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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-09-15, 07:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,790
Posted By dumbass

+2

+2
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-26-13, 05:25 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,678
Posted By dumbass

The good thing is you aren't getting badly hurt...

The good thing is you aren't getting badly hurt when you take your tumbles. But for the most part I would hope that these tumbles are rare and won't keep happening. I guess I'm saying why fix...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-24-13, 08:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,678
Posted By dumbass

Why is the bike falling in the first place? Maybe...

Why is the bike falling in the first place? Maybe you need to change where/how you park it or consider looking at a different kickstand.
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-19-13, 05:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By dumbass

But your post title is about the front...

But your post title is about the front tire........
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-05-13, 01:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,607
Posted By dumbass

Very glad you were able to get the key out....

Very glad you were able to get the key out. There's no question the outer key is the weak point of the gearbox. But the key should be more then strong enough to work fine. That said there's a reason...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-05-13, 06:53 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,607
Posted By dumbass

You do relize the key starts close to or at the...

You do relize the key starts close to or at the end of the threaded porsion of the shaft? I would consider using a small punch, chisel, screwdriver or ever a pair of wire cutter plyers to pry up the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-02-13, 06:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 770
Posted By dumbass

+1

+1
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-01-13, 07:07 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,192
Posted By dumbass

You are correct the EZip bikes are heavy but not...

You are correct the EZip bikes are heavy but not that heavy. Lets say you bought an average alm. Bike without an electric motor setup. It would likely weigh about 32 pounds. I know because I bought 5...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-13, 06:28 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,607
Posted By dumbass

You have a grove...slot (key way) in the shaft....

You have a grove...slot (key way) in the shaft. The key is still in it and was sheared smooth so it looks like there's no key way (slot). You need to look for it and use a small screwdriver to pick...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-13, 08:18 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,607
Posted By dumbass

Bottom line you have to first remove the outer...

Bottom line you have to first remove the outer motor gear to see if the key (as drkangel says) is still totally intact. Lets face it the key is only about 5/16" long and can roll very easily. But I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-30-13, 07:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,607
Posted By dumbass

Wow, you really have bad luck. No one can tell...

Wow, you really have bad luck. No one can tell you for sure that the 48v isn't causing you problems but personally I dought it. I've been running 48v thought a Currie 24v motor for maybe 400 miles...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-30-13, 06:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By dumbass

You may want to grab the top of the tire and hold...

You may want to grab the top of the tire and hold the handlebar or better yet have someone else hold the bar and try moving the tire from side to side (at the top). If it actually does move you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-28-13, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,164
Posted By dumbass

I agree with Cig....spin the tire and if it seems...

I agree with Cig....spin the tire and if it seems to wobble it's likely out of alignment (true) and needs to be adjusted. Most shops Willa charge $10 to $15 to align a wheel. Or you can buy a spoke...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-18-13, 05:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,106
Posted By dumbass

I agree with you on the bumping around being the...

I agree with you on the bumping around being the problem. As I have recommended to others I would recommend if you haven't already done so to check contacts (little black box under the battery). They...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-18-13, 03:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,106
Posted By dumbass

You will need to test the fuse with a meter to...

You will need to test the fuse with a meter to know if it is still good but it looks blown and those flakes you see is from the filament. The ends of the fuse can be cleaned with sand paper or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-18-13, 03:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,718
Posted By dumbass

Glad you got it fixed. Honestly, my wife and I...

Glad you got it fixed. Honestly, my wife and I both hated the Pas so I completely remove it from both bikes. So I can't really say how often this happens. I would say it was likely on...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-17-13, 07:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,114
Posted By dumbass

Hey watch it, I'm the resident dumbass here! ...

Hey watch it, I'm the resident dumbass here!

I just miked mine at 28.20mm but I have been using a Cane Creek ThudBuster post for several years. I bought it in a 25mm and use a spacer sleeve. I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-17-13, 07:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,374
Posted By dumbass

Don't put it in the fridge. It like the cold a...

