Recent content by Martog

Hookup a multimeter to start tracing the issue. While its easy to jump to the conclusion that you have a bad component somewhere, first determine if you have bad wiring or a faulty connection somewhere. So first verify that you have a fully charged battery and that it is getting power to the...

Cool. I've always wanted to win the internet. I hope I can withstand the fame and fortune... :shock: Glad to hear that you're almost there with your new ride. I know how frustrating it is to be so close - but not quite getting - that new ebike grin :lol:

In looking at that picture again, it looks like the connection on controller side of the power wires are likely to be 4mm bullets - hard to tell for sure - but pretty common. But if so, pick those up at the local hobby shop. Either way, it would be helpful to get pics of your actual hardware -...

For Anderson Powerpoles always try your local ham radio shops. In San Antonio these guys have them in at least the 45amp version: http://grumpyshop.net/ But their prices are a bit high and selection doesn't seem great. Just google for a list of local ham radio shops and make a few calls. You...

Unless I'm missing something, it looks to me that all you need to get rolling is to wire up your battery to the controller. The switch and wire harness for Reverse, Regen, Cruise shouldn't be critical to make the kit work. Those functions are optional in most applications. A lot of us have...

Nice clean build! And you're right - the black frame really helps with the stealthiness. Can I ask where you acquired the kit and how long did you wait for it to arrive? Seems like you found the one of the better (or best) deals I've seen so far for a BBS02/750w. Thanks! -Martog

CST Cyclops works for me. See my comments a few posts up. The only issue I found was the length of the stem in the deep dish kit rim. So follow Chalo's advice and use a tube with an extended stem, or buy a stem extender, or just finesse it like I did (hold the stem in place until you can get...

Did you buy the Yescom 48v kit? If so, it comes with a 48v SLA charger. I don't think many of us use the ones that come with the kit as it seems that many of are using different voltages or different battery tech. So if you still need one you could probably get one from another ES member or...

I suspect the issue is the combination of a double walled aero style rim plus an over sized or thick tube. Together they don't give you a lot of stem to work with - at least until you get some air in the tube. I just went through this issue this evening myself using one of those silly...

Boy you guys weren't kidding about the cheap tube and need for rim tape! I just got done doing a temporary test install on a 36v EVG bike and took the bike out for a quick spin just to check things out (and get that new ebike grin!). Came back less than a mile later - added some air to the rear...

The first thing I would try to determine is whether the fault is within the battery or the controller and the go from there. So when it dies, check the output leads on the battery and see if they still have power. If so, the issue is likely in the controller or wiring on that side of the...

I'm also looking at putting the Cyclops on my newly arrived Yescomusa kit. Do I want to order the Cyclops Pro with the steel bead or the non-Pro without? Price is remarkably similar. I will be using one tire on the narrow kit rim while I source and build up wider rims. The steel bead may help...

Thanks for the input guys. Neptronix, I had previously read your review and understand your thoughts about the Xtracycle kit. I've already been using one for about 6 months on my pedal-powered 700c Specialized Globe hybrid, so I'm pretty familiar with the pluses and minuses of the platform...

Just remembered that I have 2 new 12v9ah SLAs that I could use as a booster to the 36v12ah Lion. Hopefully at 2P (12v/18ah) they won't sag too much and have enough headroom to not be damaged before I hit the BMS LVC on the 36v12ah Lion (as the controller LVC is useless since I'm overvolting the...

Ok, I'm on the hunt for some HK Lipo. Of course all the cheap 2S packs are out of stock in the US warehouse... Since I'm considering building a bigger Lipo pack to use on the Yescom 1000w kit (different project), I was hoping to use the same type of packs (5S or 6S) but neither of would work...