Electric CBR - Rear Wheel Test Video
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Electric CBR - Rear Wheel Test Video
I've been converting a used up 1993 Hurricane to an electric bike and I did the first rear wheel power test over the weekend. I rigged up a rear brake this evening and took it out (too dark for video, will shoot some soon). This motor puts out 100 ft/lb of torque and with 1:4 gearing, will easily push the bike over 120. For the short time I had it out this evening, it was a blast to ride.
You'll notice the chain noise in the video is loud. I was worried about that at first but found later that my bike lift was magnifying the sound a lot. It's also machine chain vs. o-ring and an industrial sprocket which has no wear. Anyway, hope you enjoy and when I get an on-the-street video, I will post it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCUqdBZLRbI
You'll notice the chain noise in the video is loud. I was worried about that at first but found later that my bike lift was magnifying the sound a lot. It's also machine chain vs. o-ring and an industrial sprocket which has no wear. Anyway, hope you enjoy and when I get an on-the-street video, I will post it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCUqdBZLRbI
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Shakey - you're right. I failed to mention that I've been documenting the conversion on my site. Details about the conversion are at www.dalecoyner.com
I shot a little "on the road" video this evening and after I edit it, I'll be sure to post it.
I shot a little "on the road" video this evening and after I edit it, I'll be sure to post it.
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So are you thinking 18 batteries, which give 108 volts (paralelled pairs) ... with the batteries described on your site, that should give you approx 396A/h??? Or is my schoolboy physics in need of brush up?
Keep up the good work matey! .... Did ya get any more video edited yet?
regards,
shakey
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If I gear it for speed, that motor could take me to 120+ -- it's the same motor used on a lot of electric race bikes. If I gear it for optimal distance, 7.2 kw should get me about 60 to 70 miles on a charge.