Solar Bike Install Jim Hickey

MDF board cut to profile of a Deuter handlebar bag, board with gal straps and machine screws fitted for concept proof

Another view showing mounting arrangement and foam shock absorbers.

With the Deuter handlebar bag fitted

Controller is now fitted in bag.

Controller is retained at top by the center machine screw engaging in the extrusion

View from the riding position showing the controller bag mounted via a handlebar basket bracket on the headstem and the thumb throttle just inboard of the right gear selectors

Right hand side view showing battery mounting

Looking up at the left side of the front axle showing the re-worked axle tab washers and the press fit of the washer into the fork.

Looking up at the right side of the front axle showing the re-worked axle tab washers and the press fit of the washer into the fork.

All of the wiring connected to the controller and ready to test

All closed up, controller now hidden by a plain bag, wires neatly routed to battery, motor and throttle

How it looks from the riding position

Front view

Left hand side view showing battery installation and battery power wires routed alongside battery bracket, up to the handlebar basket bracket (secured with cable tie) and then into the bag

Just a shot to show how clean the install looks

And one last pic for luck