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Mav80
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USA
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 Posted - Jul 19 2011 : 01:45:50 AM
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| If the inner tube is what screwing up might want to consider going to the no-flat, or solid tires. I looked at those for my scooter and I think I remember seeing some 6" ones even. |
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Aaron Cake
Administrator
Canada
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Posted - Jul 23 2011 : 10:33:30 AM
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Actually this week I found a 6 x 2 solid rubber wheel at the local fastener store. The rubber is pretty hard but it won't go flat. 
First though I will order one more pneumatic wheel and then reinforce the tube with another layer using a wheel repair kit. I'll especially reinforce the area around the stem because that's where they seem to fail. I'll also smooth out the hub in that area and protect the stem with a bushing. |
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Mav80
Apprentece
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Jul 29 2011 : 1:55:51 PM
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Yesterday I was working on my scooter with my grandpa when we decided to connect everything and fire up the motor.After carefully checking all the connections, I gave the throttle a twist and... nothing. I checked the connections again, twisted the throttle and nothing again. I looked at the controller and noticed a connector labeled power lock. We think that this might have to be shorted out before the motor will go. I went to the website for the controller to find out more(unitemotor.com)but the entire page was in chinese...
If anyone has had similiar problems with controllers, please let me know what can be done. |
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Aaron Cake
Administrator
Canada
6718 Posts |
Posted - Jul 30 2011 : 10:53:13 AM
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| Yes! You need to connect that up to a switch (I use a key switch). When those wires are shorted, the controller is enabled. |
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Mav80
Apprentece
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Aug 02 2011 : 10:46:48 PM
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Thanks, Yesterday we added a switch and put the chain on. I rode around the garage for a while until we noticed a strange popping. After some investigation we figured the chain was too lose and was slipping on and off the sprocket. We ended up taking off the motor bracket and putting a wooden spacer underneath it. That tightened it up and now it runs great.
One more thing... We're thinking about adding an emergency switch that shuts off the battery directly, but the setup we have right now is awkward and ugly, so I would like to get rid of it. Of course if it is necessary, I could deal.
Heres a new picture(without the emergency switch)
http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/mav800/DSCI0222.jpg |
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Aaron Cake
Administrator
Canada
6718 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2011 : 09:53:39 AM
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| Looking good...How about a big red "panic" button mount to the middle of the handle bars? |
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Mav80
Apprentece
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - Aug 07 2011 : 02:21:01 AM
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I finished it wednesday and have been so busy riding it that i didnt get around to posting until now. And the only reason I'm not riding it is because yet another problem popped up, or rather off. Last night I was riding it and suddenly there was a loud pop and I ground to a stop. In the dark it was hard to tell but the chain had popped off. when I got it back to my garage I was able to get it back on, but it was so loose it was just going to keep coming off. Apparently the chain had stretched again, but now, with my grandpa in idaho, I don't have the tools necessary to fix it. One idea I have is to buy a tension sprocket like what bikes have, but those aren't really meant for chain going at this speed. Also they can be pricey, and would probably ship from somewhere so it takes three weeks to get here. Another reason I'm hesitant to move the entire motor again is the possibility that the chain might stretch again. Any Ideas?
Here is a picture of the completed project, though with the chain guard bent
http://i1192.photobucket.com/albums/aa331/mav800/DSCI0224.jpg
The black cylinder on the steering shaft is the "ignition" completed with a red key you put in and turn.
The ride time is about 40 minutes, way better than I expected, with a top speed of around 17mph(27 kph) with a fresh charge. It weighs 45 pounnds and is an awesome scooter overall |
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Aaron Cake
Administrator
Canada
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Posted - Aug 08 2011 : 10:13:32 AM
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| It should only stretch a little after the first few uses, so slotting the motor mounts should do the job. That's what I've always done, anyway. |
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