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[benswing]

I don't know why I'm getting into this discussion, but this blog is from the same guy who was arguing on pages 1 & 2.  I haven't been coming around enough to know everyone's background, but the fact that he unregistered and now has guest status makes me suspicious.

FYI, that guy is also in the process of writing what will probably be the definitive history of electric motorcycles.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/952491968/power-in-flux-the-history-of-electric-motorcycles

[Fivespeed302]

FYI, that guy is also in the process of writing what will probably be the definitive history of electric motorcycles.

Ok, so what's up with the "guest" status?

[benswing]

FYI, that guy is also in the process of writing what will probably be the definitive history of electric motorcycles.

Ok, so what's up with the "guest" status?

He's taking a break from the discussion boards to focus on the book.  I think he got kinda fed up with some of the discussions recently, particularly about safety.  He's a good guy, knows his stuff, has a temper.  We've got all kinds of characters in our little EV world!

[Justin Andrews]

I like Ted, he speaks his mind, and is forthright.

[Fivespeed302]

I like Ted, he speaks his mind, and is forthright.

My only issue with him was the unregistering.  Maybe it had to do with alerts, who knows.  He certainly made some good points and asked several important questions and got only a few answers, without much to back it up.

[Justin Andrews]

I like Ted, he speaks his mind, and is forthright.

My only issue with him was the unregistering.  Maybe it had to do with alerts, who knows.  He certainly made some good points and asked several important questions and got only a few answers, without much to back it up.

I would'nt sweat it, Ted recently secured money through crowdfunding to write a book about the history of electric motorsports, chances are, as Ben suggests, that he is withdrawing from the online world for a while to concentrate on it.

[Biff]

maybe these guys are using the same Chinese supplier too

http://voltmotorcycles.com/electric-motorcycle-volt220

-ryan

[oobflyer]

Interesting how this thread took off and ran in many directions... jus wanted to throw my two cents in.

My '07 Vectrix has a hub motor (unsprung weight) - I now have over 17K miles on it and it still runs strong. BUT, it has neve done well with bumps/potholes. Each bump I run over means a harsh jolt to the bike (and to me!). I learned this early on, of course, so I carefully avoid all bumps/potholes as much as I can. My Vectrix is almost 9 yrs old now - and I've never had any problems with it - so I can't say that hob-motor design has any disadvantages as far as longevity, power, etc.

My '15 Zero SR, on the other hand, does just fine over bumps/potholes - although I still try to steer clear when possible ;-)

[Spoonman]

maybe these guys are using the same Chinese supplier too

http://voltmotorcycles.com/electric-motorcycle-volt220

-ryan

yup, I expect they are - missed the CEO at a conference there recently, had been looking forward to grilling him on exactly that point.

[natesiy]

Sorry, not to hijack the thread, but ZEV and Volt Motorcycles are NOT Evoke Electric Motorcycles.
www.evokemotorcycles.com

[Ted Dillard]

I have been reading up on the topic...

lol - fivespeed, if you don't know who Ted Dillard is then you've still got a hell of a lot of reading to do. ;-)

I'd recommend starting here: From Fossil to Flux

OK, this made me LOL.  I'm thinking of making T-shirts. 

Exactly, Ben.  I did get off the forums to complete Power in Flux...  I just find them (all of them, not just this one...) to be even more of a time-sink than Facebook, which is sayin' something.    

Why that should be an issue (@Fivespeed302) I have no idea, but I was able to double down and get the book done.  The funniest part of that process was, about a month before I thought I had it wrapped up, an insider buddy said, "OH!  have you spoken to my buddy ELY?  You really should..."  Well it turns out that "Ely" is Ely Schless, who, basically, is the grandpappy of everything you know and love about electric motorcycles.  Three more chapters and I was ready to go to print.   

Anyway, I'm back (I guess, though I've kind of moved on into robotics a bit) and wanted to thank the community again for the support the book got, and continues to get.  Sorry to hijack this moldy old thread, but I couldn't resist...   

[Shadow]

OK, this made me LOL.  I'm thinking of making T-shirts. 

Exactly, Ben.  I did get off the forums to complete Power in Flux...  I just find them (all of them, not just this one...) to be even more of a time-sink than Facebook, which is sayin' something.    

Why that should be an issue (@Fivespeed302) I have no idea, but I was able to double down and get the book done.  The funniest part of that process was, about a month before I thought I had it wrapped up, an insider buddy said, "OH!  have you spoken to my buddy ELY?  You really should..."  Well it turns out that "Ely" is Ely Schless, who, basically, is the grandpappy of everything you know and love about electric motorcycles.  Three more chapters and I was ready to go to print.   

Anyway, I'm back (I guess, though I've kind of moved on into robotics a bit) and wanted to thank the community again for the support the book got, and continues to get.  Sorry to hijack this moldy old thread, but I couldn't resist...

Welcome back. De-registered accounts break the user experience somewhat as the profile is deleted and you cannot click on a deleted user profile and view their posts. If there were a way to re-activate a deleted account I would do that for you, but I don't see any option to do this. Admin might be able to run a database query and move your old posts onto the new user account, to restore continuity, and if that is something you would like please file a moderator report and I will follow up with them. I think that the appearance of abandoning the forum (versus "on holiday" from the forum) is what some people are referring to. Sorry about that, I agree the forum software should allow someone to go into hibernation without breaking the user experience.

The book is awesome!

[Ted Dillard]

Thanks - Glad you like it! 

No worries, I'm good with it.