Don't put it in the fridge. It like the cold a lot worse then the heat. That being said I would recommend charging in a cooler location of the house. But always remember safety in your chose of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-17-13, 07:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,718
Posted By dumbass

There's maybe 4 things that can fail to cause...

There's maybe 4 things that can fail to cause your problem, 1. A bad switch, 2. A failure in the controller it's self, 3. A simple bad connection ether at the controller, switch or on the counter...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-08-13, 05:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By dumbass

I too am mechanical and not really an electrical...

I too am mechanical and not really an electrical person. That's why I know the average person can do most or everything needed on the Trailz if they want/need to. Bob
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-08-13, 05:19 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,607
Posted By dumbass

I've been using 5 different Currie motors ver the...

I've been using 5 different Currie motors ver the past 5 years. I have removed the drive gears n each oh them several times and I have never had one come loose. I would not recommend loctite for this...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-04-13, 08:23 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By dumbass

As Drk points out it's all about size. Several...

As Drk points out it's all about size. Several years ago there was a kit that you could add to the front of your bike that contained a motor, throttle and controller. It ran on Dewalt 18v battery...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-03-13, 12:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By dumbass

Tom, Views of lead batteries depends on who you...

Tom, Views of lead batteries depends on who you are talking to. There are some good things that can be said about them just as there are many bad things that can be said about them. To start with...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-02-13, 07:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,607
Posted By dumbass

Why are you considering the dual motor setup? I...

Why are you considering the dual motor setup? I did twin motors (several different ways) and found it better and simpler to go with a single motor running 48v. But you need to monitor the motor heat....
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-02-13, 07:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,373
Posted By dumbass

Without question you can hear the motor...

Without question you can hear the motor (actually, you hear the gearbox not the motor). That said for $500 for a compete e-bike I don't see how you can beat the bike even with the gear noise. As for...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-12-13, 08:16 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 994
Posted By dumbass

When you say "batteries for motorcycle" if you...

When you say "batteries for motorcycle" if you really mean common motorcycle batteries that is a very poor chose in batteries because they arre nothing more then miniture car batteries. This type of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-27-12, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,166
Posted By dumbass

Sorry Kevin but I'm confused. Are you saying that...

Sorry Kevin but I'm confused. Are you saying that you used to use one chain for both your peddling and the motor now you are using seperate chains for peddling and the motor? If this is correct why...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-12, 06:54 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,141
Posted By dumbass

LOL, I don't know if old people suck but people...

LOL, I don't know if old people suck but people getting old sure does.

I was told 8 years ago I needed my right knee replaced. I used to do miles and miles of walking everyday and somehow was able...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-08-12, 06:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 691
Posted By dumbass

I agree with the majority that the brake "U" is...

I agree with the majority that the brake "U" is likely flexing. There is an adapter plate sold on EBay that you install over the stock "U" bracket to re-inforce it. They only cost a few bucks too....
Forum: Electric Bikes
10-08-12, 06:27 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 10,289
Posted By dumbass

It's hard to say what the condition is of the...

It's hard to say what the condition is of the pack. Can you tell us what the currect voltage is? If it's close to 25.6v and assuming $125 is a good price then the 3 or 4 years is not a major problem....
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-19-12, 09:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 15,942
Posted By dumbass

I've been running a mid-drive on hardtails for...

I've been running a mid-drive on hardtails for several years but have never tried a hub setup. I've run with derailers and Nuvinci hubs and prefer to use the Nuvinci. I use a twin chain setup...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-17-12, 10:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Posted By dumbass

+1

+1
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-16-12, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,294
Posted By dumbass

Not that I disagree with you........but there are...

Not that I disagree with you........but there are a few ebike companies that have used Nuvinci hubs on thier bikes. Beside how would they know? Yeah, if I blow mine I'm going to call them and say I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-07-12, 09:04 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 6,085
Posted By dumbass

I think a lot of the problem (not that they know...

I think a lot of the problem (not that they know this problem) is how different individuals charge their batteries \. And what kind of batteries they are charging. Some people (maybe not you) use no...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-04-12, 09:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,247
Posted By dumbass

Very glad to head your great success with...

