before to keep them below 5500 unless special modifications are made.Mark T. Thanks Mark! -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Noob question

2006-08-16 Thread Mike
electrics, I think I'd worry about the speed thing. If one had to, I suppose one could tell the controller to limit the power during inspection... Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Noob question

2006-08-16 Thread Mike
I was thinking of doing just the moped version of the bike, since I am only going to the post office and back. So we can't talk you into buying a hydraulic mandrel tube bender, a CNC machine, a tig welder, dual PERM 132 motors, some Lithium Ion batteries with a Zilla 2k controller, then?

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Noob question

2006-08-16 Thread Mike
blind, unadulterated luck. I haven't seen the book so I don't know how detailed it gets. Nor do I remember the price but I do remember thinking it would probably be a good value just for the info that's in it. And now that I know Mike B is one of the co-authors I feel even more so. Mike R

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Noob question

2006-08-16 Thread Mike
forward 120 volt bike but thank goodness my wife noticed I was staring at the TV and snapped me out of it. The TV was off at the time. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Noob question

2006-08-16 Thread Mike
Yeah, I have sent him a message or two now. I believe he is Dallas, which is about 3-4 hours from me depending upon how I drive. Tony is Dallas? Well, that explains a thing or two. Ha ha ha. (http://imdb.com/title/tt0078748/) -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal

[ElectricMotorcycles] Call for electric motorcycles photos

2006-09-26 Thread Mike
to be displayed with the photo such as range, speed, model, make, etc. Anything you think might be fun or interesting. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] EM in the news

2006-10-29 Thread Mike
Sorry, here is a better link. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/oct242006/gallery.asp?pic=10 I'd ride it. I like how the chain looking thingy makes it looks sorta industrial mixed with semi-modern bike design. What the heck does that chain up front do anyway? -- The Electric

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Latest on the BadFish Drag Bike

2006-10-29 Thread Mike
So I'm looking at a few options: A) Change the gearing so 1st gear is 1.375:1 and 2nd gear is 1:1. This will put a smaller load change on the motors, and should hit just over 70 at 2900 RPM. B) Lower the voltage way down on the clutch (voltage yet to be determined) so that the clutch

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Latest on the BadFish Drag Bike

2006-10-31 Thread Mike
some fiberglass, but it didn't have a professional look whatsoever. The lexan I'm running now is very quick and easy, and looks as good as anything else I've done. Guess it's about aerodynamics, not looks. Well, more about aerodynamics anyway. Form follows function or something like that.

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] EM blogger

2006-10-31 Thread Mike
Here is another blogger of a person working on his conversion. http://biobug.org/ev-motorcycle/blog/ I think this is the guy who runs the hack-a-day blog, isn't it? If so, he did a couple of blog entries on electric motorcycles and I think that sparked his interest. Another one falls to our

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Wikipedia

2007-01-11 Thread Mike
I didn't like how the wikipedia was setup for electric motorcycle so I've been keeping myself busy trying to add info to it. It is a work in progress. I am saving the good links for us first, though. :-P Good on 'ya, Lyle! You're getting the word out. -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Ninja 250 conversion?

2007-01-20 Thread Mike
trap. By that I mean it doesn't have to be a Kawasaki Ninja. It could be a YZF, GSX-R, CBR, or pretty much anything else. I haven't read Secrets of El Ninja but I suspect what John is putting forth in the book holds true for any bike. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Ninja 250 conversion?

2007-01-20 Thread Mike
How is that the battery instrument panel project coming along? Does anyone know? There's a couple of projects out there. On the EVTech listserve they're developing a very nice one for cars though we could scale it down for bikes. Then there's EM Dash of course but they guy who's spear

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Ninja 250 conversion?

2007-01-20 Thread Mike
Interesting thought started on that one, Mike. I like that precooler so to speak. I think Peltier exchangers would help in this instance, but I would be concerned with the sudden temp change on the brushes, i.e. cold to hot. Whether I was thinking of something that is for pit use, ie

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Ninja 250 conversion?

2007-01-20 Thread Mike
care of that. Didn't think of that. Yeah, that would cool it down a bit to say the least. P.S.S. Mike, why are my pictures in that blog not showing up anymore? I see 'em. Anyone else? -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http

[ElectricMotorcycles] Tip: Google Calculator

2007-01-23 Thread Mike
I just found this post on Make. I knew Google could do basic math but it never occured to me to do anything like this guy, Bob is doing: Say I have an LED that I want to run from a 12v DC power supply. I already know that the LED requires a forward voltage of 2v and and a forward current of

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] HPI 3 speed link

2007-02-07 Thread Mike
many people nowdays still have one main question, How fast will it go? When they get the My wife's college room-mate is in a chair and sometimes it's hard to walk with her. She just opens the throttle and leaves the rest of us running behind. I haven't spoken to her in a long time but I do

