Other that from embarrassment, there were no other injuries aside
from cuts and scrapes.
There was no intention for the bike to actually move. Looking at the
video it appeared that the spin pushed the front tire enough to let
the rear tire hit dry pavement. It took a moment to release the front
brake, untwist the throttle fully, and then get back on the front
brake. I _almost_ got it stopped. I managed to get it down to about 20 mph.
Please note, area in front of the bike and all possible
trajectories was cleared of people. Building on right side. Cement
barriers (disguised as flower planters) on the other side.
Munched the fairing. Munched the front tire and forks. Put a
big dent in the front of the pack. Not too hard to fix.
On a positive note, this really proves just how safe the
A123 System cells are for EVs and hybrids. I haven't opened it up,
but it is almost certain there are some shorted cells in the pack.
Any other brand of Li_ion cells would have put on a major fireworks
show, but not these.
I have to admit in hindsight, this was not a smart move. <:-|
Bill Dube'
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from cuts and scrapes.
There was no intention for the bike to actually move. Looking at the
video it appeared that the spin pushed the front tire enough to let
the rear tire hit dry pavement. It took a moment to release the front
brake, untwist the throttle fully, and then get back on the front
brake. I _almost_ got it stopped. I managed to get it down to about 20 mph.
Please note, area in front of the bike and all possible
trajectories was cleared of people. Building on right side. Cement
barriers (disguised as flower planters) on the other side.
Munched the fairing. Munched the front tire and forks. Put a
big dent in the front of the pack. Not too hard to fix.
On a positive note, this really proves just how safe the
A123 System cells are for EVs and hybrids. I haven't opened it up,
but it is almost certain there are some shorted cells in the pack.
Any other brand of Li_ion cells would have put on a major fireworks
show, but not these.
I have to admit in hindsight, this was not a smart move. <:-|
Bill Dube'
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