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Electric dragbike spotted- anyone know of this one??
« on: February 02, 2016, 12:27:39 AM »
I was browsing the website of a local dragstrip to see if they were reopened for test and tune and this upcoming weekend. As it turnout out, they were open last weekend and had posted some pictures of the cars and bikes. Lo and behold, there was a picture of what appeared to be a Honda 750 with a road race type fairing and tail. Closer inspection of the picture had me baffled as i was initally looking for the sidewinder exhaust and a long swingarm. Turns out this sucker had no exhaust but i did see a sticker that said Honda Electric- WTF??? Yeap, looked at the pic again and i couldn't see any engine or exhaust. Wow!!

Anyone know of this bike?? Its the first time i've ever seen this one. Hopefully the guy will come back again when i'm down there so i can get some details. I know, its not an SOHC but the bike started life with  an internal combustion engine so at least we can show a little kindness.
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« Last Edit: February 02, 2016, 04:57:46 PM by Retro Rocket »
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Re: Electric dragbike spotted- anyone know of this one??
« Reply #2 on: February 02, 2016, 04:50:36 AM »
FRANK in 10's :  Told my girlfriend on Sept.19 this year I will be 74 = so hunt this guy down and buy me THIS !!!!!!!

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Re: Electric dragbike spotted- anyone know of this one??
« Reply #3 on: February 02, 2016, 08:40:41 AM »
Alright.. Thats the coolest damn thing ive seen in awhile.. Got me thinking now.. Thats never good  ::)

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Re: Electric dragbike spotted- anyone know of this one??
« Reply #4 on: February 02, 2016, 04:51:37 PM »
I'll see what I can find out Frank as I have quite a few contacts in the Electric world.
Despite all my contacts, I only found this a few days ago when it was pointed out by a friend.
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Re: Electric dragbike spotted- anyone know of this one??
« Reply #5 on: February 02, 2016, 05:10:59 PM »
Alright.. Thats the coolest damn thing ive seen in awhile.. Got me thinking now.. Thats never good  ::)
Itvwould solve your shifter problems..
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Re: Electric dragbike spotted- anyone know of this one??
« Reply #6 on: February 02, 2016, 05:28:45 PM »
Alright.. Thats the coolest damn thing ive seen in awhile.. Got me thinking now.. Thats never good  ::)
Itvwould solve your shifter problems..
Are you sure about that? ;D
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Re: Electric dragbike spotted- anyone know of this one??
« Reply #7 on: February 02, 2016, 05:39:31 PM »

It's been on my facebook page for over a year. My friend Frank won points at my local track last season with his electric bike. It's not cheap to do. Major components include the battery pack(s)(Lithium Ion 5 pack in the Suzuki bike chassis in the video)
The controller that acts as your throttle. It controls amperage to the motor. The bigger the rating, the more expensive the electronics.
The motor is usually ac surplus. The more brushes the better. Drag racing brushes have been made. They get modified to fit the motor used. It's all a question of transferring the most amps without self destruction.
The chassis is as fancy as your wallet allows. The video is of an old Suzuki chassis with a 6" swingarm extension and the seat dropped 3" from stock. 4" wide slick on stock 18" narrow rim. Direct drive with a rear sprocket near the rim diameter. He runs 6.6's at 112 best from last season.(1/8th mile) No wheelie bars. Air temperature affects battery amperage available. When it gets cold outside, the bike slows down.
     It repeats very well. The video sound from the bike is from the chain on the sprockets. The bike can be recharged in under 15 minutes using a good size generator and a converter box. If anyone seriously wants more information, message me and I'll give you Frank's facebook information.

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Re: Electric dragbike spotted- anyone know of this one??
« Reply #8 on: February 02, 2016, 07:08:06 PM »
This interests me,like to know more about it
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Re: Electric dragbike spotted- anyone know of this one??
« Reply #9 on: February 02, 2016, 07:46:59 PM »
This interests me,like to know more about it

I posted a link to the guys build thread above, here it is again...

http://juiceddragracing.com/cafe1.html

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Re: Electric dragbike spotted- anyone know of this one??
« Reply #10 on: February 02, 2016, 08:23:20 PM »
Very interesting website with great details on building an electric motorcycle.