Sounds like a good plan !
Hey Bryan and Steven, sorry been busy on research this past few weeks, but add me on fusion cause I am more proficient in that, my email will be davin02@ui.ac.id for the fusion 360.
And a suggestion from me, assuming that is a battery, why don't we put the battery inside the gas tank area since it is empty without gasoline.
I recommend researching how the Japanese removable motorcycle battery packs are evolving, since one of the nicer features of an electric motorcycle is that the battery packs can be smaller and therefore swappable.
This eliminates the wait time for charging and extends the range considerably. There is research going on with swappable battery packs for electric bicycles as well.
You are added Davin to the Fusion version. Anyone else want to join the team?...Steven?
I can help out with the battery packs once you decide what way you want to go for the envelope. I would like you to provide the architectural direction and they I can help with the implementation portion.
Please refer to my threads on the battery technologies that many of the electric motorcycles and electric bicycles are using as a starting point for ideas and concepts.
Right, thanks Bryan
I can't believe I've missed this project this far!
I'd love to be a contributor- I have a deep background in motorcycles, especially racing and have run a special events and service support company that has a list of big name clientele including Zero, Alta, the Handbuilt Show, Quail Motorsports Gathering, Arch Motorcycles, Le Mani Moto, and regional Ducati, BMW, Vespa, dealers in the Nashville area.
I'd love to help however I can, especially in the component placement and design geometry. Whatever the project needs let me know!
David ; Please coordinate with Bryan as he is leading this project. - Steven
Will do!
David, what is your e-mail address so I can add you?
Thanks Bryan! I'm in the Onshape doc right now.
Is there anything specific you'd like me to zero in on?
I think finish the main items in the model such as the frame, motor, wheels, etc. This way we have the general idea and can start on the other things like brackets to mount the motor and connect the shocks and to see what what modifications we need to do to the frame to accomodate this.
Start shelling out components like the tank and rear section to contain items like the battery and controller.
Brakes is another item.
Give me feeback on what you feel comfortable working on.
I'm a bit packed this week but I can definitely go through the structural parts. Did you need the bike set up to perform a certain way? The design will need to change depending on weight and materials used. Once that intent is established the suspension geometry and mounting points for things like the brakes, swingarm, etc can be zeroed in on.
Sounds good David.
Nothing set in stone for the set up. Since we are going electric I definitely would like to go light (aluminum may be carbon fiber).
What are your thoughts on a swappable battery? I know the name of the game is to get the most life and quick charge time for a battery but what if some how we could store a spare on the bike for a quick swap out? Just throwing it out there some kind of solar panel that would mold to the back fender section that would give a charge to the battery that is not in use.
Hi all, would love to join in any capacity. Recent mech e grad with solidworks/onshape skills and an interest in motorcycles. Please reach me at 19wasmst@gmail.com.
Not at all ! Please contact Bryan to see how you can help out.
Nimish Mayekar, send me an e-mail address and I will add you to the team.
Carbon fiber is a good choice, but the cost will be much higher than aluminum alloy
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If you are sure to choose carbon fiber, I can handle this for you
Wei, I added you to the Onshape doc. Feel free to work go ahead with carbon fiber.
Hi Brian, I'm sorry, I can't participate in this structural design work because I don't know how to use the tools, but as far as the current structure is concerned, only SWING ARM and TANK are suitable for carbon fiber (not including seat cushions).
Usually we don’t recommend to punch holes directly on the carbon fiber parts, because it is not wear-resistant and will affect the strength.
But we can embed the metal parts in the carbon fiber punching position, and finally CNC milling and tapping to get the desired size, which can maximize the strength and wear resistance.
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