DIY electric motorcycle conversion (Part 4: motor/battery)

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36V 15Ah Hailong (shark) battery: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/CAEvhRSY
48V 15 Ah triangle battery: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/234OZ5Kg
52V 20 Ah triangle battery: s.click.aliexpress.com/e/m0huJ2PI
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The parts that I use for building batteries:
18650 cells: goo.gl/aEabAQ
18650 positive insulating washer: goo.gl/HBVOuc
Nickel strip: goo.gl/VIrNQq
Spot welder: goo.gl/KN3Uaw
BMSs: goo.gl/S6gSQx
Silicone wire: goo.gl/xmpbKD
Black 18650 cell spacers: goo.gl/hQxWF6
Vruzend cell spacers: goo.gl/5ReLqA
Large heat shrink tubing: goo.gl/6v1ow9
Small heat shrink tubing: goo.gl/OU3Z6u
Foam sheet for protecting battery: goo.gl/5e71tE
Kapton tape: goo.gl/D6BT57
Chargers: goo.gl/js0T0V
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[@jacobholm7926]

you promised the final video would be out soon..... you promised!

[@leonardolarocca1999]

He he

[@FatalJouy]

You literally have ZERO CLUE how many times I’ve checked for this part for and literally yesterday was the most recent lmfao

[@balvirsharma4041]

That moment when you twisted throttle and wheel begins to spin was priceless..... I get goosebumps whenever i am at that point in my DIY projects....eagerly waiting for next upload 😁🤗

[@dabbayo]

Unfortunately 6 months later and there is no final episode for this series you did promise us but ... we're waiting

[@slammermx]

If you saw his latest videos, he moved to Israel, I think he didn't finish it.

[@dabbayo]

@@slammermx ah thanks for your reply 🙏

[@suvivorteen113311]

Glad to finally see an update to this video series! I'm in the planning stages of building a very similar 3kw e mini dirt bike from a baja warrior (basically a mini chopper) with a 72v, 40ah battery just like this build. Can't wait to see this project finished and what the bike can do.

[@madd-mattmitchell917]

OK, this has revived the e-bike bug in me. It has been about 6 years since I last put together an e-bike and I realize it has been way too long! Now that the house construction add-on is almost wrapped up, I will set my shop up again and finish the two projects I had started back then. Thanks Micah for re-awakening the electric bug in my soul! Be sure to finish this thing, it's looking really good! Not to mention how e-bikes/e-motorcycles can make your spirit absolutely soar!!

[@marinekappa82]

Hey Micah! Another excited viewer awaiting the finish of this great bike. Thank you for putting this series together.

[@dallasmarples3865]

It's good to finally see another episode on the electric bike conversion. It's looking great can't ait to see it finished and on the road.

[@willowbrookcustoms]

This is super cool! I built a similar 1964 Honda S90 electric conversion two years ago. I just started documenting it with a couple of videos. I went with a mid drive motor with a chain, but your quiet hub motor is making me jealous.

[@ktrazz]

Man, it's so zen-like and satisfying to watch this.

[@AdmiralSym]

So excited to see how it turns out. I really want to do a project like this!

[@dominiccarney6460]

This is awesome! Keep up the good work and informative videos. Waiting with anticipation for part 5!

[@danmantyla3315]

I just got my bike - a 67 Honda CA160 with a seized engine - and I'm going to follow this conversion guide step-by-step! Thank you so much!!

[@bijikuriakose8441]

Hopefully, the 5th part would come and I really want to see you riding that bike. Good luck.

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

Looking good so far, I'm really excited about this project. I was also impressed Micah, with your welding skills.

[@rjrogers645]

Great to see another video coming from you, and a good one at that. Can’t wait to see this thing fully finished with that perfect blend of old motorcycle paired with modern electric power.

