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General Discussion / Seattle Zero Enthusiasts?

« on: December 21, 2014, 12:20:10 PM »

Good day!

I am in Tacoma and have a garage full of electric motorcycle, Kart and Ebike stuff. I have been building and racing Zeros for some time now and would like to team up with someone local who is looking to advance the level of electric motorcycle enthusiasm in this area.

A few projects on the bench now are an electric drag bike using Zero powertrain parts, a dual Size4 supermoto, Zero powertrain ex-shifter Kart, ultralight aircraft powertrain and more. I have alot of brushed goodies too.

My dilema is time/money. Parts are something I have plenty of.

A team effort can bring more of both to the table. I am looking for someone who understands, in detail, the function of all the components in Zeros and other modern EVs such as the Leaf or Prius, can fabricate somewhat and has a nack for coming up with GOOD new ideas to make things work better. Someone with a competitive edge that loves racing and winning.

This post is to reach out and see if there is someone sitting in their garage building stuff wishing there was someone else out there to share the love for EVs. Its not an offer for employment, just looking to team up and build some amazing things.

Gimme a call, 253-565-9823
Douglas

Buy Sell Trade / Cleaning out my E-garage

« on: August 26, 2013, 11:03:20 PM »

What I have:

Alltrax:
NPX 4834-1 $175

AXE 4844-1 $275
4855-1 $325ea
7234-1 $300
7245-2 $400

Motenergy:

ME0810-1 $300

ME1004-1 $375

E-Moli Cells: Getting low on supply.
$.25/Wh
Call.

If you have any questions, feel free to call or email: 253-565-9823 fairladymotors@hotmail.com

Regards,
Doug Smith

Buy Sell Trade / Perm PMG132 Brushed Motor

« on: August 26, 2013, 10:09:49 AM »

This motor came from my, working, Zero motorcycle. I replaced it with an Agni.

It works as good as new.

$400 SHIPPED TO THE CONTINENTAL U.S.

If you have questions about this motor that the manufacturers website does not answer, you are welcome to call: 253-565-9823
Prices are negotiable, especially if you can build quality harnesses for Sevcon Gen4s.

Buy Sell Trade / 2011 Zero S 600mi. Pristine condition. SOLD

« on: August 14, 2013, 11:36:59 PM »

This bike runs a rides great.

No scratches. Never been down.

Check out my CL add:

http://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/mcy/4025174570.html

If you have any questions regarding the bikes condition, you are welcome to call between 10am and 10pm.

Regards,
Douglas
253-565-9823

Buy Sell Trade / Looking for an upgraded Agni brush assy?

« on: August 12, 2013, 03:38:06 AM »

No more fried brushes!

I have two extra brush holders w/brushes that are upgrades for the Agni motors. I have been testing another pair at 400A in my dirt bike and at 600A in my street bike with no poof yet. They have not seen the dyno yet so runs longer than 5sec have not occurred. How much you can get away with is up to you but one thing is for sure, these last longer than the O.E. units.

These are hand modified by me and are definitely beta units. I am currently using and will continue to use this style of brush/holder in my Agni motors with no anxieties whatsoever. Not really a guarantee but may boost your confidence .0031%.

If $300ea does not scare you away, gimme a call.

Pics and Vids / Hotroding my XU

« on: August 09, 2013, 12:44:14 PM »

I am new to the EV forum world. This will be my third year of working with battery powered vehicles. No cars in my garage yet but just purchased a wrecked Nissan, Leaf in L.A.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200948099278&ssPageName=ADME:B:CMB:MOTORS:1123#ht_24892wt_1165

Not sure why the listing says $9900. The buy it now was $7000

Here are a few of my projects.

http://s190.photobucket.com/user/upgarageusa/media/EV%20Stuff/2010Sloweredseatblurry_zps92aa2b38.jpg.html

http://s190.photobucket.com/user/upgarageusa/media/EV%20Stuff/RedKarttogetherfr.jpg.html

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/upgarageusa/EV%20Stuff/DSCF3601.jpg
http://s190.photobucket.com/user/upgarageusa/media/EV%20Stuff/DSCF3602.jpg.html

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/upgarageusa/EV%20Stuff/ZeroXfrontright.jpg
Moved the motor back for better chain function
http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/upgarageusa/EV%20Stuff/DSCF3622.jpg

Most recent is my 2013, ZERO, XU. Firstly, before even riding it, the 200A controller went on the shelf and the 400A unit went in. Harlan, whom I purchased the bike from, was so kind as to install and re-program the Size4, with the FX's profile. The Size 4 is a BOLT IN! This turned the really fun bike into the most exciting motorcycle I have owned and there have been plenty of very fast big bore bikes in my past.

There isn't much touring in my life these days. The furthest I go is to Seattle(40mi) and the XU does a fine job of getting me there with a constant smile. The bike needs a windscreen badly. So much buffeting. Naked bikes look cool but faired bikes ride better.

The next project was to upgrade the charging system. The dual Meanwells, mean well but don't get the job done in the time allotted. My solution was to add two more Meanwells and cut charging time in half.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/upgarageusa/EV%20Stuff/2013XUadditonalchargersrearboth.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/upgarageusa/EV%20Stuff/2013additionalchargersbottom.jpg

Next, the factory rear brake, for most uses, was not necessary( my opinion) because of the strong regen braking, so all of the related parts fell off the bike one evening. Its so much cleaner looking now.

Sometimes a rear brake is handy so I put a lightweight brake assembly on the motor shaft.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z224/upgarageusa/2013XUmotorshaftbrake.jpg

There are more modifications to come!