borus Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 would like to see some video if possible, thanks for the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 would like to see some video if possible, thanks for the update. Sorry I didn't see him on time to film it, but will post it here if I find some footage on youtube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borus Posted August 24, 2014 Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) here he is practicing http://youtu.be/yFGqemeYCYI Edited August 24, 2014 by borus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guys Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Jep, that's the guy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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heffergm Posted August 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 I found this snippet in the manual, which certainly sounds to me as if the clutch operates as a potentiometer of sorts, rather than just an on/off switch: The ELS system allows you : - To cut instantly the power of the motorcycle. - To modulate progressively the acceleration of the motorcycle. - With the combined effect of the throttle and the ELS lever, to have a very precise action of throttle, usefull in very slow and winding sections. The effect can be compare to a mechanical cluch. - Like a thermical engine cluch, to have instantly the full power when needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borus Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 That type of clutch was on the very early bikes, since last year the clutch is on / off. A gradual clutch is no different than the throttle on an electric bike. cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwhy Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 A gradual clutch is no different than the throttle on an electric bike. cheers this will very much depends on the type of controller and also how the clutch integrates with the controller .. So not the same for all electric bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borus Posted August 27, 2014 Report Share Posted August 27, 2014 EM is on / off, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwhy Posted October 8, 2014 Report Share Posted October 8, 2014 (edited) First full size electric to win at nation level: http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/a-first-electric-motorcycle-wins-national-championship.htm But not the all round first e-trials to win at nation level.. Edited October 16, 2014 by gwhy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borus Posted October 25, 2014 Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 French S2 Champion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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aussiechris Posted December 4, 2014 Report Share Posted December 4, 2014 Here in Australia we have a former Australian Champion riding one and he’s pretty darn impressive on it. He rides expert class on it and eats all but the biggest sections. He was kind enough to give me a test ride on it last weekend. I was quite impressed with the power but the bike takes some getting used to. As stated above, the clutch is just an on-off switch and best left alone. The regen braking is applied using a button on the left handle bar. Normally there is very little engine braking. Power delivery is smooth but you can’t get that instant zap that you can get with a petrol engine and a clutch. You need to use your body to get up the big stuff (but riding a 300 Gasser makes one lazy so I can’t do it). I must say the power is a lot smoother and more controllable than the little Oset electric bikes. As for endurance, the owner rides an all day trial (4 laps of 10 sections) and then does a few demos afterwards with about 15-20% power remaining so I think the advertised times are pretty conservative. Chris Brisbane Australia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borus Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 any pics or video's of the former Australian Champ riding his EM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiechris Posted December 8, 2014 Report Share Posted December 8, 2014 Sorry Borus, I don't have any photos or videos at this point. Chris. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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