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Old 06-04-2008, 05:04 PM   #1 (permalink)
bennelson
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Electric Motorcycle Blows Up!!!!


OK, well, no giant fireball, as there was no gasoline involved.

I was stopped at a three-way stop sign. When I went to pull away from the stop sign, it didn't go and a giant plume of smoke puffed up from under the seat.

I hit all the power and disconnects and pushed it out of traffic.
I walked 2.5 miles home, stopping at the former Curtis controller guy's place.

He seemed to confirm that the problem was most likely the controller. I saw NO damage to the DC/DC converter or the main power contactor. I didn't see anything wrong with the motor, but it's hard to see anything without the cover off anyways.


Yep. I just walked in the door and the first thing I do is post a message about it! Haven't even had a glass of water left.

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