Electric Motor For Kart Help?

xelif

I plan to make a fun little kart thing that will power me around. What I need help with is the motor! I know I could pick up an electric scooter motor or wheelchair one but I am looking at industrial motors cause there are more available. Now I weigh 70kg and the unit the motor will drive will say be 10kg so around 80kg all up. what motor will work for me? I look at these motors and read the power and rpm but what is it i need to know? I need torque as i want it to get up and go rapidly but it also doesn't need to go insanely fast!(maximum 20mph or so) Can someone please explain to me what i should look for in a motor before i buy. thanks

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You might check Ebay for a 12 or 24 volt 1 Horepower/750 Watt electric motors. Graingers will have them new. You should be able to order them through Tractor Supply if need be. Anything between 1 and 2 HP will get you moving. 1 horse of DC electric translates to roughly 3 horse gas lawnmower engine.

You might find a higher rated voltage permanent magnet type off of an electric treadmill still rated for 1 horsepower. They can be operated at lower voltage potential with increased current draw unless you have the speed controller or hook up a motor speed control circuit to limit current draw to a safer level. Something with a PWM aspect in the power control to control heating and reduce power consumption slightly. You might even get lucky and have the treadmill motor speed control board with MOSFETS that you can modify as well.

If you construct something like what you see on youtube for "bierkeiste" such as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Fqpp-IAXF0 although these are gas powered.

You can increase your road speed by using step pulleys, or better- chain drive. If you remove the coasting clutch from a 10 or 12 speed bike wheel cluster set, you can weld that to the pulley on the front of the treadmill motor. and mount a mate to a hub on your driven axle so the large gear on the motor faces the small gear on the axle (slower startup but higher top speed to a point).

If needed, make a trailer for the batteries and use welding cable for your connections between the driven bierkieste and the trailer with the spare batteries.

What are some everyday steps to reduce fossil fuel consumption?

jordan4391

Answer
1 - drive less (if you can walk, bike or take a bus/public transport there, do it)
2 - Check where your electricity comes from? If the plant that produces it is based off natural gas, burning coal, or anything other than nuclear or hydro-electric power (water running through a dam), then use less electricity by turning off the lights, setting the A/C to a higher temp, etc.
3 - Recycle! A lot of products are produced using fossil fuels (plastics, glass, etc)... Recycle your waste from what you consume!

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What are some everyday steps to reduce fossil fuel consumption?

jordan4391

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1 - drive less (if you can walk, bike or take a bus/public transport there, do it)
2 - Check where your electricity comes from? If the plant that produces it is based off natural gas, burning coal, or anything other than nuclear or hydro-electric power (water running through a dam), then use less electricity by turning off the lights, setting the A/C to a higher temp, etc.
3 - Recycle! A lot of products are produced using fossil fuels (plastics, glass, etc)... Recycle your waste from what you consume!

What is the first steps in living "Green"?

bokeatong

I see the polution in the air, how do i get a good start living "green"?

Answer
I would recommend starting in small steps. There are certain areas that have large impacts on green living. For example, it makes absolutely NO sense to place solar panels on a poorly insulated house! So here's my list with the most critical items at the top:

1. Increase efficiency of the building envelope - windows, doors, walls, roof, foundations - through increased insulation and air sealing. $100 worth of caulk can pay for itself in less than a year in some climates. Seal around all windows and doors, along sill plate, at rim joists, and at all attic and basement penetrations. Contact a local Energy Star Home Energy Rater (HERS) in your area to have an analysis of your home completed.

2. Increase the energy efficiency of appliances and equipment. Make sure all HVAC, water heaters, and appliances are Energy Star certfied. Remember that once you increase your envelope efficiency, you can downsize your heating and AC equipment if you are buying new equipment. Insulate hot water heaters and water lines, put timer devices on hot water heaters so that you are only heating water when you need it hot. Tankless water heaters use HUGE amounts of electricity, so if you are on a solar system, they may not be a good idea. Some tankless companies make water heaters that are solar hot water heater-compatible. If you like the idea of tankless, consider a tankless/solar hybrid system.

