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Have a look at my Device - it's got four wheels but it's similar in intent
http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forum...dubious-device-44370p15.html?highlight=duncan
I would suggest that you use a forklift motor - I can get about 500 hp out of mine
Forklift motors come in frame sizes - I have an 11 inch diameter motor in my Device
I would suggest a 9 inch motor in your trike - or even smaller
The two motors that you referenced are simply not in the same park!
I paid $100 for my motor - the motors outlast the forklifts that get scrapped off for battery and controller issues - find the local forklift repair shop and take some cash or beer - timing is important they tend to hang onto spare motors "Just in case" and then take them all to the scrap metal man the week before you visit
Then you will need a controller and batteries
Best bet for your machine would be a battery pack from a crashed Chevy Volt - about $2000
I'm using a beta version of an open source controller - which gives me my 500 hp I think that it is now available - it's predecessor certainly is but it's only 100 hp ($600 for the kit)
Stick your location on your CP - it's helpful as some things are more difficult to get some places
Have a look at my Device - it's got four wheels but it's similar in intent
http://www.diyelectriccar.com/forum...dubious-device-44370p15.html?highlight=duncan
I would suggest that you use a forklift motor - I can get about 500 hp out of mine
Forklift motors come in frame sizes - I have an 11 inch diameter motor in my Device
I would suggest a 9 inch motor in your trike - or even smaller
The two motors that you referenced are simply not in the same park!
I paid $100 for my motor - the motors outlast the forklifts that get scrapped off for battery and controller issues - find the local forklift repair shop and take some cash or beer - timing is important they tend to hang onto spare motors "Just in case" and then take them all to the scrap metal man the week before you visit
Then you will need a controller and batteries
Best bet for your machine would be a battery pack from a crashed Chevy Volt - about $2000
I'm using a beta version of an open source controller - which gives me my 500 hp I think that it is now available - it's predecessor certainly is but it's only 100 hp ($600 for the kit)
Stick your location on your CP - it's helpful as some things are more difficult to get some places