Format: Paperback 

ISBN: 9780071622936

Pages: 384

Copyright Year: 2009

Availability: Usually ships within 24 to 48 hours unless otherwise noted in the product description.

Written by alternative fuel expert Carl Vogel, this hands-on guide to electric bike conversion gives you the latest technical information and easy-to-follow instructions for designing, converting or building electric motorcycles - from a streamlined scooter to a full-sized bike.

Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle puts you in hog heaven when it comes to hitting the road on a reliable, economical, and environmentally friendly electric motorcycle. Inside, you'll find complete details on every component of electric motorcycles, including motor, batteries and frame. The book covers electric motorcycles currently on the market and explains how to convert to electric. Pictures, diagrams, charts, and graphs illustrate each step to building your own electric motorcycle.

Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle covers:

• Energy savings and environmental benefits
• Rake, trail and fork angle
• Motorcycle frame and design
• Electric batteries and chargers
• DC and AC motor types
• Motor controllers
• Accessories and converters
• Electrical system and wiring
• Conversion process
• Safety, maintenance and troubleshooting

Whether you want to get around town on a sleek ride or cruise the super slab on a tricked-out chopper, Build Your Own Electric Motorcycle is the book for you.

About the Author: Carl Vogel is the president of Vogelbilt Corporation, a research, engineering and development company for alternative fuels and alternative-fueled vehicles. Vogelbilt is in the process of building renewable fueling stations in the New York City area. These stations will function on a platform of sustainability, using wind and solar energy and cogeneration to stay mostly off the grid. Mr. Vogel is also the president of the Long Island chapter of the Electrical Automotive Association and has previously, among other things, taught at Farmingdale State College, expanding electric vehicle and fuel cell operations R&D on campus.