| Owner | Lawrence Rhodes |
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| Owner's Other EVs | 1997 Ford Aspire EMB Lectra Vego 600 SX 1980 Jet ElectraVan 750 Schwinn Stingray 2001 Lepton 2007 I-zip Electric Chopper Chinese Electric Tricycle Pickup |
| Location | San Francisco, California US map |
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| Vehicle | 1987 Honda VT700 Shadow This vehicle is still under construction. |
| Motor | Yale Series Wound DC Forklift motor gone over by Jim Husted |
| Drivetrain | Factory direct drive |
| Controller | Curtis 1221B |
| Batteries | 10, 12.00 Volt, |
| System Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Charger | Variac charger |
| DC/DC Converter | Iota |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Curb Weight | 500 Pounds (227 Kilograms) |
| Conversion Time | ? |
| Conversion Cost | ? |
| The motor is in and rotates easily at 12vdc. I can turn over the motor with my fingertips & that rotates the back tire. Honda machining is very good. As the rear tire turns over so easily even while it is on the ground I'm hoping this bike will really scoot at 120v and 400 amps. Not sure I want to do a road test yet. I have the wheel spinning with the motor but I want the motor more secure before a 12v welding experience. | |
1987 Honda VT700 Shadow
“EV Rider”
(under construction)
Last Updated 10-20-2008
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