3. Increase water efficiency. Fix leaks, get low flow toilets and faucets, stop using municipal water for landscaping and lawns (use a rainbarrel to collect water for outdoor uses instead)

4. Stop commuting. Discuss the idea of telecommuting - even if only for a few days each week - to reduce the amount of auto use. I telecommute 100% and my spouse works 5 days a week, for 9 months a year at a location 5 miles from our home. If you can reduce your commute to under 20 miles each way, you may consider purchasing or converting your car to an electric vehicle that you can charge overnight or at work. If you have solar panels on your roof, you can drive for free using the sun's energy. (or for pennies if you have a grid-tied solar system) Walk or ride a bike or high efficiency vehicle to work.

5. Stop mowing lawns. Increase the amount of landscaped area around your home and keep manicured lawn areas minimal. Use low mow grass mixes or xeriscaping depending on your climate. Use native plants to eliminate the need for watering, fertilizing, and mowing. As one book's title calls it, grow food, not lawns. Plant a garden.

6. Install a solar hot water heating system. They pay for themselves very quickly.

7. Make the choice not only to live green, but live healthy. Improve your indoor environment by increasing natural light, fresh air, and indoor plants. Indoor plants purify the air and combat toxins. Increased natural light decreases the amount of artificial light and electricity used. If energy efficient windows are used, bringing in natural light also reduces indoor heat loads by eliminating the need for interior artificial lights to be on durnig the day.

I could go on all day, but I'll stop at 7. Enjoy living green!

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How can i build an electric generator from scratch?

ace_anth

I have a disused bike and i wanted to turn it into a electric generator. But how would I do this. I don't want to spend much money, that is why I would like to know how to build the generator from scratch. I know hoe the basic mechanics of a generator works. But this is not enough. I would like a tutorial with pictures and diagrams to help me, but i can't find any that are good enough.

plz help
thnx
xD
its a bicycle and i want to BUILD a electric generator to power from pedalling my bike (stationary)

Answer
A generator is just a permanent magnet rotating inside a coil of copper wire.


Google how to make a generator. I'm sure that you could find a website that will step you through the process.

But your local bicycle shop will sell you a factory made generator that will strap onto your bicycle. Buying one already made in a factory in China will probably cost just as much as you making one yourself from scratch.

Super pocket bike made legal in PA...can it be done if i get a good bike?

tsiege

If the bike has headlights, high beams and low beams and turn signals and a horn it should be able to be registered as a LSV low speed vehicle.

it can be registered for street use in many states. Most of our customers who have wanted to register these bikes for street use have been able to do so. You may need to add a license plate holder and/or rear-view mirrors, or other minor modifications. These items are inexpensive, can be found at most local scooter or motorcycle shops, and are easily attached via simple modifications.

All vehicle(s) come with a factory standard Certificate of Origin (Manufacturer Statement of Origin/MSO) which may be used for registration. We also include an official MSO for registration, with no extra charge for this service.


^^From what the site says ..the bigger super bike that i am getting, not to be confused with the smaller 50 cc models should be able to be street legal.

These are the rules in Florida...but i am in PA hopefully it is the same.

0. Have a motorcycle licence ( for a 110cc it is classified as a motorcycle)- you could try to say to say its 50cc then you dont need one but the certificate will probably say its 110cc.. You will not be required to bring the bike in to the DMV or ever do a riding test for anyone.
1. Headlights, taillights, sideview mirrors, signals, licence plate holder
2. Helmet- if you plan on not buying insurance ( you will defenetally not want to pay the price of the bike each month just on insurance r u nuts!!)
If you dont use helmet, you must have insurance. Cops can pull u over if you ride on streets where there will defenetally be cops, local neihborhood driving you can do without helmet with no cops near.)
3. Bring your factory standard Certificate of Origin (Manufacturer Statement of Origin/MSO) it is the important paperwork the bike comes with
4. Bring your ID
5. Bring $ it will cost $30.00 to put a Licence plate on it which includes the years stickers ( you will have to pay extra each year for new stickers)
6. Bring another $29.75 to get the bike registered
7, Bring some more money of 7% extra of the original purchase price. ( so if bike was bought for $500.00 you will have to pay extra $35.00 at the DMV.)

