Alan Grimmett's Ural 650 Soviet Electra

Owner	Alan Grimmett
Location	Guildford, England United Kingdom ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	Ural 650 motorcycle
Motor	Lynch Permanent Magnet DC
Drivetrain	shaft through clutch and gearbox
Controller	Curtis
Batteries	6, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage	72 Volts
Charger	Zivan
DC/DC Converter	auxiliary battery
Instrumentation	a) Ammeter b) digital Voltmeter c) Speedometer
Top Speed	45 MPH (72 KPH)
Range	25 Miles (40 Kilometers) estimated
Seating Capacity	2 adults
Curb Weight	350 Pounds (159 Kilograms)
Tires	both 19 x 3.5 inch
Conversion Time	on and off about a year
Conversion Cost	3000 uk pounds (ouch!)
A bigish 17 ah battery runs the lights, indicators etc. This is charged with an "opitimate" unit when the traction batteries are being charged. The DVM is connected to all the batteries through a switch box, I can then measure each individual battery or the total six-pack. The ammeter is a moving iron 25 Amps with a shunt I made out of a bit of brass to give 100 Amsp or 250 Amps FSD, depending on which bit of brass I bolt on. I will think about bringing the wieght down and making it a bit slimmer My workplace allows me to charge during the day, for free!!!

Ural 650“Soviet Electra”