Author: Shawn Mahoney

I found scrap aluminum 6061 plate that will be perfect for CNC’ing the swingarm components. Here’s a preliminary CAD design:

This will be a 72 volt conversion, which means I’ll need to step down the voltage to 12 volts to avoid blowing the light bulbs. The stepdown is done with…MoreAmperage Requirements of a Zundapp Bella Conversion

I’ve done the math to determine the weight differences between the internal combustion engine (“ICE”) and EV drivetrains. There really isn’t much of a difference.

I’ve owned Vespas, Lambrettas, Heinkels, Hondas, and now Bellas. I’m going to let you in on something I’ve discovered: Bellas might be the best candidates for conversions of any two…MoreWhy Convert a Bella (vs. something else)?

I got my parts from QS Motor. Thirty days by ship isn’t a long time and is only 60% of the cost of air freight. Let’s see what I got:…MoreBella EV Motor and Parts Unboxing

I was looking for a Heinkel Scooter to convert to an EV and I ended up with TWO Bellas! I’m happy though- and they will be too when they are…MoreIf Scooters Could Talk