I rang a woman and asked her out. First thing she said was why.?
I met her at a music festival. I got her number from a mate. When she asked why, my brain shut down. I wasn’t expecting that answer. I was silent for a moment while I racked my brain thinking of what to say. I thought it was obvious when someone rings you and asks you out he’s not wanting you to come around and help rebuild his motorbike. This is the second time it has happened in my lifetime.
when that happens, you can’t just shut down.
“Why?”
because i think you’re cute and i wanna get to know you better… that’s why!
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i want to build an electric motorbike, where can i find parts for the drive system ?
the bike will have a monocoque structure, enclosed body with retractable hydraulic sidewheels. what i am looking for is the suspension and steering system which will be bolted to the body.
the total dry weight will be not more than 600 pounds(incl. battery).
are there manufacturers or workshops, who can customize completely what i am looking for ?
it will have a 8kW electric motor. i need the front and back suspension/wheel and braking system
Very cool project. I don’t think the electric bike links provided by the 1st answerer describe your enclosed, monocoque body at all.
Gang, he’s looking for something VERY streamlined!
I wouldn’t trust a suspension that was bolted on. I suggest you weld the critical pieces. Use bolts to mount the motor etc.
How about “raiding” an existing motorcycle design (and parts)? They’re proven and you could “cherry pick” to fit what you want.
Hydraulics are a problem. They require an HPU etc. And what if it sticks, leaks, or fails? Does the bike just fall over? Do you need a backup mechanism? Why not just go with a dry mechanism to begin with. Simple and reliable. Use an over-center approach to lock the side wheels down.
As for picking a place to build it, you could sink a lot of money in it and be disappointed if you’re not careful. The _design_ of the thing is probably best separated from the _fabrication_. Work out design details before you approach a fab shop. It’s expensive to change the design when something’s partly constructed.
To keep it light, I’d urge you to look at the newer lithium batteries instead of the heavy lead acids. Pound for pound, lithiums have 3.3 times the energy as lead acids (but then they’re 10x as expensive!). That weight savings will be important if your goal is 600 lbs.
Good power to weight ratio; it’ll be a rocket at 600 lbs!
You might find some parts at standard EV parts places, like KTA below. Since your goal is so light weight, you might find parts through the Electrathon gang (google it). The EAA (Electric Auto Assoc) could be useful (link below).
Thunderstruck Motors builds race level, electric bikes in Santa Rosa, Cal. They could be helpful with design, parts, and fab.
I like your basic ideas. I may have to try them out.
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