I just finished assembling 2 ebay* kits
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&item=222117405994&view=all&tid=1775136905012
The homebuilt battery packs*** are 48v 20 amp and Should be about right for a 48V 1000W kit - I would think.
Anyway, both bikes fired up - all systems go...