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OwnerJan Holgersson
LocationOrebro, Orebro Sweden map
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Vehicle1984 Husqvarna 240WR
MotorUnite Motor MY1020 800W Permanent Magnet DC
Mounted on the swing arm, just in front of the rear wheel.
DrivetrainDirect by #25 chain, gearing 11/90. Rear sprocket bolted to the original sprocket, on the inside.
ControllerYi Yun YK 42-3
36V, max 40A.
Mounted waterproof in the old air-filter box. Car fuse 40A.
Batteries36.00 Volt,
Sealed Lead-Acid 3 x 12V/17Ah + 3 x 12V/4,5Ah. Mounted in a boat type battery box (not on the picture).
System Voltage36 Volts
Charger Chinese type, 36V, 1.8A
HeaterNone
DC/DC Converter
12 V from one of the 17Ah battery to the 15W headlight. Car fuse 7,5A
InstrumentationNone
Top Speed28 MPH (45 KPH)
AccelerationRelatively fast.
Range8-12 km depending on conditions. Low voltage protection (31 V) starts to cut in after 4-6 km, and stops the motor before the batterys are empty.
EV Miles
Current:150 Miles (241 Kilometers)
Seating Capacity1-2 adults
Curb Weight194 Pounds (88 Kilograms)
Much lighter than original Husky
Tires3.50 x 18 rear
2.75 x 21 front
Offroad type.
Conversion TimeApprox 25 hours plus some restoration work.
Conversion Cost4000 SEK + motorcycle.
Controller has burned. My plan is to run it with 24 V, 40 A controller and two big AGM-batteries. Calculated performance in that configuration is 30 km/h top speed and 30-40 km range.

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