Took her for a couple of km drive to drum up some enthusiasm to get on with my wiring. Gotta say...it really feels like I'm driving a car with the engine stalled. My senses are totally thrown off.
2nd gear is just right for doing 50km/hr at 72v. The clutch field control will take some getting used to, but does great for getting up to speed; as soon as it stops accelerating, take your foot off the clutch, field weakens, and she will accelerate more. She will only do about 35km/hr at full field @ 72v.
Might need to quieten down the vacuum pump. In such a quiet vehicle, it's almost embarrassing. So is the feeling of a stalled engine and wondering if it's going to keep working after the next stop.
I'll get more confident in her when she's properly on the road.
