Today, electric transport is becoming increasingly popular, which is valued for its noiselessness and environmental friendliness.
Creating a home-made electric motorcycle is quite complicated and at the same time an interesting event. With the appropriate experience and knowledge, you can get a convenient vehicle that will be unique and original. An electric motorcycle allows you to easily move around the city and beyond, as well as save money due to the lack of the need to refuel. It is worth noting that special attention should be paid to observing the rules and all the subtleties in the manufacture, since transport must be safe during operation.
DIY electric motorcycle
Most often, the base is a regular bike. This is due to the fact that self-welding of the frame can cause some difficulties. In addition, unprofessional welding of joints significantly reduces the safety of the bike.
One of the main elements is an electric motor. The best option in addition to it will be a lithium battery. If it is absent, you can use a lead battery, but it has a large weight and may malfunction when operating in bad weather.
In addition, the following components will be required, which can be taken from a sports bike or moped:
- shock absorbers;
- mirrors;
- front fork;
- headlights;
- chain;
- brakes;
- brake hose;
- fasteners.
The housing for the battery and motor can be made of wood or metal. All internal elements, including wiring, are installed last after mounting the steps, lights and painting the body.
Electronic parts are selected in accordance with the intended operation and functionality. They must be selected with special care, since even a seemingly insignificant error can lead to unpredictable consequences. In addition, it is recommended to install an additional asterisk, which will provide gear shifting.
For the manufacture of panel housing suitable sheet aluminum. Before cutting the material, it is worth marking out all the details on the Whatman paper, and then transfer them to the necessary material. All elements are cut with metal scissors. The blank is wrapped around the frame; in the lower part, holes are drilled for fasteners. Painting is carried out using a spray can or spray gun in the desired color.
Kids motorcycle
Self-propelled vehicles can delight any child, especially when they fully repeat adult electric motorcycles. Such a device is an optimal replacement for a children's car equipped with an engine. In addition, it has a minimal weight and compact size, which greatly simplifies walks, for example, when living in an apartment building.
Transport is designed so that the child could not fall from it. Two-wheeled options are equipped with removable small wheels, and for the youngest children three-wheeled devices are made.
How to choose?
There are many varieties of children's electric motorcycles. Among their main parameters are the following:
- battery charge;
- type of gear;
- movement speed;
- the number of wheels and the ability to remove them if necessary;
- permissible load.
Today in the assortment of shops you can find various versions of the motorcycle, for example, in the form of an all-terrain vehicle or a scooter. With self-production, the basis will be a suitable scheme for a children's electric motorcycle, in accordance with which details will be selected.
What should be taken into account when doing it yourself?
Wheels for vehicles should be selected depending on the road surface, which is laid in the place of its future use. Additionally, an electric motorcycle can be equipped with headlights, rubber wheels, rear-view mirrors. Design depends entirely on the gender and age of the child, as well as his wishes. It is also recommended to stock up on an additional battery that will allow you to make long walks without worrying about the charge level.