ELECTRIC CAFE RACER for $4,000 | It's ALIVE and RUNNING

[@Jonathan-L]

Good to see people build stuff on a dirt floor, covered in dead grass ... just getting on with the job and making great stuff!

[@DoctorMotorcycle]

Loving this build man, the quality of your channel is exceptional. Not many vloggers/builders in the motorcycle space.

[@wtvrdwg]

Love this series, especially learning how it’s getting wired, dudes so smart

[@aldovinuela1144]

Dude your channel is awesome but pls change the damn song once in a while xD

[@tobyou9169]

thats what make it so special

[@coolissimo69]

So happy to see you back Inja, 3 things bro, I though I was going to see the atom bomb explosion video you used to do 😂😂😂😂. The second thing is entertaining any ways. And the third I have never seen a pommel tree so I still learn a lot with your videos. You are the best.

[@KellogsFerns]

The Pom three was awesome! Thanks Inja! First time seeing a pom tree! Beautiful!

[@coolissimo69]

@@KellogsFerns same as me bro.

[@Durgrim_]

I been waiting for this one, glad to catch it this early, great work my dudes👌

[@craglett]

That was tense for a while! Glad you got it spinning. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@uriel9758]

Love the positive vibe this channel gives out. New subscriber.

[@si113ntsh00ter]

Finally! I have been “patiently” waiting for the next video!

[@AllSystemsGo88]

Yes! This was the video I was waiting for

[@thomasabbott2573]

You really wouldn't have to take all the power coating off just as long as you rough it up and get etching primer

[@djmindframe99]

Enjoying the build so far. I want to add my .02 on your build. In an effort to save weight, try removing all the extra threads on your bolts. Anything that's longer than the nut. You'd be amazed how quickly you can shave a full pound. Same with wiring. Leave adequate space for sure, but don't use 12 inches of wire where 8 will do. Every ounce saved is less strain on the bike, and likely a touch more range. All pluses. Good luck.

[@manofsteele212]

always love to see improvements in peoples lives, love how the garage is going bro!

[@TheInja]

Very much appreciate that!

[@GaiusGarage]

did you every figure out the reason the battery voltage was low? I would've initially attributed it to BMS protection circuits but you bypassed the BMS on discharge. As Kurt said, the BMS couldve been slowly discharging the battery over 2 months - although that BMS shuts itself off and takes very little power. I have one of those on an ebike with a 72V battery and it sat for almost the entire winter and only lost a few volts. Looks like you managed to revive the cells, but taking them up from

[@kingsambition2179]

Yay you guys are getting closer and closer

[@AKS_88]

Im-freaking-pressive. Also to anyone reading this I hope you have an really good day :)

[@Trenscendent]

Thanks. Hope you have a really good day too ☺️

[@theprodigalstranger5259]

Don't leave us hanging Inja! What happened with the chicken? lol Jeep looks proper with the new lights.

[@jakubpernicky4172]

Lord Curt is fu-king huge man .. each video I forget how big this guy is and then realise this guy is a teacher and engineer ..

[@richardroe6177]

Fantastic to see it at this stage!! Kudos to you both 😁. Love your new house btw.

[@TheInja]

Appreciate it! 👏🏽

[@cosmic6230]

Great stuff out here my electric motorcycle that I got off of alibaba just a arrived 3 days ago and isn’t working but we think that battery is dead. You have inspired my electric motorcycle obsession and still got to get it registered but the papers are ready. Hopefully the cafe racer works I would love to see you race the electric sport bike.

[@dandavidson9030]

Can't wait to see it finished.

[@louisgabriels6333]

Dude awesome video, great job. I kann not wanting you next video. Big hugs from Belgium. 🙋‍♂️👍🏍👍🤘

[@coolranchluke]

Love this project! How much wattage in that pre-charge resistor?

[@sleeep4960]

Bravo, you did great and you showed a lot of details. ;)

[@Twin_turbo_coyote_fox]

The switch is not powered, it just re directs. There should be a single input and two outputs. Apply the 12V to the input the output should be able to be applied to a signal wire on the controller for reverse if required. I never bother wiring reverse on my bike. Remember to fuse everything. I use a small automotive fuse box from princess auto. Looking forward to seeing the final product!

