This project is a work in progress
Mechanically, the bike is complete and rideable. However, I would like to make the bike street legal and get it registered before I feel comfortable riding on public roads.
Project Goals
Design and build an electric commuter vehicle that can keep up with the flow of traffic on all public roads apart from highways
Utilize SolidWorks, FEA, and other engineering skills that I have learned throughout my time in school and in the work force
Emphasis on design for manufacturability; minimal modification to the base bike and ease of assembly for the final product both electrically and mechanically
Implement modular battery packs for easy maintenance and possible future improvements
Research and Design
This conversion was very reminiscent of my previous electric bike projects being that it is an electric vehicle on two wheels. However, one major difference was the starting platform. A big issue I faced starting from a bicycle was the drivetrain could not handle the power. Under heavy loads the chain would either break or derail, severely limiting the bikes top speed. By starting with a dirt bike I was able to circumnavigate this issue.
On Facebook marketplace I found a rolling chassis of a Yamaha TTR-125. This purchase was the perfect starting point for an electric vehicle conversion, as the bike was complete apart of the engine, plastics, and gas tank all parts that I intended on removing.