[@leventozen8074]

I follow you since your first videos and I have learned a lot from you. I made my first ebike battery with your video two years ago. I made many batteries for myself and my friends, my relatives etc. That became my hobby because of you. Now, you bring truth my dream that I have for long time. I will have courage with your video series and probably I will make one too. You are the man! Thanks for all of your share 👍

[@46B3x2you]

Love the video! It's about time you started getting into the design side of e-bikes. I knew right away what was wrong when your motor wouldn't work... Been there done that, more than once. I also understand your comment regarding LCD or LED displays. They are the weakest link in the chain. I have sometimes resorted to using an analog display and a cheap phone with a GPS App so that I could use the phone as a speedometer rather than deal with error codes from displays. This is where the real magic happens. Taking something from the past and bringing it into the present future. I love the whole design aspect of working with modern and retro design, and believe me people get it. They love this stuff. Anybody with some simple skills can put a motor on a bike frame with a battery and controller in a milk carton on the back rack , but making a bike that brings the past alive again is just priceless. I can't wait to see the final results. It's like Back to the Future in real time for real people.

[@orangestoneface]

yea when he hits 100km an hour then flames from wheels on ground lines and goes back in time , would be a video to make , have a chat with the local scooter guys back then show them the bike.

[@DragonSol42]

I’m currently building a cafe racer out of a 1978 Suzuki GS550. It’s got a locked engine. If I find the engine is toast I may try to convert it to electric like this. Love the series.

[@WalterClaus]

Loving this diy electric motorcycle build, can't wait to see the finished product!

[@gregf438]

Keep going on the e-motorcycle. Looks like it's coming along well.

[@EbikeSchool]

Thanks Greg, will do!

[@epiicwiizard]

I am excited to see the final build and your videos have made me excited to try this myself. I recently built a 212cc predator mini bike and can't wait to start my next adventure on an electric motorcycle.

[@jonnybo20]

Very excited for this episode and can't wait to see the final product!. I have an ecub build coming very soon and I can't wait.

[@ZachTangen]

It will be interesting to see how this project goes. I've been interested in something like this for a while.

[@slvrearview]

Thanks for documenting your projects. Looking forward to the next episode!

[@oze-bikes4life663]

Great to see you back at it with your Vintage Motocycle to E-Bike Conversion 😊👍 I too have been keen to see some more progress & you certainly delivered on that, im looking foward to seeing you cruising down the road in your next video, all the best mate 😎

[@aSoftPotato]

Happy I found this! I started my own conversion the other day, this was very helpful!

[@Razzlerazz]

Great to see this project take the next step Micah! looking forward to the finished bike. Planning to convert my Kymko 150 People Scooter

[@dassarts8352]

This is making me excited to build my own electric powered bike. Thank you for sharing, I am very eager to see the next part.

[@journeyman4328]

Can't wait to see the finished Motorcycle.

[@VerifyIT]

Can't wait to see the finished bike and readings. Great video as always!

[@noahselea6289]

being a lover of both old motorbikes and aswell as electric vehicles makes this project so awesome!

[@ThunderheartReviews]

Man, it was dramatic in the end!)) And that moment when the wheel started to spin! Excellent video!

[@unehour]

Great video. Really good that you showed the brake lever being on, rather than cut it out. We've all probably been there, when you scratch your head when something doesn't work, only to find out it was something simple. Hopefully before you dismantle everything!

[@a1harrogate]

I feel happy for you. It would be a nice finishing touch to design the battery shape in tune with the original lines of the bike. Cant wait for the final video!

[@romaintrevisiol9159]

Such a great project! Can't wait to see the first ride.

[@BK42Cycles]

Great project! I've been looking for the ideal bike to make this transformation for the past 3 years. Cheers

[@schinslam2358]

Awesomeness only! I am currently myself working on a project (electric-moped). This gave me some more answers! Thank you!

[@jeffkerk6816]

Thank you for this project. I am looking to see a parts list and was hoping you had calculated your max speed and distances based on battery.

