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OwnerJason Ribeiro
Owner's Other EVPower Assist Bike
LocationPeterborough, Ontario Canada map
Web/EmailWebPage email image
Vehicle scratch-built
MotorToyota
Modified Toyota gear reduction starter motor
DrivetrainBelt Drive, 3.2:1 Reduction
ControllerFord
Starter Solenoid
Batteries1, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM
System Voltage12 Volts
ChargerMobiLine
12v, 6amp
Top Speed22 MPH (35 KPH)
AccelerationTire-chirping
Seating Capacity1
Curb Weight120 Pounds (54 Kilograms)
Tires10" Solid Rubber
Conversion Time1 Summer
Have tried a few different motors and gear ratios before settling on the Toyota starter. First attempt was with a large Ford starter but it was drawing some huge current and was very inneficient. Second try was with a 4.5kW aircraft starter motor, but likewise with the current draw; the batteries couldn't keep up.

The brake should be upgraded but the kart is a lot of fun to drive...it can even drift!

code by jerry