Sep 25, 2012 how to build a 100 mph electric motorcycle. Thats not an exaggeration i often seen people with their own diy ebikes who i could have helped build a better ebike for half the price if they had just used the tips and lessons i put in my ebook. Written by alternative fuel expert carl vogel, this handson guide gives you the latest technical information and easytofollow instructions for building a twowheeled electric vehiclefrom a streamlined scooter to a fullsized motorcycle. If youre tired waiting around for the perfect bike to show up in the market, we have good news for you. Feb 26, 2017 but what if you cant get to a classor prefer to figure things out in your own garage or shed. Jul 19, 2018 build your own electric motorcycle puts you in hog heaven when it comes to hitting the road on a reliable economical and environmentally friendly bike.
If you ride a motorcycle, or have ever considered owning one this book is a valuable resource. About the author carl vogel is the president of vogelbilt corporation, a research, engineering, and development company for alternative fuels and alternative. Diy electric motorcycle conversion with 1969 honda part 1. It addresses the details of geometry, frame and design, motors, controllers, batteries, and more. Aug 17, 2017 cool as ice electric motorcycle diy build figures, as this diy electric motorcycle is built in finland. Apr 21, 2018 keep in mind though that when you build your own electric bicycle, you dont get the same warranty and support as you would from a retail electric bicycle company. Eva hakansson setting a speed record on an electric bike.
For current electric vehicle, diy, and renewable energy projects. This new series on motorcycle building is designed to help you. We say, he is awesome electric motorcycle diy designer and engineer. Bob brant wrote the first edition of build your own electric. Vehicle by bob brant, when i went to events and held rideanddrives, i realized. A heater is mounted under the dash on the driver side and on the passenger. Buy build your own electric bicycle tab green guru guides first edition by matthew slinn isbn. Building your own battery packs for your diy electric vehicle. There have been many instances where people have built their own electric bikes like tom miceli, a 22yearold college kid, who built one for his. How to build an electric motorcycle without being a geek. This is build your own electric bicycle, and there is not a single practical example of this in the book. We were astonished by the work he has done alone with limited budget.
Ben nelsons instructable, his dvd, and carl vogels book are all great places. Previously, he worked for the new york state power authority and the new york state energy research and development authority, where he helped develop, market, and manage electric and hybrid vehicle programs serving new york state and the new york metropolitan area. Build your own electric motorcycle motorcycle workshop manuals. I practically grew up in his motorcycle workshop and he would always encourage me to get my hands dirty. Learn how to build the ultimate electric bike with a top speed over 50mph start saving money on vehicle expenses and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. Inside, youll find complete coverage of every component, including motors, controllers, batteries, and frames, as well as details on soldering. Everyone wants an inexpensive ebike, now you can use my ebike ebook to learn how to build your own electric bicycle today. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Build your own electric vehicle, third edition paperback. Build your own electric motorcycle puts you in hog heaven when it comes to hitting the road on a reliable economical and environmentally friendly bike. Build your own electric motorcycle tab green guru guides, vogel. Inside, youll find complete details on every component, including motor, batteries, and frame. Jul 29, 2015 what started as an idea to produce our own simple, fun, affordable electric vehicle has evolved into a diy project easily assembled by nearly anyone. Converting a motorcycle to an electric vehicle is not as difficult as you might think.
Teemu saukkio is a finland welder by day, and crazy inventor by night. The motor build documented in the book resulted in a motor which is put to use in an electric motorcycle conversion. How to build a diy electric bicycle lithium battery from. Electric car conversion guide 2016 how to do it yourself. Motorcycle atv sidebyside snowmobile power product. Whether youre looking to build a chopper, a prostreet, a softail, a rigid, an slx or a drop seat. Whether you want to get around town on a sleek ride or cruise the super slab on a trickedout chopper, this is the book for you. Build your own electric motor amazing diy projects. Want to know how to build your own electric motorcycle. Jan 22, 2018 this is one section of the full version of the build your own electric motorcycle instructional dvd. Build your own electric motorcycle by vogel, carl ebook. Build your own electric motorcycle motorcycle workshop.
