One of the last steps before completing the circuitry to the motor, a screen to keep dirt out of the motor.
One of the last steps before completing the circuitry to the motor, a screen to keep dirt out of the motor.
This completed the power circuits.
After more than 2 years of off-and-on struggle, this was a very satisfying day.
I got up to 15 mph or so on this modest test, and was pleased that the speedometer actually worked.
Milestone One of the more exciting days of my life, I turned the key, and --- it worked! As it was supposed to! I still need to adjust the position of the air shocks, and install a few leftover items.
June 9, 2007: Speed Run This was even more exciting, hitting the street on an early Saturday morning in hopes of encountering little traffic and no cops. I exceeded my expectation of a top speed of 35 mph, wearing my bubble-shield helmet, since I still have no windshield. I couldn't figure out a quick way to fasten the camera securely to the frame, so I drove with my right hand and held the camera with my left. Living on the edge, out of the box....
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