FOLLOWING THESE STEPS WILL GUARANTEE YOU TO LEGALLY RIDE ON ANY of the X series Mid Bikes( with minor modifications) on PUBLIC ROAD ( except highway)

so a total of about at least $100.00 of registration fees, not including your modification fees is all thats required to ride the bike legally.


BTW: it may sound like im answering my own question but im not about to drop 700 bucks on a super bike and not be able to ride it.

thanks.



Additional Details
these are the demensions. and specs


Drivetrain
Engine: 4 Stroke 110cc Single Cylinder, Air Cooled
Fuel : 91+ Unleaded Gasoline (no oil mixing required)
Starter: Electric Key Start w/ Backup Kick Start (MANUAL)
Maximum Speed: up to 70+ mph
Ignition: CDI, Ultra High Discharge Coil
Transmission: 4-Speed Manual w/ Hand Clutch or Automatic
Maximum Power: 15.5 hp
Brakes: Hydraulic Cross-Drilled Disc Brakes
Exhaust: Factory Tuned Dual Exhaust w/ Twin Silencers

Dimensions
Length: 58"
Width: 25"
Height: 33"
Ground Clearance: 5.5"
Dry Weight: 140 lbs.
Weight Capacity: 325 lbs.
Fuel Tank Capacity: 2.25 Liters
Cruising Range: 50 miles per tank
Tires: Pneumatic Racing Semi-Slick Tires

Answer
Maybe.
In searching through Penndot's info, it looks like you might.
You will not spend $700, it will be more. You must at least change the tires.
It will be classed as a motorcycle. It must pass a motorcycle safety inspection. You must be insured and licensed to operate a motorcycle.
I'm sure the insurance will be an issue.


I still don't understand why people insist on running these toys on the street. You will do all that's needed to ride a motorcycle, pay extra to modify a new machine, and still not really have anything worth riding.
Why not buy a real motorcycle instead?
Easier. No extra mods. Repair support. Etc.

Dual exhaust on a single?

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What are some everyday steps to reduce fossil fuel consumption?

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jordan4391

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1 - drive less (if you can walk, bike or take a bus/public transport there, do it)
2 - Check where your electricity comes from? If the plant that produces it is based off natural gas, burning coal, or anything other than nuclear or hydro-electric power (water running through a dam), then use less electricity by turning off the lights, setting the A/C to a higher temp, etc.
3 - Recycle! A lot of products are produced using fossil fuels (plastics, glass, etc)... Recycle your waste from what you consume!

What are the essentials you clean or upgrade on a old motorcycle??

z3r0s0n1k

Inherited a 1972 Honda CB500, hasn't been started for 12yrs. Been stored inside since 1989. Motor rebuilt and overhauled, have front clip (fork,handlebars,tire,susp.) from a 74' 750?, no berring. All i know bout it. Seems pretty logical, but I'm not familiar with motorcycles yet. Wanted a experienced opinion(s) before I tore apart the motor lol. Any advice would be appreciated, Thank you.

Answer
You're looking for way more information than I can give you here so I'll give you a "brief" rundown. Bare in mind this is not an all-inclusive step-by-step list, but it should give you an idea of what you'll be in for.

1. Should you decide to go through with a restoration of this bike go into it armed with lots of information before spending 1 cent on it. Go over the entire bike for the things you'll obviously have to replace for road-worthy condition. Brake pads, rotors, lines? Master cylinders? Shocks? Tires? Body parts? Seat? Lights? Chain and sprockets? Exhaust? Figure out what it will cost you to replace all of these items that you know are bad. Consider this a minimum baseline on what you'll spend. Minimum.

2. Get yourself the pertinant Clymer mechanic's guide for your bike. Study it like you're going to be tested on it.

3. Early steps: Fresh oil and coolant (for liquid cooled models), new plugs, air and oil filters. Check inside the gas tank for rust or sediment. Pull your carbs and clean them thoroughly, especially the jets and float needles. Check static timing and point gaps. You will also need a new battery. I always use a well charged truck battery and jumper cables (no battery in the bike) when doing early testing.

