matty
Border raider.
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Electric conversions thread
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I converted a 1981 Vespa P125X to electric. It went 62mph, and was fast getting there. Great fun.
matty
Border raider.
Care to share any more detailed info on the build jim, why you chose the components you did etc. Any technical aspects others might find helpful in any builds they might be contemplating.
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1981 Vespa Conversion.
I built this last year from a Vespa P125X that was in rough condition. Converted to 72V 4KW hub motor with a 38 amp hour battery. It would do 62MPH with my near 300 pound self on it, and was almost scarey off the line. Continued:
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Here is a story someone did on my conversion. https://www.electricbike.com/converting-a-vintage-vespa-to-electric/Care to share any more detailed info on the build jim, why you chose the components you did etc. Any technical aspects others might find helpful in any builds they might be contemplating.
1981 Vespa Conversion.
I built this last year from a Vespa P125X that was in rough condition. Converted to 72V 4KW hub motor with a 38 amp hour battery. It would do 62MPH with my near 300 pound self on it, and was almost scarey off the line. Continued:
Full build here: https://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=109761
matty
Border raider.
Awesome thanks.
We have a member who is converting a Honda CA160 to electric. He's done a nice job to date, still a work in progress for those interested.
www.vintagehondatwins.com
CA160 EV Conversion
I have a quick story to tell: the other night I was showing my wife a picture of a Yamaha XS650 and a red Honda CA160, and I asked her which one she liked best. She said the Honda, but only if it was black. That night I woke up in my sleep and started looking at Craigslist for no particular...
www.vintagehondatwins.com
Bikerboy108
Well-known member
went out Oley Pa at the Antique MC Meet Yesterday and saw the Mother of Electric Conversions .. Saw a crowd around an old Indian and went over to investigate .. The Dude pulled out the trans replaced it with an Electric Motor and filled the saddle bags with batteries really cool.. Notice the spelling on the tank “Endian” with the E instead of I
Wow, so very cool!
MrWellAdjusted
One Less Car
I love it.
MrWellAdjusted
One Less Car
Just fantastic.
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British EV Converter Equips Royal Enfield With Electric Powerplant
UK-based vintage car converter Electric Classic Cars tries its hand at motorcycles with the Royal Enfield Bullet “Photon”.
www.rideapart.com
I love it.
That's the bike in my post above, it's now finished and he did a fabulous job. You can see video stages of it hereWe have a member who is converting a Honda CA160 to electric. He's done a nice job to date, still a work in progress for those interested.
CA160 EV Conversion
I have a quick story to tell: the other night I was showing my wife a picture of a Yamaha XS650 and a red Honda CA160, and I asked her which one she liked best. She said the Honda, but only if it was black. That night I woke up in my sleep and started looking at Craigslist for no particular...
MrWellAdjusted
One Less Car
We Made a Better Electric Motorcycle than Harley Davidson and it's Almost Lethal
This was a fun build.