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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-19-21, 06:51 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

you are very welcome, glad my fix was useful and...

you are very welcome, glad my fix was useful and effective!
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-01-20, 07:08 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 150,277
Posted By dtbaker61

yeah.... never did succeed in buying via...

yeah.... never did succeed in buying via aliexpress.... I ended up paying more for something that was already in the country, from a reputable US dealer
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-28-20, 10:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 625
Posted By dtbaker61

differential diagnosis for Bfang motor vs controller failure

I have a Bintelli fatty 48v with 500watt Bfang hub motor and c961 display... (PAS and throttle).
battery voltage good, display seems ok, checked all settings....
No errors on display so I'm...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-28-20, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By dtbaker61

The QZF seems to be fine. I did not measure...

The QZF seems to be fine. I did not measure actual capacity with discharge and kill-a-watt meter on recharge... but the wiring and connectors seem decent. It is a 'soft pack', so it needs to be in a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-14-20, 08:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 582
Posted By dtbaker61

where to dispose/recycle dead batteries?

My local scrapyard takes lead-acid batteries all day long, and even pays for them... but does not take Lithium

Local hardware store was taking dead Lithium batteries from tools, but I don't know...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-14-20, 08:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,540
Posted By dtbaker61

I have not taken it apart, but I do concur that...

I have not taken it apart, but I do concur that it is likely to have at least one bad cell. voltage shows 40v, which is not terrible, but it sags badly when under load, drops below 32v, and cuts out....
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-14-20, 08:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By dtbaker61

thanks, I may check them out next time I need...

thanks, I may check them out next time I need batteries. I ended up going with 36v x 15ah pack by QZF for $238...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-07-20, 11:14 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By dtbaker61

so.... I was going to try it, but cannot get...

so.... I was going to try it, but cannot get AliExpress to accept a credit card. tried two different cards and called bank to make sure cards were not locked. maybe this is a higher power protecting...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-20, 05:40 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By dtbaker61

I did just notice the sticky thread on...

I did just notice the sticky thread on batteries.... after I posted this. ;) so I'll watch both places for now, and post a followup after I've decided what to buy and see how it goes!
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-20, 04:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By dtbaker61

I looked a little further down... the specs...

I looked a little further down... the specs reference Panasonic cells specifically, but also a capacity of 18ah, which makes more sense, although if I figure it myself I totally agree with you that...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-20, 04:14 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 150,277
Posted By dtbaker61

shopping for a replacement battery pack.... best...

shopping for a replacement battery pack.... best deal on name brand (panasonic) seems to be on AliExpress.... thought I'd check in to ask if others have good/bad experience with these batteries or...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-20, 04:12 PM
Replies: 220
Views: 150,277
Posted By dtbaker61

what makes you think there is risk of a fire with...

what makes you think there is risk of a fire with these specific batteries? If they have an internal BMS, and use correct charger, how high is the risk of un-balanced overcharging? or, are you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-20, 01:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By dtbaker61

shopping for best prices for batteries ?

Thought I'd start a thread, perhaps to be promoted to a 'sticky' so we can post best sources to buy batteries....

I was shopping today and found that local shops and even Amazon stores shipping...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-20, 11:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,540
Posted By dtbaker61

exact replacement x-go kettle battery 36v-10ah...

exact replacement x-go kettle battery 36v-10ah retails for $235 with charger.
AliExpress has a bunch of Panasonic 36v - 20ah softpack batteries with charger for $60 or so, plus $20 shipping or so,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-20, 09:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,540
Posted By dtbaker61

Q: differential diagnosis for cutting out; battery or controller?

I am trying to fix a friend's e-trike.... 36v 250watt brushless hub motor, no lcd display or PAS, just 4-wire throttle showing power on, plus green for good and yellow for low voltage.

symptom is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-09, 01:18 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

hhhmmmm, but not much help since I bought bike...

hhhmmmm, but not much help since I bought bike used, no warranty.

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-09, 08:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 834
Posted By dtbaker61

gorilla glue, or 3m two-sided tape.

gorilla glue, or 3m two-sided tape.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-09-09, 07:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 975
Posted By dtbaker61

disconnect cable.... I bet brake springs are...

disconnect cable.... I bet brake springs are fine. cable/housings are probably gummed up or kinked.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-09, 10:22 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

I think there is a sharp bend in there, but more...

