Electric street bike
 

Ok, this is way off topic but hear me out. I was wondering how to go about making an electric motorcycle. Not a little cheap pit bike but taking a sport bike frame and converting it totally to electric. The only thing is where do I start??? What would I need and about how much? I was thinking this would make a killer project. Could I get a parts list and has anyone done this before?

I was thinking this would be similar to an electric truck without a radio am I wrong? I was thinking of making an electric car but that would not be as much fun! Budget is not a problem. I will jump that bridge if I can get some plans.[8D]

To stay on topic I might have to throw on a radio.:D Please, mods don't burn me!

RE: Electric street bike
 

are you asking about
a 1:1 bike
or an rc one?

if it's rc, there is a forum
a little ways up for rc bikes

for 1:1
hmmmmm, don't know

somewhere i read about one
that had two electric motors
one in each wheel
and batteries
where a standard engine goes

RE: Electric street bike
 

First of all, this will cost several thousand dollars if you want to end up with something somewhat nice. I would start by researching until you can answer all your questions yourself, that means looking for info rather than asking for it.

A highly modded scooter with Lipo's and a big outrunner would be cool too? Same thing on a smaller (cheaper) level.

RE: Electric street bike
 

Dont even try it, as im sure you will give up on it after a little while. If you want top notch electric transportaion look up the Goped Hoverboard, google or blackle it. www.blackle.com

RE: Electric street bike
 

just did a youtube search
if you're mechanically inclined
you can convert a 1:1 bike
to electric
for about $2000 in parts

results are not
to me
that impressive
acceleration and top speed are
gearing dependant - duh
so can be quite good

but
charge time and range
make them seem a bit
impracticle
at least for the
backyard
variety

but the project is
most certainly dooable
with out a lot of exotic
tools or knowledge

RE: Electric street bike
 

Yes, that would be 1:1.:D I am going to research this and see if its possible. I am going for a sport bike with a 50-150 mile range at 70-80 mph. I think that it would be sweet to be able to hop on it and fly to the store.

RE: Electric street bike
 

it's absolutely possible
but your hopes for
distance and speed
will probably have to be
compromised some

what i was seeing
is 40mph -65mph
an 25 - 50"ish" miles on a charge

again
it all depends on gearing

but the biggest thing is
your imagination and
your level of fabricating skills

RE: Electric street bike
 

Ok, thanks. I'll look into it. What batterys would work best? not Lipos:eek:

RE: Electric street bike
 

Lipos would work best. If you don't like them I believe the next runners up are a123's.

Remember that more volts are better. More volts=less amps=happy batteries.

RE: Electric street bike
 

http://www.reverendgadget.com/subpage1.html

RE: Electric street bike
 

Just get a bike man.

RE: Electric street bike
 

http://www.electricmotorsport.com/st...ycle_gpr-s.php

ehh?

Yes, I want a bike. How about a ducati[8D] or a hayabusa over kill for just going to the store:eek:

RE: Electric street bike
 

has ab=ny one seen the killacycle bike?

RE: Electric street bike
 

Im talking about a bike with cranks and a chain, you know the kind that you can get EXCERSICE on.

RE: Electric street bike
 

Oh. I all ready have a $1,000 bicycle :D. Just check my sig and no its not a foes fly its a haro shift. Now I want somthing with a motor!