11/10/06

Vehicle Specifications

Vehicle Name         PJ2

Vehicle Type          Recumbent trike, Hybrid 2, RACV Energy Breakthrough rules

                            Petrol plus electric power, no pedals

Build Date:            2002

Since 2002 several changes have been made including a more powerful and reliable electric drive system and stronger front wheels, however, the vehicle has remained essentially the same. These specifications are for the 2005 vehicle.

Dimensions:                 

       Length:                2580 mm

       Width:                 860 mm

       Height:                 900 mm

       Front track:         760 mm

       Wheelbase:          1100 mm

Chassis:       Space-frame built to Greenspeed GR 16/19 trike dimensions.

                   Chromium  Molybdenum steel, MIG welded       

Steering:      Greenspeed geometry with crossed drag links and under-seat handlebars.

Canopy:  Local design, ‘clam shell’ style with front hinge and rear latch. Junior version of larger canopy.

              Composite construction, 2 layers of 175 gsm woven glass cloth, polyester resin.

              Polycarbonate windscreens.

Electric Drive System:

              24v, 600 watt brushless motor with integrated controller.  

              Primary chain drive, 0.25”, with free wheel to intermediate shaft.

Batteries:   2 x 12 volt, sealed lead acid, either 16 Ah, ‘Odysey’ or 20 Ah ‘Bonds’.

Petrol Drive System:

              Honda GX-31 31cc 4 stroke brush-cutter engine with kick start mechanism fitted to recoil starter. Centrifugal clutch from Stil brush-cutter.

              Primary drive gearbox modified from an unidentified ancient washing machine.

              BMX free wheel fitted to intermediate shaft.

Transmission:   9 tooth drive sprocket with cush drive on intermediate shaft.

                       7 speed SIS chain gears

Wheels:  20” BMX, 48 spoke, modified hubs to take ball bearings and 12mm axles.

Tyres:     20x1.75 Tioga Comp Pools

Brakes:    Disk front and rear, 160mm rotors, cable operated ‘Winzip’ calipers

Controls:  Brakes, gear, horn, electric and petrol throttles all mounted on handlebars.

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