Your dreaming a little too big... There are very few EMs in the world that
can do 100 mph for even 1 mile and just about as many that can go 100 miles
at 1 mph. If you want something that can do 80 mph and have a useable 20
miles range your looking at something very doable. The effort to increase
either range or speed goes up exponentially from this point.
damon
From: "cmonkey123" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: ElectricMotorcycles <[email protected]>
To: "'ElectricMotorcycles'" <[email protected]>
Subject: [ElectricMotorcycles] EM Conversion question
Date: Thu, 17 May 2007 20:55:37 -0700
I've got the EM bug, and it's only a dream at the moment, but I'm hoping to
make it a reality in the next year or so.
I'm looking to build a bike that has a 100mph capability and a 100mile
range.
>From what I've read so far, I know they are mutually exclusive with a
direct
drive system, and the only way I can think to accomplish this is to keep
the
transmission. There are days where I want fast starts and don't need the
range (surface streets), and other days where I need to commute (freeway),
and need the longer range.
I think by keeping the tranny I can get the fun starts in the lower gears,
and get better mileage with the taller gears.
Has anyone done an EM conversion while keeping the tranny? I was looking at
the PERM132 motor as a possible solution, but I'm still scouring the web
for
alternative motors. From the battery configurations I've seen, I want to go
with some type of Lithium, and depending on complexity, I'm even toying
with
the idea of making a custom lion pak.
Although my dream for a custom battery pak may be compromised by reality
and
my wallet. I think building a bike while keeping the tranny might not be
out
of the question.
I'm really partial to the Honda CBR600 frame, and I figure I'll be running
a
72 or 96volt system.
Any thoughts on this or am I nuts?
Thanks
David S
Orange, CA
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