I ordered an ebike. Now time to mod it. - Page 4

pinballlooking · 11-25-20, 11:17 AM

I am about done making changes after these changes.
I might still powder coat it later this winter.

pinballlooking · 12-01-20, 08:50 AM

I needed special water proof connectors for my brakes the cut off the motor when you hit the brakes.
The place I bought the controller wanted $20 a set and I need two of them.

I found a guy on ebay that was selling them for $5 much better.
I have a plastic box for the controller coming it is the last item. They created a shipping label a week ago but have net shipped it.
It is only coming on state away they assure me they will send it. The company is in China.

I may have to make one. I could easily make one but the side business is taking a lot of my extra time.

pinballlooking · 12-23-20, 02:58 PM

I now have 450 miles on my eBike. The new mods will probably wait until after the new year.
I will get to take the bike to the beach over the holidays. I am looking forward to new places to ride.

Daox · 12-24-20, 09:57 AM

Wow, thats quite good. Do you have an idea of the kwh/mile you get vs the Volt?

Wanna Beco · 12-24-20, 10:20 AM

Wait... why are you replacing the Motor.?.. I know Bafang has a good rep, but this seems like you are spending your way to a bike that you could have just paid more for and got what you wanted? Or did you need to experiment?

I am a heavy guy and the shocks made for someone heavy is a good idea. Looking forward to more updates.

pinballlooking · 12-28-20, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daox

Wow, thats quite good. Do you have an idea of the kwh/mile you get vs the Volt?

The ebike differs in power used so much. Hills make a huge difference. How much you pedal makes so much difference.

@Wanna Beco

Before I bought the ebike I never even worked on a regular bike and did not know anything about ebikes. I really did not know what I wanted or how I would want to use the ebike. I just knew some features I thought were needed and I did not want to spend a crazy amount on it.
Now I see how much I am using it I am ok with changing it to be what I want.
Most people would just put the new controller on my current motor. Others have with decent results.
My side business is doing better than I thought it would so I ok with splurging a little on my ebike.
Do I need to swap out motor no. But I want to. Down the road I will probably add a second battery.

pinballlooking · 03-08-21, 03:46 PM

The weather is starting to warm up. I can get out and ride more often.
I now have over 600 miles on my bike.

I got my first flat tire the other day. luckily I was a few hundred feet from home.
I do carry a tube patch kit and a small air pump with me. but I would rather not repair it on the side of the road.

I bought some slime to put in the tires.
I ordered some Tannus tire inserts. They allow you to run flat a short distance without hurting the rim. They also help protect form getting flats.

pinballlooking · 05-18-21, 02:29 PM

My headset got loose I should have noticed sooner, and it messed up the bearings in the headset. I ordered replacement bearings $8 later I had two sets and I was back to riding.
It is funny as soon as I road it after replacing the bearings I was like how did not notice that sooner.

I used Loctite on the headset nut so hopefully it will not loosen again.
I now have 750 miles on my bike. The weather is better now so I should be able to get more miles on it this summer.

This was todays ride.

Now faster times are only a little faster.
My adv time has increased. My hill speed has greatly increased.

This is the ride I do most days. It is from my house on some back roads that do not get much traffic.

pinballlooking · 06-28-21, 12:22 PM

812 miles on the bike. I want to do some mods to it, but the side business sucks up all my extra time.
Maybe in the winter I will get back to the bike mods. I am getting out a little more. It is so hot now I have to ride the first thing in the morning.

Scotty2k · 03-29-22, 10:45 AM

Hi to all from Germany .. i dont have the same bike (mine is a Vivi) but i have the same Controller .. could you please !! tell me where i can get it ?

Mine is damaged and i couldn´t find a controller which fit to this bike

With best regards !!

11-25-20, 11:17 AM	#31
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12-01-20, 08:50 AM	#32
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	I needed special water proof connectors for my brakes the cut off the motor when you hit the brakes. The place I bought the controller wanted $20 a set and I need two of them. I found a guy on ebay that was selling them for $5 much better. I have a plastic box for the controller coming it is the last item. They created a shipping label a week ago but have net shipped it. It is only coming on state away they assure me they will send it. The company is in China. I may have to make one. I could easily make one but the side business is taking a lot of my extra time. __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-23-20, 02:58 PM	#33
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	I now have 450 miles on my eBike. The new mods will probably wait until after the new year. I will get to take the bike to the beach over the holidays. I am looking forward to new places to ride. __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

12-24-20, 09:57 AM	#34
Daox Administrator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Germantown, WI Posts: 5,525 Thanks: 1,162 Thanked 374 Times in 305 Posts	Wow, thats quite good. Do you have an idea of the kwh/mile you get vs the Volt? __________________ Current project - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. & To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-08-21, 03:46 PM	#37
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	The weather is starting to warm up. I can get out and ride more often. I now have over 600 miles on my bike. I got my first flat tire the other day. luckily I was a few hundred feet from home. I do carry a tube patch kit and a small air pump with me. but I would rather not repair it on the side of the road. I bought some slime to put in the tires. I ordered some Tannus tire inserts. They allow you to run flat a short distance without hurting the rim. They also help protect form getting flats. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by pinballlooking; 03-10-21 at 08:19 AM..

12-24-20, 10:20 AM	#35
Wanna Beco Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Phoenix Posts: 69 Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Wait... why are you replacing the Motor.?.. I know Bafang has a good rep, but this seems like you are spending your way to a bike that you could have just paid more for and got what you wanted? Or did you need to experiment? I am a heavy guy and the shocks made for someone heavy is a good idea. Looking forward to more updates.

05-18-21, 02:29 PM	#38
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	My headset got loose I should have noticed sooner, and it messed up the bearings in the headset. I ordered replacement bearings $8 later I had two sets and I was back to riding. It is funny as soon as I road it after replacing the bearings I was like how did not notice that sooner. I used Loctite on the headset nut so hopefully it will not loosen again. I now have 750 miles on my bike. The weather is better now so I should be able to get more miles on it this summer. This was todays ride. Now faster times are only a little faster. My adv time has increased. My hill speed has greatly increased. This is the ride I do most days. It is from my house on some back roads that do not get much traffic. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by pinballlooking; 05-22-21 at 10:52 PM..

06-28-21, 12:22 PM	#39
pinballlooking Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: SC Posts: 2,923 Thanks: 172 Thanked 564 Times in 463 Posts	812 miles on the bike. I want to do some mods to it, but the side business sucks up all my extra time. Maybe in the winter I will get back to the bike mods. I am getting out a little more. It is so hot now I have to ride the first thing in the morning. __________________ Current project Aquaponics system , Passive Solar Greenhouse build To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Solar Install 12.5 Kwh- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Mini Split installs - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. EV Chevy Volt - To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 0 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-29-22, 10:45 AM	#40
Scotty2k Lurking Renovator Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Germany Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Looking for same controller Hi to all from Germany .. i dont have the same bike (mine is a Vivi) but i have the same Controller .. could you please !! tell me where i can get it ? Mine is damaged and i couldn´t find a controller which fit to this bike With best regards !!