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Author Topic: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.  (Read 72666 times)

TommeyLReed

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #60 on: March 23, 2015, 04:02:22 PM »
Hi All,

Just finished the front shocks assy.

Ready for the seat and steering assy.

Looking for a test run this week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRtDMyZPIqU&feature=youtu.be

Tom:-)

MarkE

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #61 on: March 23, 2015, 06:12:06 PM »
It is definitely coming along.

TommeyLReed

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #62 on: March 23, 2015, 08:49:37 PM »
Thanks Mark,

I just did a weight test with the wheels and hub motor.

92lb, not too bad without batteries.

Tom

MarkE

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #63 on: March 23, 2015, 11:41:11 PM »
It looks rigid and sturdy.

Magluvin

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #64 on: March 23, 2015, 11:56:51 PM »
Thanks Mark,

I just did a weight test with the wheels and hub motor.

92lb, not too bad without batteries.

Tom

Thats not bad at all 92lb.  ;D    My bike is about 70lb with batts, and its made of alum mostly. I see in the vid your going with sla batts? Did you change your mind on the big box of lipo batteries? Maybe I missed something.   If you do make lipo packs, make individual packs of the total voltage you want to use and parallel them. If you put them all in 1 pack the heat doesnt have an easy way out. Then put the packs spread out to distribute weight.  There was an electric car made by college students and they used LOTS of AA NIMH batteries distributed throughout the car. Good idea. Individual packs are easier to take apart to repl bad cells. Some do fail. ;)

Mags

TommeyLReed

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #65 on: March 24, 2015, 12:27:11 AM »
Hi Mag,

I'm still am planning to build a lithium battery pack, I have about 400 (18650) cells.

I can test run this trike with the (4) 12v10ah batteries.

I also plan to build a small 2-stroke generator for charging when the batteries get low.

Tom

ramset

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #66 on: March 24, 2015, 01:05:49 AM »
Tom
Really looking Like a Pro Build...The whole thing Just Looks Cool  8)


I do like the ride height your ending up with too..


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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #67 on: March 24, 2015, 01:29:43 AM »
Tommy:

The high C.G. could prove to be a bit unstable at speeds over 120 mph.  (Just kidding)

No one can say that is not a very strong build.  I really like the way the front end has come together with the addition of those shocks.  I can't wait to see a road test of this baby.  I also like the way that you have designed in flexibility for batteries of different types and your generator.

I wish you the best with this, it is going to be great.

Bill

TommeyLReed

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #68 on: March 25, 2015, 04:44:43 AM »
Hi All,

I got a old bicycle from the junk yard today for parts.

This is a update:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftx78bS0FFc&feature=youtu.be

Tom

TommeyLReed

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #69 on: March 30, 2015, 06:25:52 PM »
Hi all,

Just about ready for a test run.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iufm4XwMbG4

Tom

ramset

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #70 on: March 30, 2015, 08:27:50 PM »
Tom
I could not cover that with a body...its turning into a real piece of Art !!
I would Paint it some super bright color ,  very nice bends too..

Sweet !!




TommeyLReed

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #71 on: March 31, 2015, 02:13:13 AM »
Hi All,

Looks like I will be doing a test run tomorrow....

Finished the seat today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uUlz9MhENJM&feature=youtu.be

Tom

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #72 on: March 31, 2015, 02:40:09 AM »
I really like the "pedal by wire" idea!
Best regards.

ramset

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #73 on: March 31, 2015, 03:39:20 AM »
geeZZe I agree with Telecom..
Tom That is a cool idea ..... 8)

TommeyLReed

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Re: E-Trike Kick Starter Project.
« Reply #74 on: March 31, 2015, 11:23:23 PM »
Hi All,

Ok I did a simple test run today.

Problems with the lead acid batteries, but it works great.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6qGwabXyJc&feature=youtu.be

Tom