Conversion kit
OwnerPierre Audette
Owner's Other EVs1978 Honda CB400T
BladeZ XTR 450 SE Scooter
Folding Electric Bike
Board Tracker
Off road kick scooter
LocationGatineau, Quebec Canada map
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Vehicle2010 MTB Arashi Explosiv
Converted a MTB bought for $20 into a
commuter cruiser EV
Motor Unknown Chinese kit Brushless DC
Now: 48V, 500W, built into 26" wheel
Was: 48V, 700W, built into 26" wheel
DrivetrainNow: Rear wheel motor kit
Was: Front wheel motor kit
Controller Unknown
Included in conversion kit
Batteries12 Unknown lipoly cells, 50.00 Volt, Lithium-Polymer
5AH capacity
System Voltage48 Volts
Charger Turnigy
RC battery charger for all sorts of
rechargeable batteries
DC/DC Converter Unknown
Part of the meter pod to power LEDs
InstrumentationPower meter with LED lighting; Sigma
speedometer
Top Speed20 MPH (32 KPH)
AccelerationQuite reasonable
Range12 Miles (19 Kilometers)
estimated. One way trip to work is only 5
miles, requiring only 2AH.
Seating Capacity1 adult
Tires26" x 1.5"
Conversion TimeOne evening
Conversion Cost$300

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