Build your own electric motorcycle by carl vogel 2009. Ive been thinking of a flat build for a diy electric skateboard and your video has been. Products purchased from third party sellers are not guaranteed by the. How to tips on how to build your own ebike or convert an existing bicycle to an electric bike. By ordering how to build a 50mph electric bike today the fuel sitting in your cars gas tank right now may be the last gasoline you ever buy.
The book covers basic calculations and assumptions, and includes information on sources, parts, companies, and experts. Bob brant wrote the first edition of build your own electric vehicle, published in 1993, and some might say he was ahead of his time in his passion to convert to electric. All that is needed to build a trike is a little bit of ingenuity, an existing motorcycle, some machining skills and a friend with a little extra time on his hands. A stepbystep guide to building an electric motorcycle from the ground upwritten by alternative fuel expert carl vogel, this handson guide gives you the latest. I wrote a new book about electric motorcycles, here are the. You might still need a few tools, but at least youve got the knowledge. Although gaspowered motorcycles have competed here since 1907, a new, allelectric racing class called tt zero was introduced in 2010, and michael czysz and his company motoczysz have dominated it.
Electric vehicle conversions such as this would not be ideal for colder climates where this heat is essential. Jul 21, 2010 build your own electric bicycle gets you on the road on a reliable, economical, environmentally friendly ride. Fast electric bike how to build a 50mph electric bike. The ultimate doityourself ebike guide build your own. Build your own electric motorcycleputs you in hog heaven when it comes to hitting the road on a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly bike.
Kits are available for any project that requires motive power that you can imagine. Have fun and save energy at the same time with help from this handson. This book takes the same information and applies it to the motorcycle. Engineer your own electric motorcycle converting a motorcycle to an electric vehicle is not as difficult as you might think.
Although it wont cover the new custom electric system, it will tell you how to fix your brakes, align the chain, painting tips, general. Now youve got all the info you should need to make your own electric bicycle lithium battery pack. Due to its large file size, this book may take longer to download. The only advice youll ever need to build a motorcycle. That was the beginning of my love for electric vehicles. Learn how to make your own battery with my book diy lithium batteries. The isle of man tt is a motorcycle race held each summer on a 37. Buy build your own electric motorcycle tab green guru guides by vogel, carl isbn. Build your own electric vehicle gets on the expressway to a green, ecologically sound, costeffective way that even can look cool, too. Below is a list of important parts that you need to grab. All i did this weekend was document a project i built almost 2 years ago. We have shown up on saturday morning to a bike show with one of our complete bike kits, and by sunday afternoon we have the assembled bike up on stage running.
The only advice youll ever need to build a motorcycle may 26, 2016 cars by bryan campbell when it comes to building motorcycles, the majority of the population is likely under the impression that it takes some sort of greenthumb equivalent oily thumb. What started as an idea to produce our own simple, fun, affordable electric vehicle has evolved into a diy project easily assembled by nearly anyone. Carl vogels build your own electric motorcycle is worth the money i paid though. Well, now he built electric motorcycle that any ev company would be proud of. Teemu saukkio decided to build an electric motorcycle because it gave him more freedom in design. Everyone wants an inexpensive ebike, now you can use my ebike ebook to learn how to build your own electric. With a wide assortment of accessories including oil tanks, handlebars, fender struts and a springer, all bases are covered. This video playlist is the full video content of the build your own electric motorcycle. Build your own electric motorcycle by carl vogel goodreads.
Build and price a luxury sedan, suv, convertible, and more with bmws car customizer. See more of build your own electric motorcycle on facebook. This request for consent is made by indian motorcycle, on its own behalf and on behalf of all affiliated entities and subsidiaries. Build your own electric motorcycle by carl vogel, paperback. Build your own electric bicycle gets you on the road on a reliable, economical, environmentally friendly ride. Designing and manufacturing of a handmade electric. The book covers electric motorcycles currently on themarket and explains how to convert an existing.
Rolling thunder manufacturing is the leader in the custom frame building motorcycle after market. He explains he can do more weird stuff with the electric motor than with gasoline. Build a highperformance electric vehicle in a week make. Indian motorcycle americas first motorcycle company. Build your own electric motorcycle tab green guru guides. Build your own electric vehicle seth leitman, bob brant. In fact, you can build your dream electric bike right in your backyard. We said he did it like a pro when he made a cool unique custom electric motorcycle. Building a motorcycle trike is not as complicated as it may sound. Build your own electric bicycle tab green guru guides. How to build a diy electric bicycle lithium battery from 18650 cells. Build your own electric motorcycle book by carl vogel. Build your own electric motorcycle puts you in hog heaven when it comes to hitting the road on a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly bike.
