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2000 Custom Built Motorcycles Electric on 2040-motos

US $6,000.00
YearYear:2000 MileageMileage:37416 ColorColor: Purple
Location:

Denver, North Carolina, United States

Denver, North Carolina, United States
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Buell Firebolt photos

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Buell Firebolt description

This is a unique, Purple three wheel Electric Motorcycle. This is a great short range commuter vehicle.If you search online for Corbin Sparrow online you can find a lot of information on these motorcycles.

Features:
-Seats one person.
-It is an automatic, with 3 settings, Forward, Neutral, and Reverse. Top speed is 70 mph.
-Range is over 20 miles. ( I used it regularly for a 15 mile commute, charging at both ends. The terrain was light hills and flat roads. )
-Runs on 13 Optima 12V spiral wound deep cycle blue top sealed AGM batteries. Batteries are about 2 years old.
-Has 37416 miles at present.
-Power windows, does not have air conditioning. Does have Heat. Has one entry door on right side of vehicle.
-About 6 cubic feet of cargo space behind driver under rear hatchback.
-Due to small cabin size, I do not recommend for tall drivers. I am 5'9" and it is okay.
-Charges on a 20A 110V circuit outlet. About 6 miles of range returned per hour.
-Very economical about 2 cents/ mile at 10c/kwh.

Upgrades:
-Noco Genius battery chargers. One charger on each battery. Chargers are 4 or 3 chargers in each charger unit. This improves battery life and allows for using older or newer batteries. This charging system also allows user to connect to a 15A 110V outlet by changing the controller setting ( charging will take longer ). Picture shows front tow Noco's, there are two more behind the drivers seat mounted vertically.
-Battery monitoring system that can be connected to a PC to download temperature, voltage, and discharge/charge history information.
-PowerPulse desulphators on battery string sections. One 48V and three 36V desulphators installed.
-Replaced Radio/CD player with Lilliput Pentium computer. This PC is able to play CDs and music from a key. Comes with a LCD display and keyboard (not installed).
-Copper plates under all batteries with water cooling system. Not fully implemented. Needs bigger diameter copper pipes to work. The plates help keep batteries cooler.
-Extra long (higher gauge) charging cable to reduce heating and allow for better outlet access.

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