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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-23, 07:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Thanks, great news I got a pair left and right...

Thanks, great news I got a pair left and right and the rear is the same 8 my bike has 3 cranks hopefully it will be 3
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-20-23, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 297
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Brake lever replacement

I broke my brake lever left side and got another used one just noticed instead of 2 cables there are 3 on the newer one can I still use it.?
its a road bike that I put a motor in the front wheel I...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-18-22, 10:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I used a switch and everything finally working ...

I used a switch and everything finally working

Many thanks
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-18-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Thanks that clears it up pretty sure new BMS does...

Thanks that clears it up pretty sure new BMS does not have on off circuit, no big deal
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-17-22, 12:47 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 328
Posted By Bigbadjohn

On / Off switch wires

Rebuilding a battery pack with an On / Off switch with 2 reds wires not sure where to connect them to in the battery pack, it was convenient to be able to turn the battery off

Its the red switch...
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-05-22, 05:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Thanks, I think it nunber 11 as it has 2 reds...

Thanks, I think it nunber 11 as it has 2 reds that need to touch to turn on but not sure, it a difficult for a newbie to wire up an electric bike
Forum: Electric Bikes
09-04-22, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 562
Posted By Bigbadjohn

On/Off switch on controller

I was looking at this controller and wondering how it turns on
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-15-21, 01:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,049
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I have a Bafang front-wheel geared motor and the...

I have a Bafang front-wheel geared motor and the gears are very noisy under full load does this mean the nylon gears need replacing
Forum: Electric Bikes
07-01-21, 02:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,091
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Add extra battery

I have a 36v ebike I want to add an extra 36v battery where would I connect the terminal to from the extra beattery also so they can both charge at same time
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-14-21, 12:42 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 7,758
Posted By Bigbadjohn

All I can say is when I had 23 tires I had a flat...

All I can say is when I had 23 tires I had a flat nearly every week, not fun when your miles away from home
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-23-21, 07:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,458
Posted By Bigbadjohn

They work great in flashlights I have a few with...

They work great in flashlights I have a few with 18650's in

It would have been an easy job replaced those 8 with good cells then you would have had a good battery to connect in parallel
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-23-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,536
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I have a friend at a shop without seeing it he...

I have a friend at a shop without seeing it he said $450 to $850. I guess that's bike shop price
I sold it a few days ago 500


Thanks for the replies
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-16-21, 07:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,536
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I actually ordered a 7's Chinese brifters...

I actually ordered a 7's Chinese brifters conversion kit 2 years ago but decided to keep it all vintage when you have ridden a bike with brifters its hard to go back, like an electric bike.
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-16-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,458
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I put the ultra fire in a cheap led flashlight...

I put the ultra fire in a cheap led flashlight left it on over night 8 hours it was very dim in the morning used another battery reclaimed from a laptop forgot about it was left on 12 hours was much...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-21, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,536
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Despite it been all Dura Ace I guess these are...

Despite it been all Dura Ace I guess these are not valuable like some of the Italian bikes
I suppose you either love them or hate them, maybe being Aluminum is not so desirable. and Egg Yellow
low...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-14-21, 08:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,458
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I bought a video doorbell, and it said I had to...

I bought a video doorbell, and it said I had to use these batteries I bought 4 not cheap I just noticed the doorbell is dead not long since charging.
Is there an easy way to test?
It should be...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-14-21, 04:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,536
Posted By Bigbadjohn

1987 Cannondale Dura Ace model

Everything Dura Ace excellent condition, I am going to sell it wondering how much I should sell it for
I have looked on a few sites don't see any like this.
I know what you want and what you can...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-14-21, 04:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,458
Posted By Bigbadjohn

What about this battery instead 6800mAh ...

What about this battery instead 6800mAh

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Forum: Electric Bikes
05-01-21, 07:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,458
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Replace Ebike battery

I have to replace a battery samsung 35e sd1 2g2s does it have to match exactly

I have a spare icr18650 samsung 26d sdi and a lgabd11865 n116d268af


...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-18-21, 09:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,303
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Thanks for the link, it's actually cheaper to...

Thanks for the link, it's actually cheaper to buy the pair you can buy the LCD all over but not the controller separately, I have a few spare LCD's
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-14-21, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,303
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Looking for e bike Controller

Looking for a specific e-bike Controller has to accept Panel
I don't know if the panel plug is a standard but cant find a controller for it unless bought with panel and panel S866 costs twice as...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-11-21, 06:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 891
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I bought battery used don't know brand it's a...

I bought battery used don't know brand it's a self built bike, looks like Samsung batteries Why does it have burn marks on the zinc connectors is it because of the overload and BMS failure.
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-10-21, 08:44 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 891
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Fried BMS

I was going up a hill with headwind looks like BMS is fried, What are those black spots on the zinc connectors does not look good, what would cause that 48V 350 watt front wheel motor.
Battery was...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-06-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,588
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I hooked up the unidentified controller wires t...

I hooked up the unidentified controller wires t matched up good the only thing I could not determine throttle so left it, tried one got sparks
I connected original one not the same one I plugged...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-05-21, 06:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,588
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Thanks I am sure you are correct, I saw a YouTube...

Thanks I am sure you are correct, I saw a YouTube a few months ago and that's how they did it
there are so many controllers and all are different.
When you think about it there are only 3 wires,...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-05-21, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,588
Posted By Bigbadjohn

To turn controller on would I connect these two...

