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rickc · 03-26-2010, 05:13 PM

Wanted: 48v-72v parts or kit for motorcycle new or used

Hi All,

I have wanted to build an e-motorcycle for a long time, and i just picked up a suitable bike - a 2004 Honda CRF230 for about $300. Motor was blown but everything else checks out good! Although it is a dirt bike, I will convert it for street, with street tires, headlight, signals etc...

I'm real excited to get started, and basically I NEED EVERYTHING!
(sprockets, chain, cable i can get cheap locally..)

Planning on a 72 volt system. Will consider 48v if i can achieve below...
Desired top speed 70 Kph (~45mph), with reasonably decent acceleration.
Desired Range at least 30 kms (~20 miles)
Desired Battery pack weight: under 150 lbs. (i hate the idea of sluggish handling and and ugly batteries sticking out).

My desired budget is to keep this under $1500 total cost, so I'm looking for good deals on used if possible.

Looking for your new or used:
-Controller (popular brands only),
-motor (thinking etek type like mars),
-batteries (SLA),
-contactor? (read i need that, still don't know why),
-fuse,
-oh sh$t button (emergency disconnect),
-grip throttle pot (magura?),
-meter guage display of some sort (speedo, amps, volts).
-charging system - an array of individual cheap 12v chargers is a possibility. would put them on a timer for safety.

email or pm me what you have and your price please! dballstar at gmail dot com.

03-26-2010, 05:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
rickc EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Wanted: 48v-72v parts or kit for motorcycle new or used Wanted: 48v-72v parts or kit for motorcycle new or used Hi All, I have wanted to build an e-motorcycle for a long time, and i just picked up a suitable bike - a 2004 Honda CRF230 for about $300. Motor was blown but everything else checks out good! Although it is a dirt bike, I will convert it for street, with street tires, headlight, signals etc... I'm real excited to get started, and basically I NEED EVERYTHING! (sprockets, chain, cable i can get cheap locally..) Planning on a 72 volt system. Will consider 48v if i can achieve below... Desired top speed 70 Kph (~45mph), with reasonably decent acceleration. Desired Range at least 30 kms (~20 miles) Desired Battery pack weight: under 150 lbs. (i hate the idea of sluggish handling and and ugly batteries sticking out). My desired budget is to keep this under $1500 total cost, so I'm looking for good deals on used if possible. Looking for your new or used: -Controller (popular brands only), -motor (thinking etek type like mars), -batteries (SLA), -contactor? (read i need that, still don't know why), -fuse, -oh sh$t button (emergency disconnect), -grip throttle pot (magura?), -meter guage display of some sort (speedo, amps, volts). -charging system - an array of individual cheap 12v chargers is a possibility. would put them on a timer for safety. email or pm me what you have and your price please! dballstar at gmail dot com.