Owner | Mike | ||||||
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Owner's Other EVs | Harley chopper 1973 Harley Davidson Sport-E | ||||||
Location | San Diego, California United States map | ||||||
Web/Email | WebPage and WebPage | ||||||
Vehicle | 1993 Suzuki GS500e Length: 81.9" | ||||||
Motor | Briggs and Stratton Etek RT Permanent Magnet DC 19 pk hp 72 Volt rated 3700 rpm @ 72V unloaded Size: 8" OD, 6.5" long (w/o shaft) Shaft: 7/8"x 1-3/4", 3/16" key Weight: 38 lbs. | ||||||
Drivetrain | 12 tooth front, 50 rear, 530 chain | ||||||
Controller | Alltrax AXE 7245 72v 450A | ||||||
Batteries | 6 8AU1, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Powerstride deepcycle, 24lbs each | ||||||
System Voltage | 72 Volts | ||||||
Charger | Tempest Smart Battery Charger BC-24-5000F (3) Tempest Smart Battery Charger BC-24- 5000F that I got here: WebPage /> @ 24 Volts / 5 amps each. They work very well, three automatic modes: bulk, equal and float. | ||||||
Heater | n/a | ||||||
DC/DC Converter | 72VDC to 12VDC 10A I found on eBay for $10 | ||||||
Instrumentation | Original speedometer. Big red LED voltmeter | ||||||
Top Speed | 60 MPH (96 KPH) | ||||||
Range | 31 Miles (49 Kilometers) Still working out the fine details. | ||||||
Watt Hours/Mile | 80 Wh/Mile | ||||||
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Seating Capacity | 1 | ||||||
Curb Weight | 437 Pounds (198 Kilograms) 394.8lb before conversion, lets see what it is after completion. Assuming it is 254.8lb without motor since it weighs 140 exactly. However there were other parts that came off too, but they were not weighed. Current assumption is that the bike now weighs around 436.8lb with batteries and motor. | ||||||
Tires | Front: 110/70-17 Rear: 130/70-17 | ||||||
Conversion Time | On going... | ||||||
Conversion Cost | $475 for the bike | ||||||
Additional Features | Kilovac EV200 Series Contactor (500+ amp, 12-900vdc) | ||||||
Just got it on June 12, 2009. The idiot who owned it before spray painted everything yellow. What a moron. Friday, September 25, 2009 - The 1st road test was a success!!! Oct 2, 2009 - Already torn down for an upgrade to 72v. Will be removing a portion of the frame to accommodate a 6 battery rack. Dec 22, 2009 - Upgraded to 72v Nov 2015 - 6 new 12v 35ah agm batteries. Rewired. Body modifications. SEE ELMOTO.NET VIDEOS HERE: WebPage |