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by Bikerider
Fri Jan 22, 2021 12:03 am
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Preparing an e-motorcycle build
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

Re: Preparing an e-motorcycle build

Thank you SciroccoEV, My housing thoughts are to make it with aluminum plates and seal them with orings. I would machine cooling fins wherever possible. It will be flooded with oil with possibly a radiator and vent. I would have two oil ports on the housing. each one at an angle near the edge of the ...
by Bikerider
Thu Jan 21, 2021 11:24 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Preparing an e-motorcycle build
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

Re: Preparing an e-motorcycle build

That is great. I should get over an hour of ride time. Now, I need to go to the junk yard and get a controller and a transmission. I will then disassemble and make measurements for my CAD design and budget. My target is <250 lbs and a lower center of mass than the conventional motorcycle doner. I ...
by Bikerider
Thu Jan 21, 2021 8:52 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Preparing an e-motorcycle build
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

Re: Preparing an e-motorcycle build

Thank you very much for the prompt response. I see that the driver is designed for MG2 inverter. That would tempt me to go with the MG2. It would be crazy fast but would allow about only 5-10 minutes of ride time.
by Bikerider
Thu Jan 21, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: Getting Started
Topic: Preparing an e-motorcycle build
Replies: 6
Views: 1938

Preparing an e-motorcycle build

I did some homework and I am anticipating building an e-motorcycle. I have a motorcycle frame to start. I want a single speed design so the encoder is needed for low speed control.
I looked at the Prius MG1 and it appears to be a 23-27KW three phase motor with an encoder feedback. Although the motor ...