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Forum: Electric Bikes
08-31-09, 08:53 AM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,569
Posted By 24X18

24volt GlobalE

The Chain is rusty..maybe a dip in kerosene(wipe with a cloth)+dry..before adding a chain lube..24volt battery..30-minutes run time..try improving that by charging for 3-days..before riding..I have a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-17-09, 02:24 AM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,569
Posted By 24X18

Talking Long Distance Ride/

I did my first long distance(about 8-miles round trip)..with my 24-volt 18-amp conversion from the Schwinn S-750 Battery Pack..it went quite well..without a problem..I found my FUSE Holder was...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-03-09, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,569
Posted By 24X18

E-Bike Models

Great looking Bikes..the Orange one is a beauty..
I'm trying to get started on a Scooter that's 48-volt/1000watts..
Seeing your Models really does say Lithium-Ion BATTS..
..that's what's holding...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-03-09, 10:05 AM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,569
Posted By 24X18

FiberGlass..BATT Box

Nice work on the BATT Box..I've wondered about that part--I've been adding a small cushion made from shipping peanuts and Latex Caulking--and plastic sheeting---creating a vibration pad for the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-20-09, 02:12 AM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,569
Posted By 24X18

There are laws for these vehicles/check with your...

There are laws for these vehicles/check with your DMV.
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-06-09, 09:41 AM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,569
Posted By 24X18

Cool Li-Ion Batt Pack

I've looked at Lithium-ion Battery's and really can't afford them..
I've been able to find a Batt Pack for 300-400 dollars(USD)..but realibility has been in question..
I stayed with the maintanance...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-29-09, 03:21 AM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,569
Posted By 24X18

Smile June-09

End of June..still riding a little--getting ready to film the fireworks here(CT)..useing my Scooter for Camera Projects..hope to build a scooter from scratch later..1000-watts/48-volt/..have a happy...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-18-09, 04:16 AM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,569
Posted By 24X18

I've been useing my Schwinn E. Scooter..the new...

I've been useing my Schwinn E. Scooter..the new Battery's are A-OK..I have created multiple FUSE(locations)and one day I was out in the City-area and a FUSE did BLOW--it was the BATT-separater...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
05-18-09, 04:06 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,015
Posted By 24X18

Hydration(Camelbacks)

I have been looking at those for carrying the water..I most times need a backpack..so cost is the HOLDING Point on that item..I use my empty Rubbing Alcohol bottles..for the wash water and I have...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-09, 04:16 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 922
Posted By 24X18

Lower Leg--pain

In previous POSTS..I have mentioned my excersiseing..what I added was running backwards..
This did increase my lower leg muscle mass..
What I call..baby muscle..and when this muscle has a tear..or...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-09, 04:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 604
Posted By 24X18

Keyword:heart rate

I started excersiseing useing weights and nutrition..
Today I just add more miles and a quicker pace..
Of course I'm older than when I started out--
But I have noticed that "stiffness" is...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-09, 03:53 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,444
Posted By 24X18

Sleeping-Dreaming-Napping

I think I have revitalized the phrase.."snug as a bug in a rug"..
I have about 1-week per month that I have some sleep difficulty..
I usually blame my neighbors..some sort of a DRUG-party is goin'...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-27-09, 03:33 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 2,015
Posted By 24X18

Its Body Tempature-tpelle

I had the over-weight problem to battle also--
I was 255-LBS and rising..I was falling down..and getting dizzy..
I mainly just sat in a chair for three years and stuffed my face FULL-of Spagetti...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-27-09, 02:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By 24X18

Recharging batteries-nervously/

The matter is really quite simple..batteries are very old technology..
Useing a Battery Charger has differant modes applied in the retail purchase..
I think that a simple TIMER is applied where it...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-22-09, 07:44 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 651
Posted By 24X18

Standard Lantern(6volt)

I use this....


Standard..Lantern Battery..like $$3.00 for the Lantern.
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-22-09, 07:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,091
Posted By 24X18

Soldering..micro-electronics...