4. With bike on centerstand, shift transmission all the way through the gears up to 5th and then back down 1 to 4th (your transmission appears to have full range). Gently turn rear wheel several revolutions to be sure engine turns freely. If it turns, you can move on. If not, you already have issues to track down. Turn ignition on, set choke and try to start the bike with the electric starter (you can also try the kickstarter if your starter motor is dead). It may take some fussing and adjusting to get the bike to start. If the bike refuses to start you'll have to track down why. Do you have spark, fuel, and combustion? All these things are necessary for a running motor. Ignition system, fuel system and charging system including solenoid, coils, plugs, wires, points, generator, starter, fusebox, carburetors, wiring harness etc. can all be suspect until they are eliminated. Remember that book I told you about? This is where it comes in handy.

5. Once you have a running motor, you can start looking to get it on the road. Go ahead and start getting together the parts you know you need (remember step 1?) It might take you awhile to learn to do the work yourself, but with patience and hard work (and that book) you will find yourself becoming familiar with the workings of your bike. Oh, whenever you replace a part, examine it. Know what a bad part looks like vs. the new part you have next to you.

-- I'm not going to cover the front end here. You'll have to do some research on how to mount up the clip to your steering head. It may fit right on, but don't be surprised if some modifications need to be made.

6. From this step on, much of your work is trial and error. New problems can pop-up at any time and you'll have to track them down and fix them. If the bike stalls everytime you stop at a light, Its back to the garage and troubleshooting time. If it makes a funny grinding sound and you lose power at 3,500 rpms, its back to the garage and troubleshooting time. If you start blowing main fuses constantly, well you get the idea. Once I get the obvious things, the annoying things, and the what-is-that-noise things taken care of, I take my bike to a professional shop for a once over to make sure I've dotted all my i's and crossed my t's.

7. By now you should have a functional motorcycle that you have sunk anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars into. I hope you enjoyed the process (I do!), because you'll likely never sell it for enough to break even on your investment. Personally, I recommend riding the hell out of it with a huge grin on your face. A bonus is that older bikes like yours are becoming rarer every year and there are often curious drivers or other bikers that will want to chat you up on your ride whenever you're stopped somewhere.

Good luck!

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What are some everyday steps to reduce fossil fuel consumption?

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jordan4391

Answer
1 - drive less (if you can walk, bike or take a bus/public transport there, do it)
2 - Check where your electricity comes from? If the plant that produces it is based off natural gas, burning coal, or anything other than nuclear or hydro-electric power (water running through a dam), then use less electricity by turning off the lights, setting the A/C to a higher temp, etc.
3 - Recycle! A lot of products are produced using fossil fuels (plastics, glass, etc)... Recycle your waste from what you consume!

What are the essentials you clean or upgrade on a old motorcycle??

z3r0s0n1k

Inherited a 1972 Honda CB500, hasn't been started for 12yrs. Been stored inside since 1989. Motor rebuilt and overhauled, have front clip (fork,handlebars,tire,susp.) from a 74' 750?, no berring. All i know bout it. Seems pretty logical, but I'm not familiar with motorcycles yet. Wanted a experienced opinion(s) before I tore apart the motor lol. Any advice would be appreciated, Thank you.

Answer
You're looking for way more information than I can give you here so I'll give you a "brief" rundown. Bare in mind this is not an all-inclusive step-by-step list, but it should give you an idea of what you'll be in for.

1. Should you decide to go through with a restoration of this bike go into it armed with lots of information before spending 1 cent on it. Go over the entire bike for the things you'll obviously have to replace for road-worthy condition. Brake pads, rotors, lines? Master cylinders? Shocks? Tires? Body parts? Seat? Lights? Chain and sprockets? Exhaust? Figure out what it will cost you to replace all of these items that you know are bad. Consider this a minimum baseline on what you'll spend. Minimum.

