Still big scooting in San Jose.

There was a guy I knew a long while back, he was super excited about the paper/boron/aluminum frame that someone was making. I can not swear to the boron, but as I heard it: Paper shell, with I guess Boron spooge to make paper mache, the they sputter aluminum into it to end up with "an incredibly light, incredibly strong frame that will out perform steel" He was all twitterpated about it. I learned a long time ago to never volunteer and never be the guy to buy the first of whatever they are selling. I asked years later whatever happened to his paper bike... Evidently they had not figured out a solution the fact that you peddle a bike, therefore need a round spinny bit.

My favorite sword is 200 years old. My bow is only 90, but it is a standard yew bow, they have a bit of history to em. I like leather boots and carry a fixed blade knife.... All of which I learned the hard way is going to be the absolute best thing you do. K.I.S.S. I am also 6'4 and just shy of 300 pounds (well, before the whole terminal illness thing. I stopped looking at the scale). I have never been average sized. I don't muck about much with bikes not made out of steel. yes there are other materials, but steel has been carrying fat guys around the planet for a hundred years. I am gonna go with that. Don't judge me unless you too have had a chair... in a train, break under you.
I hear you sir and believe me I am not anti-steel! I love steel! Hundreds of years can not be wrong with so much success, as you say. I still often use steel and aluminum embedded in my composite parts just to be sure. Why discriminate against any material when the goal is safety? Seems like such common sense bro. I really learned to love Kevlar, and that is the reason I trust my scooter frame like I do. It is very seldom used because once ’glued together’ it is VERY hard to work with. I have had to learn how to drill it and cut it and form it differently because it is nearly indestructible. Just because it is hard to work with and labor intensive is no reason, in my humble opinion, to be against such a great material. I guess time will tell. Totally down with K.I.S.S. bro and thanks for the cool input. ⚡
 
well, regarding bike frames, if you build from carbon fiber you expect it to be superlight too, so you only use as much material as is necessary. I think that's the main reason carbon frames break, same with thinned aluminium frames. Make them just a bit thicker, give some more margin, and they should hold up well in any situation. I think you could build a wooden motorbike and it would work too, as long as you use thick enough pieces and don't mess up the joints
I could not agree more with everything you just said there sir. Seem like common sense right? Thank you and well said bro. 👍
 
What was the outcome of your DMV appointment?
later Floyd
Hey Floyd, thanks for asking. So DMV sent me to CHP. DMV said since it goes 70 mph I should get title and registration like a homemade motorcycle, so I needed to go to CHP and they would give me a VIN number first. I had my CHP appointment this last Monday, but the officer that does the VINs was not there, so I am rescheduled for Tuesday the 19th. I am very excited at the possibility of being fully legal, registered, titled, and insured. I have been dreaming of a VIN number for a long time bro! Cheers. ⚡
 
Hope dan got what he wanted. Saw the first scooters of the season today, a matching pair, not as cool as dans.
Thank you very much brother calab. Still working on it but it is looking really good for getting steet legal in one way or another. I feel so lucky and grateful that so many people are getting and giving so much positive energy from my big scoot. Your the man bro. 👍
 
Hey Floyd, thanks for asking. So DMV sent me to CHP. DMV said since it goes 70 mph I should get title and registration like a homemade motorcycle, so I needed to go to CHP and they would give me a VIN number first. I had my CHP appointment this last Monday, but the officer that does the VINs was not there, so I am rescheduled for Tuesday the 19th. I am very excited at the possibility of being fully legal, registered, titled, and insured. I have been dreaming of a VIN number for a long time bro! Cheers. ⚡
What was the outcome? I suspect there are other riders of modified/ homemade E scooters, E bikes, E motorcycles That would like to know.
later floyd
 
How do you have the controllers set up?
I thought I saw dual throttles.
I have two fardriver controllers that arrived last night - barely looked at them.
I know they have canbus, but I don't know of that means they can be set up as master/slave or not.

