Recent content by vicmaine

The build is a 72v 15ah life04 battery system, Cycle Analyst, twist throttle, Crystalyte HS3540 rear hub motor, Inferon 72 V Controller.... I ran this build (Norco Charger, Bangor Maine) for the first time last fall with no problems. It got up to 47mph and it was a blast to ride back and forth...

A free voucher sounds nice, but no.... there are turkeys about in the area though. Yes, so far everyone has been very nice - except for a few car drivers - about the ebike and very interested, police included. Everyone is looking for ways to save money and reduce gas consumption, so most folks...

That sounds really dangerous what happened to you. I have a pretty narrow bike lane crossing a bridge and there usually cars and trucks will crowd me. IF that happens, I will take to the sidewalk, which I know is not legal, but it gets me out of dangerous squeeze zone.

That is not nationwide though. In Maine, there is no set limit..... Is this true where you live and, if so, how well is it enforced?

I just was last night here in Maine. Yes, it is true and so funny too! I was riding the ebike home tonight during my commute and noticed the Veazie, Maine Police car swing in behind me. I knew I was going the speed limit, but he pulled me over just as we got to the Veazie/Bangor line. He was...

Great to hear from another Mainer too! Sounds like we have similar systems, how do you like the Lithium Poly batteries? What model is your Crystalyte motor? I am running a HS3540 rear motor with a 72 v 15ah lifepo4 battery system, hayes brakes, large screen CA. I'll be working on the ebike...

Thanks - I had the box made up using fiberglass and black dye by a guy (Terry J.) in the area who created the box. He did a fantastic job! Not too sure at all about the snow. I have a Subaru Outback with heated seats for that. :) I know that I would not like to ride it if there is snow or ice on...

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The NORCO lives! Went from the Norco Charger - gold/green - to the Blue Charger powder coated Norco with a tig weld fixie on the frame...... Now a blue/black bike with 72v 15ah system, lifpo4 24 cells 3.2v x 15ah, Crystalyte HS3540S Going Great!! 42mph top speed Have ridden this to work and...

Thanks Wally - I may rebuild the Norco into a custom frame - take out the bend on the top tube. Update - The Norco is staying! I will just patch it up. Nuff said.

24 raw cells, building the pack The charger is seen here: Yes, I need a torque plate solution, for sure. I am getting this worked out now. I'll post the results. Thanks for the feeback! Vicky

Thanks for the comments. The torque arms I got from ebikekit did NOT fit like a glove. It seems that the new HS3540 bolt diameter is slightly smaller than previous versions and so the fit was not so precise. So, I am getting torque plates for both sides that fit. I will post the results. I will...

Hi Brentis, Thanks for the reply. Yes, I've bought the Headways. It's a done deal now. Being my first build, I did a good bit of learning and tried to find the best batteries for the ebike of which there are MANY choices. I chose the Headways and will let people know how it turned out. Vicky

Thanks for all the information, which is indeed endless, I have chosen to build an e-bike using a NORCO Charger frame, which I got from ebay. It has a few scratches, but nothing major and it is made of 7005 Aluminum. I am getting torque plates made at this time to strengthen the frame where the...

I'd like to buy an 18 fet controller. Do you have any left? Vicky Bangor Maine