Cowling, Sprocket Cover, and Bottom Plate CADD, May 28, 2021

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So finally getting around to making a sprocket cover, bottom plate, and cowlings to cover the batteries (to keep the sun off). Started with some basic CADD work (cardboard aided design and drafting). Drove it about 11 miles with the bottom plate and sprocket cover on but not the battery cowlings as they are not as rounded out or secured yet.

Also a good example of the throw pattern of chain oil when the motor is under load. Never underestimate the power of centrifugal motion …

inside view of sprocket cover with chain oil offing while riding. this does not just protect your equipment, it protects your boot from any oil spray
Note how the chain oil spray line up with the front of the sprocket cover. without this there would be chain oil all over the motor controller.
Chain oil spray on top of sprocket cover and motor faceplace.
Bottom plate (ostensibly to keep road material from impacting bottom of motor, with chain oil spray/drip.