Installing torque arms on felt faker frame

[xXSaneXx]

So I used bolts I had an some nuts that are thread locked. Is this how I should have it set up? I had to use tweezers to hold the nut by the rotor lol and a 10mm wrench. I will eventually get bolts that match. This is basically show and tell I guess, just to see if I did it right.

 

[E-HP]

So I used bolts I had a some nuts that are thread locked. Is this how I should have it set up? I had to use tweezers to hold the nut by the rotor lol and a 10mm wrench. I will eventually get bolts that match. This is basically show and tell I guess, just to see if I did it right.

Looks like a custom fit! Waiting for the first ride report.

 

[xXSaneXx]

Looks like a custom fit! Waiting for the first ride report.

That will be a bit as I still have a bit to do before that. This is how it sits for now. I have everything, minus a few parts im still waiting on.
Its a 26inch felt faker frame with 20inch suspension fork an a bmx handlebar stem setup, ill have 140mm crank arms, 48v20ah battery, 25amp controller, full twist throttle(im swapping for thumb throttle as idk how to prevent cruise control from activating) i have 4 piston hydraulic brakes with 203mm rotors front an rear. A few odds an ends still waiting on.. kick stand pas sensor, thumb throttle...simple things.
Ive no clue how quick it will be but I know its light.

 

[xXSaneXx]

An update.. I did a little painting on the frame. It needed something in my opinion so I went with hand drawn an painted scallops in a green apple color trimmed in black to match the old school theme with the white walls. I have the frontend issue worked out, installed brakes, display ready to be hooked up. I have my pedal assist hooked up an the 140mm crank set installed (although I should have ordered a shorter set but I know not to turn when pedals are at the downward position (common sense). Im just basically now trying to decide controller placement an how to hook everything up.
This is what I think im going to do... im holding the battery in my hand, its not bolted on.

 

[E-HP]

An update.. I did a little painting on the frame. It needed something in my opinion so I went with hand drawn an painted scallops in a green apple color trimmed in black to match the old school theme with the white walls. I have the frontend issue worked out, installed brakes, display ready to be hooked up. I have my pedal assist hooked up an the 140mm crank set installed (although I should have ordered a shorter set but I know not to turn when pedals are at the downward position (common sense). Im just basically now trying to decide controller placement an how to hook everything up.
This is what I think im going to do... im holding the battery in my hand, its not bolted on.

When you mentioned using a front hub motor in the rear, I assumed foot pegs, not pedals. Can you describe how you’ll be using pedal assist?

 

[xXSaneXx]

When you mentioned using a front hub motor in the rear, I assumed foot pegs, not pedals. Can you describe how you’ll be using pedal assist?

Well I was told pedal assist could be used without a chain lol so I was assuming thats how front hub works too. Use the throttle to go an just pedal to keep momentum? If not ill just remove it lol

 

[Apartunis]

Well I was told pedal assist could be used without a chain lol so I was assuming thats how front hub works too. Use the throttle to go an just pedal to keep momentum? If not ill just remove it lol

The PAS sensor does not require a chain to operate. I find the feel of disconnected pedals bothersome. If you do not have an opinion about it then it should be okay. Pedals with no chain attached are more likely to turn on the motor when you do not want it though.

 

[E-HP]

Well I was told pedal assist could be used without a chain lol so I was assuming thats how front hub works too. Use the throttle to go an just pedal to keep momentum? If not ill just remove it lol

If that’s what you want, it should work.

 

[xXSaneXx]

The PAS sensor does not require a chain to operate. I find the feel of disconnected pedals bothersome. If you do not have an opinion about it then it should be okay. Pedals with no chain attached are more likely to turn on the motor when you do not want it though.

Thats where the brake sensor on a dummy brake handle comes in to kill the motor

 

[xXSaneXx]

So I got it all hooked up , tightened down. I had hell finding the settings for my display but found it with help from a friend. Next is to tidy up my wiring running it through a piece of hose. It seems the torque arms setup this way have help up from just running it unloaded to just see if everything will work an its a success. I still need a rear fender for a 20x4inch wheel in rear with a 20x3inch tire on it but its working. Full throttle it screams like a power drill lol
Like I said, theres a few things ill change an ziptie once I get it outside an its NOT RAINING!... LOL the joys of Florida

 

[E-HP]

Full throttle it screams like a power drill lol

I wonder why. Is it a square wave controller?

 

[xXSaneXx]

I wonder why. Is it a square wave controller?

Idk.. it works its a 25amp controller