Recent content by KCvale

I know this is an old topic.... I have built several Cyclone 650-1680W eBikes and had major heat issues with a couple using the EM3ev 960W 48V triangle battery and light weight Kelly 24-60V programmable controller. This one eats those now discontinued no refund/repair -101 Kelly controllers...

I see it on other forums, people wanting to drop big gas motors on pedal trikes, I go into 'Danger Will Robinson! Danger!' mode myself ;-}

I neglected to post the finished pictures of my 3rd E-Trike. There were previous posts with concerns about the rear wheels, I don't see any issues, it's a strong rim with fat hub and 12g spokes. The trike is rated to a 350 pound load. This new trike has been getting a workout as the...

You can buy electric bikes like that for $80,000. http://www.pg-bikes.com/index.php#blacktrailtwodetails" The BlackTrail 2 Price $80,000.00. Top speed 100 kilometres per hour. Acceleration from 0 to 100 in less than five seconds. Weight 46 kg. Power 9.5 hp. Generator 300 watt. Max range 200...

Thanks Doc, I have seen similar low tilting design trikes as well, and then of course there are really low recumbent trikes made for speed that don't tip at all but that is a different market, mine are built for 'active baby boomer adult' community. Something will go for all day just putting...

Regarding trikes and speed... They are indeed freaky to ride especially after so much time on motorized 2-wheelers. What freaked me out the most was what happens when you pop a wheelie. With just the back right drive it spins like a top. To combat that I set the Kelly to balance between Torque...

My new Electric Shifting Adult Trike is based on the Flying Pigeon 6-speed adult tricycle. --- FRAME&FORK: steel #966;50*2.0mm frame&fork HANDLE BAR SETS: alloy handle bar &alloy stem& steel seat post DRIVE SYSTEM: alloy crank& steel chain wheel with steel F type chain cover WHEEL SETS...

Hi Guys, sorry I haven't been back, I see lots of good helpful comments so thanks. That was my first electric trike, I have since built another on the last of the Kent Bayside tikes but with a 20A Kelly controller and LT250 charger, and I put a keylock ignition switch on the box. But...

Just a little levity to this phone geek fest... Did you know that some people actually survive just dandy in this world without any cell phone let alone a 'smart' phone'? It's true! Sure I bought a disposal phone to carry with me on trips for emergencies but the prepaid minutes expired long...

May I suggest you throw out a $ number? For example under $800? Under $1500? Under $3000? As far as efficiency I'd go with a center drive and use your bikes gears with a freewheel BB, you just don't get more efficient than using your existing bike gears. Heck everything including the BB and...

I got an order for a custom motorized trike with super long range and came up with this. The front light is a 1200 Lumen CREE T6 LED with a 4 lithium 18650 battery pack. The rear sports 3 12V incandescent automotive trailer lights in series with a switch across the 36V battery. Above is...

Sorry, I tried the link in the first post to 'pin' my location on google maps and didn't get any option to do it. I am 'pinned' on other sites so a little help please and thanks.

It has been awhile since I was here last but I figure I might as well answer the questions about this build before I move on to my new topic about Adult Electric Shifting trikes. I truly loved the look and ride of the Electric Caddy but crappy battery was it's major downfall, it got to the...

To continue... My first electric build was for gal with about a 2' inseam because she could'nt mount a bike that would take a gas motor in the cavity. Though the motor and battery would mount in fine, it took me long time to come up with a place to mount the controller but with the help of some...

Greetings everyone ;-} I am new here and don't know my way around yet but I was encouraged on other web forums to stop by and met you guys and share my electric build with you. I have been building gas powered bicycles for a for a couple years but just started with electrics. My KC's Kruisers...