Showing posts with label go kart. Show all posts
Showing posts with label go kart. Show all posts

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Pics!



Here are the pictures that the manufacturer sent me of the reverse trike in their factory.
I can't wait for this to be at my door! Ships this Tuesday.




Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Ordered!

Well I broke down and ordered the bike (reverse trike) today. I ordered it directly from the manufacturer at a discounted price (which I can't disclose). They are very interested in seeing the finished project. I stopped by Electric Motorsport and talked over the project with Todd. We came up with a few ideas but will know better once the bike is physically in our hand. I am very excited for the bike to get here, shipping is scheduled for Tuesday.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

The Start

This is my idea for a all electric vehicle. I have decided to attempt to build a three wheel motorcycle, also known as a "reverse trike". My idea came from a need to have an all electric vehicle that would get a range better than 100 miles. I have researched and decided that the easiest and most feasible ways to accomplish this would be to build a motorcycle, and more specifically a reverse trike.

Advantages of a reverse trike
  • lighter than a car
  • more room than a motorcycle
  • more stable than a motorcycle
  • easier to comply with safety regulations
  • easier to import an existing model from out of the country
  • parts are cheaper than a car
  • I already have a motorcycle license
  • potentially more fun to drive than a car