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Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-12-2013, 12:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,417
Posted By captainslug
The "Impaler" - Go-Kart Dual Sport

So I learned a hell of a lot working on my electric motorcycle project, but it eventually hit a dead end in terms of budget and time available....
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 05-30-2012, 02:31 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 261,426
Posted By captainslug
Now that I've been a homeowner for almost a year...

Now that I've been a homeowner for almost a year and I'm still itching to be back on two wheels, I gave myself a small budget for putting together a DIY Moped in the dirt bike frame I've been holding...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 06-03-2010, 01:07 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 261,426
Posted By captainslug
I've made some progress on installing the...

I've made some progress on installing the replacement DC Converter. And while doing so I've updated the wiring diagram.
http://captainslug.com/temp/nem0_wiring_new3.gif
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 03-01-2010, 10:51 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 82,986
Posted By captainslug
I'm doubtful that you can obtain a usable battery...

I'm doubtful that you can obtain a usable battery pack ALONE for that price that will be able to allow you to reach 60mph.
I was aiming for a $1,000 price point for a 35mph bike and it's now looking...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-19-2010, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,854
Posted By captainslug
We've discussed this at length here before. ...

We've discussed this at length here before.
Their business model is very shady, and the efficiency is just not there.
Too much of the power inputted is wasted as heat.

Costs nothing? Of course...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-18-2010, 11:40 AM
Replies: 297
Views: 261,426
Posted By captainslug
Yesterday I removed the pair of motors and...

Yesterday I removed the pair of motors and started work on designing the revised motor mount.
http://www.captainslug.com/temp/nem0_172.jpg
I'm waiting on a laser tachometer to arrive in the mail so...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 02-04-2010, 09:33 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,975
Posted By captainslug
GoldenMotor has a fairly poor to mixed reputation...

GoldenMotor has a fairly poor to mixed reputation for build quality and customer service. You will have better luck and better pricing if you buy used motors in the spec range you want.
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 01-21-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 145,824
Posted By captainslug
Velomobiel: 214 mpg Recumbent Motorcycle (Honda 125cc with DIY aerodynamic fairings)

http://www.velomobiel.nl/allert/Recumbent%20motorbike_bestanden/image075.jpg
Do It Yourself 214 MPG Motorcycle Project...
Forum: DIY / How-to 11-25-2009, 10:05 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 50,648
Posted By captainslug
This is now my go-to replacement LED headlight. ...

This is now my go-to replacement LED headlight.
http://www.captainslug.com/temp/streetmate_007.jpg...
Forum: Hybrids 10-10-2009, 12:59 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 60,997
Posted By captainslug
I've just had 17 years of very negative...

I've just had 17 years of very negative experience with their brands. The overall quality of their delivered products drastically declined after the 1989 and 1990 model years. And the bulk of the...
Forum: Hybrids 10-10-2009, 12:40 AM
Replies: 460
Views: 60,997
Posted By captainslug
Can I have my tax dollars back? I never have and...

Can I have my tax dollars back? I never have and never will have any interest in buying a car made by General Motors, nor does my employment or livelihood in any way depend on their continue...
Forum: Fossil Fuel Free 09-22-2009, 11:52 PM
Replies: 297
Views: 261,426
Posted By captainslug
$1,700 including the few things I broke and the...

$1,700 including the few things I broke and the fancy-pants parts I added to the build (like the 800 lumen LED headlight).

Interesting idea. But I'm just going to go with a short self-retracting...
Forum: DIY / How-to 12-23-2008, 11:31 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 50,648
Posted By captainslug
LED Headlight

Mirrored at Instructables (http://www.instructables.com/id/LED_Motorcycle_Headlight/)
http://www.captainslug.com/temp/ledhl_16.jpg
In order to reduce the power consumption of the lighting system of...
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