How to dismantle bicycle hub motors?
I need to open up the hub motor to repair the wires which have been ripped out of the hollow axle. I am reluctant to use force to separate the moto…
posted by etransport on Oct 7, 2009
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whats the chepest hub motor (500watt) out there?
posted by tazerl494 on Dec 5, 2010
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Electric Bike - now with chain-snapping power!
Last weekend I decided to put a big electric motor I have onto my bike. I had all the parts already from various projects. The only parts I needed …
posted by nedfunnell on Jul 10, 2009
3.85 (3 ratings) views: 9,436comments: 17
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Ammo Can Battery Box for your Ebike battery
I went to the army surplus store and purchased a strong metal ammo can for $18, it mounts perfectly well on the rear rack of my bicycle. I have see…
posted by Subfightr on Aug 19, 2009
3.92 (2 ratings) views: 2,030comments: 2
how many watts and hp can?
posted by tazerl494 on Dec 17, 2010
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bike to trike no weld conversion? under $150?
can it be done just asking
posted by erjr5op on Jun 27, 2010
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Bike Hacking 101 - How To Perform a Bicycle Autopsy
Taking a Bicycle Apart Building custom bicycles is a great hobby that can be learned by anyone with a desire to create. The skills needed to dism…
posted by KoolKat on Aug 7, 2010
4.37 (4 ratings) views: 7,934comments: 5
hlep! ebike question: how do you bolt the rear sprokect on the bike
i am planing to use a 250watt motor to power my bike got it all figered out execpt how to bolt the rear sprokect?
posted by tazerl494 on Nov 1, 2010
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What is the best E-bike Kit for me?
I just moved to San Diego, and my primary mode of transportation is my trust P.O.S. bike. it's a rather generic mountain bike, which worked fine in…
posted by cyc4015 on Apr 14, 2009
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Power steering motors?
Does anyone have experience with brushless power steering motors? As I understand it, they follow & enforce the steering wheel motion. How is the …
posted by BobS on Jun 23, 2010
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I am switching from SLA to NiCad on my e bike. I have a 48v controller, what options do I have? Thanks for having me!
Do I have to have exactly 48v of batts or can I use maybe 2 18v nicads? I was a music major, so when you guys and gals start using formulas to come…
posted by jackdullboy on Jun 26, 2010
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Powerful e-bike (+ loaded trailer) motor. what would work best???
Thinking about power assist (speed following-). Thinking about making a powerful 3 wheel e-(bike-)trailer, with plenty amounts of space for car ba…
posted by BobS on Oct 20, 2010
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Retro Electric Bike
This is a custom pedal/electric bike I designed and built for school. This slideshow shows the start to finish build of the project.I am doing Meta…
posted by TheFullMetalAlchemist on Sep 6, 2009
5.00 (16 ratings) views: 28,481comments: 38
I want to combine 2 - 12 volt 12 amp hour sealed lead acid battery's with 2 - 12 volt 50 sealed lead acid battery's
I want to extend my driving distance I know if I got with 4 - 12 volt 50 sealed lead acid battery's it will take 14 hours to charge the set of 4 …
posted by Cleasonsook on Jun 9, 2011
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I want to convert an old B&D lawnmower motor to DC.
I'm going to build a Quadcycle from PVC pipe.  The plans are from American Speedster in Tallahassee, FL  The drive mechanism is from an old bicycle…
posted by DougOlinger73 on Feb 5, 2011
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frequency tesla coil function a? IRF9130? circuit cold electricity?
at what frequency does a basic tesla coil function at? how does the IRF9130 fit into the circuitry when it only has 2 posts? does a circuit require…
posted by freenergyfuture on Dec 4, 2011
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Quick tip #2 - A Stylish yet affordable locking Bicycle Trunk
Many people approach me about the trunks i have on my bike so quick tip number 2  Use a Scooter trunk found at your local scooter shop or Swap…
posted by -chase- on Jul 8, 2011
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FS: BIG electric motors
've got three 36v forklift steering motors. They're big, beefy, and used. Rated as 1 1/3 HP "special" duty. They draw 4.1A no load at 36v. With the…
posted by nedfunnell on Aug 9, 2008
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