Popular Mechanics 1911 (month?) page 560 Motorcyclists who object to the trouble of starting the gasoline-driven cycle, or to its gatling-gun-like exhaust,...
Scott - First of all, thanks for all the help so far - the info you have provided on the schematics and wire list were huge. The eRex Project is moving a bit...
Hi Jim, The Lectra had a main, slow-blow fuse, which I think was 300 amps? Anyway, peak power was about 6.5kW = 28vdc/232 amps. So average peak current of...
Hi All, I think I have one or more batteries that have gone out. Can anyone suggest a good inexpensive source for the Lectra batteries? I am in Arizona, and we...
Hi Jim and Scott, I remember having to change that main slow-blow fuse myself, so I looked it up in my diary, and according to my records, Volker told me it...
The lectra has a small, round (black) 4-pin connector located under the seat. This allows each battery to be accessed -- originally designed to allow easy...
Sounds like you have a significant learning curve on your hands Timm, I'm not sure that 'recharge super-fast during braking' & 'Very affordable' are compatable...
Guys, I charged my Lectra with 3 - 1 meter solar panels as an experiment for EZ Red company in 1997. It took about 6 hours. I usually adjusted the panels once...
Hi All, I am looking to replace one or more of my batteries, so I thought I would share what I found, to save other folks some time. I found a place that sells...
I'm trying to select components for a hybrid we are developing. It's a backyard project, so any expert help would be greatly appreciated. I'm planning for...
In the realm of EV, you will have to quantify your COST limit. In general DC will be simplier to create and there are lots of off the rack stuff that will work...
Hi Jim, thank you for your answer. I've posted that call for help in a few groups, and am realizing that many answers are in contradiction to each other... if...
My hybrid for under $5000 project consists of an ultralight extra- rigid chassis, one diesel generator powering batteries that supply the electric drive...
I have moved the EMB website to www.electricmotorbike.org This serves as an historical reference to Electric Motorbike Inc. and the Lectra VR24. Please let me...
Can anyone here recommend an electric DC motor (not wheel motor), that is about 6HP continuous, _very_ affordable, not too large, and well suited for...
Hello, I started this group in Dec 1999. I later made Scott the owner and downgraded to moderator. I've just downgraded myself from Moderator to Member, with...
Howdy I got to test ride a Vectix last week. Really good bike. If you like the Lectra, you should check out the Vectrix? Personal opinion, I am not involved...
These guys have been around for about 12 years and have yet to axctually produce their motorscooter, as far as I know... but they managed to burn through about...
To any one who may be interested I have this machine for sale vin # 4ZMRAE036XS000045. I live in England and can verify this machine has not be used, other ...
Hi Lyle Sorry don't have the mag anymore. thnx Iceman ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Get your email...
at fast speeds 20 miles is possible with the total ebike weighing less than 65 lbs.At 20 mph speeds the range is 40 miles without pedaling.It will go up ANY...