Thats where I started looking for ideas. I liked the frame layout (liked the 84 better) and the style of bike. I like newer bikes, but I wanted something under 1k, and I found a guy thats GIVING me a chassis. I saw pics today and its complete and in good shape. Can't beat a rolling chassis for free.
I'm thinking 4 or 5 batteries, depending on how many fit. looks to have a ton of room. How hard is it to get rear sprockets? On 6/21/07, Jeff Blamey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
VF - VFRs not bad bikes to start with (light weight square steel tubing). Check out my vf500 http://www.austinev.org/evalbum/1023 I have achieved 21 mile range at 50 mph top, 55ah pack, AGM batteries, still working the batteries in. 72 volts (3 where ICE was, 1 under tank, 2 in saddlebag position), hoping for 60 mph top as I am changing the gearing slightly, no more rocket to the crotch tho... there is another 500 and a 750 on evalbum. Jeff -----Original Message----- >From: Travis Gintz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Jun 21, 2007 9:27 PM >To: ElectricMotorcycles <[email protected]> >Subject: Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Kelly's controller? > >I got a VFR 700 for free... I was looking for a newer sport bike, but >its got a clear title and all the parts. Figure If I outgrow it, sell >it, or part it out and get a different bike and recycle. > >I like the old VFR's too... > >The kelly controller seems pretty inexpensive, just wondering >performance... Money isn't an issue, regen would be nice, but other >models its really spendy. > >On 6/21/07, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >My name is Travis and I'm in the Greater Portland area and want to >> >build a commuter bike. I'm looking at VFR's from the 80's as a >> >chassis, kelly controller, and a PM motor. I have a few links, and am >> >starting the design process as soon as I get a chassis thats got >> >enough room for batteries. I'm wanting 20+ miles a charge and be able >> >to use it to go to work 10 min away in stop and go traffic. >> >> Just wondering why an old VFR. Sounds to me like your objective is >> not out of line assuming your top speed isn't too high. >> >> >> >Has anyone heard of Kelly's controller or used it at all? Its got >> >regen 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 Motorcycle Listserv >> http://www.electricmotorcycles.net/listserv >> >> >
