vintage moped to electric conversion, motor test 02

a rebuild of a 1955 DKW Hobby moped to electric using Crystalyte hub motor
www.russellanderson.com.au

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[alignum]

LOL - i think you have to fix your brakes...

or are your feat your primary choice ?

[rustel01]

I agree, and have since reconnected the front brake..otherwise it could get expensive in replacing shoes

[echoanomie]

I thought it was an old lambretta at first. I'd love to convert an *old* lambretta or vespa.

[rustel01]

so would I, they are beautiful machines

[echoanomie]

Are you running this at 72v? With the 72v/40a controller? Curious to know how well it pushes all that weight.

[rustel01]

it is a crystalyte 5302 motor, in this test I am only using 48 volts 18 amp hour batteries, I am still waiting for my larger capacity controller to be delivered. After I determin what sort of voltage I will use I will get LiFePO4 and mount them in side the casing

[bricology]

That is _really_ sweet! The best of both worlds: the style of a vintage scooter and the silence and economy of electric. Keep us informed as to your progress!