Me - 1994 Kawasaki Ninja EX500 converted to electric (as an ICE it was the 500 cc model)
Specs 400 amp curtis controller 72 volts (6 AGM Optima Yellow Top batteries) Advanced DC motor mounted amidships in roughly the location of the original transmission Direct chain drive 11t front to 45t rear Onboard opportunity charger is K&W BC-20 (series) Keys for your project.... - std Lead Acid batteries will not live long when subjected to 400 amps. Mine cost ~$170 each. - range at the very best mine is 23 miles to dead empty, real world is ~15 on a warm to hot day - gearing is critical, my bike goes ~80MPH (i.e. geared too tall shoot for 6/1 ratio) - lower voltages and current will provide tepid performance (typically at 300#s and up) - all in all a pretty good example of a EV motorcycle project, practical on street, with strong performance. - someday I will convert to advanced batteries, but today cost prohibitive See pictures at http://electricmotorcycles.net/modules/xcgal/index.php?cat=1 Mike B Denver Electric Vehicle Council / Colorado EAA Chapter 1994 Kawasaki Ninja EV -----Original Message----- From: Robert Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected] Sent: Fri, 14 Sep 2007 12:10 pm Subject: [ElectricMotorcycles] 91 Ninja cycle conversion questions Hi all, I just subscribed at the suggestion of someone on my EV miallist. EV list was very helpful, but thought it would be good to pick some of your brains here. I am starting on my first EV project. My son and I are converting a 1991 Ninja motorcycle. Lead batteries are planned, but I am curious of the advancement and availablitiy of LiIon, NiCad, etc.. and wonder if I should go a different route. Goals are to have a speed about 50mph and a range of 20 or more. It's a first bike for riding in 15 years as well. Been itching for a motorcycle for the past two summers! In thinking about this conversion, what specs are important? Thnaks >RC ************************************** See what's new at http://www.aol.com
