2008 Ezip Trails Mountain Bike - Review

[How2]

Errrr... uhhhh... so this "filter wrap" is something you will cover your Currie motor with to prevent moisture and debris from getting into the motor after holes are drilled into the cover? Am I tracking with you?

 

[EcoForumZ]

Errrr... uhhhh... so this "filter wrap" is something you will cover your Currie motor with to prevent moisture and debris from getting into the motor after holes are drilled into the cover? Am I tracking with you?

You got it! I want to make sure the motor doesn't have any issue when I am 15 miles from home. Peddling back myself would not be fun!

 

[docnjoj]

I like the filter idea to cover the holes, but I gotta ask Does it lower the noise level???? Sorry
otherDoc

 

[TylerDurden]

Does it lower the noise level????

YES!!!



But, only if you stuff it in your ears.

 

[docnjoj]

Nowe that was funny, Tyler! :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
otherDoc

 

[EcoForumZ]

Update:

Got my brand new filter today. It looked kinda small but it fit like a glove! I was a little worried about the way it would fit on the back of the motor but it fit perfectly. It is a very tight fit so I don't even need to use anything to hold it on. Below are the pictures.

 

[UncleRoy]

*** Two day test results ***

Bike 2008 Ezip trailz mountain bike
36v 10ah lifePO4 battery pack

Tested twice over two days in hot weather to get a base line and averages
Day 1 94 degrees, Day 2 92 degrees
Total distance 12.98 miles
No peddling at all not even on starts

I went looking, but could not find your weight. It would help to know that in judging your results.

I'm 230 and it has had a HUGE BIG FAT impact on my mileage.

 

[EcoForumZ]

*** Two day test results ***

Bike 2008 Ezip trailz mountain bike
36v 10ah lifePO4 battery pack

Tested twice over two days in hot weather to get a base line and averages
Day 1 94 degrees, Day 2 92 degrees
Total distance 12.98 miles
No peddling at all not even on starts

I went looking, but could not find your weight. It would help to know that in judging your results.

I'm 230 and it has had a HUGE BIG FAT impact on my mileage.

Lets just say the rider that tested this weighs 186 pounds.

 

[shinyballs]

The K&N Air Filter Wrap is also good for covering controllers mounted in the open. And still having good airflow

 

[docnjoj]

Hey EcoForumz! Have U put any holez in Ur motor yet? I cant tell from the pics.
otherDoc

 

[EcoForumZ]

Hey EcoForumz! Have U put any holez in Ur motor yet? I cant tell from the pics.
otherDoc

Not yet. I keep putting it off but I really need to before the motor gets damaged. Since these are brushed motors they get really hot especially in the front. I will be modifing it in the next few days and will post some pictures. TD did a really good article on how to do the modification which I will follow. I am only going to drill holes in the front near the brushes since that seems to be the only place that needs it.

 

[docnjoj]

Dont forget the hot air needs a larger escape route than inlet! It do expand
otherDoc

 

[EcoForumZ]

Added the holes.

Here is a video on how to do it.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HvdE8Fxj1P8

Thanks to everybody who helped by posting directions.

 

[docnjoj]

"Sound of the motor, awsome" Not to me!!!!! Is it louder than before or did U change resonant frequencies with the holes and the sock?????
otherDoc

 

[D-Man]

Looks good. Could you tell me what the seat tube length is and the stand over height is? I assume there is no choice on frame size or color.

 

[OzzyU812]

Just got one. Plan on making mechanical mods. A friend at http://www.motoredbikes.com suggested this forum for electrical mods, so I joined. I didn't where you say hi here, so um HI!

Its got got about 1000 miles on it now. Some minor trouble, Currie didnt understand my problem and sent me a 2nd motor when the 1st one is fine. Long story. It still in basically stock form. I have parts and plans for mech mods. I just bought a house so been busy with that.

 

[paultrafalgar]

Are you going to keep the second motor? I only ask because someone on this forum has joined two of those motors to drive one bike. If memory serves it was very successful at running the motors cooler. Do a search for two or dual motors.
Edit: Found it here:
http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4936#p73522

 

[OzzyU812]

Are you going to keep the second motor? I only ask because someone on this forum has joined two of those motors to drive one bike. If memory serves it was very successful at running the motors cooler. Do a search for two or dual motors.
Edit: Found it here:
http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4936#p73522

I'm goin in a entirely different direction. Before I got it I was planning on relocating the motor to the front sprocket. Motor on the smallest of the 3 and still be able to shift the other 2. It should do well over 30 mph. Now that I have 2 I've got a switch to well switch the power from one motor to the other. Start off with the stock one then swich to the front one. Also considering a bypass circuit to the stock one with a switch to draw power from whatever battery I'm currenty not using to have some extra umph for hills.