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1967 Kawasaki A1-SS Electric Conversion
Built by: Alex Bessinger
SpecsWeight: 385 lbsBattery capacity:
2.5kwhTop Speed: 45-50 mph4.8kw continuous
15kw for 60sRange: ≅ 25 mi
Main ComponentsMotor:
Motenergy ME-0708Controller:
Alltrax AXE 4834
Batteries: SLA
12v 50ah (x4)
The Conversion Process“De-ICEing”- removing the internal combustion
engine and related components
Mocking up new components using cardboard models
Fabrication of motor mount, battery boxes, etc.
Final Fitting
Other “Stuff”Tires: to old tires were at least
30 years old, so they had to go
12v system: lights, relays, switches
Instrumentation: speedometer, voltmeter, ammeter
Sprockets: front 12t, rear 60t
Brakes: brake shoes were resurfaced, and cables inspected/lubed
Charger: 48v 15a
Battery pack cutoff
Main Contactor (big relay)
Ready to Hit the Road!As of early March, 2017, this motorcycle is now fully road legal and insured, and meets (or exceeds as far as emissions go) all of the requirements for a motorcycle in Oregon.
It gets plenty of looks wherever it goes, yet also blends in as well, with many not noticing it as being different from any other motorcycle.
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