DrkAngel
1 GW
Snow Beast
Got Snow Beast pumped up for Winter
Had to clean battery contacts! Sanded, then added electrical conductive grease.
Cleaned and lubed all bearings(wheel bearing grease) and cables (candle wax}, lost my Finish Line "wet" chain lube so cleaned with WD40 then lubed with 10w-30 motor oil and small "flux" paintbrush (30¢ at local hardware) - I drizzle a small amount of oil on chain, then spread by applying brush to chain and turn pedals till well coated.
Inspected and adjusted up brakes.
Took for a test run with re-re-recycled 33.3V 31.2Ah battery (12Ah usable at regulated 3.70-4.02V voltage window)
Warm battery and 70ºF temperature gave great torque but tested at 34ºF w/cold battery and found performance to be pitiful!
I believe that the controllers LVC of ~31V is causing drastic amp restriction rather than a direct disconnect.
So, I will be replacing the 36V scooter controller with the 500w 24V 25A controller I found with 24V-36V compatibility.
See also - Batteries vs Cold
Replaced center rows of screws in homemade studded tire.
Building "new" 33.3V 31.1Ah battery.
Still toying with extending mud flaps ...
Snow dropping right now so might get a test drive today ...
Gotta wait for ice or snow on street ... or studs will wear too quick!
I keep a mountain tire on spare wheel for quick swaps.
Got Snow Beast pumped up for Winter
Had to clean battery contacts! Sanded, then added electrical conductive grease.
Cleaned and lubed all bearings(wheel bearing grease) and cables (candle wax}, lost my Finish Line "wet" chain lube so cleaned with WD40 then lubed with 10w-30 motor oil and small "flux" paintbrush (30¢ at local hardware) - I drizzle a small amount of oil on chain, then spread by applying brush to chain and turn pedals till well coated.
Inspected and adjusted up brakes.
Took for a test run with re-re-recycled 33.3V 31.2Ah battery (12Ah usable at regulated 3.70-4.02V voltage window)
Warm battery and 70ºF temperature gave great torque but tested at 34ºF w/cold battery and found performance to be pitiful!
I believe that the controllers LVC of ~31V is causing drastic amp restriction rather than a direct disconnect.
So, I will be replacing the 36V scooter controller with the 500w 24V 25A controller I found with 24V-36V compatibility.
See also - Batteries vs Cold
Replaced center rows of screws in homemade studded tire.
Building "new" 33.3V 31.1Ah battery.
Still toying with extending mud flaps ...
Snow dropping right now so might get a test drive today ...
Gotta wait for ice or snow on street ... or studs will wear too quick!
I keep a mountain tire on spare wheel for quick swaps.