To turn controller on would I connect these two reds wires together, 48 volts would not harm the small red wire
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-04-21, 10:56 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,588
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Yes but I would like one that connects to my LCD ...

Yes but I would like one that connects to my LCD (last picture) that came in a cheap kit, not sure if it's a standard LCD or there is a standard for LCD's or Analysts

Thanks
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-03-21, 09:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,588
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I know I am a glutton for punishment. Thanks...

I know I am a glutton for punishment.

Thanks again Doc_Wui what would I do without you , I did it again plugged in the battery wrong polarity I guess most controller are not fused.
I have been...
Forum: Electric Bikes
04-03-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,588
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Help identify controller wires

My cheap AliExpress controller died I was given this one I think it's from a proprietary bike.
I know it will not work with my LCD as long as I can get it to work with a switch or something.
My...
Forum: Electric Bikes
03-07-21, 06:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,375
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I think the HAL wires would have something to do...

I think the HAL wires would have something to do with speed detection in computer LED

I read somewhere when throttle is not engaged no power hence no mph on LED
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-28-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,375
Posted By Bigbadjohn

The only problem I have, and it's a small...

The only problem I have, and it's a small problem when I engage the throttle the LED gives MPH reading but when I release it goes to zero.

I am amazed by this 48V bike so much better than 36V...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-22-21, 06:56 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,375
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I exchanged yellow and blue HAL wires as bottom...

I exchanged yellow and blue HAL wires as bottom right diagram. I guess I could try them back all matching colours see if it makes any difference, but I guess since wheel was going backwards ( not...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-22-21, 03:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,375
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I did as spinnanz suggested but without the HAL...

I did as spinnanz suggested but without the HAL connected, turned on LED then connected green wires and wheel went slowly in the correct direction turned off disconnected the green wires heard a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-21-21, 07:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,375
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Thanks will do this soon had to get more...

Thanks will do this soon had to get more connectors.

Are you saying don't connect the 6 Hal wires, will try Doc's suggestions also
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-17-21, 01:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,375
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Thanks I am on the right track now just needs a...

Thanks I am on the right track now just needs a bit of fiddling, so it could be a problem with the HAL wires
Did not occur to me it could be one of those 3 phase wires as their color coded not too...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-16-21, 09:06 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,375
Posted By Bigbadjohn

It is a geared motor it does spin very...

It is a geared motor

it does spin very slowly in correct direction with learning wire connected I get the low spinning noise with no motion after I disconnect learning wire

Thanks for all this...
Forum: Electric Bikes
02-16-21, 04:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,375
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Electric bike wiring

Trying to get this self build bike to work, ordered wheel with motor, controller from different vendors AliExpress

Everything connected when I turn on display and open throttle I hear a low...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-09-21, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 803
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I Googled the make but nothing came up its from a...

I Googled the make but nothing came up its from a manufactured e-bike I was not going to use it, but I did a very stupid thing connected the 2 controllers that those displays go with to the battery...
Forum: Electric Bikes
01-08-21, 05:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 803
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Not sure what wires are for on controller

I was given a controller not sure about wires other than power and the 3 phase motor wires
not bothered too much about accessory wires just need the basics to get bike working



...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-22-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,575
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Glad Canada is good for something. I picked up...

Glad Canada is good for something.
I picked up the part everything working

Thanks for all your responses
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-20-20, 06:44 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 598
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Bare wires coming out of motor

Bike not working I took wheel off and can see wires are a bit bare and touching this is because I think if you dont tighten wheel up tight it will try and spin out
I used to take the wheel off every...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-15-20, 09:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,575
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Yes, a different bike this is my daily commuter,...

Yes, a different bike this is my daily commuter, had to use my pedal bike today.

I found a new exact same display from Grin a local company I usually ride past every day, a lot more expensive than...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-14-20, 02:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 799
Posted By Bigbadjohn

The display turns on but when I disconnect those...

The display turns on but when I disconnect those 6 small wires going to the wheel it does not light up
I was thinking maybe I have to input something like time it displays volts and amp not sure if...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-12-20, 12:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,575
Posted By Bigbadjohn

I notice there are 2 cables going in one of them...

I notice there are 2 cables going in one of them has 2 wires maybe that's the output if I connected those it might do it
I know anything is possible but is it likely that damage can be done to the...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-12-20, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 799
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Thanks, throttle is from another source,...

Thanks, throttle is from another source, controller and panel came as a pair think I lost leaflet will look online.
I connected only 3 things at the moment: Wheel, throttle and controller.
Only...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-11-20, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 799
Posted By Bigbadjohn

troubleshoot new E-bike build

I finally got around to assembling my e-bike I connected it all up, but Nada nothing other than the control panel lights up
Some troubleshooting tips would be much appreciated I bought the parts a...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-11-20, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,575
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Bypass broken control panel

Control panel broken would like to connect 2 wires together to get full power if that's possible
...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-11-20, 11:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,319
Posted By Bigbadjohn

The cable came with motor and has the round plug...

The cable came with motor and has the round plug do those 3 big wires go to the 3 phase line, colors match.

The red and black wires on controller do they go to battery one says negative electrode...
Forum: Electric Bikes
05-10-20, 08:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 20,319
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Wiring diagram?

Wiring up a new electric bike not sure about wires, need to know which wires connect to battery and wheel motor.
Also, what's the difference between speed throttle and accelerator.
The wheel motor...
Forum: Electric Bikes
11-06-19, 09:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 645
Posted By Bigbadjohn

Connector type

Does anybody know this connection type it's on the 48 V battery


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