I think there is a sharp bend in there, but more seriously a design flaw in not designing in an extraction port on the 'low gear' position where you can actually force the shifter to. Hence my 10...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-08-09, 10:09 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 29,496
Posted By dtbaker61

alternate fix

I just had a bad break inside DA shifters.... and found a great way to recover cable end.
http://www.bikeforums.net/showpost.php?p=9048387&postcount=28
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-09, 04:28 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

only works if you are the original owner and have...

only works if you are the original owner and have paperwork.....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-09, 12:42 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

yeah.... I figured I didn't have much to lose......

yeah.... I figured I didn't have much to lose... I hope this helps out some other people. I did just write Shimano and am submitting the idea to be built into future models of shifters, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-05-09, 12:10 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

ok. Today Shimano USA called me in response to a...

ok. Today Shimano USA called me in response to a letter I wrote requesting 'good will replacements'. They basically said since i was not the original owner I was SOL. The guy was pleasant, and we...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-04-09, 09:35 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

ok people... I was disheartened by all the...

ok people... I was disheartened by all the stories of failed disassembly/reassembly, so tried a different approach. Since it actually WORKED and was a 10 minute fix I thought I would post it!
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 06:16 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

nope, its really jammed in the middle. I have...

nope, its really jammed in the middle. I have tried everything to get that sucker to rotate, it goes three clicks and thats it. No cable end or fragments in sight to grab.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

ahhhhhh, see now this gives me some hope......

ahhhhhh, see now this gives me some hope......
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 05:55 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

used bike, no record of purchase date... you...

used bike, no record of purchase date... you think they would still cover?


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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 12:55 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

nope, no end in sight... thats the problem. ;) So...

nope, no end in sight... thats the problem. ;) So far I am more inclined to try drilling than unbolting the main assy barrel bolt.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,923
Posted By dtbaker61

...and what do you do if it is indeed stuck,...

...and what do you do if it is indeed stuck, won't shift to view, and not a shred of cable to pull on is showing?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 11:51 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

nope.... these only take it down far enough to...

nope.... these only take it down far enough to install cables and flightdecks... they do NOT explode the main lever assembly. As far as I have found, not even Shimano Certified shops are trained or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 600
Posted By dtbaker61

If your chain is stretched significantly, it will...

If your chain is stretched significantly, it will already have worn your front chainring, and probably rear cassette. Putting a new chain on may actually cause it to 'skip' under heavy load. If this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 11:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,446
Posted By dtbaker61

why not leave the rims alone, (stick with MTB),...

why not leave the rims alone, (stick with MTB), and use 1" wide ritchey tom slicks? they are about the same width as 25mm, and roll really well for urban assault. I have this setup on my old rigid...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 11:29 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

I am about to give up on attempts to rotate the...

I am about to give up on attempts to rotate the cable end externally... I cannot think of any ways to force rotation past its current sticking point to expose the end. I have found references to a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-28-09, 07:14 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By dtbaker61

excellent info, thanks! as you can guess, I...

excellent info, thanks!

as you can guess, I am not thrilled with DA right now. I wrote a letter to Shimano yesterday expressing my disappointment over how a $3 cable can render an expensive...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

the problem is that the barrel needs to rotate as...

the problem is that the barrel needs to rotate as if you are shifting to a larger gear, which relies on the rear d to 'pull' the cable... and it is stuck. I have no cable in sight to pull, and it is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-09, 04:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 590
Posted By dtbaker61

SRAM red shifters to DA rear derailleur ok?

my DA 7800 shifter has eaten the cable end, and not cooperating... no frayed end visible to grab, and it won't rotate to a position where I can even see the cable end. I failed, LBS has failed, and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-09, 10:38 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 590
Posted By dtbaker61

sounds like maybe the cable is frayed inside the...

sounds like maybe the cable is frayed inside the shifter and sticking.... replace cable before it breaks!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-09, 08:15 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

who is your LBS? if you have a telephone number,...

who is your LBS? if you have a telephone number, I would like to call to see if they have any tricks...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-27-09, 08:14 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

yes, this is exactly the problem.... but I have...

yes, this is exactly the problem.... but I have NO frayed cable ends in sight to grab and pull. The shifters will move the barrel around the first 3 clicks, but then it is stuck and will not shift...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-09, 10:21 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

I've got those, and smaller..... wife is an eye...

I've got those, and smaller..... wife is an eye doctor. ;) problem is that I cannot rotate the shifter barrel far enough to expose anything to grab. I fear that if I undo the front bolt the guts of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-09, 09:14 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

tried... I cannot get the barrel to turn to...

tried... I cannot get the barrel to turn to expose the end. It is 'stuck' somewhere between and won't rotate.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-09, 08:51 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 62,622
Posted By dtbaker61

Drilling extraction hole in shifter to remove broken cable head stuck inside

I had a cable break just inside the cable end, and the end must have dropped inside a DA 7800 shifter. I cannot get the barrel to rotate so I can extract the cable end or install a new one...

Any...
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