I've done lots of this stuff..
..its not real cool...
Basically..you need to understand how a HEAT-Sink...works...
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So you attach a metal object...like a Needle Nose Pliers..to grab up the...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-22-09, 07:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 842
Posted By 24X18

Lithium-ion...

I've experimented a bit--with Li-Ion..I have found from CELL Phones...
attempting to create High Intensity lights..not real good...
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If I might make a simple suggestion...
A Product...from...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
04-22-09, 07:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 768
Posted By 24X18

Re-Chargable battery's(charging)..

I've been useing Re-Chargables for almost 8-years..
I have..AA..AAA..C.
I have a 6v..and 2-12volt BATTS..
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My experiance has been to use my fingers to judge the BATT/tempature..
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I have a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-09, 01:33 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,159
Posted By 24X18

Regulations..

One POSTER mentioned the safety of going that speed on Bike Tires..this is very true..
..also..the Law here in CT..as for a Moped design requires you don't go faster than 25-MPH..
..you may need to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-09, 01:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,064
Posted By 24X18

Battery-prices

The U-Charge series is currently available by direct sale with a 10 week lead time. Retail pricing is listed below.

U1-12RTL: $600 per unit
U1-12RT, U1-12XP: $860 per unit
U24-12RT, U24-12XP:...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-09, 01:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,100
Posted By 24X18

Standing Charge..

I use a multi-tester..to Check my battery Voltage Level..
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When choosing a Battery Monitor..check about ..weither..
this Monitor can be a ALWAYS ON--type..some can not..they will break down.....
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-22-09, 12:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By 24X18

Batteries-series..diff-Voltages..

There is alot you can do..
How-ever..
When it all come down to High Discharge..
You do want matched Part#'s/
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If your just going to power a single Light Bulb..
Yeah...just collect your...
Forum: Introductions
04-22-09, 12:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 248
Posted By 24X18

Whole lotta ART--/

Your definitly a working artist..that's alot of stuff..
I've visited the Silvermine College of Art when a youngster..
I built my older brother a Easel in Wood Shop..
and really enjoyed making Silk...
Forum: Introductions
04-22-09, 12:15 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 248
Posted By 24X18

Howdy--Josh/

Down south in CT..been to Burlington..skiied MT. Snow at leat 5-times..did some hiking in Smuggler's Notch..Stowe..//
I would love to live in VT..its a beautiful place..also Massachusetts has some...
Forum: Introductions
04-21-09, 11:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 437
Posted By 24X18

Front Light

On my electric Scooter I use a standard lantern..I happened to find a Re-Chargable 6-volt battery..a hunting supply type of ITEM..Company Name=Moultrie,,,also called the...
Forum: Introductions
04-21-09, 11:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 231
Posted By 24X18

Hello..Littleton/

I've been at this Electric-side of the website a couple of days..
I grew up on a bicycle..in the mid-1950's my older brother taught me to ride his 3-speed English Bike--by sitting me on the seat and...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-09, 03:08 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,367
Posted By 24X18

Shrunk in the wash..!!

Mine looks like something from the CIRCUS...
I didn't use a Folger's Coffee Can..
..but a Green Plastic housing from a DELL Computer creates a housing for wires/
..
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Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-09, 02:57 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 45,631
Posted By 24X18

Thumbs down That's kinky--!!

First off..the electric drill wouldn't last 2-minutes..
and the Leaf Blower "shaft" would break off on torque..
..
You could try those things..
But they really won't last more than a second--/
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-09, 02:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 960
Posted By 24X18

Currie Direct Drive/500 watt

I have a Direct Drive Currie Tech/500 watt motor(24volt)18ah
I have never had a overheating problem..
my first season I was putting 11-miles round trip on this scooter..
I used it every other...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-09, 02:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 728
Posted By 24X18

Battery Charging..