2. Get yourself the pertinant Clymer mechanic's guide for your bike. Study it like you're going to be tested on it.

3. Early steps: Fresh oil and coolant (for liquid cooled models), new plugs, air and oil filters. Check inside the gas tank for rust or sediment. Pull your carbs and clean them thoroughly, especially the jets and float needles. Check static timing and point gaps. You will also need a new battery. I always use a well charged truck battery and jumper cables (no battery in the bike) when doing early testing.

4. With bike on centerstand, shift transmission all the way through the gears up to 5th and then back down 1 to 4th (your transmission appears to have full range). Gently turn rear wheel several revolutions to be sure engine turns freely. If it turns, you can move on. If not, you already have issues to track down. Turn ignition on, set choke and try to start the bike with the electric starter (you can also try the kickstarter if your starter motor is dead). It may take some fussing and adjusting to get the bike to start. If the bike refuses to start you'll have to track down why. Do you have spark, fuel, and combustion? All these things are necessary for a running motor. Ignition system, fuel system and charging system including solenoid, coils, plugs, wires, points, generator, starter, fusebox, carburetors, wiring harness etc. can all be suspect until they are eliminated. Remember that book I told you about? This is where it comes in handy.

5. Once you have a running motor, you can start looking to get it on the road. Go ahead and start getting together the parts you know you need (remember step 1?) It might take you awhile to learn to do the work yourself, but with patience and hard work (and that book) you will find yourself becoming familiar with the workings of your bike. Oh, whenever you replace a part, examine it. Know what a bad part looks like vs. the new part you have next to you.

-- I'm not going to cover the front end here. You'll have to do some research on how to mount up the clip to your steering head. It may fit right on, but don't be surprised if some modifications need to be made.

6. From this step on, much of your work is trial and error. New problems can pop-up at any time and you'll have to track them down and fix them. If the bike stalls everytime you stop at a light, Its back to the garage and troubleshooting time. If it makes a funny grinding sound and you lose power at 3,500 rpms, its back to the garage and troubleshooting time. If you start blowing main fuses constantly, well you get the idea. Once I get the obvious things, the annoying things, and the what-is-that-noise things taken care of, I take my bike to a professional shop for a once over to make sure I've dotted all my i's and crossed my t's.

7. By now you should have a functional motorcycle that you have sunk anywhere from hundreds to thousands of dollars into. I hope you enjoyed the process (I do!), because you'll likely never sell it for enough to break even on your investment. Personally, I recommend riding the hell out of it with a huge grin on your face. A bonus is that older bikes like yours are becoming rarer every year and there are often curious drivers or other bikers that will want to chat you up on your ride whenever you're stopped somewhere.

Good luck!

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How do I make my own electric bike?

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blitzcrack

I'm a girl who would like to edit her current bike to make an electric bike (because who is anyone kidding, most of the electric bikes are catered to men.) Does anyone know of a free online source that goes through the step by step process of building an electric bike?
PS. Made from scratch kits are okay too

Answer
Here is one web site for your question

http://www.ampedbikes.com/?gclid=CL7hlrD1-ZYCFQkiagodsjsGXg

If you google <electric bike kits>

you will get a lot more

How are you going to cope with higher fuel costs?

iamacarguy

I am looking into converting a car to electric, probably an electric car with an onboard alternator. I have taken steps to increase my fuel economy ie my driving habits, organizing my trips for running errands, making sure I have the correct air pressure (on the high end) in the tires, etc.

What are you doing?

Answer
To the first poster... It is cheaper to charge an electric car (both for you the consumer, and less pollution overall to generate the electricity). The cost of gasoline is more expensive compared to your electric bill to charge a car!!!

An electric car would be nice. An electric motorcycle would be even better (other than it would be heavy). A cruiser style would work well because they usually have a lower center of gravity by design.

What I'm doing...
All vehicle tires are pumped to max pressure (watching for tire wear issues, balding in the center).
Watch air filters closely.
Park in parking spots where I can pull through (so that I do not have to back out of the spot, less movement and idle time).
Slower cruising speeds. Running 80 consistantly in my truck I get 17-18. 75 = 18-19. Just did a 270mi trip runnin 70 and I got 21.5mpg. It will pay for itself over time, plus in the distance I drove, it cost me about 35min in travel time, but I had the time to spare...
i've been riding my motorcycle a lot when weather permits. I altered the final drive ratio by changing the sproket sizes (chain drive) and was able to gain 6mpg on my bike!