[@bootslangley4875]

Hi Micah, great to see you back in motion and going forward with the ElectroHonda! That's a very clean bike you found. Also glad to see you looking healthy, what with all this CV19 crap going around. Hey, I also need to use your Dad's garage!! Nice. For what it's worth, your Vruzend 1.5 & 2.0 kits have been holding up well in my 2 wheeled "TESLA". Actually a Currie Technologies Schwinn (full suspension version) S750. It now runs on 67V (x4 6Sx3P packs, plus a 4Sx3P "Helper" pack, wired in series and parallel), running a Yiyun 48V speed controller (that will actually take up to 70V).With a free wheel and regeared rear sprocket, I have it now hauling my 240lbs around at over 32mph. I get about 7-10 miles range (but only pulling the cells down to 3.6-3.8V), depending on the terrain, so it's perfect to run all my daily, local errands. Rather than use what have been unreliable BMS', I recharge all the packs with a RC type IMAX B6 charger and a EP Buddy Paraboard V2. It's a little tedious, but I haven't been having luck with the BMS' I've found on eBay. They have no identifying marks so you can't even tell if it's correct for the application. Anyway, I've been hoping you'd start on this project again. Congrats on seeing it come to life. Ride safe, stay healthy and have fun. cheers Boots Langley La Mesa, Ca

[@SMKreitzer1968]

Its coming along nicely, if you put the controller on top of the battery box you will probably have better cooling than tucking it in the gas tank or frame. As for the display, its now an electric bike, don't worry about hiding it or not using it. Look forward to seeing it together. Stay safe.

[@LeoGarcia-gk2gy]

Awesome job so far. I was a bit worried in that intense moment, when nothing was happening. I'm glad it worked out in the end.

[@crazypjk]

my 1st bike was a 1965 cb 160 that looked very much like that. I loved that little bike! rode it to high school everyday in the 80's.

[@neddyl1225]

Great project! Can't wait for Part 5. Hope it's soon.

[@P10101G]

Did you ever finish this project? I am not finding a part 5.

[@mikeglynn7743]

I had a Honda 90 scrambler in 1971. Thanks for brining back some fond memories.

[@oakmage]

Can't wait for the next episode. This makes me want to do something similar with an old motorcycle.

[@envisionlab]

I've been waiting for this for awhile...so excited to see it.

[@mccwiseley8085]

Great project looking forward to the final installment

[@talktoyoutoo405]

this took a while, but MAN was it worth it.

[@EbikeSchool]

Haha thanks!

[@MichaelJones-ld3xz]

Brilliant transformation from fuel petrol powered to electric powered bike also easy to follow.... Thank you

[@DavidWischnewski]

Thank you. I love motor cycles. This was very interesting and entertaining.

[@icevariable9600]

Can't wait to get started on my own motorcycle. Thanks for the videos.

[@artiekocian559]

Electric resto mods are where it's at if you want that level of coolness! Nice project!

[@stuartty1]

cool, props to your dad for garage and tools, and for the son who is totally awesome

[@KeigoMoriyama]

can you explain in details all the electrical part? i`m having issues on mine especially with a mix of normal and led bulbs and differences in 36v battery and the 12v the lights work with

[@paulcartwright8463]

Great project, I got the same bike and already planning. Cant wait to see the next video :)

[@troyboy4345]

Sweet build ... looking forward to the next stage 👍💕🛵🛴🚲

[@gucu]

Anything you like - I think that's what you said I should say! This is a brilliant series and thank you. I have often wondered why instead of making bicycles do 50mph why we don't convert motorcycles? I know insurance, road tax, mot, etc....

[@grahamdwells]

I own the vietnamese version of this so this is really interesting. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@munchkintubettaja]

I really like your videos and your way of talking. Your education video about buildin a battery was very nice also. Thanks for doing these videos!

[@z7An]

So much to Learn from your DIY videos, Very informative, keep doing what you're doing! Thank You!

[@nishadvadgama]

Heartening ending! I get encouragement to build something like you!

