ddk said:Yup I've found it to be weird that minute changes in anything affects the handling of the trike. Although I never (never say never) carry canines I do carry about 30 pounds of "stuff" besides the normal complement of battery and meself.
For things like my work commute and grocery trips, it's more like that kind of thing most of the time...but when really loaded down it makes a huge difference.
I keep pondering a roof for the trike, though I dunno about a full enclosure most of the year. too hot, makes a greenhouse. Maybe a tent-canvas one that can be rolled up as sections, kinda like some Jeep covers.I'm very happy I finished my door project, since this year it feels like the rains are going to be much stronger than last years' disappointments. -been caught in a hail storm with no ill effects (other then loud pounding noises on the roof)
good that they're getting cheaper--eventually by the time my existing stuff dies out, I should be able to afford new ones. Right now that would still cost me at least $340 for the batteries (not incl shipping/etc) to get one that does what I need with spare for aging/capacity loss over time.HK is currently selling multistar battery packages at silly cheap prices if interested, although most the packages are not the ones I use... the 3S 5.2Ah I do use and it's $16.something each (previously almost $30)