| Owner | Matt |
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| Location | New Orleans, Louisiana United States map |
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| Vehicle | 1987 Honda Rebel 250 El Chopper ET from Bidwell's plans, with a few tweaks: 6 in overstock front end. Harley seat 10 rise handlebars Arlen Ness headlamp Powdercoat. |
| Motor | Briggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC |
| Drivetrain | chain drive 12 to 54 |
| Controller | Alltrax AXE 4844 |
| Batteries | 4 Interstate group 24 deep cycle, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Flooded |
| System Voltage | 48 Volts |
| Charger | Schauer 15 amp 48v |
| Instrumentation | voltmeter for 48v pack |
| Top Speed | 60 MPH (96 KPH) |
| Range | 20 Miles (32 Kilometers) |
| Seating Capacity | 2 adults |
| Tires | stock Rebel |
| Conversion Time | 3 months til running 6 more til finished |
| Conversion Cost | ~3000 |
| Additional Features | Custom braided hoses for brakes worth the effort. |
| John Bidwell's plans are solid and informative. HUGE thank you to Rob and Becky Wyche for the encouragement and support in getting going and in helping with the framebuild. | |
1987 Honda Rebel 250
“Electric Chopper”
Last Updated 05-22-2012
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