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] another newbie question

2007-02-07 Thread Mike
Hi John, Yeah, finding info on building an electric bike is in short supply but we're slowing changing that. You can try Jerry's calculators. They're on the right hand side listed under the green EV Tools button. Jerry is a coding deity. You can also check the toolbox on our site. Here's

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] New Features on da site OT

2007-02-07 Thread Mike
The advantage of BBSes as I see it: the advantages of listservs: the dis-advantages of BBSes: A good post there John, thanks. And welcome, btw. I agree with your list of advantages and dis-advantages and I hope this little project marries them all together. Mike -- The Electric

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle

2007-02-09 Thread Mike
that they'll either: A) Think that it's some kind of electric piston, or B) won't consider it a real bike without cylinder heads, despite _knowing_ it's electric? Of course, then there's the gas tank ... I suspect it's B. That's been my first hand impression with a lot of motorcyclists

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle

2007-02-09 Thread Mike
On the flip side, you didn't build a custom bike -- you fit your components into an existing frame, which (to me) is rather an accomplishment in itself. Making a custom frame around the components is (in some sense) easier. A lot of the 'customs' aren't. The builder often just buys the

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle

2007-02-09 Thread Mike
Actually I think the fake cylinder heads look much nicer than my battery box. I wouldn't mind having something like that on my bike. http://home.comcast.net/~damonhenry/Suzuki09.jpg Naw, you just need a cover on the front box is all. Go to McMaster and buy some 1/8 PVC and have at it with

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Was Battery Box was Arlen Ness Electric Motorcycle

2007-02-12 Thread Mike
What I would like to see is batteries that are made to fit on a bike. To clarify, we are trying to fit a square peg in an almost round hole. This empty space from all the batteries to the edges might be enough to fit another battery and a half. The way I figure it, A buddy of mine had a pack

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] 2 Motors for sale

2007-02-22 Thread Mike
Unfortunately, for several reasons, the bike project is not going to be. I am selling the bike frame and parts and after talking with Jim tonight, I have listed the motors on eBay for sale. There are lots of pictures and Oh man. Oh man. I wish I had some extra $! One minor thing. When I

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] EV-Daytona

2007-02-26 Thread Mike
GoWheel.com has just finished their bike and posted pics on the evalbum and their site. http://www.evdaytona.com/ http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/1017 I find it alot more realistic looking than the concept drawing. Although the 77,000 price tag still hurts my eyes and I would like to see their

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] ListServ Digest, Vol 17, Issue 19

2007-03-03 Thread Mike
i must say this list is much more friendly, helpful and down to earth that the other ev lists. Ah, well you obviously haven't found the other listserv at WeMakeFunofDaleHenderson.com i took my first test ride last weekend!!! and hope to get my bike street legal soon, i just wish i would

[ElectricMotorcycles] Cute Little Electric on CraigsList

2007-03-04 Thread Mike
So I'm poking around on CraigsList today (damn you bobcat!) and found this: Twin 350W Hub motors.Four 12V Motorcycle batteries for 48V of power. 25-30 MPH on gravel.Dual disc brakes.Best of whats new in Pop.Mech.magazine 2004.Almost silent.Locking storage in faux tank. LED power readout.Comes

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Motor Load and DriveLine Losses - Observations and Questions

2007-03-13 Thread Mike
- the motor makes a small squeaking noise when (un powered by hand) turning slowly. Is this sound the brushes rubbing or do I need to suspect bearings? I don't suspect any issues, just curious. None of motors squeak when turned by hand. You can hear the brushes sliding over the internals

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] EM Photos at Flickr

2007-03-13 Thread Mike
This looks like the BUD speed trials. That's where I've decided that I'm taking my land speed race bike. But that's after the drag bike gets completely finished, and hold all records from 24V to 120V. Then the Jr. Dragster. Then on to the land speed bike. At least you've got a plan. I

[ElectricMotorcycles] eBay: Airpax 150 Amp 80 Volt DC Circuit Breaker

2007-03-24 Thread Mike
I was poking around eBay, waiting for the spray paint to dry on some ebike parts, and found this: Airpax 150 Amp 80 Volt DC Circuit Breaker with a buy it now for $5. Item number: 290058376726 # DC Circuit Breaker # Maximum Voltage 80 Volts DC # Rated Amperage 150 Amps # Trip Amps 180 # Delay

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] eBay: Airpax 150 Amp 80 Volt DCCircuit Breaker

2007-03-25 Thread Mike
To decompose this thread a little more... A DC breaker is a safety device. A DC disconnect is a switch. It is similar to the old machinst adage You can drill on a mill, but you shouldn't mill on a drill. Here's what I was thinking: Running the clutch cable to the breaker to act as an oh sh*t

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] eBay: Airpax 150 Amp 80 Volt DCCircuit Breaker

