electric abc

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4 years 2 months ago #987 by keithsams

electric abc was created by keithsams

i have an abc frame that was converted during the war to run on batteries and i assume driving an electric motor i intend restoring it as an electric motorcycle but have no idea how it would be set up has anyone the knowledge please no modern electrics. as it would be in the 40s

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4 years 2 months ago #988 by Dabney

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Keith,
I remember seeing this Douglas that was converted pre war- see https://evmc2.wordpress.com/2015/12/20/the-douglas-pidcock-19221942-electric-ev-motorcycle/
regards
Ian

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4 years 2 months ago - 4 years 2 months ago #989 by Stitt

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Very interesting, My ABC was also converted to electric in 1944. It has since been returned to petrol, but I have the tax book from when it was converted which states it was powered by an electric motor with 2-12 volt batteries.
Regards,
Harry

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4 years 2 months ago #990 by keithsams

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hi harry can you get in touch please i have some paperwork for your bike regards keith sams

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