Recent content by Signguy-Everett

Thanks for the help. Amberwolf - The bike does not work when the LCD goes off. It works like a regular bicycle but just 20-30 pounds heavier (ha, ha) I have 2 chargers and charge when I get to work and then when I get home. I've had total charged up bars on the display every time I finish...

:?: I built my ebike a few years ago 48V 1000W rear hub and have put over 100 hrs on it and over 1750 miles commuting. I have a 48V 15 Amp Lion battery. In the past couple of days it has started acting up. The display (like this one http://preview.tinyurl.com/y9ztecxt) is going blank for no...

E-beach, Thanks for the info on the watt meter. Time to do some research and learn more about it. I'll have to make a new dashboard for all the stuff I've got on my bike (lights, bike computer, controller, watt meter) darn bike is looking like a high tech car. :lol: Glad to hear the bike...

A year ago (and most of last year) I was walking with a cane because my feet hurt so bad. After getting a new Doc and new custom insoles I can walk fine (no running) but am 100% better and I'm only 53. I'm happy I can ride my bike again and start getting some exercise with the help of my...

I have a 48V 1000W hub motor and a 15 Amp battery from Calibike and I bought this set up for commuting. 10 miles mostly uphill to work and then 10 miles home. I'm at 600 miles so far and (knock on wood) no issues. When I get over 22 mph I hear a high whine but other than that it is quiet and...

DrunkSkunk & Ykick, Those sounds like a perfect explanations. I hope I don't to that again or I'll just stop by the side of the road and restart the display and carry on. Seems this morning was just not a typical ride in so I'll chalk it up to that. I'm looking forward to many more trouble...

I have a 48v1000W hub motor on my bike and it has done a good job. I have over 225 miles on it so far and ride to work every chance I get. This morning I was trying to turn off the lighted display and accidentally turned off the power to everything. I kept pedaling and figured out what I...

I have the 48V 15AH Lithium Ion PVC Battery. I would get another Lithium battery maybe a smaller unit though.

I have a 48V 15 amp battery pack. Can I add another to my bike with less or more amps to extend my range? I'll have to reread about parallel and series, but put together to get a 48v 25 amp (if I got a 48V 10 a) battery? Or do I need to get both of the same batteries? Or am I just totally...

I've ridden motorcycles for 45+ yrs and can read 99% of the igits on the road. This guy didn't have a signal on or anything and I knew he was gonna turn before he/she did. I started my swerve outta the way before he started. Yes, ya just have to think you are invisible and everyone is out to...

It was about 4:45 AM this morning. I was near a major intersection and gas station. Lots of light. I was going towards traffic in this section as the other side of the road didn't have a bike lane (I switch over at the next stop light where it starts). The person could only see my headlight...

I got tagged today by some dumbash in his truck. :evil: How can you NOT see a bicyclist in the bike lane in a glow in the dark yellow jacket with reflective all over it??? Grrr.... I have a jacket like this I was in the bike lane with my 4-5K lumen headlight. My tail bag got hit and...

Thanks for that great info. :) I'll look at my setup for installation options for that controller. Maybe install a couple of ram air hood scoops :lol: Although if it was in some sort of bag w/room around it that might not be a bad idea for some airflow. I'll try to find some photos of...

Hi, Been reading today for about 8 hrs and just want to ask a couple questions. I live in the Pacific NorthWet and want to keep everything as dry as possible. Do the controllers & batteries get hot enough that they need really good airflow or can they be put in the tail bags on the bikes...

This thread is very interesting and educational. I am looking to purchase my first kit and was thinking along the same lines. I was thinking of the 1000W kit but you mentioned that it is difficult to pedal compared to the 500W unit. Could you expand a little on that. I have a 10 mile...