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How are you going to cope with higher fuel costs?

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iamacarguy

I am looking into converting a car to electric, probably an electric car with an onboard alternator. I have taken steps to increase my fuel economy ie my driving habits, organizing my trips for running errands, making sure I have the correct air pressure (on the high end) in the tires, etc.

What are you doing?

Answer
To the first poster... It is cheaper to charge an electric car (both for you the consumer, and less pollution overall to generate the electricity). The cost of gasoline is more expensive compared to your electric bill to charge a car!!!

An electric car would be nice. An electric motorcycle would be even better (other than it would be heavy). A cruiser style would work well because they usually have a lower center of gravity by design.

What I'm doing...
All vehicle tires are pumped to max pressure (watching for tire wear issues, balding in the center).
Watch air filters closely.
Park in parking spots where I can pull through (so that I do not have to back out of the spot, less movement and idle time).
Slower cruising speeds. Running 80 consistantly in my truck I get 17-18. 75 = 18-19. Just did a 270mi trip runnin 70 and I got 21.5mpg. It will pay for itself over time, plus in the distance I drove, it cost me about 35min in travel time, but I had the time to spare...
i've been riding my motorcycle a lot when weather permits. I altered the final drive ratio by changing the sproket sizes (chain drive) and was able to gain 6mpg on my bike!

What are some everyday steps to reduce fossil fuel consumption?

jordan4391

Answer
1 - drive less (if you can walk, bike or take a bus/public transport there, do it)
2 - Check where your electricity comes from? If the plant that produces it is based off natural gas, burning coal, or anything other than nuclear or hydro-electric power (water running through a dam), then use less electricity by turning off the lights, setting the A/C to a higher temp, etc.
3 - Recycle! A lot of products are produced using fossil fuels (plastics, glass, etc)... Recycle your waste from what you consume!

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where can i buy an electric motorbike?

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Q. not the dirt bikes or those ugly scooters. something that looks like a ducatti or ninja but electric

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Several manufacturers are building electric motorbikes and scooters. Some are shaped like dirt bikes, some are shaped with the step through scooter design and some have larger street speed if not the range of a larger bike.

Some of the manufacturers and bike names are:

Honda Brammo http://www.brammo.com/
Liberty Electric Motorcycles: EM4000: http://www.paelectrics.com/liberty/em4000.html
Extreme Green: X rider: http://www.xgpinc.com/xRider.html
Zero Motorcycles: http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/
Vectrix electric Maxi Scooter: http://www.vectrix.com/index.php
Quantya Strada: http://jalopnik.com/#!5054220/quantya-strada-first-drive-the-street+legal-electric-performance-vehicle-you-can-buy-now

The duel purpose ZEV scooter: http://www.gizmag.com/zev-dual-purpose-electric-scooter/15503/

Here is an electric ducatti conversion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QRBmHOPl70&NR=1
and a ride on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCRKRFdo4Os

Electric motorcycle conversion hub motors: http://www.ev-propulsion.com/motorcycle-hub-motors.html

Do all scooters have automatic transmission system?

Don hamid

All scooters with automatic transmission system?

Answer
NO. classic Vespa had a handle bar mounted gearshift. Lambretta also had gear shift transmission. The Cushman had a side of gas tank hand shift lever and foot clutch. Current Vespa replica also has gear shift transmission. Honda has a CT70(?) scooter step through frame with a 3 speed transmission and a limited market 50cc version that gets 'Moped' license plates in some markets. Pedal variation of CT70 also gets moped plates here. Honda Express has a variation with 3 speed tranny also. Yamaha has a 125, maybe a 80cc also scooter with the shiftable geared transmission, drivetrain comes more from their dirt bike than scooter drive belt drive, clutching is similar to the Honda autoclutch in first movement of shift lever activates electric solenoid to disengage clutch.

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How are you going to cope with higher fuel costs?

