thewmatusmoloki
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custom reversible layback seat post made from 2 old posts cut and one welded inside the other, it's heavy but very strong and now for some way to make it gold coloured....
Added suspension, FS custom cruiser
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thewmatusmoloki
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The seatpost is being electroplated gold today....
The rest of it is slowly coming together
The battery box and frame are off to the powder coater's next week for some gloss blackness.
Still waiting on the last 3 lipo's from HK, been a while now...
The rest of it is slowly coming together
The battery box and frame are off to the powder coater's next week for some gloss blackness.
Still waiting on the last 3 lipo's from HK, been a while now...
thewmatusmoloki
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Got the custom seatpost back from the electroplaters, pretty happy with it ....View attachment 2View attachment 1
cost was $66, shouldn't rust for a few years, however the air is very salty here on the coast so we'll see what happens.
Matt
cost was $66, shouldn't rust for a few years, however the air is very salty here on the coast so we'll see what happens.Matt
thewmatusmoloki
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that would be no, they seem to be designed for 20" wheels with 3" tyre's (tires) fitted.1KW said:
Which would make them ideal for fitting 16" motorcycle tyres to deal with the puncture problem that all ebikes seem to suffer from, if only I could afford or even find some :?
cwah
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Incredible
SkyknightJohn
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Nice looking work 
thewmatusmoloki
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cwah, SkyknightJohn, underdog, thanks for the kind words
Cheers guys
Cheers guys
thewmatusmoloki
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1KW, probably a Micargi frame might meet your needs, no rear suspension though, it's a bit special and rare on e-cruisers http://micargibicycles.com/?m=bikes
thewmatusmoloki
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The final rear brake solution ......
Welded on some stainless steel home made mounts for the controllerView attachment 3View attachment 2
Chester seems pretty happy with the progressCheers
Welded on some stainless steel home made mounts for the controllerView attachment 3View attachment 2Chester seems pretty happy with the progressCheers
trevc2 said:Those tyres look pretty badass. I assume they're for a moped?
Would a BMX chain tensioner help in your case? They come in different strengths/sizes:underdog said:
I understand. But the combined lenght between the two sprockets will differ under suspension load while riding. I Wonder how this is solved on this build
shenzhen_ex
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thewmatusmoloki
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Thanks for the helpful tips guys but I reckon I've got the this one under control
Hey trevc2 that's a great looking bike you picked up recently, it should convert really well, If you have any problems just shoot me a PM and we can use my workshop to fab up a problem part.
I can't really use the type of tensioners you posted because of the suspension moving the front and rear cogs relative to each other as underdog pointed out.
Here's how we did it on the last build from a year ago
Here's a link to that build from a year ago, it still goes like a little beauty.http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=31030&start=25 Simply an old derailleur from another bike (got heaps of 'em laying around) I like the derailleur idea because it brings the chain around the bottom of the rear freewheel a little more and grabs a couple of extra teeth.
shenzhen_ex, that is an interesting pic you posted and is pretty much the plan for this build, Cheers.
Matt
Hey trevc2 that's a great looking bike you picked up recently, it should convert really well, If you have any problems just shoot me a PM and we can use my workshop to fab up a problem part.
I can't really use the type of tensioners you posted because of the suspension moving the front and rear cogs relative to each other as underdog pointed out.
Here's how we did it on the last build from a year ago
Here's a link to that build from a year ago, it still goes like a little beauty.http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=31030&start=25 Simply an old derailleur from another bike (got heaps of 'em laying around) I like the derailleur idea because it brings the chain around the bottom of the rear freewheel a little more and grabs a couple of extra teeth. shenzhen_ex, that is an interesting pic you posted and is pretty much the plan for this build, Cheers.