You remember our freshmen shan roy from this article. This book is not that, at best it gives hard to read black and white wiring diagrams on how components are laid out however i am using the iphone kindle, printed material may offer better quality. There have been many instances where people have built their own electric bikes like tom miceli, a 22yearold college kid, who built one for his project. After i built my first electric motorcycle using the book build your own electric. This is one section of the full version of the build your own electric motorcycle instructional dvd. Discover the secrets to building an electric bike with the performance of a motorcycle and save thousands on increasing fuel, insurance, and parking costs. The switch defines a new class of auto a lightweight, highcapacity, versatile electric vehicle ev that requires minimal resources to construct, assemble, and drive. Learn to build your own electric motorcycle with this instructional twodisc set.
Build your own electric motorcycle tab green guru guides vogel, carl on. Buy a cheap copy of build your own electric motorcycle book by carl vogel. This ebook takes you by the hand and walks you step by step through the entire build process showing you exactly how to build a high performance electric bike. In 2007, we converted a motorcycle into an ebike together. He insisted that i work on my own car and motorcycle. You might also want to check out the book build your own electric vehicle, by seth leitman and bob brant. How to build a diy ebike battery from 18650 cells youtube. Our project uses three 12v 156 watt heaters to provide some heat and a windshield defroster.
Many of these same ideas and techniques still apply to gokarts, motorcycles, boats, and lots of other projects. In fact, i came across a pretty cool book, diy lithium batteries how to build your own battery packs, that shows how to create exactly what you need, and not having built any electric vehicles, i didnt even know building your own packs was an option. Written by an electric vehicle expert, build your own electric motorcycle provides current data on all required materials, components, and specifications. Motorcycle trikes are threewheeled motorcycles that can seat one to two people. They may be used by those companies to build a profile of your interests and. Keep in mind though that when you build your own electric bicycle, you dont get the same warranty and support as you would from a retail electric bicycle company.
Feb 16, 2019 if i choose your question for a video response, youll win a copy of my book the ultimate diy ebike guide the paperback or the ebook, or my book diy lithium batteries. Electric motorcycles save the environment and energy history of the electric motorcycle current electric motorcycles on the market geometry. Carl vogel has been a customer for years and his new book build your own electric motorcycle is excellent. This comprehensive howto goes through the process of transforming an internal combustion engine vehicle to electric or even building an ev from scratch for as much or even cheaper than purchasing a traditional. Click here to download the book videos and build your own ev we are here to build or convert our car to electric, so lets avoid the noise and get to work. Every couple of weeks, well have a howto article on the skills, tools or techniques you need to build a bike to the lofty standards you see on these pages. Custom electric motorcycle build by shan roy evnerds. Build your own electric motorcycle contains everything an entrylevel builder needs to create their own clean, fun transportation. Designing and manufacturing of a handmade electric motorcycle haruo sakamoto department of intelligent mechanical systems engineering, kochi university of technology, sakamoto.
May 01, 2019 a booming electric motorcycle industry. Build your own electric vehicle, motorcycle, scooter, atv, boat, and anything else that moves your world. Build your own electric motorcycle by carl vogel, 9780071622936, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Inside, youll find complete coverage of every component, including motors, controllers, batteries, and frames, as well as details on soldering, electrical wiring, safety, and other essential skills. Inside you ll find complete details on every component including motor batteries and frame. An ev conversion can be done with 100% off the shelf parts with the aid of various build instructions available for free on the internet. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step along the way. Please note that these instructions will make much more sense once you have your parts in front of you. Jul 16, 2010 buy build your own electric bicycle tab green guru guides first edition by matthew slinn isbn. The video dvd contains two and a half hours of instruction on motors, motor controllers, batteries, chargers, and design tips and tricks. Designing and manufacturing of a handmade electric motorcycle. In the past, the electric motorcycles by other educational organizations had been produced by replacement of gasolineengine to electric motor and batteries as the other parts are those of purchased motorcycle.