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Message started by Pozi on 01/08/16 at 12:17:05

Title: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by Pozi on 01/08/16 at 12:17:05

Hello all. Long time lurker; finally signed up.

I have an 87 Savage that I am looking for inspiration to build into a cafe. I have come across several bikes that have caught my eye but needed to share this one with the forum. As an electrical engineer this is definitely inspiration.

I searched the forum but didn't see it posted previously. I apologize if it's been covered before.

http://www.nightshiftbikes.com/savage/

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52295519e4b05116fdbe1825/557ceccfe4b003675237277e/557ced44e4b0036752372903/1434250568343/Hi+Res-0026.jpg?format=1500w

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52295519e4b05116fdbe1825/557ceccfe4b003675237277e/557ced51e4b0036752372939/1434250582315/Hi+Res-0019.jpg?format=1500w

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by Serowbot on 01/08/16 at 13:57:45

Somethin' missin' on that bike... :-/

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by Dave on 01/08/16 at 14:15:36

So what happens if you get caught in that rain on that bike....with all that electricity and no fenders to keep the water under control?

Ride that puppy through a puddle.....and the rider will be instantaneously wet right down to his undershorts!

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by verslagen1 on 01/08/16 at 14:18:44

2731263B23363B20540 wrote:

Somethin' missin' on that bike... :-/

It needs pedals. :-?

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by Serowbot on 01/08/16 at 15:33:05

Sorry for all the rips on your very first post,... no offense, and you are welcome at this site...

...it's just,... I feel like that bike leaves something to be desired in the aesthetic department...
A little more form over the function...
Maybe a foe gas tank or sumthin'... paint some fins on the battery... ;D

We Luddite's have to be eased into this stuff... :-?

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by old_rider on 01/08/16 at 18:36:30

I was wondering what it would look like converted, now I know.
Personally I am not a fan of the seat.... and would have made a rounded or curved cover for the contoller/converter?
Not sure the savage frame is the best to use (all steel) wonder what the specs are on it?
I'm always one for new tech, love the stuff... but I like long distance comfort too....

Thanks for the post... i'll look around a bit on that link for the specs on it.... :)

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by Art Webb on 01/09/16 at 02:12:14

no rear seat cowl / fender cover?
reminds me of all the 'bobbers' out there that are actually just 'disassembled / sawzalled' contraptions
not to rip but the guy who built it should have kept on going until he had a complete cafe racer instead of a a hacked up bike

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by runwyrlph on 01/11/16 at 05:17:12

Well, you gotta admit, he's making progress compared to the first model. :)

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy299/madcap_bucket/e%20rebelIMG_0487.jpg

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by Art Webb on 01/11/16 at 07:24:27

Hmm, improved in every aspect, except the fender where he went backerds ;D

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by BSTON on 01/11/16 at 08:42:00

It's definitely an improvement over the yellow cruiser with car batteries on it.

I like the looks of this one a little better. I think it's mostly just having the different seat. A cross between this one and the Savage would be best in my opinion.

http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52295519e4b05116fdbe1825/52981813e4b0c313de257214/52c8edd2e4b01bdd66aa3b28/1431561020714/DSC_0380.JPG?

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by runwyrlph on 01/11/16 at 09:43:53

I agree, put that cafe seat on the savage e bike and you'd be doin ok.

Don't get me wrong, if this is just some guy building these, I'm as impressed as heck!

If I had built that yellow e-rebel myself, I'd proudly ride it to work on a sunny day!

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by old_rider on 01/11/16 at 22:17:34

21362826262A3C450 wrote:

Well, you gotta admit, he's making progress compared to the first model. :)

http://i801.photobucket.com/albums/yy299/madcap_bucket/e%20rebelIMG_0487.jpg

Wow! car batteries and an much of nothing else.... I could do that! :)
Well maybe not car batteries but probably a deep cell....

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by Art Webb on 01/12/16 at 06:56:46

that one is definitely better
as runwyrlph said, put that seat on the savage model and it's actually a cafe

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by Dave on 01/12/16 at 07:15:53

I dunno if the Cafe' seat helps too much.....without some other bodywork to help with the aesthetics.

It appears the bike in the 1st photo doesn't have a rear brake...perhaps the motor provide enough "engine" braking?

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by BSTON on 01/12/16 at 08:18:59

05120C02020E18610 wrote:

Don't get me wrong, if this is just some guy building these, I'm as impressed as heck!

It is as far as I can tell.

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by Art Webb on 01/13/16 at 07:58:01

605B5641505C47415A525F40330 wrote:

electric motors give a lot of that

Title: Re: Ryca inspired E-bike
Post by Dave on 01/13/16 at 09:12:15

The yellow bike was a Honda Rebel.....and it used Golf Cart parts to provide the electrical gear.

His later bikes have more sophisticated (expensive) parts in the builds.