naked1st ride
OwnerChris Ravana
Owner's Other EVs1986 Honda Rebel
1980 Suzuki GS250
LocationFt.Collins, Colorado United States map
WebWebPage
Vehicle1977 Yamaha xs400 special
bought it for $50 at a junkyard
MotorBriggs and Stratton O.G. e-tek Permanent Magnet DC
still the best motor around
ControllerAlltrax
Batteries3 Interstate srm 24, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
old school, tried and true, through and through
System Voltage36 Volts
DC/DC ConverterQuda
Top Speed40 MPH (64 KPH)
37 mph ( I will be limiting it to 30 mph to comply with scooter classification
Accelerationsurprisingly quick, still breaking it in
Range20 Miles (32 Kilometers)
not even put a full charge on it yet, no ODO
EV Miles
Current:2 Miles (3 Kilometers)
Conversion Time2 weeks once all the parts are in,
Conversion Cost...not sure yet, not done yet,never done really...
Additional FeaturesJust got it going today, with a big thanks to my mentor John Bidwell (ob1 kenobi). Still wiring lighting, horn, music, fabricating dash, adding fuses, new hardware...bla, bla, bla. You know the routine. I will have a 72 volt Bagger up here in 2 weeks. I will also update/redo the website soon. Thanks for lookin'.
-Blindspot Cycles
I custom make bikes to order, let me know if you are interested.

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