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MetroMPG · 03-27-2009, 11:48 PM

You probably already saw the 24v motor used in the ForkenCycle: http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthrea...sion-1683.html

Agree with rmay: the lifting capability isn't really the thing to look at. You could get a better idea by seeing the physical size of the motor. Heavy and overbuilt for the job is what you'll get in a forklift motor that can power a motorcycle to 55 mph.

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