Richard Ball's Death on the Roads

Owner	Rich Ball
Owner's Other EVs	er ......bicycle MK1 bicycle ? REB Mk 6
Location	Abergavenny, Wales United Kingdom ^map
Email
Vehicle	crap from around the garage
Motor	Briggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC
Drivetrain	chain
Controller	4QD
Batteries	4, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM 30 Ah
System Voltage	48 Volts
Charger	Optimate
Top Speed	30 MPH (48 KPH) scary
Acceleration	too frightened to find out
Range	see above
Seating Capacity	1 adult (1 brave soul)
Curb Weight	110 Pounds (49 Kilograms) estimated
Tires	bmx front, mini quad rears
Conversion Time	15-20 hours
This is a test rig for my e motorcycle project to set upthe controller etc. Very unstable and dreadful to ride. Wheelies on the throttle and steers like a pig on ice - soon to be scrapped and the electric bits fitted into my e bike which at least will be safe to ride. First time out lost control at around 15mph turned the stupid thing over and just avoided me and it being thrown into the canal we were along side - my mate the wiring expert had to move out of the way a bit quick too - well you gotta do something on a saturday afternoon don't you? By the way the 4QD controller packed up within 10 minutes of use so it's on it's way back to them with a torrent of frustration attached.