EV Weblog Comments - Ray's Electric Motorcycle http://www.evconvert.com/ Helping people get rid of Gas since 1995 by: Nuno Baptista (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c003300 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Hi Ray & everybody<br /> i’ve ‘‘fallen in love’‘ w/ the EV bike concept – just the thought of giving the finger to oil companies… ;-) & have a Suzuki GS 450 E perfect to get started. if successful , would be + than happy to turn my Suzuki GSXR1000/03 into my ‘‘final’‘ EV. but… i didn’t pay <span class="caps">ANY</span> attention in school when they talked ‘‘electricity’‘ so… i haven’t got a clue ! being an artist/silversmith, i’m a good fabricator, have a nice workshop & what i lack, friends have so…would you be able to point me to where i might find lists of components that would work nicely together + wiring diagrams & such ? the variety of components is such, i feel totally lost . i may be unrealistic but i’d wish/need something around 80Mph, a minimum of 60 mile range & a recharge time of 2 or 3 hours …is this feasible ? i don’t mind spending a bit more ( LiFePo4 bats, sophisticated controller/charger etc…) as long as i can be sure of the end results. can you help ? anyone ? <br /> thanks & best wishes from Portugal<br /> Nuno</p> by: jim j-man (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c003067 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>two things about the engine placement.<br /> 1) if the chain separates( granted it dosn’t happen often, but it does happen) the angle of the chain when it spins is right in line with your leg. when that chain comes whipping arround it will amputate your leg or at least mangle it pretty bad. that it why the original was set down there in the first place. it may snap your ancle but at least you can put on a turnicate to stop the blood leaning out. a ruptured femoral artery is an instant dump. you will bleed out before you can get any help.<br /> 2) the angle of the motor would place tension on the top of the chain, which would compress the shock/spring producing a lot of slack on the bottom of the chain, which could cause the chain to pop off the sprocket. you want the sprocket to be in line with the lower trailing arm to reduce slop.</p> by: Broc Luno (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c003006 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Just a couple of comments: 1.) glad you picked a heavy duty frame with weight calcs – good show. 2.) I think most of the ones I see on the ‘Net are using mono-shock swing arms – in my opinion it takes too much room out of the old motor bay that could be used for batteries and controllers. 3.) you’all know that disk brakes drag more than drums? Maybe drop back a few years and get a drum braked chassis – more power/mileage for you :)</p> by: John (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002985 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Im building a 1984 interceptor into electric, i found 3.2Volt 100Amp Hour(3.2V/100AH) lifepo batteries on ebay cost 200pluss a piece, weigh about 5 <span class="caps">LBS</span> and if your creative 28 will fit most motorcycles, u do the math how many Amp Hours of operation time you need at the Draw that your motor/controller combo use, im planing for at least 90MPH and about 50+miles per charge, look on web for the ‘lightning lithium bike’, its awesome!</p> by: Marc Hoffmann (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002943 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>You are quite a hero Ray, for what youve done. But now’s the time to show us with good free online videos how to do it(make a bike engine purely electric). I’m absolutely convinced that every bank in America should be paying you millions to do this to improve on investing ethically. What do your say?</p> <p>Best Regards<br /> Marc</p> by: Kat (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002731 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>I am looking for somebody near Tallahassee, FL that can help me convert my Suzuki Intruder 800cc shaftdrive into an ebike?</p> by: Dave (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002678 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Hey Ray,<br /> this all sounds great, and I’d really like to do this. I did try to check out the site you listed: http://www.21wheels.com/elchopper.html<br /> but got the message site not found.<br /> any other ideas on where I can get that info?<br /> I’m thinking about doing a car also, a friend has a salvage yard…</p> by: Cameron (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002644 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Thanks, Elmer. Always lots to consider</p> by: Elmer (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002634 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Cameron; The only problem I see with gas tank batteries is that the the higher center of gravity makes it harder to handle. <br /> Put your electronics in the tank. Lower weight is better.</p> by: Cory Gunter-Smith (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002517 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Ray, How about some pictures of the motor mount assembly?? I’m doing a similar project and mounting the motor is my biggest concern.</p> by: Cameron (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002503 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>I have been planning a conversion and I was wondering why people frequently leave the old gas tank on when you could use that space for 2 more battaries and then box it it for safety?</p> by: Cameron (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002502 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Hi Bob<br /> The etek has been discontinued but they have replaced it with the etek-r. Try thundersky.com, and there is a new one called the perm 132 or something like that for just under <span class="caps">USD</span> 1000.</p> by: bob (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002501 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>were do i get a e-tek/motor <br /> and a speed controller with connection and wireing plans i live in the uk i am not very well up on electrics so wireing the speed controler might be a problem any ideas thanks bob.</p> by: James May (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002480 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Hi Mike <br /> A good starting place is to look at <a href="http://www.evalbum.com"><span class="caps">EVA</span>lbum</a> to see what other people have done.<br /> You can filter by make. You’ll probably pick up the motorbikes that way.<br /> I have spent a long time looking at that site. There’s so many ideas you can get from there.</p> by: mike (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002478 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>I hope it is not asking too much, but I would like all the info you have on converting my motorcycle to electric. I have never done anything like this before and don’t really know where to start.</p> by: RodneyAnderson (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002298 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>have a ’03 ninja 250,to convert,.. powerplant a 36v cart motor and controller..could i use the vari-pitch pulley torque convertor my heavy mini-bike used it has a 3:1 ratio belt drive connected to a jack shaft with a chain sprocket,..i know it’s old school but to lower the amp load on starts it sounds like a good idea.</p> <p>Rodney</p> by: Ray (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002192 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Istvan you can get full plans here http://www.21wheels.com/elchopper.html<br /> But I found it was much more fun to make my own.</p> by: Istvan (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c002186 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p> <p>Ray,<br /> Congratulations in your project, I’m also planning to build one myself, I’m wondering if there’s a site or publication which I can find update motors, batteries and controllers to start my design, I have to commute 25miles everyday pushing 270lbs.<br /> Thank you in advance</p> by: Ray (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c001791 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p><p>Well on july 4th I rode it for the first time still working on the legal part 8^).<br />I will sent pic’s later</p> by: Dave (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c001790 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p><p>I have been given a 1969 Yamaha that does not run. Instead of fixing what is surely a gas guzzler, I wouod rather take off the old engine and replace it with an electric one. What are your ideas and where can I get information to ward that end?</p> by: Alan (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c001785 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p><p>Hey Ray,</p> I am planning a very similar conversion. What kind of range did you get out of the 4 battery 48 volt setup w/ the alltrax? <p>Thanks</p> by: rob (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c001759 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p><p>that rocks how much did it cost.<br />in total<br />thanks .</p> by: Mark Locklear (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c001721 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p><p>Nice work Ray, I’m trying to get an electric motorcycle group started at http://p068.ezboard.com/bevmotorcyclesociety please stop by if you get a chance…thanx…</p> by: ElectricMotorcycles.net (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c001524 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p><p>Some info on my website as well.</p> by: darin (Ray's Electric Motorcycle) http://www.evconvert.com/article/rays-electric-motorcycle#c001507 <p><strong>Ray's Electric Motorcycle</strong></p><p>Miles: YouTube has some good basic intro videos on doing a motorcycle conversion:</p> <p>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7wid_8k_7k</p> <p>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vZYJxSfEQg</p> <p>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrFPMLAfs3s</p>