Jessiedog1234567
10 mW
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- Sep 21, 2017
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I want to convert the pit bike shown or similar to electric so that my 10 -11 year old son son can ride it without disturbing the neighbourhood. There are kids electric motorbikes out there for sale ready made but they are all too small for him and a bit "toyish"
The pit bike is not very large, weight without engine is about 120lbs and he is not heavy . I have a few questions about the conversion.
1.) What sized motor wattage and voltage would be an ideal size to give it a good but safe turn of speed and make it perform well over cross country.I am thinking 48v 800w?
2.) Can I use a twist throttle and speed controller etc kit suitable for an electric bicycle/ quad bike obviously for this wattage.
3.) If I keep the rear wheel exactly as it is would an ideal sprocket on the motor be 14 tooth or should it be less or more?
4.) I plan on using a 48v 13ah lithium battery(suitable for an ebike) because of the smaller size/weight over lead acid. Should this battery have enough"whoomph" to drive this bike at a reasonable speed for the flat and cross country.
Thanks in advance
The pit bike is not very large, weight without engine is about 120lbs and he is not heavy . I have a few questions about the conversion.
1.) What sized motor wattage and voltage would be an ideal size to give it a good but safe turn of speed and make it perform well over cross country.I am thinking 48v 800w?
2.) Can I use a twist throttle and speed controller etc kit suitable for an electric bicycle/ quad bike obviously for this wattage.
3.) If I keep the rear wheel exactly as it is would an ideal sprocket on the motor be 14 tooth or should it be less or more?
4.) I plan on using a 48v 13ah lithium battery(suitable for an ebike) because of the smaller size/weight over lead acid. Should this battery have enough"whoomph" to drive this bike at a reasonable speed for the flat and cross country.
Thanks in advance