| Owner | Marc Michon | ||||||
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| Location | Coarsegold, California US map | ||||||
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| Vehicle | 1986 Honda VFR | ||||||
| Motor | D&D Motor Systems, Inc. Separately Excited DC 84 Volt, may be too much voltage. Motor is very warm 80 degree ambient temp, when 105 degree ambient temp. may be to hot | ||||||
| Drivetrain | chain, direct 4.8 to 1 | ||||||
| Controller | Sevcon Powerpak 84 Volt 425 amp | ||||||
| Batteries | 7 B and B EVP33-12, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM | ||||||
| System Voltage | 84 Volts | ||||||
| Charger | Zivan NG1 84 v 13 amp | ||||||
| Heater | gloves, jacket, long johns | ||||||
| DC/DC Converter | Sevcon 84v - 12v 300 watt | ||||||
| Instrumentation | 400 DC Amp Craftsman clamp on meter, cheapo volt meter | ||||||
| Top Speed | 75 MPH (120 KPH) uphill | ||||||
| Acceleration | FAST at mile marker my Toyota hits 40 mph, VFR is hitting 60 mph | ||||||
| Range | 12 Miles (19 Kilometers) paying for speed and pack too small will be going LifePO | ||||||
| Watt Hours/Mile | 231 Wh/Mile sucks, up hills @ 60-65 mph | ||||||
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| Seating Capacity | 1 adult | ||||||
| Curb Weight | 340 Pounds (154 Kilograms) | ||||||
| Tires | Chen Shin | ||||||
| Conversion Time | 6 months | ||||||
| Conversion Cost | $1,500 | ||||||
| Additional Features | LED tail/stop/signal lights all on .4 Amp made for diesel trucks DOT approved 1939 Indian MotoLamp headlight custom made 25watt Halogen Pre-focus bulb Real Indian Footboards, comfy Registered as Motorcycle | ||||||
| Going to play with gear ratio see if can get range up and watt hour down Will build new bike this winter lighter weight etc. was shocked how fast lots faster than, previous Etek motor but not as efficient. but i can reach highway speeds now | |||||||
1986 Honda VFR
“ElectroCycle”
Last Updated 12-01-2008
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