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OwnerAndrew Cameron
Owner's Other EV2007 Nirve Chopper Bicycle
LocationOverland Park, Kansas United States map
Vehicle2006 Yamaha XV250
Nearly new - Converted with only 120 miles on it
MotorBriggs and Stratton Etek Permanent Magnet DC
Long shaft
DrivetrainOriginal 520 o-ring chain and rear sprocket with a modified #50 front sprocket. Spline side grounded down by 1/8 inch by Arrow Grinding of NY
ControllerAlltrax AXE-7245
Voltage 24-72. Current Limit 450 Amps
Batteries4 SVR 12VX30L-B (30ah), 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
Battery weight - 22.5 lbs each
System Voltage48 Volts
ChargerDeltran Battery Tender
High Frequency Charger
48 Volts at 10 Amps Onboard with 3 prong standard 110-120 VAC plug-in
InstrumentationMultimeter with backlit display(Battery Power)
Top Speed60 MPH (96 KPH)
Top speed dependent upon the front sprocket choosen (14 tooth)
Acceleration0 to 30 MPH in 6 seconds
Range10 Miles (16 Kilometers)
Range is "real world" based on traffic speeds (30 to 40 MPH), acceleration, and 4 to 6 stop and go traffic lights
Watt Hours/Mile120 Wh/Mile
EV Miles
Start:120 Miles (193 Kilometers)
Current:700 Miles (1,126 Kilometers)
Total:580 Miles (933 Kilometers)
 
    As of 11/6/2006
Seating Capacity1
Curb Weight335 Pounds (152 Kilograms)
Weighed with a shipping scale (450 lb max)
Conversion Time4 weeks to get running. (still adding extras and tweaking the bike)
Conversion Cost$2500
Additional FeaturesNo welding was done. All components attached using bolts, brackets, and rubber covered cable holders. Battery tray is made from 1/8 inch aluminum angle and straight. Motor mount is 1/4 inch aluminum plate.

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