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    check envy rides for stunt sprockets.

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    The 8/15 hp could be misleading. It's all about the torque.

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    Can't wait to see the progress

    If it works out well it would be a great way to recycle motorcycles with blown engines etc.

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    maybe you should get this thread moved to the projects section so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle of the general section. I'll be following your progress as well.

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    Quote Originally Posted by chinto View Post
    maybe you should get this thread moved to the projects section so it doesn't get lost in the shuffle of the general section. I'll be following your progress as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by inreb View Post
    The 8/15 hp could be misleading. It's all about the torque.

    On standby, waiting to be corrected.
    Correct.

    Your top speed will suffer (power is related to force AND engine speed), but with plenty of available torque, you can get that beast moving at moderate speeds.

    Might I suggest looking into a CVT transmission? There are relatively simple ones out there that can be had for cheap. Basically, they run via a belt which slips on a conical surface, depending on wheel speed, while keeping motor speed constant (great for electrical motors, since they pretty much perform best at their optimal efficiency at one speed) Plus the added benefit of no shifting, and smooth operation.

    Prepare to end up with a bike that will weigh more than your "engined" gs500... batteries are heavy mofo's.

    How about "SuzukEE"?

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