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Title: Is this a good starting platform?
Post by: electricdominic on April 12, 2012, 07:28:53 AM

1992 Gsxr 750 missing plastic farings, everything else looks good.

 Is this a good starting platform?

Title: Re: Is this a good starting platform?
Post by: Bogan on April 12, 2012, 03:44:43 PM

Depends largely on the proposed build, I don't think it is one of the lightest frame out there, but if you want an open road cruiser the extra weight capacity is probably a good thing.

Depending on your plan and mechanical ability, the cradle frame could also be a positive or a negative.

Title: Re: Re: Is this a good starting platform?
Post by: electricdominic on April 12, 2012, 05:17:23 PM

It will largely be a commuter bike.  If I should go lighter, what frames should I look for?

Title: Re: Is this a good starting platform?
Post by: Bogan on April 13, 2012, 03:16:58 AM

Commuter bike at what speed and range?

Title: Re: Re: Is this a good starting platform?
Post by: electricdominic on April 22, 2012, 11:29:52 PM

Speed 45mph ... Range 34 miles round trip

Title: Re: Is this a good starting platform?
Post by: frodus on April 24, 2012, 10:30:05 AM

should be just fine. Get some lifepo4 and a decent motor and you should be able to meet those requirements. I'd throw 4-5kwh of batteries in there and you'll have no issues getting the range you want. Speed won't be much of an issue either, get a brushed perm magnet motor or series wound.

budget?