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Just finished fabricating the battery cradle/tube/mount-thing!

It was my first time welding in 5 years and the welds look like it was my first time welding in 5 years. But they're strong (and hidden away), and that's all that matters.

The battery case is literally just sitting on top and could fall over from the gentlest breeze, so I still need to build some mounting tabs to bolt it in for good.

Besides that, it's just a matter of swapping the handlebars and switches, wiring up the 12v circuits, and installing a new chain and sprocket!

I'm sure there's a bunch of little things that will add complications and delays, but oh man is the end in sight!

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S0wndman

Looking good!

terriblefire

This man hates gas tanks SO much he did an EV conversion.

Scaarus

The bike looks good too!

Ronald Finger

There's actually still 10+ year old gasoline in the tank just sloshing around doing nothing and I think that's kind of funny

LokiBeat

To be fair, he has earned his dislike of gas tanks honorably.

Bob Kirk

Wait....... a gas tank that doesn't leak. Who are you, what have you done to Ronnie?

Ronald Finger

I think the one vehicle I have where I don’t need a good gas tank being the only one with a good gas tank is just the perfect irony

Reagn

The spray foam on the ceiling is new, right?

Oinker

I don't have a Kawasaki D1 (or the ability to balance on a motorbike without falling to my death), but I was wondering whether you plan to make the STEP files available for the parts that you've designed? I'm trying to get back into designing and making things - so I'm trying to find designs from people who are actually competent. 😅

Sarah Khromachou

Hi Ronald! I joined your Patreon as I wanted to support your ongoing projects but I also miss seeing what you are up to on Youtube. I hope you're doing well and I hope to see you soon with your more long form content. This project seems super cool and I can't wait to see the bike progress!