Folks
Been having a read on the web regarding a DIY conversion of something like a Honda cub moped over to electric. Although a pretty competent motorcycle mechanic, my weakness is the electrical side of things - particularly wiring! A few basic questions perhaps, and apologies for my ignorance in advance.
Looking for something like a 48V 3kW motor mounted roughly where the moped engine/gearbox unit would be. Don't think I would need the gearbox, but comments welcome. Chain driven to the rear wheel. Therefore, is there a kit available to enable the conversion - to include motor, controller, throttle, etc, and is there a wiring diagram for such things. I noted something on Amazon which may suit, but any info. would be most welcome. Many of this equipment originates from China, so instructions as to how to wire everything up may be light - to say the least. Anything I can use to assist would be most welcome.
Batteries - what would we recommend for this application please? Looking for a range of 30 miles.
Has anyone attempted similar? I noted there is actually an off the shelf electric Honda cub for sale, but it is rather pricey. I think I can do better....
The law - I am assuming - perhaps naively - that I simply inform the insurers for the moped that it is now electric powered - otherwise, everything will be pretty much standard. Again, comments welcome.
Many thanks
Mark
Been having a read on the web regarding a DIY conversion of something like a Honda cub moped over to electric. Although a pretty competent motorcycle mechanic, my weakness is the electrical side of things - particularly wiring! A few basic questions perhaps, and apologies for my ignorance in advance.
Looking for something like a 48V 3kW motor mounted roughly where the moped engine/gearbox unit would be. Don't think I would need the gearbox, but comments welcome. Chain driven to the rear wheel. Therefore, is there a kit available to enable the conversion - to include motor, controller, throttle, etc, and is there a wiring diagram for such things. I noted something on Amazon which may suit, but any info. would be most welcome. Many of this equipment originates from China, so instructions as to how to wire everything up may be light - to say the least. Anything I can use to assist would be most welcome.
Batteries - what would we recommend for this application please? Looking for a range of 30 miles.
Has anyone attempted similar? I noted there is actually an off the shelf electric Honda cub for sale, but it is rather pricey. I think I can do better....
The law - I am assuming - perhaps naively - that I simply inform the insurers for the moped that it is now electric powered - otherwise, everything will be pretty much standard. Again, comments welcome.
Many thanks
Mark
