| Owner | Joe Murphy, Jr. | ||||
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| Location | Bella Vista, Arkansas United States map | ||||
| Web/Email | WebPage | ||||
| Vehicle | 1967 Honda CA 160 Dream Converted Honda Dream, this was the first motorcycle Honda imported into the the US. | ||||
| Motor | Briggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC 48v Original from B&S | ||||
| Controller | Curtis 1205-412 used - off old a club cart | ||||
| Batteries | 4, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded Walmart special baby 105 amp/hrs | ||||
| System Voltage | 48 Volts | ||||
| Charger | Schumacher 4 - 12amp smart chargers | ||||
| Top Speed | 45 MPH (72 KPH) things get a little scary at 45 because of the excess weight on such an old frame | ||||
| Range | Still testing 30+ less with hills and such | ||||
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| Curb Weight | 400 Pounds (181 Kilograms) Not sure, its heavy | ||||
| Conversion Time | all winter | ||||
| Conversion Cost | $1200ish |
1967 Honda CA 160 Dream
“Electric Dream”
Last Updated 10-27-2009
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