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    Leaf Bike electric conversion kit

    So I checked with them and they said the kits have a 14mm diameter axle, which coincidentally is exactly the same as my existing axle so it should work without any modifications. I think I'm just gonna use the front brake for now and eventually figure out regen braking or a rear brake. My only...
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    Leaf Bike electric conversion kit

    Thanks. My mechanical skills are solid, I've been working on old cars and motorcycles for a long time. I've done very little to no welding though. If the regen could get it down to walking speed I could use the front brake for a full stop. I'll have to look into if I need to modify the...
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    Leaf Bike electric conversion kit

    Thanks for your very thorough answer. The axle being a smaller diameter is something I hadn't even considered so I'll definitely have to look into that as well. I know these kits have been used by people on small motorcycles, but hopefully someone that has used one of these motors before can...
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    Leaf Bike electric conversion kit

    Hi everyone, I'm very new to electric motors/bikes so bear with me. I have an old 1970 Yamaha L5 that I'm wanting to convert to electric. It's a small lightweight 90cc bike so I shouldn't need a ton of power. I'm looking at getting one of the Leaf Bike conversion kits. I don't want to have to...
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