Worst case for me would just be to split the throttle signal to the two controllers.

It's odd that I don't see more dual motor setups using fardriver.
 
Worst case for me would just be to split the throttle signal to the two controllers.

What's "worst case" about that? It's a simple, reliable way to have 2WD without extra nonsense or operational complications.
 
What was the outcome? I suspect there are other riders of modified/ homemade E scooters, E bikes, E motorcycles That would like to know.
later floyd
So still no vin. but I have not given up. CHP told me they couldn’t give me one because my frame hasn’t passed needed federal certification and testing, although the awesome officer told me he thought it looked like it could! So I asked if I was just a big scooter? he just shrugged his shoulders and said basically I guess so. We had a. Great conversation, he called me a pioneer which made my month, and we ended with a great firm handshake. So I love riding my scoot around my area and yesterday I turned over 5500 miles and also got pulled over by the police for the first time. It was shortly after this picture, two of the motorcycle officers pulled me over and it turned out to be fantastic. I have been dreaming of showing my scoot to law enforcement and it may be coming true. I have the most amazing video of the whole encounter and the many questions they asked all about it. After telling them all about it and how easy it is to ride they both said they would like to try it!! They told me how to start to show it to San Jose PD and encouraged me to pitch it to them! One of the better days I have had in a while. 🤩
 

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I too have benefitted from a high vehicle charisma and a high luck stat.

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I'm surprised at your luck though because this is a class of vehicle that should have a license plate. it's a bigger stretch than i make with my ebikes.

Have you considered modifying an existing frame for the sake of achieving legal compliance?
 
How do you have the controllers set up?
I thought I saw dual throttles.
I have two fardriver controllers that arrived last night - barely looked at them.
I know they have canbus, but I don't know of that means they can be set up as master/slave or not.

Worst case for me would just be to split the throttle signal to the two controllers.

It's odd that I don't see more dual motor setups using fardriver.
I just have the one throttle and split it to serve both controllers. I think 2wd is starting to catch on now. Soon it might be your bike is 2wd or it is chasing one! I know mine is making believers, because it is so fast off the line. I am just getting it dialed in and I can already beat most MOTORCYCLES off the line, and cars don’t stand a chance! I am an old guy, and I am not racing around trying to be dangerous, but when your vehicle is capable of reaching the speed limit faster, I find it way more fun, and potentially safer. My scoot is very capable and has kept me perfectly safe so far and I am so grateful and feel beyond lucky and maybe a little proud!👍
 
I too have benefitted from a high vehicle charisma and a high luck stat.

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I'm surprised at your luck though because this is a class of vehicle that should have a license plate. it's a bigger stretch than i make with my ebikes.

Have you considered modifying an existing frame for the sake of achieving legal compliance?
I had not considered using an existing frame because I don’t think one exists that is even close to my dimensions. I am not aware of anything freeway certified with a deck like mine, and definitely not that is 2wd. Weped scooters are about my biggest sibling but I seriously doubt they are getting plates and riding on expressways and freeways! So I have read that folks have perused being registered as a small manufacturer and say it is not impossible, and may be a way to get a vin for a new build. Maybe I can entice a manufacturer to help me build a few new frames when they see how simple they are and how much fun they are are to ride. I do wish I could cut the vin off an old Vespa and epoxy it onto my frame though! 🙏⚡
 
New scoot, very fun to ride. Still not finished with it but I have about 50 miles on it yesterday and today and it has already really exceeded expectations. This baby monster scoot is designed to maximize range, charging speed, and as always utility. Still a lot of the same great vibe and awesome reactions from many people as the beast scoot, which is really fun! I have it set to 25mph max which seems just perfect. My ninebot goes 18 mph, so a hard pulling 25 mph feels really nice and the ride is so smooth. Really fun how it can climb and creep where only mountain bikes go. I am absolutely in love with this machine. I feel so much safer on this on the streets because of the unmatched vision an visibility it gives me, not to mention stability and control, just like his awesome big brother! Hope you guys like it.
 

