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    Makita Tool Pack Battery Setup

    Hi Doc, I've spent many hours reading and learning from your extensive posts. Thanks for your generous contributions! I am not surprised at all that you didn't build 7 x 48V 15ah packs yourself, since your posts show clearly that it requires a lot of work (and care with metal objects :wink: )...
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    Makita Tool Pack Battery Setup

    Last year I was intrigued with adapting stock power tool batteries for my first ebike conversion. I ended up putting together this Makita Lithium Manganese tool pack setup, which has worked well for the last 6 months. My 48V/18AH setup is bulkier and heavier than a comparable Ping battery, and...
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    Dahon Matrix folding MTB - X5304 - stock Makita LiMn packs

    Hi scottinNH, Thanks for positive feedback! 1) What motivated you to go with a rear wheel kit, instead of a front? And do those desired attributes still "win" given your F/R weight ratio and center of gravity? Any small regrets? I chose rear motor over front because: 1) Aluminum front fork...
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    Dahon Matrix folding MTB - X5304 - stock Makita LiMn packs

    nightowlgk, X3504 did not have rear disc flange, so used existing mounts to install standard v-brake. Combined with front disc, braking is no problem... Half-twist throttle and shifter fits fine on left side... Thudbuster would be better than gel seat, but bigger issue is lack of rear...
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    Known RC builds with links

    Impressive RC build with excellent description by FJ van der Merwe...inspiration attributed to a Matt Schumaker... http://members.cox.net/fvdm/
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    Dahon Matrix folding MTB - X5304 - stock Makita LiMn packs

    Bike performed very nicely at 48V! Top speed of 30 mph on flats. Easily pulls "hills" here in Gainesville, Florida. Had to go easy on throttle, as Cycle Analyst showed limitations of battery (2C continuous/5C burst) could easily be exceeded with this motor/controller combination. Reluctantly, 40...
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    Dahon Matrix folding MTB - X5304 - stock Makita LiMn packs

    Purchased Crystalyte 5304 rear hub, 36-72v Crystalyte analog controller, Cycle Analyst from Ebikes.ca. Purchased 48V10ah LiPO4 battery from iloveebikes.com. Could not find bigger LiPO4 as China shipments were shut down during Olympics. Mounted X5304 in rear forks after minor filing of aluminum...
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    Dahon Matrix folding MTB - X5304 - stock Makita LiMn packs

    Purchased this 2008 Dahon Matrix folding mountain bike for 8 mile round trip commute to work. Route includes hills, short dirt road, and some sidewalk riding. Wanted folding bike to ease storing inside office building. Decided to add electric-assist to flatten terrain and reduce excuses for not...
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