Very glad to head your great success with overvolting. However, on all EZip bikes built from '09 most of the controllers was filled with a hot melt glue or epoxy. This makes it very difficult to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-03-12, 04:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 695
Posted By dumbass

Check to besure the locking pin is aligning with...

Check to besure the locking pin is aligning with the hole in the battery pack. Also be sure you can feel the pack pressing down on the spring pins under the pack. If the pack is going down and it is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-03-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,324
Posted By dumbass

Refering to a battery pack as a Polymer pack...

Refering to a battery pack as a Polymer pack doesn't really say what kind of pack you have. So it's dificult to give you a correct answer to your question. The most common are lipo. Lipo cells can be...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-01-12, 03:39 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,254
Posted By dumbass

I think your right the add is a little...

I think your right the add is a little misleading. In print they indicate 36mph and refer to 110 mile range. But while it's hard to hearI think he says something about riding at the beach at 20 with...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-01-12, 07:28 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,254
Posted By dumbass

You certainly have a right to your opinion as do...

You certainly have a right to your opinion as do I. As I said I do not advicate ebikes exceeding 25mph. But I'm also not going to get all excited if someone else wants to kill themself. And like you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-12, 08:47 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,254
Posted By dumbass

I think your missing the point I was trying to...

I think your missing the point I was trying to make by directing you to that thread. IT was to show how far out your thinking is. Your speed requirement is way to high and your motor power is way to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-12, 07:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,254
Posted By dumbass

Here's something I thought you would benifit from...

Here's something I thought you would benifit from reading from another ebike forum. I've been a member there since '08 and a lot of these guys know how to build a bike. I think you'll see what I've...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-31-12, 06:50 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,254
Posted By dumbass

I'm surely no expert and not looking to argue...

I'm surely no expert and not looking to argue with you or anyone else about ebikes. But I guess I'm one of those who didn't know 48v could get you to 60mph. Of course the type of setup and motor mean...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-30-12, 04:21 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,254
Posted By dumbass

I wish I could tell you your going to get exactly...

I wish I could tell you your going to get exactly what you want from that 250w setup. But it's just not going to happen. My real life experience is with a 360w Cyclone setup on a 32 lb. Wallie World...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-30-12, 03:17 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,319
Posted By dumbass

Lifepo4 battery packs do not work the dame as SLA...

Lifepo4 battery packs do not work the dame as SLA batteries. As an SLA is used it lowers in voltage. This allows it to be easily read on a meter. However, if you allow the battery to rest for a short...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-21-12, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,247
Posted By dumbass

Actually you will never fry a Currie 24v...

Actually you will never fry a Currie 24v controller by overvolting it because after '08 they made them so you can not exceed 29v. If you do they will not opperate. That's why I indicated you have to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-12, 04:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,247
Posted By dumbass

I totally agree with you. Newbies should get...

I totally agree with you. Newbies should get their feet wet first before pushing the envelope on any system (even an EZip setup). Hence the reason reason I gave detailed information on the problem...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-12, 09:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,247
Posted By dumbass

LOL, ebike motors are over volted all the time....

LOL, ebike motors are over volted all the time. Of course you have to use common sence when riding too. I have 2 EZips and one of them had twin motors sharing a 48v 50a controller. That controller is...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-19-12, 08:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,391
Posted By dumbass

IF your mechanical talent is limited look for a...

IF your mechanical talent is limited look for a good quality rear hub motor, controller, pack and throttle kit. Be careful on EBay...lots of crap being sold but also some good stuff. But if you have...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-16-12, 11:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,970
Posted By dumbass

I just finished building another bike with a...

I just finished building another bike with a single 24v 450w motor driving through a Nuvinci hub. While it's only 450 (rated) I hooked up a 48v controller and ran it at 1500w. I wouldn't worry about...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-10-12, 06:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 646
Posted By dumbass

Wow, do I feel bad because all my tender has...

Wow, do I feel bad because all my tender has written on it is the model #CP1215 and no manufacture. But it's also marked 1.5a. This is the only tender I've ever used. I bought a used motorcycle last...
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