# The "Juice Cafe" Racer. From start to Ton up! ( The Build Begins) **URL:** \ **Category:** Scooters, Bikes, Sagways\ **Created:** [February 27, 2011, 3:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569 "2011-02-27T15:12:50Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Juiced](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/juiced/32/481_2.png) [@Juiced](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Juiced)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2011, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/41 "2011-04-13T16:37:57Z")
4/13/11 update: We have battery monitoring! It may be a primitive form of a BMS, but it does the job and will alert me if I have an issue with any of the batteries in a particular battery box. They still have the protective plastic on them so that is why they look “dull”. ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR40.JPG) The one meter only with 6.6 volts is correct as it has 8 batteries (2S4P) where the other main pack boxes have 32 cells (8S4P). That is 104 cells of manly POWER!!! 🙂 86 volts of fun! The bottom meter is for the 12 volt system battery. 16 days and counting. ---
**Author:** ![Juiced](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/juiced/32/481_2.png) [@Juiced](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Juiced)\ **Post date:** [April 15, 2011, 10:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/42 "2011-04-15T10:03:15Z")
4/15/11 Update: It was great while it lasted. The really cool meter system I spent a full evening on lasted about that long. It sat over night with no issues and no loss of battery charge. I took it out for a quick spin yesterday and the displays started to “freak out”. Before I could get back to the garage two of them had died a quick, but at least not a smoky death. I think they were too close to the controller…too much EFI? I attached a old school Analog unit to the pack and it worked like a charm. I will either biuld a 60 to 90 VDC unit or order one and will have to suffer (not really) with the old school look with an old school motorcycle. The Fiberglass parts will not be ready until Monday. Those parts and a few decals and we will be ready to roll! I still have a evening or two for rim cleaning, small parts touch up and the front forks need some attention. 14 days and counting! ---
**Author:** ![Juiced](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/juiced/32/481_2.png) [@Juiced](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Juiced)\ **Post date:** [April 16, 2011, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/43 "2011-04-16T15:23:17Z")
4/16/11 Update: The 12 volt Headway battery Until today we still had a small 10AH AGM battery in the bike to run all of the electronics. There is no DC to DC unit and the 12 volt system needed to run everything for at least an hour. A load test of the AGM revealed only 45 minutes of time before the battery showed 11.5 volts. ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR41.JPG) A 20 AH headway battery pack (4S2P) had been built a few weeks ago, but there was no good place on the bike to put it. Every location we looked at had it too low or just plain ugly. At that time none of the extra tabs and mounts had been removed. Since then all of the useless metal has been trimmed off. All of a sudden we have a perfect place to put it and it is now mounted behind the fairing. After a good charging everything was turned on. (Headlight on high beam, GPS unit, main contactor, taillight, relays and gauges.) After two hours the voltage had only dropped to 12.7 volts! Got to love those Headways. ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR42.JPG) I think it will stay in the bike. 🙂 13 days and counting! ---
**Author:** ![Juiced](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/juiced/32/481_2.png) [@Juiced](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Juiced)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2011, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/44 "2011-04-18T17:49:21Z")
4/18/11 Update: We have PAINT! All of the fiberglass parts have been painted. The fairing is still at the painter’s as it needed a final buffing. I will get it back tomorrow and start mounting the head light assembly. ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR47.JPG) ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR44.JPG) The color came out exactly as we were hoping for. The decals have been made and should be here in a few days. (Metro Sign. Thanks Allen! ) ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR45.JPG) The seat was cut (and sanded!) out of medium density closed cell foam neoprene and is very comfortable. 11 days and counting! ---
**Author:** ![Juiced](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/juiced/32/481_2.png) [@Juiced](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Juiced)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2011, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/45 "2011-04-19T17:59:35Z")
4/19/11 Update: It is starting to look like a motorcycle! ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR48.JPG) 10 Days and counting. ---
