BruceKenobi
Well-Known Member
I just wanted to see your previous build. Looks good, straight out of Equador!
I would mainly recommend modifying an existing one, at least partially. Im sure your deep into research already.
There is this one guy, IM sure you seen was building a replica many moons ago and still is at it. you know the Matus Akira project.
Anyhow, looks like you have the understanding of the electric part of the bike and if you modified or built the mark 1 frame, you should be well on your way.
Im my opinion I would find the largest scooter avialible cheap or free in your area with a title or papers and start there, that way you are mainly building a "modified" whatever not a whole new built frame. I guess my concern would be registration and insurance at that point.
Also a scooter frame is most closely related to the the Power bike frame.
At that point you need the figure the wheel setup that will work for your project and so on.
I would also recommend to worry about function, structure and safety first, then worry about it looking exactly like the Power bike.
You have a lot of work ahead of you, please keep posting.
Yup! Straight out of Ecuador. It looks like something made in a garage, hehehehe. The Mark 1 was made modifying a donor bike. Oh yes...I've been deep into research.
I've seen Matus' Akira Project. I respect his efforts.
The Mark 1 was a learning experience, that's why I think I can make the Mark 2.
I see your point, but registration will have to appeal to their sense of "adventure" and no insurance is contemplated.
Scooters have one problem: RIM size, they are too small. That part has taken a lot of time and thinking by the way.
Function is very important, again: knee-deep into research. The chassis has been an exercise in physics and forces distributed on the chassis. Yes, there is a lot of work ahead, I will keep posting for sure. Thanks a lot for your kind comment buddy.