Bike of the Month contender Part 2

Well, Finally, here's the pics . . .

My bike is for the most part done. The motor runs great the bike rolls VERY WELL . . .

Before the pics, Here's a list of
CHANGES/UPGRADES

Bicycle Parts:
NEW -
chrome forks,
pedals,
sprocket,
headlight,
kickstand,

Motorcycle Parts:
Indian front fenders,
(one put on the rear, front cut out an inch and rewelded)
Indian tank decals,
Indian head marker light,
Harley chopper seat,
Tail light,
Fork saddlebag,

Misc. Parts:
Fabricated side skirts for fenders, rivited on,
Fabricated controller box under seat,
Fabricated kickstand mount,
Ammo cans mounted for batteries,
LED lighting for tail bullets and down lighting,
48V electric hub motor(Thanks Roland!),
Modified throtle with my own hand grips,
Mounted ignition key in seat box,
Rattle can paint job,

I think thats it . . .

BEFORE

AFTER

Well, there it is . . . hope everyone enjoys . . .
I even got a little hottie posing in
the backround on that last pic . . .

Take Care All!!

 

[psuggmog]

Sweet ride!! I like the shadows in your pictures.

 

[foyeburger]

man oh man thats one sweet ride you got . love those ammo boxes and that seat is killer. im assuming thats were you hide the batterys eh! larry ca

 

[JFleck]

Yes, the batteries are in the ammo cans,
but right now I have the 7ah batteries and they
just fit in them and I need to get higher amp hour.
So I may end up changing those cans out for
bigger ones or saddle bags.

Right now I have only about 6-7 mile range,
and if I hit hills . . . about 4 miles before the batteries start
cutting out, which I discovered when I rode my bike down
to the beach which is about 4 miles and it started cutting out
right as I got there. But there were several big hills
between here and there. The ride back was AWESOME!

I think the weight of the bike(likely 150lbs) with
my own weight (about 275lbs) really burns the batteries on hills.

so we will see . . . .

 

[JFleck]

Indians Rock

AHHH Memories. . . .

 

[ironwarlock]

Nice looking ride. I love it.

 

[Large Filipino]

Awesome bike! I'm a neub when it comes to electric hub requirements but can't you essentially place two deep cycle marine batteries on the sides then charge it overnight every day you ride it? I know it's heavy but it may give you some decent range.

 

[JFleck]

You could use those batteries but they are very large, the seal rechargable type that I use are the same as a motorcycle or jetski batteries it's just that you need 4 of them it's a 48v hub so 4 12v batteies hooked in series gets you they 48v . . .

Trying to do that with 4 marine batteries may be cumbersome . . .

 

[Large Filipino]

Yea,but just saying,if the marine batteries give more juice and better range,then with two bigger boxes and that low center of gravity,the weight may actually be less of a hassle given the power you get back. But then...yea. A 40 pound battery is still a 40 pound battery,80 pounds is almost like having a kid ride with you...but wired parallel will give you longer life,series will give you more power. How much can that front hub take anyway?

 

[JFleck]

well it's a 48v hub I don't know what the top end limit is guess I never thought about it. . . .

 

[joen1861@yahoo.com]

Wow dude. I got to love it. I know the was high end in cost. Nice job and work into it. WOW I dont get it can be any butter.. How fest dose it go if I may ask and whats the cc on it