**Author:** ![Juiced](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/juiced/32/481_2.png) [@Juiced](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Juiced)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2011, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/46 "2011-04-20T12:28:03Z")
4/20/11 Update. She lost weight when I was not looking. After all the parts were put back onto the bike it was rolled over to the scales. No decals on it just yet so I added a pound. They will be on soon and after paint really cures. 162 lb Front 150 lb Back Total 312 Lbs We were expecting about 325 Lbs and the goal was under 350 Lbs so this was a pleasant surprise. The Headway 12v battery and all that useless metal that was cut off since the last weigh in made the difference. Tonight the racer will have a final headlight alignment check and then we tackle the dreaded wheels. They will not be stripped as I may have found a polish that showed promise last week on a small spot. 9 days and counting! ---
**Author:** ![Juiced](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/juiced/32/481_2.png) [@Juiced](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Juiced)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2011, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/47 "2011-04-21T15:00:45Z")
4/21/11 Update: One last look before the Decals ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR55.JPG) ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR54.JPG) ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR50.JPG) ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR51.JPG) ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR53.JPG) 8 days…Ahhh heck, we are almost done!!! ---
**Author:** ![Juiced](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/juiced/32/481_2.png) [@Juiced](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Juiced)\ **Post date:** [April 22, 2011, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/48 "2011-04-22T16:19:24Z")
4/22/11 Update: The decals are here!!! ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/DECALS1.JPG) Now I just need some time to put them on. We have a charity car show Saturday and moving the Son and family on Sunday. Priorities first!!! 🙂 🙂 7 days until the Show! ---
**Author:** ![Juiced](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/juiced/32/481_2.png) [@Juiced](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Juiced)\ **Post date:** [April 23, 2011, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/49 "2011-04-23T17:39:00Z")
4/23/11Update: Shakin and Bakin. Today the bike was taken out for a couple of shake down runs including a good long 15 mile ride at 45 to 55 mph. All the systems worked as designed. The only notable item was the front of the fairing bounced a little more than I like due to the recently installed headlight assembly and its extra weight. I think a small brace will remedy that issue. The bike was then rolled out for another round of baking in the sun before the decals are installed. I am soooo tempted to ride it to work, but really need to concentrate on a test I have coming up this week. Education first! 6 days until the show! ---
**Author:** ![Juiced](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/juiced/32/481_2.png) [@Juiced](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Juiced)\ **Post date:** [April 24, 2011, 5:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/50 "2011-04-24T17:22:01Z")
Finally it is done. Today the bike made the last of the shakedown runs with the new fairing brace and controller changes all working perfectly. The decals were installed and now I am getting the few bubbles out of them. ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CR60.JPG) It will be debuted at the Trident Technical College annual charity car/motorcycle show April 30th, 2011. Frame: Honda 1979 CB750F Super Sport converted to clean electric power. Original weight: 527 lbs - Weight now: 312 Lbs Fiberglass: Honda factory “R” from Airtech Streamlining Decals by Metro sign Motor: 50Hp+ Motenergy Brushed DC ME1003 Power: 112 - 3.2 volt LiFePo4 Lithium batteries - 90 volt - 40AH - 800 amp max capacity Alltrax 450 amp controller Top speed 100 Mph+ , 40 MPC Dual Disc brakes. Loads of fun! We want to thank all the people/friends from , Motenergy, Metro sign and Airtech-Streamling for all the help on this cool project. 5 days until the show! Ed Juiced drag Racing ---
**Author:** ![Juiced](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/juiced/32/481_2.png) [@Juiced](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Juiced)\ **Post date:** [April 30, 2011, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/51 "2011-04-30T17:03:42Z")
The SHOW!!! We left early and had a great breakfast at Crackerbarrel. ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CRshow01.jpg) The crowds were great! ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CRshow05.jpg) The cars were great! ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CRshow95.jpg) The weather was great! ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CRshow49.jpg) We were surrounded by ICE vehicles as far as the eye could see. ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CRshow11.jpg) We took second place in the custom motorcycle division! A full race drag bike who were old race friends of ours won the motorcycle group. It was a well deserved win and a fun time was had by all!!! ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CRshow22.JPG) After all of that, Tammy was all of a sudden interested in wanting to ride the bike? ![](http://juiceddragracing.com/CRshow22.jpg) Now… Time to hit the road! ---
**Author:** ![Gregski](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecc23a/32.png) [@Gregski](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gregski)\ **Post date:** [July 7, 2011, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569/52 "2011-07-07T21:30:35Z")
Ed you da man! Wow what a build… and yes I found you on another forum, good for you, spread the word. [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-juice-cafe-racer-from-start-to-ton-up-the-build-begins/1569.md?page=2)