Electric Dual-Sport Motorcycle - Drive train test

Electric motorcycle on a budget.
http://ecomodder.com/forum/showthread.php/1k-diy-neighborhood-electric-motorc...
Testing the dual gearhead motor at 48 volts.
Not running them at full speed since I'm just checking the chain tolerances and making sure the freewheel is working.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• Electric
• Motorcycle
• Motocross
• Cheap

[mitchellintrieri]

Ive been following your project on ecomodder for a while and was thinking of building a similar bike. I understand that you purchased the bike for only 130 as a rolling frame. I was wondering what seller you purchased it from, because i cannot seem to find a 30 inch seat height rolling frame bike anywhere near this price range.

[CaptainSlug]

I bought it from a horse rancher in Pennsylvania through eBay or Craigslist (I can't remember which).

Came with everything but the engine and seat, but the rims and tires needed to be replaced.

[svengalie]

great

[CariboyIslandy]

2 years later and this project is STILL one of the most sleek DIY e motorcycle builds Ive seen (n Ive seen a shit load) kudos Captain slug

[1weside]

imagine no chains? more dependable. safer,gear driven thankyou very much ladies and gentlemen

[SourMilkNEggs]

The thing that I can never find out about this, is how far does it go on a single charge.

[meganega777]

thumbs up for the guy in the back in 00:25

[zhbroder]

nice budget

[shanemacc]

@mitchellintrieri check out insurance auctions for wrecked bikes - can be had for a song - and u can resell the ICE engine for usually what you've paid for the bike ...netting a $0 (or close to) frame and sometimes wheels :)

Just a thought ... :)

[AceLockCo]

@mitchellintrieri - Look for a 250cc size bike or smaller if you want a low seat height. Most have a 32" seat height or smaller. Anything larger is going to have something around 36" or 37" seat height. You can also install a lowering link on the rear shock of most mono-shock bikes to lower it another inch or so. All of that being said, scour craigslist and eventually you will find something. I do feel that you are most likely getting in way over your head though just by your post.

[IPLEETHEFIFTH]

Looks like a Zero

[soldog]

I like the gearing, plus chain tension combo, allowing it to freewheel without motor drag. Although, regenerative braking seems out of the question. All in all, looks very nice.