Well if we were to use a trans from a modern sport bike the gears are syncronized. So clutchless shifting is possible. (Just have to make sure the motor is in coasting mode)
As to the bikes... 2004 Vstrom 650, 1997 TL1000S, 2000 DRZ400E (motard), 1995 EX250 race bike, 1999 Derbi GPR50, 1982 Honda MB5, another 82 MB5, Yamaha PW80, A parts MB5, and a Parts EX250. :) On Wed, Apr 2, 2008 at 11:22 PM, Bob Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Hey Andrew, I would love to start experimenting with a CVT on my next bike. > Unfortunately I think the use of CVT's for EV's is really in its infancy and > needs some pioneers to work out the bugs. To begin with, the centrifical > crap has to go. All we need is a manually shifted, direct-drive unit like a > drill press. This would be much simpler and you could vary your ratio > according to amp draw. If you had a simple foot operated > mechanical/hydraulic actuator that would lower the ratio as you step on it > and raise the ratio when you release it, there ya go, down the highway! > There's no reason that regen wouldn't work, No sprags or overrunning > clutches. I really think CVT's are the wave of the EV future. Do you really > have 9 running bikes:>) Later, Bobcat > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Andrew > To: ElectricMotorcycles > Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 3:03 PM > Subject: [ElectricMotorcycles] CVT's > > Just something else I'm looking at. Has anyone used a CVT setup on their > motorcycle? If so, please provide info. I'd assume you'd loose the ability > to have a regen braking setup. But would there be any gain in efficiency? > Personally I've had a CVT setup on a ATV I had in the past, wasn't a real > fan of it though. >
