eVFR LCD gauge cluster
Fri, 09/05/2008 - 23:39 — frodus
eVFR LCD guage cluster
Initially my design was going to incorporate a PDA as a dash. That was before the controller went USB. Now that the controller's communication protocol has changed, it complicated the interface to a PDA without USB (No USB HOST on PDA's). Thats when I started to look at other solutions.
Electric Honda Varadero – 72V 40Ah – LifePo4 – Lithium
Wed, 08/13/2008 - 14:25 — evandy
Battery space frame.
Here is the semi-complete battery space frame. There are 42 cells in total here. There is clear perspex at the sides of the cases. I still have to source a rubber runaround so that the cases are weatherproof. Will need that in Ireland! :)
Electric Cagiva Mito 125 - 72V 20Ah - LifePo4
Sun, 08/17/2008 - 21:52 — evandy
Bike abuse – Can this Cagiva Mito really be resurrected?
When I saw the condition of this little Mito I nearly cried. How could anybody destroy such amazing Italian engineering in this way? Immediately I knew that this machine deserved a second chance at life, and so, what you see on this photograph is gonna be the second EVMOTORCYCLE that gets built by me!
VFR700F Electric Conversion www.evfr.net
Fri, 08/15/2008 - 16:30 — frodus[update] For some previous work, check my blog
We got the battery trays installed, controller wired up, new sprocket, some EV200 Contactors and got her running. We still want to upgrade the batteries to some larger more powerful SLA's. LiFePo is going to happen once I can get some time to research and find some good pricing. The bike runs great now, even WITH lead acid.
I took it to EV Awareness day downtown in Portland, OR and it was quite popular.
Honda Varadero 125 Battery Space Frame
Honda Varadero 125
At present you are on your own with this one. While you can buy the components for your build it is not yet possible to buy a battery space frame or motor mount, (even from the manufacturers of the motors).
Here is an example of a battery space cage that was created for use in a Honda Varadero 125. This set requires a small modification to the original frame so that it can be fitted. 5X6mm holes and 1X10mm holes need to be drilled in the motorcycle frame before it can be mounted. This space frame holds 96 LifeBATT 3.3V 10Ah cells.
Get some power into that bike would ya!
Wed, 08/13/2008 - 16:29 — evandyLead or Lithium?
When it comes to batteries, there are a number of choices. The first thing that you have to ask yourself… Will it be Lead Acid or Lithium? If money was no object then this would be a no-brainer! Lithium all the way! The main problem with Lithium is cost $$$. So what's available then?
ELECTRONICS
Wed, 08/13/2008 - 16:25 — evandyDC Electronic Basic Components
There are a number of electronic items that you will require when building your EVMOTORCYCLE. The main ones are as follows:
Controllers
This is one of the key components of your electric motorcycle build. Your choice of controller will determine how the bike performs. Your controller should be capable of supplying the correct Amperage and Voltage to your motor. Some controllers offer regenerative breaking.
HONDA VARADERO BUILD
Wed, 08/13/2008 - 14:48 — evandyIn this video series, Andy works on converting a Honda Varadero 125 to electric power. This project has been running since December 2007 and the bike is expected to be on the road before October 2008.
Chapter 02 – Introducing the donor bike
Chapter 02 – Cleaning and inspection
