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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    OK, Either I'm actually hitting those speeds, or something's up with the computer. I redid the computer calibration settings to make sure everything was up to spec. eg. 26 inch wheel. It was originally set on a 25 inch. I'm still hitting close to 50 mph Either the computer's wrong, or I'm...
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    In the sunlight. My buddy's new ride. Damn, there's something to be said about builder's attachment. Oh well, until he picks it up, I'm gonna enjoy her all I can... :D
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    Good question. Yup, it's 36 volt. The claim it's hitting 50 mph is with pedalling. I bike a lot, and so do my buds at the bike shop. So there was definitely furious pedalling in addition to the electric assist. As for the wheel size, you know what? I assumed that the computer that came in the...
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    After freaking 4 paint job redos.... She's finally done. And me and mah boys at the shop took her for a spin, and holy get your freak on. We busted out 51 mph?!!!!! I hope somehow my buddy stays under the radar of the cops...
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    Oh man, the stories I have to tell that will curl your toes... well, more likely curl your nose. I lost 5 days because I had to redo the paint job 3 times!!!! I officially HATE enamel paint. I had no idea how finicky it is. I used enamel. let it cure, and then attempted to apply a second...
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    I truly, TRULY wish I had taken up that offer to visit my cousins in Sydney years ago to learn some Aussie slang JUST so I can understand what the heck you just said. Fit bit? :lol:
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    Well, after following the advice of some members of the forum, I went ahead and bought that cheap steel suspension fork, only to find out that no only does the 1 1/8 pipe not fit the steering tube of the harley, but also that I can't remove the 1 1/8 pipe and replace it with a 1 inch pipe to...
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    That is GORGEOUS. I wish I had the kind of space you have inside your frame. You can see the limitations I have frame wise. Are you equipped with your own machining tools? Cause your bike's got a lot of items that look precisely machined on it. I'm planning on investing in a lathe and a milling...
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    See, that's the problem when my friend commissioned me to engineer this thing. His prime directive? NO PHYSICAL MODIFICATION OF PRIMARY BIKE COMPONENTS or the overall frame geometry and space. Addons are OK. So, I can't touch the gas tank, can't weld anything on it, can't paint it, can't modify...
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    Well, While I wait on the bike shop to let me know when the steel fork comes in, which unfortunately, they don't have any steel suspension forks that ALSO fit the steering tube diameter, which was the biggest issue, so we're stuck with a rigid fork, I've went ahead to mock up a cardboard...
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    Well, Talked to my buddy at the bike shop, and we're hunting down a steel fork. "Fingers crossed" I still don't think that's that much extra insurance against a break out.
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    This is the torque arm I have on the right side of the hub motor. The idea I have is to add another one on the left and include C-washers. I'd think many many other folks have run into this problem, considering the vast, if not 99% of all suspension forks are alloy out there. I figure with...
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    Well, like I said, we scoured the bike catalog, and he got what he could afford for his budget. Unfortunately, finding a steel suspension fork is practically non existant, and the chopper forks aren't in his taste. He wants to keep the bike as close to original build as possible. :( Which is...
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    Unfortunately he doesn't want to replace the back internal gear. He wants as little physical modification to the bike as possible to keep it in "Harley" esque mode. I already have a torque arm installed, and am picking up two stainless steel c-washers for the drops outs. Unfortunately, we went...
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    Well, it has a torque arm installed. Unless you're referring to something else. I haven't seen more than a torque arm installed in most electric bikes with front suspension.
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    The Harley Davidson Electraglide Build

    Hi folks, Well, after messing around with electric bicycles for a while, I actually got a paid commission from a friend of mine to build him a high end Electric bicycle based on a limited edition Harley Davidson produced Veloglide. Apparently, these things are collectors items! This thread is...
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    High amp Anderson connectors arcwelded shut?!

    36 volt, 500 watts. Battery pack is 36 volts, 17 amphours.
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    High amp Anderson connectors arcwelded shut?!

    OK, So, in this on going saga of my orange beast, after a lot of advice regarding connectors, I purchased a set of 40 amp anderson pole connectors. Still had a small spark on connection, but it worked fine... until today. I did a quick run of about 6 miles, and came back to find that the...
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    Constant short circuiting of batteries to controller. SPARKZ

    It's working! It's working. I followed some recommendations, and it has an Anderson connector for the battery pack to the cable connecting to the controller. I also put an inline escooter circuit breaker. I still get a spark, but the Anderson plugs seem to be able to take it. That said, I'm not...
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    Fixing a wire-feed welder

    I've had good results swapping out the tips for Lincoln wire weld tips from home depot, and I've generally used the mild steel wire from home depot as well. Not sure if I'd touch HF wire...
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    Constant short circuiting of batteries to controller. SPARKZ

    Well, now that I understand it better after talking with you folks, yes it's not a short. But the bike doesn't work because the spark completely melts/carbonizes the contact.
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    Constant short circuiting of batteries to controller. SPARKZ

    It's from plugging in the battery bank cable into the cable the leads to the controller. The spark happens at the terminal plugs joining the negative wires (which is attached to the negative terminus of the serially wired battery bank). Incidentally, the fuse box was factory installed on the...
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    Constant short circuiting of batteries to controller. SPARKZ

    Say, Would a car stereo amp, 40 amp rated work as well? It's got waterproof features on it.
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    Fixing a wire-feed welder

    You've got a Harborfreight... I've got one of those. I had the same problem regarding feed speed. I solved it by shaving the plastic post with a razor blade so that the tightening screw can tighten closer on the wire. Now it works "most" of the time. I also put a teflon washer on the spool, and...
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    Constant short circuiting of batteries to controller. SPARKZ

    No, the bike doesn't work after the plug is in. I'm pretty sure it's because of the plug connector destruction when I last tried to plug the plugs together. I've never observed the controller sparking. Also the fuses haven't blown, but they're 30 amp fuses, which is equipped on the black wire...
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