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iamacarguy

I am looking into converting a car to electric, probably an electric car with an onboard alternator. I have taken steps to increase my fuel economy ie my driving habits, organizing my trips for running errands, making sure I have the correct air pressure (on the high end) in the tires, etc.

What are you doing?

Answer
To the first poster... It is cheaper to charge an electric car (both for you the consumer, and less pollution overall to generate the electricity). The cost of gasoline is more expensive compared to your electric bill to charge a car!!!

An electric car would be nice. An electric motorcycle would be even better (other than it would be heavy). A cruiser style would work well because they usually have a lower center of gravity by design.

What I'm doing...
All vehicle tires are pumped to max pressure (watching for tire wear issues, balding in the center).
Watch air filters closely.
Park in parking spots where I can pull through (so that I do not have to back out of the spot, less movement and idle time).
Slower cruising speeds. Running 80 consistantly in my truck I get 17-18. 75 = 18-19. Just did a 270mi trip runnin 70 and I got 21.5mpg. It will pay for itself over time, plus in the distance I drove, it cost me about 35min in travel time, but I had the time to spare...
i've been riding my motorcycle a lot when weather permits. I altered the final drive ratio by changing the sproket sizes (chain drive) and was able to gain 6mpg on my bike!

What are some everyday steps to reduce fossil fuel consumption?

jordan4391

Answer
1 - drive less (if you can walk, bike or take a bus/public transport there, do it)
2 - Check where your electricity comes from? If the plant that produces it is based off natural gas, burning coal, or anything other than nuclear or hydro-electric power (water running through a dam), then use less electricity by turning off the lights, setting the A/C to a higher temp, etc.
3 - Recycle! A lot of products are produced using fossil fuels (plastics, glass, etc)... Recycle your waste from what you consume!

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i fell in the dam with my electric start CRF150F and it wont start pleas help me?

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Dexters La

i fell in the dam with my electric start CRF150F and i took the carbi apart and got all the water out of it and i took the spark plug out and that was dry so what do i do how do u push start an electric CRF150f pleas help me

Answer
Step 1 was good, you got the water out of the carb. Now, you need to get it out of the cylinder, the air box, the crank case, and the electrics.

Kick the bike over a few times with the plug out. Turn the bike upside down and let the water drain out of the cylinder. Drain the air box, removing it if you have to and squeeze the water out of the filter, dry it and re-oil it.

Drain the oil, which will probably look like milkshake. Flush the crank case with kerosene a couple of times, or just flush with fresh oil. Once you get the bike started, you are probably going to have to flush or change oil a couple of times more to get all the water out. Do it now, not later, so the water can't attack the bearings.

Inspect the battery. if you are lucky, it did not ship too much water. Charge it and see if it holds a charge. You may end up replacing it.

Your electrical equipment may dry out, but you may have to go through it, spraying switches with WD40 to displace water, and drying connections, putting them back together with silicone dielectric grease. If the bike was not under water for too long, your electrical system will probably be ok again.

Can someone give me 15 steps of a rube goldberg invention on how to turn on a television?

asdjkf

Answer
You can easily answer this question yourself. A Rube Goldberg invention is any complex device that performs a simple task in indirect and convoluted ways.

The game of "Mousetrap" is like a Rube Goldberg invention. Instead of the trap just dropping when the mouse goes for the cheese, there is ball that travels a long, convoluted trail over steps, down chutes, through a bathtub, causing some guy to dive into a bucket -- before the trap finally falls.

Another example: let's say you need to walk up one step to get into your house. The most simple and easy thing to do is to lift your leg, move forward, and step up the step. Rube Goldberg would have none of that easy stuff. He'd invent a convoluted, completely ridiculous and difficult way to get up that one step. Maybe he'd climb the tree next to the house,
walk across the telephone wires to the roof of the house next door. Then he'd walk across that roof, slide down a lightning pole, hop on a bicycle and bike into the garage, get a saw, use a Razr scooter to get back to the house, climb into the crawl space under the house, use the saw to cut a hole in the wall of the house, crawl through the hole and now be on the top step.