[@tanek100]

Can't wait to see the end result. Keep up the good work.

[@charliewilson3528]

Cool, can't wait to see the finished project.

[@bh7256]

I'm itching to get into electric conversions. thanks for such detailed resources!

[@stevelowe7829]

Loving all your vids! so well made and interesting, best tv going. going too try you battery build kits next.

[@joshuazech7342]

Looking forward to seeing this project finished.

[@tris90]

Looking good! Been waiting for this. Planning to do similar with a C90.

[@MobilidadeEletrica]

Great video! looking forward for the next videos!

[@Kelsdoggy]

I can’t wait for the next video. I’ve been following and waiting the whole way!

[@frogmandave1]

The build is looking good. Sort of sad to see an old Honda bite the dust but I guess it really hasn't. Your fabrication skills are to be commended. I can't wait to see the last video!

[@vitalmincie]

me, in 2022, watching 18:36: "well that was a lie"

[@India101_Original]

Fantastic video as always!! Thanks for your time.

I'm so happy to see this motorcycle almost working, it's amazing!!!!!

[@abba511]

Looks great..accidentally came across this. I look forward to the next installment.

[@daveure8184]

Very interesting stuff 👍🏼 can’t wait to see it finished.and hi from New Zealand 🤚

[@tianharvan]

40 years ago I had that bike ,it was a 3 gears 49 cc ,and a kind of yellow .It was a nice bike ,wished i kept the bike ,when I see this convertion .

[@mre741]

this is looking good. excited for the range test

[@1stClassSigns]

I have learnt so much through this channel, thanks man keep up the good work..

[@MicahStClair-yp1ld]

So looking forward to seeing you ride this thing

[@neemyn407]

I'm thinking of doing something like this in the future for an actual motorcycle. Thank god you made it simple.

[@-Mr-Skinner-]

These video's are a god send while I'm doing my project 🙏

[@kristiepradzynski5046]

hey curious if you could let me know about lifepo4 versus lion 18650 cells for electric bikes... lifepo4 have more recharges it seems but I haven't seen them used for ebike builds is there a problem with them if they are vibrated in bike use?

[@robertm2663]

My donor motorcycle has about 8" between the swing arms. Would that be enough for most 5000 watt hub motors? Is it a problem that the motorcycle had drum brakes, and most hub motors have disk brakes?

[@Subscriptionexperiment]

Hi. Is there any way to add cruise control to a pedalec ebike. Can I upgrade the computer. I have a raleigh volt ebike, 250w

[@stupidbikes9671]

Where is part 5!!!!!????

[@alexandrebelangerlamonde2647]

Where did you get the hub motor? I can only find some in China with QS motors but can't get the drum brake.

[@timomo1000]

Looking forward to the finished build.

[@eldobir]

Been looking forward for this one, cool man!

[@jeandesrosiers5275]

I'm converting a scooter to electric power and I had to reprogram many parameters to get the controller (Votol EM-150) to work correctly with my QS hub-motor. Was yours really plug & play?

[@lucriendeau]

Can't wait to see it finished!

[@eBikeaholic]

Sweeet, been looking forward to this! ... looking great so far.

[@JeffBromley]

Enjoy watching your videos your joy shines through

[@coquicycles3502]

Phenomenally inspiring project makes want to go looking for a honda cub to start welding and building and smiling 😊

[@felipevilches7128]

Good work! I enjoyed the video. Thank you Mike.

[@nickandersonco]

I'm planning a similar project and still haven't figured out the battery box. Thanks for the good information!

[@DejaVu8]

Edit: how do you choose a motorcycle motor? If the your 72vx40amp battery is 2.88 kw(if thats correct), what is some insight on choosing the right motor? Any help(not just Micahs) is welcome. Thanks

[@stewartmcnally6681]

Awesome project can't wait for part 5 😎

[@GregoryPrepetit]

This is exciting. Looking forward to the next video.

[@JohnnyRocketEUC]

Cool project, thanks for sharing!