Nic, I think my motor is a new "etek" - but not totally sure. I bought it from Mars Electric, which is owned and operated by John F. (friendly and helpful guy BTW) - who used to work for B&S - and ran the production of the original etek (links can be found at www.electricmotion.org)
My odometer is at ~400 miles. I prefer bicycles, so it's been hard to rack up the miles on the motorcycle! But everything is very solid so far. I wouldn't do anything different - except maybe a different DC/DC converter (I'm told mine is abnormally large, and it appears to be inefficient - though I don't have a comparison). But it was only $100, so I can't complain too much. If I wanted to spend some major cash, I would (in my imaginary world of infinite funds) find a CBR-RR and use lithium ion batteries. Best, -Lennon On Wed, May 7, 2008 at 10:37 AM, Nicolas Pottier <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Lennon, > > Nice to see your write up etc.. > > As I remember it was about a little while ago now that you completed your > bike. Have you been riding it a good bit? > > Any issues or things you would change the next time around? Loved your > approach and am highly considering doing the same, though possibly with one > of the new etecks.. > > -Nic > > > > Lennon wrote: > > > The guy that sold me the TMS sport bike is now selling the same TMS > > rolling chassis on eBay: > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/tms200-lifan-rolling-chassis-frame-wheel-sport-bike-250_W0QQitemZ160207607947QQihZ006QQcategoryZ35599QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD7VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1728Q2em123 > > > > I put instructions for converting this motorcycle here: > > www.electricmotion.org > > > > Cost of the rolling chassis (everything minus an engine): > > > > $650 + shipping > > > > Shipping = $395 for one, and $250 for each additional > > > > Pickup is an option if you live in the L.A. / California area. > > > > If you have any questions, contact (not me): > > Contact Mike > > TEL: 626.388.9898 > > email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://t-motorsports.com/ > > > > Happy Riding, > > > > -Lennon > > > > > > > >
