Kingston University at the 2009 TTXGP on the Isle of Man
; Date: July 26, 2018
Tags: TTXGP »»»» Electric Motorcycles
The initial TTXGP race, during the 2009 TT Week on the Isle of Man, had a huge profile. University teams were a major part of the TTXGP race, and the subsequent TTZERO races in the following years. This is a video diary of the Kingston University team. The videos start in the previous October, when the student team starts stripping the donor chassis, and then visit Steve Labib who had built an electric motorcycle. The bulk of the videos closely examines the design and build process. Unfortunately when it came to race day, the Kingston Univ bike did not finish because a brush in the motor vaporized.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.03 Isle of Man TTXGP
30/10/08 - The Students strip the donor motorbike - A 1987 Honda NSR 250, which was donated to the project by a another student.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.04 Isle of Man TTXGP
04/11/08 - Alex test rides Steve Labib's www.Jozzbikes.co.uk Electric Aprillia motorbike as a benchmark.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.10 Isle of Man TTXGP
18/12/08 - Drew works on, and discusses some of the electrical systems on the motorbike
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.12 Isle of Man TTXGP
18/12/08 - Alex machines the Drive Shaft to connect the motor output shaft to the front chain sprocket. Dean makes adjustments to the Shaft bearing housing.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.14 Isle of Man TTXGP
15/01/09 - Drew and Paul identify a problem with the electric throttle controller.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.15 Isle of Man TTXGP
15/01/09 - Paul discusses the Kelly Controller RS232 configuration.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.17 Isle of Man TTXGP
28/01/09 - Gonzalo and Paul put the motorbike on the Dyno. Alex takes it for a quick ride up the road.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.18 Isle of Man TTXGP
28/01/09 - Alex takes the motorbike for a longer ride on the A3 main road. The bike shuts down after a few miles due to undervoltage.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.19 Isle of Man TTXGP
28/01/09 - Second test run of the development motorbike on the A3 road in south west london.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.20 Isle of Man TTXGP
28/01/09 - Alex and Paul discuss undervoltage, which caused the motorbike to shut down on the previous run.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.22 Isle of Man TTXGP
10/03/09 - Alex makes adjustments to the motorbike gearbox. Mike decides what fairing will fit on the bike.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.23 Isle of Man TTXGP
Paul explains the battery system
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.25 Isle of Man TTXGP
Footage of the TTXGP motorbike at the Presentation
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.26 Isle of Man TTXGP
highlights from Paul Brandons presentation on the electric motorbike they are entering into the TTXGP
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.27 Isle of Man TTXGP
19/05/09 - Paul, Alex and Dean look at lists of things to do. Alex fits new rear wheel.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.28 Isle of Man TTXGP
23/03/09 to 19/05/09 - Dean manufacturers over 250 Bus Bars and Fuses for the battery packs for the motorbike
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.29 Isle of Man TTXGP
26/05/09 - Owen, Drew, Alex and Paul discuss a possible mounting problem on the motorbike.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.30 Isle of Man TTXGP
26/05/09 - Dean, Alex and Paul work on the motorbike
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.31 Isle of Man TTXGP
5th & 6th June 2009 - George Spence rides kingstons TTXGP bike at Jurby Airfield, for about 30 laps.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.32 Isle of Man TTXGP
5th & 6th June 2009 - George Spence talks about riding Kingstons TTXGP bike.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.33 Isle of Man TTXGP
1st Qualifying session for TTXGP 2009 race on the Isle of Man.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.33 Isle of Man TTXGP
1st Qualifying session for TTXGP 2009 race on the Isle of Man.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.34 Isle of Man TTXGP
09/06/09 - The team discuss how the motorbike did in the first practice session. John Shimmen (minister for the envirnoment), and Michael Czysz chat with Paul Brandon
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.35 Isle of Man TTXGP
10/06/09 - Preparation for the 2nd Qualifying session. electric Motorbike
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.36 Isle of Man TTXGP
2nd Qualifying session for the 2009 TTXGP at the Isle of Man TT
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.37 Isle of Man TTXGP
10/06/09 - George brings the motorbike in after having problems with it cutting out over the mountain.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.38 Isle of Man TTXGP
10/06/09 - The team discuss why the motorbike is cutting out intermitently, which they believe is caused by a safety/thermo sensor being too close to a hot air exhaust of the motor.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.39 Isle of Man TTXGP
12/06/09 - Race day - Preparations, Scrutinearing, and the motorbike line up on Glencrutchery Road
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.40 Isle of Man TTXGP
George Spence rides Kingston University 2009 electric motorcycle in the TTXGP race at the Isle of Man TT
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.41 Isle of Man TTXGP
12/06/09 - Race Day - The team hear that the motorcycle has stopped, at the same time as Michael Czysz also finds out his bike has stopped. They get the bike back and do some initial diagnosis and find that the motor has broken.
Kingston University Electric Motorcycle Diary no.42 Isle of Man TTXGP
August 2009 - Paul Brandon looks back , and summarises the teams experiences of building & racing an electric motorbike at the Isle of Man TTXGP.
