| Owner | Matt |
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| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana US map |
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| Vehicle | 1987 Honda Rebel 250 El Chopper ET from Bidwell's plans, with a few tweaks: 6 in overstock front end. Harley seat 10 rise handlebars Arlen Ness headlamp Powdercoat. |
| Motor | Briggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC |
| Drivetrain | chain drive 12 to 54 |
| Controller | Alltrax AXE 4844 |
| Batteries | 4 Interstate group 24 deep cycle, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Charger | Schauer 15 amp 48v |
| Instrumentation | voltmeter for 48v pack |
| Top Speed | 60 MPH (96 KPH) |
| Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Tires | stock Rebel |
| Conversion Time | 3 months til running 6 more til finished |
| Conversion Cost | ~3000 |
| Additional Features | Custom braided hoses for brakes worth the effort. |
| John Bidwell's plans are solid and informative. HUGE thank you to Rob and Becky Wyche for the encouragement and support in getting going and in helping with the framebuild. She's for sale. Check the Tradin' Post. | |
1987 Honda Rebel 250
“Electric Chopper”
Last Updated 01-14-2012
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