Here’s a rough to-do-list that I used to track the approximate the progress of my conversion.
- Acquire motorcycle driver’s licence.
- Acquire a gasoline powered motorcycle.
- Preparation: Order motor, controller and electronics kit.
- Preparation: Order charger for the batteries.
- Preparation: Order batteries and connectors.
- Preparation: Order 12-tooth front sprocket for the electric motor.
- Preparation: Order a DC-DC converter.
- Preparation: Order Cycle Analyst (instrumentation).
- Preparation: Bottom balance the cells.
- Preparation: Charge the pack for the first time.
- Preparation: Wire and test all the EV-tech on test bench.
- Preparation: Order a new bigger (49 tooth) rear sprocket.
- DE-ICE: Remove the gasoline engine and all other dirty parts (yuck).
- Conversion: Plan and design battery boxes and motor mount.
- Conversion: Order the custom CNC motor mount.
- Conversion: Buy a proper length D.I.D 50 Roller Chain.
- Conversion: Install motor into the frame.
- Conversion: Install electronics.
- Conversion: Test spin the wheel!
- Conversion: Have the battery boxes made.
- Conversion: Install the battery boxes and batteries.
- Conversion: Test Drive!
- Make it street legal: Have the bike inspected. DONE! (20.9.2013)