The way it was...The way it is nowBattery racks and motor mount welded onAnd the wiring beginsNew front end on..Another veiw of new front endGreen light on, we have powerClose up of tank
OwnerJimmy Carter
LocationCincinnati, Ohio US map
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Vehicle1981 Honda CB650 Custom
MotorAdvanced DC A00-4009 Series Wound DC
ControllerAlltrax AXE 7245
Batteries6, 3.00 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
In the process of switching to Lithium
System Voltage72 Volts
ChargerZivan NG-1
HeaterThe sun
DC/DC ConverterSevcon
InstrumentationAdded a digital volt meter and an amp meter and a Curtis battery state of charge meter
Top Speed62 MPH (99 KPH)
Calculates around 62 mph... Already had it up to 55 mph
Range35 Miles (56 Kilometers)
35 miles is the safe range, without losing all the power... had it out to 39.6 miles, but it was only running at 5 mph...
Watt Hours/Milenot sure how to figure this one
EV Miles
Start:20,591 Miles (33,130 Kilometers)
Current:21,995 Miles (35,389 Kilometers)
Total:1,404 Miles (2,259 Kilometers)
 
    As of 6/20/2011
Seating Capacity2 adults, only plan on myself riding it
Curb Weight0
It was about 485 lbs before conversion, will have to weigh it after it's done
Tires2
Conversion Timeconverting is done... about 50 hours... most work done on weekends 2-3 hours at a time..
Conversion CostHaven't added it up yet
Additional FeaturesAdded a digital volt meter to see what the voltage of the battery pack is... also an amp meter to watch how much amps the motor is pulling...
Bought the bike in August, just started conversion 12-31-2008, 2-15-2009 just finished welding the battery racks and motor mount, now its time to start the wiring, hope to have it up and running by the middle of April 2009...4-24-09 Finished all wiring and hooked up the batteries, first ride will be tomorrow...First ride went great...20+ miles...batteries still going strong...but when I went to plug in the charger...the charger didn't work... so had to send it off to get looked at... 5-22-09 Got charger back about two weeks ago, works great...took bike out for a 30 mile ride and a 27 mile ride... ran great, battery meter both times was only at half, so 40 mile range is looking like it might be possible...

6-1-11.. In the process of switching to Lithium batteries.. Put new front end on to get room to put all the batteries up front.... Also plan on adding LED turn signals and brake light..

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