Has anyone tried for electric conversion?

[JackMcCornack]

Y'know, if I live my dream and put my R3 engine in a vintage sports racer, I'll have a chassis that would be pretty ideal as an electric conversion. Wow, I could perform two travesties at once! The chassis, suspension, and brakes, would deal well with the heft of battery/motor weight. it's an interesting thought. But I'd rather somebody else do it.

 

[Gregger]

Save the R&D $$$$s and frustration..... Just buy this and get over the urge...

Made by Triumph and electric.....

 

[Kojack1970]

Lately got curious on YouTube videos for electric conversions, just wondering has anyone converted rocket?

Good lord, why why why??? I see no benefit or purpose to an electric motorcycle except in an in urban city environment, which obviously defeats the purpose of a motorcycle. Just my personal feelings but electric bikes and cars are just soulless utilitarian equipment.

 

[kenne]

yeah go for a ride 200k maybe then wait 2 hrs to charge your bike great way to see the country

 

[Gregger]

Good lord, why why why??? I see no benefit or purpose to an electric motorcycle except in an in urban city environment, which obviously defeats the purpose of a motorcycle. Just my personal feelings but electric bikes and cars are just soulless utilitarian equipment.

Agree 100%.... but just think of the dubbed in exhaust note you could load into the sound system..... potato potato potato........

 

[Mike Rocket]

No electric conversion for me.

EVER!

It's not for me either! The oil and petrol smell and feel is just too good!

 

[Mike Rocket]

Not enough range for me. Electric motors are not ready yet. I believe hydrogen is the future.

 

[mr hunt]

Pretty sure this would be the mechanical equivalent of gender reassignment surgery

 

[Kevin frazier]

Y'know, if I live my dream and put my R3 engine in a vintage sports racer, I'll have a chassis that would be pretty ideal as an electric conversion. Wow, I could perform two travesties at once! The chassis, suspension, and brakes, would deal well with the heft of battery/motor weight. it's an interesting thought. But I'd rather somebody else do it.

Got pictures of your vintage racer w an r3 engine sounds cool

 

[Tripps]

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