Get it? Now, use your imagination to turn on the TV while you're sitting on the couch. Create a mousetrap like device, that uses 15 steps, to finally turn on the TV. You could get it started by flicking a domino. You could have an electric train in the scenario. The end step could be a bow that releases an arrrow that hits the On button on the TV. Something like that.

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What is the first steps in living "Green"?

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I see the polution in the air, how do i get a good start living "green"?

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I would recommend starting in small steps. There are certain areas that have large impacts on green living. For example, it makes absolutely NO sense to place solar panels on a poorly insulated house! So here's my list with the most critical items at the top:

1. Increase efficiency of the building envelope - windows, doors, walls, roof, foundations - through increased insulation and air sealing. $100 worth of caulk can pay for itself in less than a year in some climates. Seal around all windows and doors, along sill plate, at rim joists, and at all attic and basement penetrations. Contact a local Energy Star Home Energy Rater (HERS) in your area to have an analysis of your home completed.

2. Increase the energy efficiency of appliances and equipment. Make sure all HVAC, water heaters, and appliances are Energy Star certfied. Remember that once you increase your envelope efficiency, you can downsize your heating and AC equipment if you are buying new equipment. Insulate hot water heaters and water lines, put timer devices on hot water heaters so that you are only heating water when you need it hot. Tankless water heaters use HUGE amounts of electricity, so if you are on a solar system, they may not be a good idea. Some tankless companies make water heaters that are solar hot water heater-compatible. If you like the idea of tankless, consider a tankless/solar hybrid system.

3. Increase water efficiency. Fix leaks, get low flow toilets and faucets, stop using municipal water for landscaping and lawns (use a rainbarrel to collect water for outdoor uses instead)

4. Stop commuting. Discuss the idea of telecommuting - even if only for a few days each week - to reduce the amount of auto use. I telecommute 100% and my spouse works 5 days a week, for 9 months a year at a location 5 miles from our home. If you can reduce your commute to under 20 miles each way, you may consider purchasing or converting your car to an electric vehicle that you can charge overnight or at work. If you have solar panels on your roof, you can drive for free using the sun's energy. (or for pennies if you have a grid-tied solar system) Walk or ride a bike or high efficiency vehicle to work.

5. Stop mowing lawns. Increase the amount of landscaped area around your home and keep manicured lawn areas minimal. Use low mow grass mixes or xeriscaping depending on your climate. Use native plants to eliminate the need for watering, fertilizing, and mowing. As one book's title calls it, grow food, not lawns. Plant a garden.

6. Install a solar hot water heating system. They pay for themselves very quickly.

7. Make the choice not only to live green, but live healthy. Improve your indoor environment by increasing natural light, fresh air, and indoor plants. Indoor plants purify the air and combat toxins. Increased natural light decreases the amount of artificial light and electricity used. If energy efficient windows are used, bringing in natural light also reduces indoor heat loads by eliminating the need for interior artificial lights to be on durnig the day.

I could go on all day, but I'll stop at 7. Enjoy living green!

where can i buy an electric motorbike?

Q. not the dirt bikes or those ugly scooters. something that looks like a ducatti or ninja but electric

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Several manufacturers are building electric motorbikes and scooters. Some are shaped like dirt bikes, some are shaped with the step through scooter design and some have larger street speed if not the range of a larger bike.

Some of the manufacturers and bike names are:

Honda Brammo http://www.brammo.com/
Liberty Electric Motorcycles: EM4000: http://www.paelectrics.com/liberty/em4000.html
Extreme Green: X rider: http://www.xgpinc.com/xRider.html
Zero Motorcycles: http://www.zeromotorcycles.com/
Vectrix electric Maxi Scooter: http://www.vectrix.com/index.php
Quantya Strada: http://jalopnik.com/#!5054220/quantya-strada-first-drive-the-street+legal-electric-performance-vehicle-you-can-buy-now

The duel purpose ZEV scooter: http://www.gizmag.com/zev-dual-purpose-electric-scooter/15503/

Here is an electric ducatti conversion:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QRBmHOPl70&NR=1
and a ride on it: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jCRKRFdo4Os

Electric motorcycle conversion hub motors: http://www.ev-propulsion.com/motorcycle-hub-motors.html

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