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New scoot, very fun to ride. Still not finished with it but I have about 50 miles on it yesterday and today and it has already really exceeded expectations. This baby monster scoot is designed to maximize range, charging speed, and as always utility. Still a lot of the same great vibe and awesome reactions from many people as the beast scoot, which is really fun! I have it set to 25mph max which seems just perfect. My ninebot goes 18 mph, so a hard pulling 25 mph feels really nice and the ride is so smooth. Really fun how it can climb and creep where only mountain bikes go. I am absolutely in love with this machine. I feel so much safer on this on the streets because of the unmatched vision an visibility it gives me, not to mention stability and control, just like his awesome big brother! Hope you guys like it.
Nice and clean look!
 
Nice and clean look!
Awesome bro, thank you. You just made my day Mr Dui, a compliment from a MASTER builder such as yourself is really nice. Your work is amazing and you are my long distance Guru on building with safety and style! I have long wanted to tell you how kick ass your retractable charger cord system is sir. That scooter is so sweet! So I am still finishing covers and fairings to clean up and sleek out this new scoot, but I also really love its clean simple design. The best is the ride. This one is so fun to ride I am totally hooked! ⚡
 

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Serious fun! This machine rips on the pavement and climbs like a mountain goat off road. It is getting tons of compliments now and gets attention everywhere it goes. The big ground clearance make it feel unstoppable. relatively simple to build, and super easy to ride I would love to see one of you serious builders do this design some real justice! Also I am feeling pretty good I have just turned over 320 miles and haven’t got a flat tire yet! I really love this size scoot.
 

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Notorious bump!The beast scoot goes viral and the new scoot catches first baby air. Having serious fun with this new scoot guys. Two 500w motors is all and it is peppy, climbs great, and runs for hours. Really epic reactions too with almost as many smiles per mile as the mighty beast scoot. Hope to get some video of it soon. ⚡
 

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Saw the video, what's up with that wobbling after you hit a bump? looks dangerous..
 
That is a super nasty bump, which is notorious in San Jose. Over half of the comments are other people’s bad experiences on those bumps so you might check that out. I do have my suspension very stiff like a track bike and and I was caught off guard by the extreme ramp of the monster bump, but according to the attached video I handled it the right way and the scoot stabilized right out. It was a little scary but not as bad as it looks to non riders. Most freeway sport bike riders will definitely catch unexpected air now and then from potholes, bumps, and debris. I have video from chest cam when I hit the bump also and after I determined the scoot was ok I kept right on cruising, keeping my freeway speed but being extra careful at those expansion bumps.
 
So still no vin. but I have not given up. CHP told me they couldn’t give me one because my frame hasn’t passed needed federal certification and testing, although the awesome officer told me he thought it looked like it could! So I asked if I was just a big scooter? he just shrugged his shoulders and said basically I guess so. We had a. Great conversation, he called me a pioneer which made my month, and we ended with a great firm handshake. So I love riding my scoot around my area and yesterday I turned over 5500 miles and also got pulled over by the police for the first time. It was shortly after this picture, two of the motorcycle officers pulled me over and it turned out to be fantastic. I have been dreaming of showing my scoot to law enforcement and it may be coming true. I have the most amazing video of the whole encounter and the many questions they asked all about it. After telling them all about it and how easy it is to ride they both said they would like to try it!! They told me how to start to show it to San Jose PD and encouraged me to pitch it to them! One of the better days I have had in a while.
Peace! Solid build I actually saw this on the internet a while back and just knew it was the 12kw hub bc I have the same thing! What I didnt know is that it was DUAL HUB 12 motors!! Wow Super impressive...where is your channel so I can subscribe? Just getting into this forum thing...

All d.i.y build:

96v 100ah
Fardriver 96 850
Liquid cooled
Top speed: 106mph GPS verified

Youtube: Nogasdash
 

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