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Forum: Electric Bikes
12-16-20, 06:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By yippee

I just got back on this forum today and saw your...

I just got back on this forum today and saw your post. Thank you for sending it to me.
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-21-20, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 864
Posted By yippee

Lee Iacocca folding ebike

Does anybody have a Lee Iacocca folding bike? If you do, could you send me a close-up picture of the hardware that locks the two parts together. I just got one and somebody put on an eye bolt with a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-07-20, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,540
Posted By yippee

A 36V battery is definitely not fully charged if...

A 36V battery is definitely not fully charged if it's not at 42V. Definitely think it's the battery. If you can take the battery out of it's shrink wrap you can, very carefully, check the voltage of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-05-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,961
Posted By yippee

A close family member really did burn his house...

A close family member really did burn his house down. Not a story. But, we need batteries to do what we need to do so.... I bought a 36V 10Ah battery that I needed to fit inside my Montague type...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-01-20, 05:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,972
Posted By yippee

I got a used mountain type 36v ebike with a 350w...

I got a used mountain type 36v ebike with a 350w rear hub motor. It had about 800 miles on it and the battery went south just after I got it. So I got a new battery on ebay and here's my thoughts. If...
Forum: Electric Bikes
08-21-20, 02:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 471
Posted By yippee

Multimeter battery voltage test

Here's a silly question, but since I don't know anything maybe somebody can explain it.
My 36V battery charging is getting a little finicky. Today I had to play a little with the plug for the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
06-15-20, 11:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 781
Posted By yippee

Replacement Battery Questions

I bought a used 36V Xtreme Baja folding bike. The 36v 10ah battery that the bike has, is no longer working. The battery fits inside the wide downtube so it can't be bigger than 10S4P. I say that...
Forum: Folding Bikes
06-06-20, 06:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 550
Posted By yippee

Kickstand for Dahon California folder

So maybe I'm in the wrong area, my apologies. I'm looking for a kickstand for an old Dahon folder. I know I can get a cheapo from China. But if anybody has an original I'd prefer it, really.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-19-20, 08:01 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 951
Posted By yippee

What happened to Unit Pack Power Batteries

I was waiting for the warm weather before buying my replacement battery from Unit Pack Power. Seemed like the likeliest source for a shot at a reasonable quality battery for a reasonable price.
Of...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-20, 03:32 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 98,414
Posted By yippee

Since this thread has become more about what is...

Since this thread has become more about what is or is not allowed, I'm going to really go off on a tangent (my apologies). Even considering the battery, gas is not a lot cheaper to build if you...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-13-20, 08:14 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 98,414
Posted By yippee

To me the question would be, WHY? If this was...

To me the question would be, WHY? If this was 1950, ok , stinkmotor it is. But, it's not 1950 and we do have wonderful electric motors, batteries and controls.
All these elements go on a bike with...
Forum: Electronics, Lighting, & Gadgets
02-14-20, 04:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 638
Posted By yippee

Access to 3d Printing Files

Not sure if this this the correct area to post this question.
I understand there are sites where one might get public domain files to 3d print parts for our bikes.
Anybody know what sites might...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-12-20, 04:42 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By yippee

Ok, Doc Wui, thanks. I got the battery and...

Ok, Doc Wui, thanks.
I got the battery and charger in my barbecue outside and will leave it there, charging on green, for a few days.
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-11-20, 09:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 634
Posted By yippee

Back to the battery

So in another thread, I mentioned that the 36V 10Ah LIPO battery on my bought used Xtreme Baja folding wasn't taking a charge. Charger goes red for about 15 minutes and then shows green again.
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-11-20, 06:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 758
Posted By yippee

Hello Luka, Don't want to be negative, here's...

Hello Luka,
Don't want to be negative, here's my take on your question. Proceed with extreme caution. You're an honest, hardworking young man with entrepreneurial spirit. Unfortunately, unless your...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-20, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By yippee

Yes, the Vruzend option was only to make my own...

Yes, the Vruzend option was only to make my own triangular battery and skip the battery in the frame. Thought it might be a nice hobby project, didn't know about the problems with contacts, thanks...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-20, 06:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 560
Posted By yippee

New ebike battery - Decisions decisions

This battery thing for our ebikes is incredibly variable. I was fortunate to get a used, 36v Xtreme Baja for a song. Of course, the battery took me 4 miles and now the charger goes green, then red...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-20, 12:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,038
Posted By yippee

Thanks, all, for your replies. Lately, I lift the...

Thanks, all, for your replies. Lately, I lift the bike and rest the rear tire on a plastic cat litter bucket which is high enough and then just clamp the seat tube to the bike stand.
At least I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-05-20, 11:29 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,036
Posted By yippee

I'd be interested in knowing what battery you...

I'd be interested in knowing what battery you bought and where.
Forum: Folding Bikes
12-09-19, 08:05 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,617
Posted By yippee

And, of course, there's the Hummingbird electric....

And, of course, there's the Hummingbird electric. 10 kg in the electric version, something like 6.2 kilos in the standard version.
I saw one in the wild; gorgeous, and light. It's what U$S 6000.-...
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-07-19, 06:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,287
Posted By yippee

Arcing - short question

I recently bought a used X-treme Baja 36 V bike. Spent the last week or so, cleaning, servicing the fork, general stuff. When I bought the bike, the PO turned it on, the motor spun, display worked....
Forum: Electric Bikes
12-04-19, 12:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,038
Posted By yippee

Bike stand lift adapter for ebikes

Just wondering if any of you have rigged something that can lift a heavier ebike onto a work stand.
My frame is also too wide to fit inside the clamp.
I put a dowel in the clamp and wrap a...
Forum: Touring
01-11-18, 06:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,044
Posted By yippee

Their website does show that they're in Chile....

Their website does show that they're in Chile. They have a video that looks like the company is a couple of people with a couple of sewing machines. You can't go more grass roots than that, can you?...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-24-17, 07:26 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,148
Posted By yippee

Flying over the handlebars

Thanks for the photo bargainguy, my version of the Loop has different rims. I do want to mention something that happened to me on Saturday when I was riding on the fire road/trail between Piermont...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-22-17, 09:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,148
Posted By yippee

Schwinn must have used different rims on their...

Schwinn must have used different rims on their Loops, because my spoke are not paired.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
10-20-17, 07:44 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,563
Posted By yippee

The last few months, I've seen 2 horrific, single...

The last few months, I've seen 2 horrific, single car rollovers. This is very unscientific because I don't know what the accident investigations discovered but I can't help but think that texting was...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-17, 06:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,148
Posted By yippee

I did the ruler on the chain measurement and...

I did the ruler on the chain measurement and think that it isn't stretched but I will get the tool to make sure the measurement was accurate. Probably should just change the chain, not a biggie.
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-17-17, 07:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,148
Posted By yippee

Thanks to all of you for your replies. I put in a...

Thanks to all of you for your replies. I put in a Shimano 13-28 7 speed, that should do it. I didn't change the chain. Just can't see how a chain could stretch with such little use, but if I need to...
Forum: Folding Bikes
10-16-17, 04:55 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,148
Posted By yippee

Schwinn Loop Freewheel bad

Just curious if anybody has had a problem with their gears. I've ridden my Loop about 300 miles. A few weeks
a go my smallest cog started slipping and 2 bike shops told me my chain had stretched....
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