Washington State firm Moto Design Storage has efficiently reworked a 1958 Parilla Greyhound 150 moped into an electrical marvel, incorporating 3D printing components into the design.
To start the conversion, the bike was disassembled and cleaned, offering a clean canvas for the modifications. To energy the machine, the crew opted for a QS260 V3 hub motor at 3000w and Votol EM150 controller. With a 72v 35Ah battery pack, the bike has a variety of roughly 35 miles, relying on using circumstances. The bike has a three-speed setup which is optimized for elevated vary, however the sport mode was a favourite attributable to its on the spot torque and output.
To accommodate the motor the crew fabricated a brand new swing arm, mounted the controller to the primary body, and 3D printed a big battery field (as seen within the image above). The field may be slid out and in for ease of entry, whereas charging is finished on-board. The motorbike has additionally acquired LED lighting, flip indicators, and a hydraulic 4-piston entrance finish setup.
Moto Design Storage normally focuses on classic bikes however has just lately turned its consideration to electrical car (EV) conversions, primarily for smaller-framed machines akin to Honda XL125s, CLs, and Cubs.
The corporate believes that the time is true for embracing EV know-how, and whereas they nonetheless get pleasure from engaged on basic bikes, their focus will shift in the direction of electrical conversions as they proceed to develop.
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