Sounds like you have a significant learning curve on your hands Timm, I'm not sure that 'recharge super-fast during braking' & 'Very affordable' are compatable...
Guys, I charged my Lectra with 3 - 1 meter solar panels as an experiment for EZ Red company in 1997. It took about 6 hours. I usually adjusted the panels once...
Hi All, I am looking to replace one or more of my batteries, so I thought I would share what I found, to save other folks some time. I found a place that sells...
I'm trying to select components for a hybrid we are developing. It's a backyard project, so any expert help would be greatly appreciated. I'm planning for...
In the realm of EV, you will have to quantify your COST limit. In general DC will be simplier to create and there are lots of off the rack stuff that will work...
Hi Jim, thank you for your answer. I've posted that call for help in a few groups, and am realizing that many answers are in contradiction to each other... if...
My hybrid for under $5000 project consists of an ultralight extra- rigid chassis, one diesel generator powering batteries that supply the electric drive...
I have moved the EMB website to www.electricmotorbike.org This serves as an historical reference to Electric Motorbike Inc. and the Lectra VR24. Please let me...
Can anyone here recommend an electric DC motor (not wheel motor), that is about 6HP continuous, _very_ affordable, not too large, and well suited for...
Hello, I started this group in Dec 1999. I later made Scott the owner and downgraded to moderator. I've just downgraded myself from Moderator to Member, with...
Howdy I got to test ride a Vectix last week. Really good bike. If you like the Lectra, you should check out the Vectrix? Personal opinion, I am not involved...
These guys have been around for about 12 years and have yet to axctually produce their motorscooter, as far as I know... but they managed to burn through about...
To any one who may be interested I have this machine for sale vin # 4ZMRAE036XS000045. I live in England and can verify this machine has not be used, other ...
Hi Lyle Sorry don't have the mag anymore. thnx Iceman ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get your email...
at fast speeds 20 miles is possible with the total ebike weighing less than 65 lbs.At 20 mph speeds the range is 40 miles without pedaling.It will go up ANY...
Very interesting... do you have any more information on this Sailor? More detailed photographs of the machine itself - motor spec etc... Feel free to post them...
I did not like how wikipedia was setup for electric motorcycles and added info like the history such. Well, it's a work in progress. Here is the direct link. ...
Does anyone have a source for the capacitors used in the Lectra? Volker, the electrical engineer who designed the bike, has been unable to locate any for me. ...
Hi Eli I suppose you have thought of the surplus electronic stores? Not sure exactly what you are looking for but sometimes they have some off the wall items...
There is one by Transitron at the Wheels Through Time Museum in NC. http://electricmotorcycles.net/modules/wordpress/?p=181 Still wish I had read that article...
A guy on Craigslists has found a rare electric cycle either converted or manufactured sometime in the late 60's or early 70's. He wants to find some more info...
I have to change batteries. Is there something better than the yellow top optimum battery? I've got over 1800 miles on mine. They are from 2000. The...