lee Iacocca Emonster transformation
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triggeraa
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Blackssr said:triggeraa said:Just picked up a never used 2004 36V SX Model today.Attached are some picks I took while I picked up my son from school. Already ordered some 2.3 tires, Easton riser bars and stem. Waiting for HK to replenish stock on some 6S packs. Going to 48V on stock motor.
Any updates on your retrofit?
I stripped down and replaced the tires (Continental 2.3s), stem (husselfet), handlebars (Ritchey), seat post (Race Face), seat (WTB), light (front/back) and pedals. Bike is down to 52 lbs.
Installed the new LB37 48V controller and 48V twist throttle. The front light is a battery operated 53 LED that provides plenty of light without sucking power from the battery. Waiting on HK lipo (out of stock). Some pics of the progress below.
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Some pics of initial strip down. Original Kenda 1.95 tires weighed 1,797g.(pair), new Continentals 2.3 weighed 1,480g. Removing original battery box saved 1,192g.
Chalo
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Hooboy, nekkid pictures!
So I really would like to build an a123 pack with 48v13ah with original 36v parts on this bike. So far i know i need a123 cells, shrink wrap, ring terminals, welding cable, battery bar, balance connector, some type of connector to fit snug in the ebike terminal, a signalab bms, and some type of charger
(still don't know what type of charger). Is my parts list accurate or am i missing something?
(still don't know what type of charger). Is my parts list accurate or am i missing something?
triggeraa
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So I've been running 15S2P for the last couple weeks. Been hitting local trails and some street. Took some big jumps and has handled pretty well. I did hit one long jump that kept the throttle open while in flight and the rear hub did not like that landing. Might have damaged a tooth on a gear. Making a slight clunking sound on hard acceleration. Still runs great other than than slight gear noise. Just in case I ordered a yescomusa 1000w kit. Got it today. Might install it this weekend.
Might install it this weekend.triggeraa
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Installed kit yesterday. Made some steel torque arms. Kept the twist throttle and wired in an on/off switch in place of the thumb throttles kill switch. Assemble a second pack to 15S3P -15AH. Ordered a 46T chainring. Took it for a shakedown run and gpsd 33mph going up the street (night). Still had more to go. The stock Heinzmann over-volted to 15S had more torque and was faster off the line. The yescome has more mid/upper rpm power. I do notice the added pedal effort due to the lack of freewheel as opposed the the geared hub. The yescome weighs 4.5lbs. more than the Heinzmann.
triggeraa
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Went to Home Depot and bought more supplies. Time to make some battery compartment covers. I cut off the left side cage to make the space even with the right side. Added new flush supports. Cut off any hanger tabs for the old plastic covers. Padded the inside of the battery box with vinyl backed corrugated board. Cut galvanized sheet metal and covered it in carbon fiber wrap. Still working on it. Finished one side and test fitted the battery pack. Nice and snug. Fitted a 15S3P pack with space left over.
triggeraa
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Replaced 38T with 46T chainring.
Chalo
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ftanka0 said:
triggeraa
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ftanka0 said:
You would have to water proof it. Silicone all openings and entrance into the battery box. Should not be hard to accomplish.
Is 46T the largest chainring that would fit without hitting the chainstays, or is that just the size you liked?
Looks awesome, you might consider a Thudbuster seat-post. I like mine.
Looks awesome, you might consider a Thudbuster seat-post. I like mine.
triggeraa
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The 46 will not fit the plastic case and chain guard. I do not plan on using the plastics. I believe I can fit a larger chain ring. I liked the 46T as middle of the road gear. The 46T was like $18.00 on ebay. We will see how sturdy it is.
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Cleaned it up some. Installed last panel, on/off switch, head light, camera mount & rear view mirror. Painted battery box and controller black. Added GPS (35 mph). Rides nice and solid. Final weight with out battery pack is 60 lbs. Battery weight is 8.6 lbs. (15S2P).
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Added rear disk brake kit and another 3 packs of 5S for a total of 15S3P. Waiting on new controller and going 20S2P. I've had about 3 flat (pinch) in the last month jumping off stuff. Need thicker tubes. Slime tubes are great for punctures but not very thick. Running max psi.
Looks great! I have not had a chance to ride on them yet (lipos just shipped from HK!), but I went with the Kenda Downhill Tube:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C15O9E/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i04?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They are very heavy, so we shall see how they do.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000C15O9E/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i04?ie=UTF8&psc=1
They are very heavy, so we shall see how they do.
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Thanks for the link maurtis. I shall give them a try.
triggeraa
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Do not know range yet as I have not rode for long periods. I usually ride trails, jumps, stairs multiple time is same location. Going up steep hills and stairs eats up ah pretty quickly. Have not taken my gps with me lately.
tonyontopofabighill
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HI Guys,
I recently bought an EVGLOBAL 36v SX model. I could not handle the noise of the Heinzmann so opted for a 48 volt 1000w conversion. It is a dillenger kit from over here in Aussieland. This is so much quieter. I have noticed a funny vibration when I am going up a very steep hill and was wondering if maybe I need a torque arm perhaps. I have read through the earlier posts and only noted one reference to one being used with the 1000w conversion.
Is it necessary? I noticed the old Heinamann 500w had one.
I have also found the gearing useless. Would I notice much difference going from a 39T chainring to a 42T? I would rather not do any surgery on the plastic casing but if I need to go to 46T then I will just have to do it. I am only riding on a cycleway so no off road stuff at all.
Cheers,
Tony
I got my answer. thanks guys.
I recently bought an EVGLOBAL 36v SX model. I could not handle the noise of the Heinzmann so opted for a 48 volt 1000w conversion. It is a dillenger kit from over here in Aussieland. This is so much quieter. I have noticed a funny vibration when I am going up a very steep hill and was wondering if maybe I need a torque arm perhaps. I have read through the earlier posts and only noted one reference to one being used with the 1000w conversion.
Is it necessary? I noticed the old Heinamann 500w had one.
I have also found the gearing useless. Would I notice much difference going from a 39T chainring to a 42T? I would rather not do any surgery on the plastic casing but if I need to go to 46T then I will just have to do it. I am only riding on a cycleway so no off road stuff at all.
Cheers,
Tony
I got my answer. thanks guys.
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