OwnerGarry Deihl
LocationPortland, Oregon US map
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Vehicle1991 Harley Davidson XLH 883 Sportster
465 lbs, 110 mph top speed
MotorMars ME0708 Permanent Magnet DC
48VDC, 6 hp cont/15 hp peak, 3360 RPM unloaded, 30 lbs.
ControllerAlltrax AXE4844
48 volts, 400 amp, programmable
Batteries4 Optima Yellowtop, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
45 to 55ah, may go with less expensive brand
System Voltage48 Volts
Charger ACI Supercharger Elite
Will use 4 of these 12V/7A chargers mounted on-board
DC/DC ConverterSevcon 622/11084
36/48V input, 12V/300W output
InstrumentationCycle Analyst, stock speedometer/odometer
Top Speed45 MPH (72 KPH)
To be determined, will experiment with final drive sprocket ratios
AccelerationHopefully better than a 250cc
Range35 Miles (56 Kilometers)
To be determined
Watt Hours/MileHopefully better than 150wh/m
EV Miles
Start:55,110 Miles (88,671 Kilometers)
Current:55,110 Miles (88,671 Kilometers)
Total:0 Miles (0 Kilometers)
Curb Weight0
I hope to keep the total weight less than 450 lbs.
Tires110/90-19 front; 130/90-16 rear
Conversion TimeLess than a year
Conversion CostLess than $2500 (already owned ICE bike)
Additional FeaturesWill convert turn/running/brake lights to LED
Sept 2009 - I'm just starting this project and going to school full-time.

May eventually go to 72V or more

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