I've never heard of regen capable controllers being less efficient. In fact
I would bet that the Sevcon controllers are very efficient. It would be
quite ironic if this were true.
I don't think you would get quite the same feeling as down shifting as the
mechanics are usually a bit different and you usually want to controller the
regen with some kind of variable controller device, often the throttle
itself, or integrated into the friction brake. I saw a guy who used plug
braking on his gocart. Plug braking is very much like regen although it
does not recharge the batteries. He had his throttle set up so that one
direction accelerated and the other provided braking. It worked quite well,
but was nothing like downshifting. Many golf carts and folk lifts use plug
braking, so if you have ever driven one of these, you can expect the same
type of dynamics from regen.
damon
From: dale henderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 10:04:22 -0700 (PDT)
I'm not sure about Regen either, however i plan on
using in my next bike. another issue with Regen is
efficiency. I've heard that Regen controllers can be
5-10% less efficient than a non Regen?
I'm hoping that the Regen will provide the down
shifting feeling i use to get on my old sport bike.
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> Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:51:48 -0400
> From: Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Kelly's
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> >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...
>
> Sounds like the perfect bike then!
>
>
> >The kelly controller seems pretty inexpensive, just
> wondering
> >performance... Money isn't an issue, regen would be
> nice, but other
> >models its really spendy.
>
> I think you should buy one so we all have a
> reference point.
> Actually, my bank account is on zero right now after
> getting new
> batteries into my bike otherwise I'd try one of the
> Kelly's with
> regen. There seems some debate as to weather regen
> on a bike is
> practical.
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> Mike
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> Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:58:42 -0400
> From: Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Kelly's
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> >I am going to post construction pics, like 100, on
> a photo site this
> >week, I'll let you know where.
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> Why not the EM Gallery? It will allow the Admin to
> do a bulk upload
> but I'm not if anyone else can. Either way, we can
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> Date: Fri, 22 Jun 2007 08:24:31 -0700
> From: "Travis Gintz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: [ElectricMotorcycles] Kelly's
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> Why wouldn't it be practical? I mean, you're
> essentially recharging
> the batteries and using that to supply some braking
> as well... is that
> correct?
>
> I think I'm going to contact the manufacturer and
> get more specs and
> information and maybe the controller software so I
> can play with some
> setups.
>
> Just in the research phase right now.
>
> I've seen all the VFR's out on austinev and checked
> out Ben's... amazing job.
>
> what motor should I use...
>
> On 6/22/07, Mike <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> wrote:
> > >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...
> >
> > Sounds like the perfect bike then!
> >
> >
> > >The kelly controller seems pretty inexpensive,
> just wondering
> > >performance... Money isn't an issue, regen would
> be nice, but other
> > >models its really spendy.
> >
> > I think you should buy one so we all have a
> reference point.
> > Actually, my bank account is on zero right now
> after getting new
> > batteries into my bike otherwise I'd try one of
> the Kelly's with
> > regen. There seems some debate as to weather regen
> on a bike is
> > practical.
> >
> > Mike
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