Here is link to a great Instructable on how to build an electric motorcycle using Optima Batteries. Optima Batteries last twice as long as your average vehicle battery, even in extreme heat situations, which is why they are the battery of choice for people who drive off road vehicles, boats, tractors, and harvesters. Optima batteries have an extended shelf life which makes them ideal for vehicles that are used seasonally. They also have a very low self-discharge rate, which means that the battery can sit unused for a long period of time and still retain a significant amount of power, enough to start a large RV, tractor, harvester and even boats that have been stored after a long winter of no use.

In this Instructable, Stryker demonstrates his process:
"This project took about 3 months of research and development (not counting waiting for parts to come in or help from a friend with the welding). All in all, it cost about $3000 to buy and build. This may take a long time to pay off in gas savings, but if you add the fun of building and all of the environmental benefits, it was well worth the effort. With a top speed of over 70 mph and 10 miles per charge, this bike is perfect for me. This instructable doesn't give you exact step by step instructions on every single thing I did, but if you have some mechanical skills and welding ability you should be okay. A little knowledge of motorcycle maintenance wouldn't hurt--but I just read the user's manual and learned as I went."

Shop for Optima Batteries at Toolking.com !

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