| Owner | Kale Kotecki |
|---|---|
| Location | Zeeland, Michigan United States map |
| Web/Email | WebPage |
| Vehicle | 2009 MI KIT EV Custom Aluminum Chassis using sport bike donor parts |
| Motor | D&D Motor Systems, Inc. ES-15A-6 Series Wound DC |
| Drivetrain | 530 chain, 15 tooth drive sprocket, 60 tooth rear sprocket. 4:1 ratio |
| Controller | Alltrax 7245 450amp |
| Batteries | 6 B and B EB50-12, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM |
| System Voltage | 72 Volts |
| Charger | CH-H01200100-US-W1 6 onboard 12v chargers connected to each battery, 10amp. |
| Heater | none |
| DC/DC Converter | CV-HWZ-72-12-300W DC-DC Coverter, 72v to 12v 300 watts. |
| Instrumentation | multi-meter |
| Seating Capacity | 2 tandem |
| Curb Weight | 543 Pounds (246 Kilograms) (220 lbs battery weight) (62 lbs motor weight) goal weight with SLA and enclosure, under 700 lbs |
| Tires | motorcycle tires |
| Conversion Time | 300+ hours design/building |
| Conversion Cost | goal, under $12000, for completed vehicle with custom frame, enclosed body and interior. |
| Additional Features | I started by purchasing a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R for $1075. I have since parted it out and sold all the ICE components and keep the wheels, brakes, swing arm and turn signal/light controls. I basically got all my money back so my donor cost is ZERO:) |
| My goal is to have this vehicle on the road by May 1st. After proper testing I will have a chassis available for purchase this summer. Under $5000 for fabricated chassis. 1st test drive Thursday April 16th (adjusted toe-in) 2nd test drive Friday April 17th (more dynamic testing) 3rd test drive Saturday April 18th (increased trail) Currently making revisions to the tilting ratio. WHAT IS REALLY COOL IS I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH TILT ONLY, NO CONNECTION TO THE WHEELS:) THEY ARE FREE TO CASTER! | |
MI Kit EV
“Sparky”
(under construction)
Last Updated 04-23-2009
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