*ELECTRIC* Kawasaki ZX-11 NINJA, 1991 (EV Conversion) - $3595 (berkeley)

*ELECTRIC* Kawasaki ZX-11 NINJA, 1991 (EV Conversion) - $3595 (berkeley)

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Reply to: sale-741087416@craigslist.org
Date: 2008-07-02, 9:08PM PDT

Electric Conversion Project Performed on a Kawasaki ZX-11:

* Original ZX-11 chassis has 35000 miles, newer tires, good brakes, good fairings
* 200+ miles total as an EV
* Top Speed: 45mph
* Range: 15-25 @ 30-35mph
* Weight: 450 lbs
* Tranmission: NONE, direct drive
* Gas: NONE (tank hides chargers)
* Radiator: NONE
* Oil: NONE, just chain and shocks
* Blog and website: http://www.tronbikes.com
* Price: $3595 **

EV PARTS:
* MOTOR: Briggs & Stratton E-TEK (15 hp peak elecric motor (rated 48v) )
* BATTERY PACK: 5 AGM 12 volt 55Mah batteries @ 60 Volts
* CHARGER: 5 Soneil 1212SR fast chargers, board mounted
  * connected via 5 plug power strip, 15 amp capacity
  * optionally removable via quick connector
* CONTROLLER: Alltrax DC, 72 Volt 300 Amp Programmable
* DRIVECHAIN: New #50 size machine parts
 * 71 tooth in the rear, Sprocket Specialists
 * 10 tooth mounted up front
 * Spare 12 I've never installed ready for 50+mph
* DC-DC: 100watt Astrodyne DC-DC converter for 12 volt accessories
* MOUNT: Custom 1/4 plate steel motor bolted to the original motormounts
* LIGHTS: LED brake and signal lighting all around w/new flasher relay
* HEADLIGHT: 35 Watt H4 HID bulb and ballast
* EXTRA: 12 volt accessory plug
* HIGH POWER SYSTEM: fuse, master switch and solenoid cutoffs, 2 gauge copper wiring
* LOW POWER SYSTEM: fuses/fuse holders, 14 gauge wiring throughout

EXTRAS INCLUDED:
* ZX-11 manuals and receipts for bike and parts
* Spare ZX-11 parts I've taken off (no motor, tranny or ICE parts anymore)
* Tank mounted camera/gps/geek mount for taking super cool videos of the bike in action

NOT INCLUDED BUT ALSO AVAILABLE:
* Arai Helmet, new gloves and protective gear
* Rear swing-arm stand
* Custom fuel gauge software on PDA
* Domain name: www.tronbikes.com
* My "Secrets of El Ninja" by John Bidwell (buy it) ***

NEGOTIABLES:
* Willing to part out LEDs & chargers for my next project, maybe other parts
* Trade? Looking for a 4-Door BMW E30 or E36 chassis in great shape

REASONS FOR SALE:
* I am ready to build an electric car, I need the space and focus
* Bike needs a real rider for higher speed development
* Does not fit my lifestyle - I need to haul kids in the rain

TODO:
* Gauges:
  * A nice 2" analog Voltmeter would be great in the dash
  * Embedding a PDA in the Tach would be very cool
* Improve waterproofing and then necessary cooling

TERMS of SALE
* QUALIFIED BUYER: I will only sell to someone who demonstrates they know what they are getting into
* PARTING: This thing needs to be ridden, only as last resort.
* SUPPORT: I will tear-down/document the bike and train the new owner, and provide reasonable ongoing assistance.
* SHIPPING: No, unless you come to me with piles of cash. Euros welcome.
* TEST RIDES: Cash/trade in hand and M1 to test ride.


** Complete dev cost to me (tools, gear, training/license, insurance) has been $5550 ***

*** DON'T hesitate to build your own, its a terrific project