MI Kit EV 2009

Owner	Kale Kotecki
Location	Zeeland- Michigan US ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	2009 MI KIT EV Custom Aluminum Chassis using sport bike donor parts
Motor	D&D Motor Systems- Inc. ES-15A-6 Series Wound DC
Drivetrain	530 chain- 15 tooth drive sprocket- 60 tooth rear sprocket. 4:1 ratio
Controller	Alltrax 7245 450amp
Batteries	6 B and B EB50-12- 12.00 Volt- Lead-Acid- AGM
System Voltage	72 Volts
Charger	CH-H01200100-US-W1 6 onboard 12v chargers connected to each battery- 10amp.
Heater	none
DC/DC Converter	CV-HWZ-72-12-300W DC-DC Coverter- 72v to 12v 300 watts.
Instrumentation	multi-meter
Seating Capacity	2 tandem
Curb Weight	543 Pounds (246 Kilograms) (220 lbs battery weight) (62 lbs motor weight) goal weight with SLA and enclosure- under 700 lbs
Tires	motorcycle tires
Conversion Time	300+ hours design/building
Conversion Cost	goal- under $12000- for completed vehicle with custom frame- enclosed body and interior.
Additional Features	I started by purchasing a 2001 Kawasaki ZX6R for $1075. I have since parted it out and sold all the ICE components and keep the wheels- brakes- swing arm and turn signal/light controls. I basically got all my money back so my donor cost is ZERO:)
My goal is to have this vehicle on the road by May 1st. After proper testing I will have a chassis available for purchase this summer. Under $5000 for fabricated chassis. 1st test drive Thursday April 16th (adjusted toe-in) 2nd test drive Friday April 17th (more dynamic testing) 3rd test drive Saturday April 18th (increased trail) Currently making revisions to the tilting ratio. WHAT IS REALLY COOL IS I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE WITH TILT ONLY- NO CONNECTION TO THE WHEELS:) THEY ARE FREE TO CASTER!

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