Matt
Cheers man, thanks for the offer. I'm accumulating a decent pile of parts here. There's the Demo9 bike (complete) and Giant DH comp frame with kiwi dropouts on the way, plus a ton of parts in the post. I'm going with the HT3525 in probably a 100V LiPo setup. The demo9 frame just seems too nice to take an angle grinder to, so I'll probably sell the frame but use most of the gear from it.thewmatusmoloki said:Thanks for the helpful tips guys but I reckon I've got the this one under control
Hey trevc2 that's a great looking bike you picked up recently, it should convert really well, If you have any problems just shoot me a PM and we can use my workshop to fab up a problem part.
I can't really use the type of tensioners you posted because of the suspension moving the front and rear cogs relative to each other as underdog pointed out.
Here's how we did it on the last build from a year agoHere's a link to that build from a year ago, it still goes like a little beauty.http://endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=31030&start=25 Simply an old derailleur from another bike (got heaps of 'em laying around) I like the derailleur idea because it brings the chain around the bottom of the rear freewheel a little more and grabs a couple of extra teeth.
shenzhen_ex, that is an interesting pic you posted and is pretty much the plan for this build, Cheers.
Matt
Hyena
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Tidy work Matt. I only just noticed this thread but I see why you were showing interest in my gold rims and bits now!
I hadnt seen those gold brakes around, nice find. I'm tempted to get a set myself but would rather function over form. Let me know how they go though
I hadnt seen those gold brakes around, nice find. I'm tempted to get a set myself but would rather function over form. Let me know how they go though
thewmatusmoloki
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... yeah,busted 8)Hyena said:
I ended up using the rear brake (1350mm) for the front, got 2000mm of stainless mesh hydraulic cable for the back brakes from CRC and took the other lever and caliper to 99 bikes for them to fit and bleed , when I got it back I found that they seem to have made a hole in one of the hydraulic seals inside the lever reservoir, didn't check it properly at the shop and paid the 60 bucks. Found out a week later when I went to test it :x ..... I'll never go back to 99bikes again.Hyena said:
Spewin.
But I'm sure I'll get over it real soon.. once I'm riding this beast
Gold Coast Motorcycle Tyres in Mermaid carries a bunch. I got my Pirelli ML75 there for $45. Not the cheapest, but very close by (and it only took 1 day to get it in stock). Much easier to walk over than pay more US freight coststhewmatusmoloki said:
thewmatusmoloki
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That is indeed good news trevc2. I know exactly where you mean in Karen ave
thanks heaps man
thanks heaps man
thewmatusmoloki
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Well the last of the batteries finally showed up. Worked on it all weekend but couldn't finish it because of a few small problems with the fit and finish, sorted now though
Progress from Saturday
progress from Sunday
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Looks like I'll be up late soldering and wiring tonight !
Progress from Saturday
progress from Sunday
View attachment 4View attachment 2Looks like I'll be up late soldering and wiring tonight !Yeah, HK finally sailed their LiPo barge to Australia. Mine should be in this week too.
The gold hardware is looking awesome, really liking the rear disc. I wonder how long that finish will hold up under usage?
Let me know if you ever venture down near Mermaid. Stop in for a beer, would be interesting to see that bike in person.
Cheers
The gold hardware is looking awesome, really liking the rear disc. I wonder how long that finish will hold up under usage?
Let me know if you ever venture down near Mermaid. Stop in for a beer, would be interesting to see that bike in person.
Cheers
thewmatusmoloki said:
Hyena
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Hey Matt,
If you're still looking for rims quite similar to mine I found this mob has them in 20" which would suit your ride perfectly.
They're on special at the moment too with the complete wheelset for $120. Bargain!
You'd have to relace them with a disc front hub and your motor in the rear but that's easily done and most importantly they're 36
http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/alloy-bmx-bike-wheels-wheelset-narrow-gold/ZJS810N-GOLD
If you're still looking for rims quite similar to mine I found this mob has them in 20" which would suit your ride perfectly.
They're on special at the moment too with the complete wheelset for $120. Bargain!
You'd have to relace them with a disc front hub and your motor in the rear but that's easily done and most importantly they're 36
http://www.cyclingdeal.com.au/buy/alloy-bmx-bike-wheels-wheelset-narrow-gold/ZJS810N-GOLD