[@Demoni696]

Great progress on the bike! Bummer about the battery voltage :( If that 19v measurement is accurate each cell was discharged to 500mv, well below their safe threshold, be super careful. The fact that the pack went from 19 -> 84v in only a hour makes me think that the BMS you are using might have some sort of low cell voltage cut off to protect the pack from over discharge. Do you have a link to the BMS unit you are using? Can't wait to see you take the first ride.

[@guylee128]

Does extending the motor phase cables have any negative effects? I thought that pre-length phase cables are set from the manufacturer for a reason.

[@marsrover001]

Most bms's still put out some weak voltage when it's in protection mode to lower the spark when you connect a powerful charger. Glad you got it all worked out. Unless you had the battery in discharge only wiring for the main output, then yeah, those cells are ducked.

[@TheRealAlpha2]

Seems like you went on a vacation, and then so did the battery. Glad you're both back. 👍

[@TheInja]

Haha 💯

[@Thewatson77]

Man it’s just an awesome build 👌🏼 side note....where did you pick up that all wooden 4 drawer work bench? That would be nice in my garage

[@grossi46]

Been looking forward to this. Respect dude 👍👍🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@jarekmace1536]

Lol, I have that same workbench. You will find you may want to anchor the upper back against the wall. It still sways, even after tightening everything.

[@xrracer72]

what charger are you using? awesome build!

[@sirisknite]

Is there going to be any cooling for the battery, or is it not needed?

[@prerakpandey9815]

Hey brother.... Great work... I need a little help of your in choosing motor, for my upcoming project... I'm working on a e superbike and confused in motor selection.... Would you please tell me which motor I should use to reach 240-280kmph topspeed on a 21 inch tyre.... That will be really helpful....

[@ericdirnbeck3497]

I feel like your battery will survive this one deep discharge, but I sure would want to figure out why that happened as BMS should have prevented it. Anyway, I am hanging on every episode because I am going to start on my own conversion using a basket case Kawasaki Vulcan. Can’t wait to see the performance and range specs on your setup.

[@anthonyadams9856]

Man have I been waiting for this!

[@tb6678]

SUPER..hard work and the awesome electric motorbike will shine like a bullet in the sun. It's not easssy to make a motorcycle electric. But with the help from bro it's gonna happen. Thanks for the KZbin movie. Wish you all the best. Greetz Thomas from The Netherlands 💫🧡👍

[@Froany]

How did you get the Kelly Controller software to work on Windows 10? I’m having the hardest time since updating from Windows 7!!

[@FNGecko]

Can't wait to see more on this build! Whats the estimated kw its going to put out?

[@BrutalFates]

Aw yeahhh new video!!!! Keeep ITTTT GOING!!!!!

[@johnnyc555]

Loving this build! Keep it up.

[@TheInja]

Huge news on it soon!!!

[@mjosean25]

I just love these videos!!!!!

[@thra5herxb12s]

You need a mechanical isolator switch to physically disconnect the battery when you park up for a few days.

[@theprimce1]

Hey do yall have a precharge resistor installed?

[@engineguyrojo6893]

Is his family still hostage

[@TheInja]

Yes and currently under-fed due to the build being over budget

[@kennethturner7942]

Great video!

[@t3chn0w1z4rd]

BMS protection mode when it dropped too far, hence the non-voltage reading, unless you are running the power leads directly off the battery...then I dunno. Get yourself an electric domino throttle. much better than that chinese stuff :)

[@Williamchan87]

Maybe you should look into the Gogoro S2 Cafe Racer, a realiable well built scooter from Taiwan. though NA doesn't ahve the battery system inplace in Taiwan, so you may want to buy an extra pair of batteries so you can ride it all day long everyday.

[@evwithchiro7198]

Hay how much ampere BMS was come with chinese electric sport bike?

