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I consider this a pretty good tip! I have installed the O-ring version of the DID 219 chain. I ran the standard version over the past year and I really liked it. I didn't even know there was an O-ring version until I ran across it by accident, now I'm glad I got it. Here's what it offers: 1.Very...

I've been planning an auxiliary battery for some time now and it's done. This brings my effective battery to 20S10P which is worth about 60 miles range on flat ground. My battery is now lasting longer than my butt!

There seems to be some excellent 18650 battery kits available these days. Check this out: http://www.electricbike.com/diy-battery-pack-kits-four-options-2017/

Oops, I just saw that your rims are 8". Same problem however, just see if you can get tires for your rims because the 10" won't work.

The Z50 rims and the OEM rims are both 10". If your rims are 12.5" then the 90/90-10 Michelins will definitely NOT fit. I would see if Michelin makes a 12.5" scooter tire.

Thanks for the compliments Gaffler. I would love to have belt drive and eliminate the chain. I also think it would be extremely quiet and look cool, however; I couldn't find all of the parts. I have a few ideas that I haven't tried yet, and the best one is to contact LightningRods...

I didn't use hydraulic brakes on the OEM rims. When I upgraded the wheels I used the rotors that they came with and put the hydraulic brakes on as well. I used the original mechanical brakes and rotors with the OEM rims, but with the Michelin tires. You are correct: I didn't get the brakes as a...

I don' t mind cluttering up my thread, the more exchange of info the better. I put my Michelin tires on my original rims and had them there for a few months until I upgraded to the Honda Z50 rims. They are the same diameter but the OEM rims are narrower by about .5" The tires fit fine on both...

You are very welcome Gaffler. It's been over a year now and the Michelins are still going strong. I believe they have much more life left in them and I'm approaching 2000 miles. I'm guessing about 5000 miles useful life. The brakes were from Ebay and here is the description: "Yamaha UTV Brake...

It’s been a while since my last post so here’s an update: I have ridden well over 1000 miles, and heading pretty quickly to 2000. Everything is working great with no mechanical issues. The battery is still as strong as ever and I have a little under 100 cycles on it. The range is about 40 miles...

I haven't experienced that type of problem. I would agree that bicycle parts could work.

Thanks EG. From what I can tell these are identical to your brakes. The metal brackets that come with them are different, but that just meant I had to make slightly different fabricated brackets. Either way, they work great and I'm thankful for the recommendation.

They are not floating calipers, they are hard mounted to fabricated brackets, and there is a lot of brake material to grab the disks. I was most impressed by the linearity of the application and the braking power.

This part of the project is complete: I installed the front brake caliper and master cylinder. I also completed the 12V system, so now I have my brake light back. I just need to install the turn indicators.

Thanks Michael, I appreciate your help.