Safety First: custom laser-cut diskbrake

New Plans (revised)

Configuring component layout: Charger is mounted on top of the skate deck seat.

The overall aesthetic is super utilitarian, but I think there'll be enough interesting design details to keep it looking somewhat "designed". 

As seen above, the batteries/charging cable are easily accessible when the hatch is opened (plus it's going to look really cool when it opens- lol). 

Next Steps: Paint/finish frame, New batteries

Switched back to the original rear wheel: Newer mag wheel didn't accept a larger gear :c

New Fork/Front wheel/Handlebars

Short test ride w/ new front suspension :) 

( skip the first 90 seconds to get to the riding part) ^^;;;;

CVT might be useful in the future... Also cut off some all-thread sticking out the side.  

Work Visit at Priority Designs

Showin' off the 'ped to the co-workers.. Took it up and down the street few times. Top speed is around 45 mph with a range of 8-10 miles, depending on driving conditions. (the 80 lb. 24 AH lead-acid batteries aren't helping range.. or braking, for that matter).

IT'S ALIVE!!

finally...

Final Motor Mount Installed + Battery Tray

Final laser-cut/powder coated mount installed. At this point, I was still having trouble getting the motor to work with the batteries I ordered.  It took about 2 weeks for me to realize what the issue was: solenoids- how do they work!? ;P

 With the front pinion gear sliding on the motor shaft, chain line was easy to dial-in. ^______^