[@ZOSUAND]

I want to see when is finish 🏍

[@ourdailylives5014]

Check the 6th cell + bms wire. My battery did the same and said 13.5v because my 4th cell had its bms cable disconnected

[@69Dartman]

Well it lives and you can continue on👍

[@neddyl1225]

I was really hoping it would run up to speed for you! Still, I'm sure you guys will figure it out and get the little beauty running as sweet as a nut. Let's hope it's soon.

[@Timbodacious]

I'm doing my build right now, was your 12v regulator enough volts to engage your solenoid? do you have a link to your solenoid online? (solenoid/contactor)

[@curtmacneill8703]

It’s an sw200-12v. 400amp continuous rating, I believe. Got it from Kelly controllers with the controller for ~85 dollars. It only pulls 11 watts, so the step down is more than sufficient

[@Timbodacious]

@@curtmacneill8703 cool thanks man what voltage is your battery pack on the bike? Thanks again.

[@curtmacneill8703]

@@Timbodacious whole pack nominal voltage is 102.4, peak is 116.8

[@illumination5324]

Hi the inja, Ive been watching your reviews for a whole now, can I request you to have a review of any chinese gasoline sportsbike street legal from amazon or alibaba? I'll be looking forward to watch that soon.

[@izza6998]

How much whey protein is recommended for a first electric bike build?

[@TheInja]

One 32g scoop with skim milk every hour

[@dtvtechrp]

I call that burping or bumping the battery...there's a good chance it will live!

[@oralbras3049]

GUYS I HAVE BEEN WATCHING YOU SINCE THE DAY YOU BAUGHT THE BIKE.ITS AWESOME WHAT YOU ARE DOING BUT I WOULD LOVE IF YOU COULD INSTALL A LTERNATOR TO CHARGE THE BATTERY WHILE ITS RUNNING JUST SAYING?

[@dasschramm]

Could you create a component list and source for this build???

[@jasonjacobsen3964]

I wish I had a friend like this on both sides! Me or him! Or her!!!! On either side I would be!!!!

[@kennethrea79]

Do you have a list of parts used.

[@ebikerider6273]

Its probably for different speed switch on throttle sometimes electric motor kit have that and some electric motorcycle have switched diffent 3 speeds I bet

[@Jamesashleycoyle]

The people need to know what Curt benches?

[@TheInja]

I just assume it's too much to count and don't start fights with him

[@5riddikk]

Ur lucky AF that all those cells didnt die gettin drained to 1v each. Very lucky.

[@R_Moose]

Could you show us a parts list in case we wanna do something similar

[@R_Moose]

Love this thing

[@TheInja]

Yep! Totally forgot to link them. Posted right before I left for work. I'll add them to the description when I get home tonight!

[@B_aka_Scias]

The battery issue was very weird, I hope you guys find whatever happened to it, i'm curious lol

[@maksimtarasov8985]

It was not discharge, you just forget to turn on BMS. AND BMS have wires for button to switch it on\off, you just forget to make it.

[@njmxjunkie3128]

Bro why not use a frame where you can run that battery box the other way so it’s not sticking out ten feet on each side?!?

[@njmxjunkie3128]

I guess I should have watched before I said something!!! My bad.... looks great bro

[@vijaykorvekar1009]

Bro where can I buy those electric parts,and how much did it cost you

[@TheInja]

Will add to the post soon!

[@CopperHeadProjects]

Wtf I was click on this video and walk away and it was uploaded. I didn’t expect this

[@CopperHeadProjects]

What motor are you guys using in this build

[@CZ350tuner]

All Lithium Ion batteries lose their charge if not used by gradual de-ionisation. It's perfectly normal. They store electrical charge differently to Nickel Cadmium, Lead Acid, Alkaline, etc. batteries which only lose charge via discharge or their internal reactant's chemical decay. However, as with all batteries, they lose a wee bit of capacity everytime they're cycled, rather like having a fuelled vehicle whose gas tank shrinks minutely everytime it's filled up. That's one of the big drawbacks of electric vehicles that rely on batteries rather than a fuel cell.

