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Power in Flux excerpt: The Blade (ElMoto.net)

September 21, 2018by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

Ely Schless is arguably the Father of Electric Motorcycles.  There, I said it.  How can I say such a thing?  Read the chapter, excerpted here on ElMoto.net: Power in Flux excerpt: […]

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The Tool Post

August 28, 2018by Ted Dillard 2 Comments

Here’s a nice little list of some essential tools, with my suggestions.   A good multi meter is essential.  This is my choice. FLUKE 15B+ F15B+ Auto Range Digital Probe […]

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Mugen and the TTZero

May 31, 2018by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

I just read this piece: TT 2018: Why are Mugen racing electric bikes at the TT and what does the future hold? Some key points: Is Mugen’s development work at the […]

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ETEK Inspiration

September 12, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

Want some inspiration to go bid on my vintage, authentic, serial-numbered actual ETEK motor on eBay?  Here you go. This is the R5e, at the time fitted with a tiny […]

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Briggs and Stratton ETEK Motor For Sale

September 9, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

This is the Real Deal, folks – an authentic Briggs ETEK.  See the eBay listing here.

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Alltrax SR48600 Controller For Sale

September 2, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

Yeah baby!  Got a 48V high amp project in mind?  You know, SIX HUNDRED AMPS like high?  Well this is for you. See the listing on eBay, here, and more […]

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HomePower “Modern Electric Motorcycles” Story is Up

August 31, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

Got a nice little piece in HomePower magazine about the current state of the electric motorcycle market.  Read it here.

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Michael Uhlarik (of Amarok) Reviews Power in Flux

August 26, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

Michael Uhlarik, of Amarok Racing fame and a major player in the motorcycle biz, just posted a great review on his LinkedIn feed, here: “Literally the entire history of electric […]

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Power in Flux Excerpt: Motor History

August 13, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

Here’s a little excerpt from Power in Flux, about the history of electric motors.  For more, get the book here: Power in Flux It’s a common refrain heard in EV […]

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A Little Brammo Vindication: “Mine is Dead Now Too”

August 8, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

I’ve got to get this off my chest. Harry Mallin, the owner and head moderator on the Brammo Owners Forum made a comment that I was constantly criticizing the brand. […]

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“…an encyclopedic knowledge… and exhaustive detail.” ChargedEVs Review

July 31, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

Charles Morris, over at ChargedEVs just posted a very flattering review of the book this morning. Here are a few quotes: Author Ted Dillard has an encyclopedic knowledge of his subject, […]

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Power in Flux Interview on WMNF

May 10, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

Jon Butts interviewed me for a segment on WMNF the other day…  you can listen to it here: The WMNF site is here. Go to the May 8, 2017 show.

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New Site: Electric Motocycles News (and Power in Flux Review)

April 5, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

Guy Salens has started up a new site devoted to electric motorcycles just last month, and gave the book a nice feature story…  check it out: ElectricMotorcyclesNews  Admittedly a “newbie” […]

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Power in Flux Gets it’s First Legit Review

March 22, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

…and I think it’s fair to say, they like it! Nigel Morris, of ReNewEconomy, “Australia’s best informed and most read web-site focusing on clean energy news and analysis, as well […]

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PowerInFlux.com Launched!

March 5, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

…and the website is up!  www.PowerInFlux.com is officially launched, with all the details about the book and how to order it.  So far there’s basic information along with a Table […]

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They’re PACKED!

February 26, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

That’s all that’s left!  Next stop: the Post Office…

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They’re HERE!!

February 25, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

In case you wondered what a hundred books looks like, here it is! Yeah, OK, confession time.  Since I placed the order, after double, triple and triple-triple checking I’ve had […]

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aaand… We’re DONE!

February 18, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

…and by DONE I mean, WE’RE DONE! The hardcover came in and it’s just where I want it.  I’m placing the Kickstarter orders tomorrow, and should have everything in hand […]

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The FINAL PROOF is ORDERED!

February 13, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

It’s been a long haul, and I can’t really believe I’m at this point.  I just reviewed the last, final FINAL look-through by Aaron, made the changes, and re-checked the […]

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Hardcover Dust Jacket

February 11, 2017by Ted Dillard Leave a comment

Plugging along – I added some details as well as a third appendix, and am just chillin’ waiting for my editor to take a last look before we go to […]

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Power in Flux: The History of Electric Motorcycles

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Here's a nice little list of some essential tools, with my suggestions.  

A good multi meter is essential.  This is my choice.

FLUKE 15B+ F15B+ Auto Range Digital Probe Multimeter

 

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Digital calipers are nice - non conductive plastic ones are a smart move.

Starrett 799A-6/150 Digital Caliper

Wiha 41101 Digital Caliper


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For crimping large lugs -

Forney 57637 Lug Crimping Tool

 

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Central Hydraulics 12 Ton Shop Press 

 

Making connections...

Soldering Iron kit

 

...and sealing them up.

Heat Gun

 

Portable hacksaw power

Sawzall

 

'nuff said.

BFH (Big ---- Hammer)

 

Wire sizes and funny numbers...

Wire Gauge

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