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JohnRobHolmes · 02-17-2008, 08:36 PM

With any free time I have, I have been acting a fool. I won't give up any secrets on the build yet, except that it is 22 pounds at most, runs a 6s a123 pack (1p), goes about 10mph on the flats, and gets around a mile of range on 2 amp hours.

The only downside is that I need a bit of a push to get the rig going, as the motor system is non sensored brushless DC and I have a ton of load on the motor.

The beast....

JohnRobHolmes · 02-17-2008, 08:38 PM

oh yes, it also wheelies like a beast and has thrown me off the back a few times. 3000w continuous, 5000w peak. If any officer asks it is 300w.

ColquittCustom405 · 02-17-2008, 08:40 PM

Video....Video please....

Nice. I know the Amish ride bikes but 'come on!?

JohnRobHolmes · 02-17-2008, 08:42 PM

I will get one up, the sucker is barely visible underneath me. First I need to put brakes on it. Since the rear is a coaster brake it just coasts. I figured I would get it running before I worried about stopping

Scattman · 02-17-2008, 08:43 PM

The rear sprocket is as big as the wheel.

Racer4Life · 02-17-2008, 08:43 PM

Why??? Figured I'd ask.

Definatly Video. I want to see you riding that thing!

666 · 02-17-2008, 08:44 PM

You crack me up!!

JohnRobHolmes · 02-17-2008, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scattman

The rear sprocket is as big as the wheel.

Had to be to get enough reduction. My first three attempts didn't give it enough geardown to haul me up the steep hills without stalling the motor. It was probably my batteries fault though, I found a bad cell in the pack tonight. I didn't want it any faster anyway.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer4Life

Why??? Figured I'd ask.

A better question is why not. I had the parts, I made the time, I have wanted an electric bicycle for a long time. I couldn't get the pedal part on there too, so I just made it a motorcycle. The total conversion cost is under $350, and is worth more than that with the laughs I have gotten already.

The next project will be a larger bike with a 3 or 4 speed gearbox. I haven't seen any electric bikes with gears yet. I would love to have 30mph top speed on flats with a 5mph hill gear for max runtime.

Rudukai13 · 02-17-2008, 09:02 PM

Holy snap

What motor is that?

Cloak · 02-17-2008, 09:10 PM

Heh, that's funny. Looks like a fun project.

JohnRobHolmes · 02-17-2008, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rudukai13

Holy snap

What motor is that?

Its a secret. Prototype motor for a huge model aircraft. They might be in production in a year or so, but maybe not. Stator is 40x35mm.

666 · 02-17-2008, 09:28 PM

Now for the classic timeless RCC question......

TAKE IT OFF ANY SWEET JUMPS??

JohnRobHolmes · 02-17-2008, 09:33 PM

I want kids one day, so no I have not. It is rough enough tooling around my yard.

I have thought about it though. If the front wheel weren't so wobbly I might give it a shot.

666 · 02-17-2008, 09:37 PM

Well then how about some updated pics of your bitch?

JasonInAugusta · 02-17-2008, 09:48 PM

I've got one of those electric motorcycles here and have thought about hopping it up.

JohnRobHolmes · 02-17-2008, 09:49 PM

Here are some more recent ones. I just snapped the one where she is on the red carpet. She has been getting a lot calmer lately. We just have to work on keeping her calm when I have guests. Otherwise she is very obedient and doesn't tear stuff up. If she gets her nose into a pillow she will tear the stuffing out though. About 60lbs now, I switched her back to dry kibble and leave the bag open so she can gain some extra weight. So far the only fat she has in in her teats.

The best part is that I can direct her around now. I tell her to go downstairs, she does. Get up on her couch blanket, get off the couch, come sit in front of me (front), and other commands are coming along nicely. I don't even use treats or anything. My moms Welsh Corgi is as dumb as a bag of bricks and just as stubborn as compared to Gretel. That little corgi is an ornery little beast, and my mom has put 10x the training into it.

JohnRobHolmes · 02-17-2008, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonInAugusta

I've got one of those electric motorcycles here and have thought about hopping it up.

What kind? Walmart has one of those razor scooters on sale for $180, I thought about getting it and seeing what I could manage to tear up.

666 · 02-17-2008, 09:54 PM

Dawm good looking dog! Does she always cross her front paws like that? Very noble looking.

