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OwnerLawrence Feir
LocationGreensboro, North Carolina United States map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle1980 Triumph TR 7 convertable
MotorClark Series Wound DC
modifed electric forklift style motors
DrivetrainTwin 7 inch series wound DC motors coupled end to end wired in series.
ControllerAlltrax 72 volt
Batteries9, 8.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded
System Voltage72 Volts
Charger
3 24 volt onboard charges mounted in trunk.(automatic)
DC/DC Converter
none yet
Instrumentationspeedometer(digital bike speedometer)
pack voltage, amps, aux battery voltage, temp for both controller and motors.
Top Speed45 MPH (72 KPH)
Accelerationgood
Range25-30
Seating Capacity2 adults
TiresOh so black and round..
Twin motor setup is a great way to go if you can afford it. The torque coming from "the twins" allowed me to do away with the transmission altogether and go direct drive to the driveshaft. Reverse is accomplished via contactors.

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