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    2020 Honda Clarity ... 30a+ level 2 (240v) home charge recommendations?

    Yes you're right, I don't know the technical details, but these "charging stations" are nothing more than a very specialized power source with a heavy-duty breaker involved, and after more investigation, the outlet I am using was done properly, it has it's own dedicated 60a breaker on a 240v...
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    2020 Honda Clarity ... 30a+ level 2 (240v) home charge recommendations?

    FYI, I have a 150 amp panel in the house, and it appears that the Nema 6-50 outlet is tied in with either the range (40a) or the furnace (60a)
  3. LI-ghtcycle

    2020 Honda Clarity ... 30a+ level 2 (240v) home charge recommendations?

    Hello all! I have finally realized my dream of owning an (almost!) electric car! Now I need to make sure I get a good level 2 home charge station. Amazon has several from $300 - $600, I don't want something low quality or poorly supported, but if possible I'd like to stay towards the $300...
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    Bafang Ultra Max Frames?

    Looking to see what is available, I have seen a few here and there, but would like to see what others have found, it would be great if there were a cruiser frame out there (stretched cruiser even better!) but at least something in the "crank forward" or "flat foot" style like an electra! 8)
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    Top Speed of Bafang Ultra vs. JuicedBikes CCX

    This is a very valid point, most people who do testing will tell you that up to 20 mph there is very little aero drag to deal with, and it gets more and more of an issue above 20 mph. At 30+ mph, your aero drag goes up exponentially! That said, the limiting factor is the motor, a 750 watt...
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    Uber Eats Delivery Ebike build

    Been busy working, so taking the time to make a build log so anyone interested can learn from my mistakes! :lol: First off, if you plan on doing Uber Eats, your potential success is very much in the hands of fate meaning first off, you are NOT going to make any money unless there are...
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    Need NuVinci Invaritorc 638 Fluid please :)

    Hello all, my beloved NuVinci N171b has finally got to the point that it is in need of serious over-haul, unfortunately, Fallbrooke Tech no longer supports it too the point of not even allowing any of their Invaritorc 638 fluid to be sold, so I am on the look-out for that or anything anyone else...
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    A123 Prismatic Replacement? Best LiFeP04 pack available today?

    Good find, my difficulty is that I would want a off the shelf solution, not wanting to go back to the days of DIY packs, need something where I can have these cells, or similar in a complete battery. Thank you for the info!
  9. LI-ghtcycle

    A123 Prismatic Replacement? Best LiFeP04 pack available today?

    I'm curious about these, what chem are they? Also, I am looking for a plug-n-play solution, any companies that sell these or the equivalent off the shelf?
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    A123 Prismatic Replacement? Best LiFeP04 pack available today?

    http://www.evwest.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=4&products_id=179&osCsid=ufa7ugfcuce4hcla78st6nvlg2
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    A123 Prismatic Replacement? Best LiFeP04 pack available today?

    What about these cells, look like pretty good spec, I can get them 1/2 this price in the PI:
  12. LI-ghtcycle

    A123 Prismatic Replacement? Best LiFeP04 pack available today?

    Oh wow!! This one is expensive, but it seems to check all the boxes, even comes with a 10A charger! :D...
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    A123 Prismatic Replacement? Best LiFeP04 pack available today?

    Hello all! So I am back to my first love, LiFeP04! 18650's are all fine and dandy, but I realized after promising my trusty ole' a123 16s 1p (52v 20ah) pack to a friend, that it was STILL ALIVE AND STRONG going on 10 - 15 yrs old!!! :shock: :shock: I had already promised the pack, so not...
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    Shimano Nexus sg-3d55 Inter - 3 hub troubleshooting

    I also found some great info from Sheldon Brown's website: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/shimano333.html The grease is pretty reasonable for this hub, but wow, the oil form is pretty expensive! Gonna have to save up for the $70 "maintenance oil" that it should be dipped in every 5000 km (3107...
  15. LI-ghtcycle

    Shimano Nexus sg-3d55 Inter - 3 hub troubleshooting

    Great thanks all! I am ordering a new hub so I can swap out the internals assuming the hub shell isn't damaged (hopefully not since both 1st & 2nd work fine) and then I can see what is going on with 3rd, or if there is a difference in the length of the push-rods, both of these hubs were ordered...
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    Shimano Nexus sg-3d55 Inter - 3 hub troubleshooting

    Hello all, been running one of these Nexus Inter-3 IGH for about 8 months, and I'm having an issue with 3rd gear slipping. I think I might have run it a bit with out it being properly adjusted at first, hoping I didn't damage something, but I am running a BBS02 (Luna stock settings) so nothing...
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    Hub motor as a MIDMOUNT direct rear drive?

    This, KISS principal definitely, what are your goals Ebike wise? On road only? Full Suspension? I would always use one level of motor above what you expect to run constantly (i.e. a 3000w MXUS would be a better choice IMHO than a 1500w Leaf if you plan to run at 1500w continuous, lots of extra...
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    How resilient are hub motors to wet and bumps?

    +1 MR, I live in Oregon City, OR, we get almost as much rain as Seattle WA, and I have run DD hub motors (9C style mainly) and all I have ever done is use a drip loop to keep water from being directed inside the hub motor. Be careful how you seal things up, not allowing for water to evaporate...
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    Casey Jones, Watch Your Speed! (Serious Ebike Accident)

    Good idea on the tandem, we actually have one, could just transfer his kit to it, thanks again for everyone kind words. I will be visiting him again this afternoon, he being moved to a nursing home to recover now that he no longer needs the attention of a hospital. Sorry to hear about your...
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    Casey Jones, Watch Your Speed! (Serious Ebike Accident)

    I like the idea of the liberty trike, but I have been told no more Ebikes by family, and you're right, it might not be that he had this problem because of his injury, but I had been riding with him enough times to see him do some scary things that I am sure that if he realized, he would not be...
  21. LI-ghtcycle

    Casey Jones, Watch Your Speed! (Serious Ebike Accident)

    Sorry about the pics, I haven't found a good way to post on msg boards with google yet, any suggestions? I had to stop using Photobucket, and since have been trying to use google pics with poor success, seems everything is geared to using a smartphone anymore, and I know there has to be a way...
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    Casey Jones, Watch Your Speed! (Serious Ebike Accident)

    Thanks guys, he really has been on the fringe for years, I tried to convince other family members that we needed to get him off the road, but I wasn't able to convince them. This time around, no Ebike from me, I will take him to bicycle paths (assuming he will want to ride again any time soon)...
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    Casey Jones, Watch Your Speed! (Serious Ebike Accident)

    On Monday 8/14/17 at about 7:30 in the morning, my father, riding his 36V 500Watt Ebike hit the side of an SUV that was parked with the rear side slightly into the street in a residential area near our house. He went through this rear side window face-first, and is very lucky to be alive. He...
  24. LI-ghtcycle

    Comparing DD vs geared motors : Best setup for city commute

    I have come to this same conclusion over the years, I have been building my own Ebikes mainly from DD hub motors, but I have also experimented with a number of different types, friction drive, mid-drive, (recumbent Vision R-40 with Golden Motor in-runner) and I have come to similar conclusions...
  25. LI-ghtcycle

    Life, maintenance & repairing of geared hub motors

    Welcome to ES my friend! I think what you are doing is great, I have a friend in India who is also into Ebikes, I am curious what are the laws concerning the size of the motors? All I see is 250W, is that because of more powerful motors being illegal or just too expensive? As to your search...
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