[RogerK]

I am finally getting back to the project. Work and life is busy. I have all the parts ready for painting. That was a haul getting all that done. I needed body filler, fiberglassing, and many rounds of sanding. I will create a make shift paint booth and spray myself whent he weather is perfect. Not far off I am sure. Then hopefully my batteries will be here from China and I can get the final assembly and wiring done. Hope to get at least a 1/2 season of riding in.

[RogerK]

I have the bike painted and polished. I am starting assembly, and the batterties are now in.

[RogerK]

I went for the first ride tonight! I didn't go far, there are a few issues and don't have a lot of trust in my BMS yet. But the bike flew! Quiet, smooth, and plenty power! Can't wait to get finished and on the road.

[Darxus]

Nice!

More photos? Estimated range?

Did you cut out any of the existing frame, or just add to it to get the motor and batteries in?

[RogerK]

I haven't posted about my project in a while. The Goldwing is running and I am using it. I had quite a delay scewring around with a BMS for a few months. What a pain. Delicate circuit boards on every cell. A controller that kept faulting and no reset. Board popping when I tried to work on it. The company (Elithium) tried to help, but in the end they abamdoned me and didn't stand behind the product. My suggestion is - don't use a BMS. LiFePo batteries seem to stay balanced, and just run a wire to a terminal block and check then once in a while with a volt meter. YOu can always manually balance using a big resistor. Thats how I do it. Make sure your charge shuts down the pack, and make sure you don't drive it unti it's dead. Follow that and you're fine without a BMS.

As for the bike, it runs great! Up to 60 mph. Range still not fully known, but surely will depend on many factors like how hard it is pushed. I did go 35 miles (mostly country roads - 45-50 mph), and still had some spare. I would guess I'm well over 40 in town. Acceleration is good, except I need an idler or somehting because when I crank on it the belt jumps. I need more wrap.

All for now. I did post on You Tube. Type in Goldwing EV

Roger