2007-03-25 Thread Mike
So you will adapt the breaker with a mechanical connection to the clutch cable? Breaker ON - clutch cable tight Breaker OFF - clutch cable loose Not a bad idea. The breaker still does its job is needed and provides the smoking disconnect aspect of The Big Red Button. I like the idea a lot. I

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] eBay: Airpax 150 Amp 80 Volt DCCircuit Breaker

2007-03-25 Thread Mike
I expect the controller to fail full on, a scary thought with two eteks at 72v. http://visforvoltage.net/files/u64/Mar_5_2007_EM.jpghttp://visforvoltage.net/files/u64/Mar_5_2007_EM.jpg That's how my Golftek failed - full on. Messy, messy. Power consumption of a Curtis Albright SW200-505 is

[ElectricMotorcycles] Test

2007-04-15 Thread Mike
I moved EM.net to a new server today so I just want to make sure the list still works. -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] BadFishRacing TrackTime was: Chargers

2007-04-23 Thread Mike
Mike, guess I'm slow to knock a guy that puts all this work into an otherwise great website. You still the man. It's not that nice. If I had more time it would be NICE. So it's logging you out too quickly? -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Electric Aircraft

2007-04-29 Thread Mike
I have thoroughly enjoyed reading all the great things you guys are building. You guys really seem to know what you are doing. Mike looks around wonder who the heck you're talking about. Ha ha ha. If I don't get a shock when I put the two things together then I go with it. If I get a shock

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] article up in LAT

2007-05-31 Thread Mike
Thanks john just posted it on the site. The article also came with a vid, I cant see it. Would anyone mind typing a synopsis of it? Try this: http://snipurl.com/1mtux Also, if they want a username and password use these: Username: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Password: password -- The Electric

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Yamaha on Craigslist

2007-06-01 Thread Mike
Me too , I have built 2 more since then and am thinning the heard. Is there a place on the em site for posting for sale bits? -Garret (with 2 cycles for sale in Colorado) No. Should there be? I mean, do we have enough stuff to sell? Would it be worth the effort to setup (or write) the

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Green Fair in Ann Arbor Mi June 15

2007-06-13 Thread Mike
Hey Andrew, hope to see you there. We'll be the bunch of goobers standing around the electric motorcycles. Just so you can tell us all apart: I'm the handsome one, Terry is the smart one, Doug has the orange bike, and my wife is the girl. (Sorry to talk for you, Mike.) Mike is getting

[ElectricMotorcycles] Ann Arbor Green Fair Pre-report

2007-06-15 Thread Mike
is that there where no serious injuries this time! I got a call while driving home that the young man in question is expected to make a full recovery and a local beauty shop has already donated a wig. I'm tired and headed to bed. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] PC MAG

2007-06-18 Thread Mike
Looks like they even tried to doa website. http://www.illusionmotorcycles.com/ if it doesnt pull up you will have to go to google search and look in the cached links. Here's a direct link to the picture: http://www.illusionmotorcycles.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/44.jpg --

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] an interesting motor from the RC world

2007-06-19 Thread Mike
and YouTube. I don't have them handy but a search for large scale RC would probably find them. How much was that nifty electric RC motor anyways? I poked around the site but didn't see a price. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] PC MAG Illusion e-bike

2007-06-19 Thread Mike
Andrew in Ann Arbor Hey Andrew, did you make it to the Green Fair last Friday? Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Hello...

2007-06-19 Thread Mike
What about that electric mountain bike? one etek, splurge on lithiums, no tranny. could you keep the weight down to say 120lbs? I really wish I wasn't bound to secrecy. It's killing me! -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Hello...

2007-06-19 Thread Mike
Do yourself a favor and get your motor in the best spot first, then get creative with where you place your batteries. This is, once again, excellent advice from Damon. I second the opinion. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Hello

2007-06-20 Thread Mike
but might do my BikeE recumbent first http://www.bicycleman.com/recumbents/bike_e/images/bike_e_at_1_lg.jpg I have a bent that's been sitting for years partly built. I had planned on it being a power assist at 24 volts. It's pinned between the second electric motorcycle and an ICE

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] The other new guy

2007-06-20 Thread Mike
but I'd still like to have 36volts in it. http://dictator.jkyrd.com/files/20070521224214.jpg Nice helmet and cape. Glad you joined the list! I was reading your blog just the other day. Well, the English part anyway. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] It's Alive

2007-06-21 Thread Mike
links page is 404, btw. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric Motorcycle Listserv http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv

Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Kelly's controller?

2007-06-21 Thread Mike
and PWM of the main contactor and some decent specs. There's no online datasheet and I'd like to see if anyone's used it. I'm not familiar with them. Anyone else? They seem pretty inexpensive for a regen. Mike -- The Electric Motorcycle Portal http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/ Electric

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