Recent content by Gonzo

Hi Dave: I may be interested in selling this bike, depending on how much I could get for the sweat I sweated while making it :) Just the 48V 20AH battery and the fast charger alone cost me around $600. I've made a spreadsheet that outlines all the costs involved in making this bike- the total...

Regarding the Ping battery. I've been using my 48V 20AH battery pack (the one hidden in aluminum lunch box) for more than a year now- though -20C winter (on dry ice-free days) and +30C summer. Probably did around a 100 full-charge cycles. Still performs as new, range is the same, torque is the...

Thanks, Reid, slbaker and others who gave me inspiration to push on with the electric revolution. Hasta la Victoria Seimpre! :wink: The summer is here, so I finally got around to "pimping up" the bike a little with the FAT rim I got from dirtdad. The second time you make a wheel is MUCH...

Yeah, it didn't sell, but I was almost hoping it wouldn't =) Would be a shame to let it go so cheaply after so much effort put into it. We seem to be destined to be together =) Unless a reasonable offer comes along 8) I just got a 5AMP charger from Ping to replace 2AMP one that died for no...

Thanks for your interest and enthusiasm, guys! :D I basically used these adapters to mount 9mm axle on 16mm dropouts: http://www.jensonusa.com/store/product.aspx?i=BX307D07#reviews Yes, the electric system is using a Microverter 48V to 12V 20A converter for motorcycle lights, horn and a 12V...

I'm running the 36V GoldenMotor controller at 48V (we'll, it is more like 60V when the battery is fully charged). It required a small modification to accept 48V, since by default it cuts out at around 43V. To "fool" the controller into thinking it is run at stock voltage I added a 10V Zener...

Thanks, Johnbear (I'll keep on using your nick to avoid blowing your cover :wink: )! Yeah, I was surprised that a single Golden Motor is able to pull such a heavy build up pretty much any hill, although it does get quite slow on some huge 20 degree hills- slows down to almost 15 kph sometimes...

Hi Dirtdad. Glad to see your project is progressing full speed ahead. Like the look of that red Stiletto. You've already replaced all the parts that I'm still considering for replacement- the kickstand, pedals, rear disc. Me jealous much :o Yeah, the front wheel design is weird, but I found...

Wait, Link, I don't get it- are you actually running Golden Motor at 96V already, or at 48V? You mean it is not melting at all? :shock: Maybe getting hot enough for a couple of fried eggs at least? How heavy is your bike (with all gadgets, batteries)? I already got a 24 inch rim in the back...

Thank you guys for all the positive feedback- it's great to know that my "chop-job" is appreciated :D Mark_A_W: Yes, it got a rear 200mm disk brake. At least it got it up to about 35kph- after that the "brake" becomes a "gradual slowing device". It is just not very effective at high speeds...

Three months ago I've undertaken a project that was supposed to alleviate my addiction to gasoline, put a permanent EV grin on my face and provide months of guilt-free fun riding. I was thinking of converting a cruiser or a low-rider bike for a more comfortable (and safe) ride. One of the...

Just got a 48V 20AH battery from Ping. The guy is amazing- because of the security checks in China the EMS shipment was a week late, and Ping paid out of his own pocket to ship to me using UPS Express. I got the battery in just one day! The guy truly is a man of his word- he promised to ship by...

I second that- there is no room for discussing this kind of bullshit. Any physics graduate can demonstrate why any of those supposedly perpetual devices don't work. Discussing those "devices" created by people who mix up Watts and Volts is below any self-respecting member of this forum. Fairies...

Hmm, those are AC switch and breaker. That means they can't handle arcing all that well. They would be rated for much less current in DC, probably...

Simon, when you apply the brakes, the torque on the disc is just too great. I'd expect all your assembly of small screws and aluminum glue to fall off the first time you press the lever :shock: At least do yourself a favor, take the cover off and use large bolts which directly attach the...