[@ericensley2427]

Everything u say is true, but u are still wrong. Lifepo4 will not entirely discharge in a couple of months on their own. Something in that pack discharged the battery. Yes batteries degrade, but that can be managed by not charging to 100% and not discharging to 0% . Stay in the 80%-20% range and batteries will last 4000+ cycles. Fuel cells suck, and here is why, SULFUR. It fouls up the membrane. If u ever get a FC car, don't drive behind a diesel.

[@TheBirells]

I'M LATE, I KNOW, BUT YT DIDNT SEND ME THE NOTIFICATION! AHAHAHHA

[@sams5803]

Man your next move will have to be to your own shop!

[@terryjoseph6073]

Love the video but you forgot to cut to the atomic explosion when he powered up the bike.

[@TheInja]

Lol!! Maybe next time 🔥

[@kentuckycornbread8502]

I’ve been told all my life that batteries sitting on concrete will discharge them. Maybe it was sitting on the concrete or close enough to it. Car batteries I always sit on a block of wood if I sit it on the floor.

[@ericensley2427]

That is from WAY old lead acid batteries. It was back when they used rubber case on the battery and the electrolyte would leak out from the cells, short the cells and kill them. With modern lead acid/agm, they don't leak. But yes it did happen in the past but it is no longer a thing due to modern building matert.

[@kcustmz1452]

What is the motor?

[@WiPZ0rGaming]

was wondering when this would drop again lol

[@brendenshaw4473]

Early squad love the content

[@OcotilloTom]

Man, you need to go to Harbor Freight a buy yourself a cheap bike lift. That stooping and kneeling will make you old before your time. I bought one for $299.00 5 years ago and it's still going strong. Just saying.

[@5riddikk]

Looks like Madera where lord curt lives.

[@monkeyhaters9258]

What's up with the Barbie Mobile....?

[@TheInja]

Still pink and collecting dust for now! Gonna build it out after this build!

[@natelaemmlen8337]

KEEP THE SAME SONG FOREVER. LET HAN TONY HEAR IT EVERY TIME.

[@lilithwastaken3564]

I had an idea for a design for an electric motorcycle I want to put together eventually, would you mind if we sit down in zoom and chat about it?

[@5tevenH]

That was hard to watch with the 7 adverts interrupting the upload

[@theSFCchannel]

Only 110volts welder? That is because in the UK , we have REAL electricity of 240volt. :d Touché

[@RIPPERTON]

precharge resistor isnt big enough

[@Trenscendent]

Did i just see your mrs checking out your buddies guns?!?

[@TheInja]

I hope not! 😆

[@TheInja]

But I catch myself doing it sometimes so 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@frapas9754]

pomegranates...yummmm...

[@pablosietecinco]

The projet of the Tiny car Will be great

[@jimmac521]

dang BMS's suck power. You've probably shortened the life of the battery but not killed it.

[@WavyRampage]

Hello

[@shadyonej]

He's too big or his shorts are too small 😳😂

[@TheBojek77]

Ilike your videos...

[@primatic]

Me have a ebike daymak em1 like. I appreciating not because you building e bike but for doing all from scratch not from CHINESE.

[@revokednetwork4212]

Ethernet cable 🤨

[@electricunipsycho4503]

Why do Americans say sodder instead of solder?

[@TheInja]

Silent "L"? 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@electricunipsycho4503]

@@TheInja not normally.. Only in merka! Lol Love your vids dude, can't wait to see what you do with the golf buggy. Hopefully you get a supercar too eventually and it works out well.

[@electricunipsycho4503]

You also say "pergola" (spelt it right so you read it right) instead of "per-goal-a"

[@TheInja]

@@electricunipsycho4503 well you foreigners all sound funny so 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️ Haha. Appreciate you, brother. Building the dream slowly but will get there one day 💯

[@electricunipsycho4503]

Find a good Aussie joke and give us a shout out pmsl Just having fun with ya mate. Keep the vids coming, Il watch as many commercials as I have to

[@pebear]

Sell it to Tony Han!!!

[@TheInja]

Lolz!!!

[@OceanicGyogō]

Magaichinamu

[@pebear]

Next Build a Diesel Bike that rolls coal all over Tesla's. Just because you live in Martina's CA. F. The CA CARB!!!