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Old 07-08-2008, 02:49 PM   #107 (permalink)
bennelson
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Electric Cycle - '81 Kawasaki KZ440
90 day: 334.6 mpg (US)

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90 day: 30.48 mpg (US)

Electro-Metro - '96 Ben Nelson's "Electro-Metro"
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Originally Posted by MetroMPG View Post
Plexiglass shoelace guard? Story to tell, hmmm?
Sorry to disappoint, but there is no shoelace story. I am trying to keep one form happening.

When I was first working on the cycle, I hooked up the wheel to the chain to the motor (no batteries or power or anything yet). While adjusting the chain, I pinched my finger between the chain and front sprocket.

Hurt like heck! I do not want to imagine what a 20 HP peak electric motor would do to shoelaces, boots, toes, or anything else.

Safety first, right!?
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