JasonInAugusta · 02-17-2008, 09:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnRobHolmes

What kind? Walmart has one of those razor scooters on sale for $180, I thought about getting it and seeing what I could manage to tear up.

Yeah, little red sport bike lookin' thing.

JohnRobHolmes · 02-17-2008, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 666

Dawm good looking dog! Does she always cross her front paws like that? Very noble looking.

She does cross her paws quite often. When she was having her first ester (doggy period) she was lying down with her front and rear paws crossed and her tail tucked between her legs too. It was quite cute and humble looking, but I wasn't quick enough to grab the pic. It is funny to see her with both front and rear legs all crossed up.

02-17-2008, 08:36 PM	#1
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Holmes Bikes/ tom foolery With any free time I have, I have been acting a fool. I won't give up any secrets on the build yet, except that it is 22 pounds at most, runs a 6s a123 pack (1p), goes about 10mph on the flats, and gets around a mile of range on 2 amp hours. The only downside is that I need a bit of a push to get the rig going, as the motor system is non sensored brushless DC and I have a ton of load on the motor. The beast.... Attached Images Last edited by JohnRobHolmes; 10-24-2010 at 10:22 AM.

02-17-2008, 09:49 PM	#16
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	Here are some more recent ones. I just snapped the one where she is on the red carpet. She has been getting a lot calmer lately. We just have to work on keeping her calm when I have guests. Otherwise she is very obedient and doesn't tear stuff up. If she gets her nose into a pillow she will tear the stuffing out though. About 60lbs now, I switched her back to dry kibble and leave the bag open so she can gain some extra weight. So far the only fat she has in in her teats. The best part is that I can direct her around now. I tell her to go downstairs, she does. Get up on her couch blanket, get off the couch, come sit in front of me (front), and other commands are coming along nicely. I don't even use treats or anything. My moms Welsh Corgi is as dumb as a bag of bricks and just as stubborn as compared to Gretel. That little corgi is an ornery little beast, and my mom has put 10x the training into it. Attached Images

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02-17-2008, 08:38 PM	#2
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	oh yes, it also wheelies like a beast and has thrown me off the back a few times. 3000w continuous, 5000w peak. If any officer asks it is 300w.

02-17-2008, 08:40 PM	#3
ColquittCustom405 I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 7,420	Video....Video please.... Nice. I know the Amish ride bikes but 'come on!?

02-17-2008, 08:42 PM	#4
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I will get one up, the sucker is barely visible underneath me. First I need to put brakes on it. Since the rear is a coaster brake it just coasts. I figured I would get it running before I worried about stopping

02-17-2008, 08:43 PM	#5
Scattman Official Cook of the ECC Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Hawthorne, Florida Posts: 2,653	The rear sprocket is as big as the wheel.

02-17-2008, 08:43 PM	#6
Racer4Life I wanna be Dave Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: In Cali. Posts: 4,109	Why??? Figured I'd ask. Definatly Video. I want to see you riding that thing!

02-17-2008, 08:44 PM	#7
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	You crack me up!!

02-17-2008, 09:02 PM	#9
Rudukai13 Quarry Creeper Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Aurora, CO Posts: 442	Holy snap What motor is that?

02-17-2008, 09:10 PM	#10
Cloak I wanna be Dave Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,206	Heh, that's funny. Looks like a fun project.

02-17-2008, 09:28 PM	#12
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	Now for the classic timeless RCC question...... TAKE IT OFF ANY SWEET JUMPS??

02-17-2008, 09:33 PM	#13
JohnRobHolmes owner, Holmes Hobbies LLC Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Volt up! Gear down! Posts: 20,290	I want kids one day, so no I have not. It is rough enough tooling around my yard. I have thought about it though. If the front wheel weren't so wobbly I might give it a shot.

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02-17-2008, 09:37 PM	#14
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	Well then how about some updated pics of your bitch?

02-17-2008, 09:48 PM	#15
JasonInAugusta 06 Super National Champ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Stark Industries Bar and Grill Posts: 11,361	I've got one of those electric motorcycles here and have thought about hopping it up.

02-17-2008, 09:54 PM	#18
666 MODERHATER™ Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 10,939	Dawm good looking dog! Does she always cross her front paws like that? Very noble looking.

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