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Post by steelblade on Oct 1, 2014 7:45:51 GMT -6
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Post by richardv on Oct 1, 2014 10:43:37 GMT -6
That is very interesting. Thanks.
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Post by cyborg on Oct 1, 2014 12:40:58 GMT -6
Yea it is very interesting
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Post by steelblade on Oct 1, 2014 13:55:27 GMT -6
I've been thinking of getting mine converted, but no idea how expensive it would be.
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Post by Bashan on Oct 2, 2014 6:47:04 GMT -6
Andy was looking into that. Here's a link.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 2, 2014 8:22:17 GMT -6
I emailed the guy, but haven't gotten an answer back. I'll let everyone know what I discover.
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Post by jct842 on Oct 2, 2014 13:08:26 GMT -6
The biggest draw back is batteries. I would definitely be riding one now if it were not the batteries, cost and how far they go problems.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 2, 2014 19:26:45 GMT -6
He gets a 45 mile range, good for city driving. A 150 sized bike is a city bike anyway, not really good for long trips. His top speed is BETTER than the gas engine, 75.
You're right about batteries. Lead Acid are the cheapest but have the shortest range and the largest weight. Lithium is really really good but you will truly pay dear for it.
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Post by richardv on Oct 3, 2014 6:19:41 GMT -6
45 miles is enough range for my use and 50mph would be enough so I could probably get by with lower volt. Low voltage would mean lower cost batteries.
I would like to find out more about what he used, ratings, brand, price, etc.
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Post by Guitarman on Oct 3, 2014 15:01:35 GMT -6
He used 24 Thunder Sky TS-40AHA, 76.80 Volt, Lithium Iron Phosphate
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Post by runningslow on Oct 3, 2014 15:15:06 GMT -6
Honestly, its something I've considered for my Matrix.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 5, 2014 18:51:52 GMT -6
It comes to $1500 for the batteries alone. Not a cheap thing to do.
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Post by Guitarman on Oct 5, 2014 19:01:34 GMT -6
There are cheaper ways to do it. Get creative.
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Post by steelblade on Oct 6, 2014 6:39:40 GMT -6
Lead acid batteries are way cheaper, but you lose range both in heavier batteries and fewer amp hours per battery.
Found the motor, I think. $600 for that, but if you don't use a hub motor I'm sure that can be made a bit cheaper.
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Post by runningslow on Oct 6, 2014 8:24:23 GMT -6
I've only ever been in the dream stage, but I do have some ideas that don't involve the hub motors.
It'll probably never materialize, but I can still dream.
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