A slow charge is the recommended CHARGE..
..so a 1.5 AMP Charger is supplied for the 3-Prong..set up..
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I use a Battery Separator and charge my 24-volt system at 6-AMP..
..for 2-1/2...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-09, 02:15 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,986
Posted By 24X18

Why-?..ev

I personally find the future in these BIKES..
I also support Al Gore..and his dimension on our world..
I like having a PROJECT to learn new things..
I'm also 56-years old and have survived...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-20-09, 02:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 987
Posted By 24X18

Combining differant CELLS

Adding a 6-volt SLA to a 12-volt SLA..
and then "putting the pedal to the metal"..
will serve you less than useing all the same types of CELLS...
..like...(4)6-volt BATTS.....
Forum: Introductions
04-20-09, 01:38 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 202
Posted By 24X18

Connecticut..scooter

I was researching a Chargeing Unit when I found this LINK..
I've been on a Schwinn Electric Scooter about three years..
I shopped online for about 3-months and decided on the S-750..
It seemed to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 05:11 PM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,569
Posted By 24X18

Thank You...

It does really need a large...PIC
This Schwinn Scooter cost me under $$400.00 delivered to my door by UPS...
its a very neat design..Currie TECHNOLOGY..is a very good designer.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 04:59 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,428
Posted By 24X18

Electric Bike..purchase/

I have taken to the eGO..electric bike..
It costs about $$1500.00/
But seems to have everything at that ready to use style..
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I'm still working on my JOY-Ride..scooter..
but really would...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 04:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,151
Posted By 24X18

Talking Building your E-lec. SCOOT

SLA are ther most easy to get batteries..they have the best Power--off the line..
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My design is going to be lightweight..so far my first FRAME-design is coming in at about $$40.00(USD)/
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I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 04:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,357
Posted By 24X18

EV and body weight...

My scooter was advertised at carrying 240-LBs...
From owning it..I figure that should have read 160-LBs...
I was weighing in at 220-LBs..when I bought it..
I needed to diet down to 200-LBs..to...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 03:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 32,579
Posted By 24X18

Thumbs up 24volt..36volt..??

It all comes down on your riding experiance..the terrain..
the weight of the rider added to the weight of the BIKE..
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I have a 24-volt Scooter..at 500-watts is quite able..
I walk it up...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 03:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,678
Posted By 24X18

Wink LINK to my Modification/

http://cid-734b8f2abb2a1c06.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public
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My scooter was delivered with Panasonic 15ah Battery's..
I got 2-great summer seasons from them..doing aboput 11-miles Round...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 03:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,108
Posted By 24X18

Talking Battery Packs...

The battery you ordered was a battery created from CELLS..
from my shopping CELL-type Battery Packs..they inform about this technology..
Your first picture describes a 50.4 Volt Battery Pack..your...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 03:28 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,026
Posted By 24X18

Exclamation Plug&Play Battery Packs...

My Schwinn Scooter S-750..came with a 24-volt Charger..it actually has a 3-prong PLUG...
one prong is a GROUND..
and 2-prongs each are 12-volt...
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This allows for a 1.5 AMP Chargeing...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 914
Posted By 24X18

Talking Recharging batteries...

My Scooter has a standard..scooter PLUG for Charging a 24-volt System..
that is..its charging the batteries..together..
I've changed that by adding a BATT-separator..
I use 2-12volt BATT...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 02:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,257
Posted By 24X18

Post What about Batteries//??

There are THREE Types that can be used for Electric Vehicles..meaning Bikes/Scooters..
The SLA..sealed lead acid..
The Ni-MH..nickle-metal hydride..
The Li-Ion..Lithium Ion/there are several...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 02:22 PM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,569
Posted By 24X18

24volt Schwinn

Let's try a larger PIC/
...doesn't seem to matter...
I created a load bearing wheel..carrying 2-InterState Batteries..
each=18ah/
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CLICK---image for a Larger-View....
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1,065
Views: 1,044,569
Posted By 24X18

Scwinn S-750(2007)

http://cid-734b8f2abb2a1c06.skydrive.live.com/browse.aspx/Public
..check out my SKYDRIVE..webpage,,the Public VIDS..show my Scooter/some other STUFF--all SAFE(friendly)VIDS.
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Hope this...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-19-09, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,479
Posted By 24X18

Lightbulb 24v-36v-48v/

These are the Popular Motor Designs..
24volt is really a obsolete design..the 36volt is the better design..
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If your design is running at 24-volt..your stuck w/24-volt..
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You want a...
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