12-14-2017, 09:08 PM | #81 |
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Re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
Thanks guys!
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06-02-2019, 02:55 PM | #82 |
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Re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
Another charger upgrade for this cart. You don't want to go to the best right at first, right? Thanks to member 'handtools', this old Harley now has a Yewy smart/float charger keeping the batteries in optimal condition.
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06-09-2020, 09:40 AM | #83 |
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Re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
Hello Jake, I just read through your entire thread. I am mostly curious of your solid state conversion. I just picked up a 36v masterglide IV. Would you be willing to share with me everything you bought to do your conversion and what it ended up costing you? Thanks
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06-09-2020, 10:45 AM | #84 |
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Re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
Hi Finn, welcome to BGW and thank you for reading through my thread! Converting to solid state is the best thing you can do to an old cart, IMO. What I did was a DIY poor man’s conversion. The reason I say that is because Scottyb at Carts Unlimited (a site sponsor) sells complete kits that include everything you need (see here: https://www.cartsunlimited.net/unive...rsion-kit.html). I would have gone this route, but I wanted to save some bucks, and I am pretty handy and enjoy fabricating, wiring, etc.
Everything in parts cost me right at $500; here is what all I bought: -Curtis 1204 controller -36v Curtis solenoid -Generic 36v reversing contactor -Solenoid resistor and diode -Two reversing contactor diodes -SPDT switch (for FNR) -PB-6 potentiometer -EZGO style key switch -250 amp main fuse I didn't need to purchase any cables, as I was able to reuse all of the stock 6 gauge ones. The most difficult part of the process was mounting the PB-6 pot box to get it to work with the factory accelerator linkage. A couple hours with some scrap metal, a grinder, tape measure, sharpie, and a trip to the hardware store, it was mounted and working like a charm. The wiring diagram I followed was the one listed in the Curtis 1204 controller manual. I found it to be very straightforward and easy to follow (see pic below). I did the conversion over the course of three days, working a few hours each day. If you are handy and know how to read a basic wiring diagram, you won't have any trouble at all. The results are what makes it all worth it- silky smooth acceleration with no more of the jerkiness that the stock drive system has. Start a thread on your cart and post up some pics, I'd love to see it! |
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06-09-2020, 11:54 AM | #86 | |
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Great, sounds like you could tackle this no problem then. I lucked into finding a good deal on a controller used on eBay. I also purchased the solenoid used. Deals are out there, just have to find them. Good luck! |
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04-02-2022, 11:15 PM | #87 |
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Re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
how do you find the year on that thing I have similar one I can't find the year on it
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04-06-2022, 12:01 PM | #88 | |
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If your cart doesn't have the serial plate then there isn't much you can do to date the cart, obviously. |
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04-17-2022, 07:45 PM | #89 |
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12-04-2022, 02:10 PM | #90 |
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Re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
Well guys, I sold the old Harley yesterday, which now leaves me cartless.
The cart had sat in my parents’ barn without batteries for the past three years. They are now downsizing, and I don’t have the room for it at my place, so I came to the conclusion that it was time to let it go. I sure had a lot of fun with it in the 7 years that I owned it. It went to a good home, and I am happy that it will be driven once again. Below are a few pics that were taken before it sold. |
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