BUILDING A BETTER ELECTRIC MOTORCYCLE THAN HARLEY DAVIDSON

EV Channels Review

This video chronicles the ambitious project of converting a traditional Harley-Davidson motorcycle into an electric vehicle, aiming to surpass Harley's own electric offering, the LiveWire. The reviewer highlights Harley-Davidson's legacy as an American icon but criticizes its outdated technology, heavy weight, and the characteristic heat and noise of its air-cooled engines. The process involves a complex disassembly, removing the original engine, transmission, and fuel tank to make way for a powerful Golden Motor electric unit and controller. A key challenge is integrating the controller, which is eventually housed within the modified fuel tank. While acknowledging the difficulty of the conversion, the reviewer expresses a growing appreciation for the project's potential, particularly after visualizing the finished, black-painted bike. The core of the project is to eliminate the 'smell, overheating, poor maintenance, and expensive maintenance' associated with traditional Harleys, offering a quieter, more modern electric alternative.