Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle Video

Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle Video

2.91 GB

Learn everything you need to know to build your own electric motorcycle! This feature contains everything an entry-level builder needs to create their own clean, fun transportation. The film contains two and a half hours of instruction on motors, motor controllers, batteries, chargers, and design tips and tricks.

An electric motorcycle makes a fantastic summer project and gives a person a way to have a great transportation option! If you want an electric vehicle, that you really can build yourself and be proud of, then an electric motorcycle is for you!

Owner/Builder Ben Nelson walks you through every step needed for convert an existing gasoline motorcycle to electric, starting with choosing the original frame, all the way through to the first test ride.

Sections include:
Safety
Legal – title, license, and insurance
Motor
Motor Mounting
Battery Selection
Battery Rack Design and Construction
Charging
Motor Controller and Throttle
Balance of System Components
Power Cabling
Driveline and Testing
and Tips and Tricks

High-Definition. 157 Minutes. All audiences.

This title is also available as an instructional DVD two-disc set. Disc 1 includes the original title. Disc 2 is a ROM disc which contains computer files of the project, including over 600 digital still photos of the entire conversion process, recommended reading list, useful web links, information on controllers, including the Open ReVolt, and motor diagram.
The DVD set is available at: 300mpg.org/electric-motorcycle-dvds/