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  1. Eric G

    Brushed Crystalyte 409 Problem

    Hello... I've got a Crystalyte brushed rear hub motor (600 watt) with 25 amp controller running 36 volts sla in a 20 inch wheel folding bike.It's served me very well up until now with 7000 kilometers on the odometer. The other week while riding I've noticed when I apply throttle it stutters...
  2. Eric G

    Yardworks 40 volt 10 ah lithium-ion lawnmower battery

    http://www.canadiantire.ca/AST/browse/2/OutdoorLiving/PowerEquipment/LawnMowerAccessories/PRD~0607552P/Replacement%252BBattery%252Bfor%252BYardworks%252BLithium-Ion%252BCordless%252BLawn%252BMower.jsp?locale=en Has anyone tried these from Canadian Tire for $299.00 ? Listed as a 40 volt 10 ah...
  3. Eric G

    Stupid Stupid Stupid...I Got Lucky

    The zipper on the battery bag holding my sla gave out on the one side so I sewed in a piece of velcro on both sides to hold it together.I put the batts back in the bag wired it back up stuck it back on the bike only it didn't fit inside the receptacle because of the velcro,Damn.It looked like it...
  4. Eric G

    Brushed 409 side cover reassembly ?

    Hello All...I've wanted to replace the 16 gauge motor wires for something thicker and I had nuthin to do this morning sooooo... I wanted to see how hard it'd be to remove the side cover of my new clyte brushed 409.Getting it apart was easy enough. I removed the 6 Allen head screws got the gear...
  5. Eric G

    New conversion ?

    Hello All ! I getting ready to build E bike #2... Here's a link to the bike I'm thinking of using... http://www.bayviewcycle.com/NewFiles/bike_specs/003/FOLDING/Avenir_Steel.html An Avenir chromoly 6 speed 20" folding Bike. I'll be sticking a brushed crystalyte into the front forks.The...
  6. Eric G

    Charger Issue "Need Help Please"

    I've got a 36v2a sla charger that I use for opportunity charging on the road.Well over the years it's been banged about some and about a week ago it stopped working.I noticed that the wire going from the charger to the batts was worn out from constant use at where it enters the charger (bent...
  7. Eric G

    Rear Suspension Issue

    Hello All... I've noticed my retro fitted cheap chinese bike frame has some play in the rear suspension.Not really sure what the part is called,perhaps the swing arm suspension pivot? The play isn't noticable while riding unless the saddle bags are loaded full and the bike is carrying an extra...
  8. Eric G

    Power Switch Question

    I have a spst toggle switch that's ratings are: 10amps @ 277vac / 20amps @ 125vac / 3/4 hp @ 125 - 250vac. I want to use this as a main power switch/kill switch for my bike thats 36vdc / 25 amps / 600watts.When riding the Watt's Up meter shows peak draws of ~ 900 watts and ~26 amps. Would...
  9. Eric G

    600watt Brushed Crystalyte 1000km review

    Well I got the original bike ~ spring 2004.A folder with 18in. wheels powered by a 250watt motor (no markings on the motor).Top speed was 20km/h (12.5mp/h).Somebody once said it travelled at the speed of rust...The performance didn't quite cut what I wanted so.... Last year I ordered a 600watt...
  10. Eric G

    Multimeter accuracy

    Hello All... I've got 4 multimeters and all 4 show different voltages when measuring the same 12 volt battery the difference can be of up to ~2/10's of a volt. These are the meters... 1 - Cheap $10. Walmart "Superex" multimeter stated accuracy .08% 2 - A $30. "Equus"multimeter stated accuracy...
  11. Eric G

    Wire Compression

    Here's something that happened to me that I thought I'd relate to fellow ebikers here... A while ago I was out doing some errands on the ebike and stopped for a red light.My thumb was off the throttle and I decided to let go of the brake,WHOA.. the bike was wanting to go.... and my other hand...
  12. Eric G

    Anderson PowerPole question

    Hi all, After a few weeks wait I finally received a bag of 40 30amp Anderson Powerpoles :D Over the next while I'll be replacing all the old connectors (bullet & trialer type) to the new ones. I was thinking of of just soldering the wire into the actual connector by piling the solder in,is this...
  13. Eric G

    State of Charge Question

    I'm trying to make a chart on the state of charge of my vrla 12v7ah batteries They have a resting voltage of 13.25volts after being charged. 13.25 would be considered 100% soc. What should be considered as 0% soc.??? the lowest value you should run the batteries down to without damage. I've...
  14. Eric G

    Idiotic Car Drivers !!!

    This happened to me 2 times in one day... The other day I was cruising down the road at around 28KMH when some Idiot in an SUV travelling in the opposite direction (heading towards me) decides to make a left hand turn onto a side street.He turned right in front of me.I had to hit the brakes...
  15. Eric G

    Crystalyte Motor installed...First impression

    WOW....WOW.... and more WOW.... I finally got around to installing my 20in.Crystalyte 600watt brushed motor kit in the Workhorse the other day.It took a few hours to spread the rear dropouts 20mm.most of the time was spent finding something to spread them with.I ended up using one of those...
  16. Eric G

    Brake disconnect

    Hi With what I've read about throttles sometimes failing makes me think I should connect up the brake disconnect.The reason it isn't allready done is the wire colours from the brake didn't match up with disconnect wires on the controller. I need confirmation on how to check the wires coming...
  17. Eric G

    controller question

    Hello I was playing around with a 36volt 25Amp Crystalyte Brushed Controller today.Hooked it up to an old brushed motor thats going to be replaced with a new brushed crystalyte motor.Got it all hooked up and the motor spun the wrong way.Switched the wires to the motor and it spun great for a few...
  18. Eric G

    Cut Off Voltage ?

    Would anybody happen to know what the Crystalyte 36volt 25amp Brushed Controller cut off voltage is ? Thanks Eric
  19. Eric G

    The Workhorse

    This is my ebike I've had for around 3 years. It's a folding ebike 250 watt motor,36 volt,10 to 15ampController,20Km/Hr I use it for all my transport and it's carried many pounds of groceries and tons of other stuff.It has allways worked reasonably well and haven't had any real breakdowns other...
  20. Eric G

    New Crystalyte Motor

    Hello All... My first post here, and I have to say lots of smart minds here on the subject of ebikes and controller electronics. A few years back I bought me my first ebike. A chinese import with a 250 watt motor ( under the crank) that chain drives the rear wheel.It is powered by 36v 9ah...
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