More Progress.
Since I always seem to like multiple batteries. I thought I would try something a little different. SO I went to my local metal fabrication friend and had a few things made.. First some of these.
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There is always an issue with the standard racks and no where to attach it on a suspension frame so with two of these a little black paint and some hose clamps, voila!
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What you are seeing is black electrical tape around the frame. The new piece painted black and attached with two hose clamps. I will have to get smaller hose clamps to make it look a little cleaner. Now I have a spot for the rack to attach cleanly that is still somewhat flexible. I added three washers in between everything so it flexes nicely.
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There is the head of the bolt, a washer then the rack, another washer, then the new piece then another washer and a lock nut. I tightened it snugly then loosened it a quarter turn. Next I had some triangular pieces of aluminum added to the lower struts of the standard rack.
I Held the sliding battery plate against the rack and drilled three holes through. Then bolted the plates securely to each side.
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Now when the batteries are slid on they are much lower then before and really lowering the center of gravity.
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They are now about as low as most would hope for when they hang the battery in the frame.
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I was so pleased with this I decided to see how low I can go with the batteries on my chopper as well. I drilled the same three holes on each side this time going as low as possible.
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The chopper being a solid no suspension frame had mounts for the rack.
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I also moved the batteries as far back as seemed possible.
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I think it worked out pretty well.
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The battery weight is now far lower then it was even when I was hanging a battery in the frame.
Gawd I love my bikes! I think I'll go hug them again before bed
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Gary