Good Morning Bob, I to own an Lectra vr24 manufactured 1999, it has not be used on public roads, I could not find a company that would insure the machine. ...
The students of Kingston University have designed a bike that has the ability to reach speeds of 102mph, race around a 38 mile mountainous course and is...
Hello all. I just purchased a Lectra that hadn't been used in 5 years. I have replaced the batteries and the SOC lights and all other electrical system seem ok...
Yep, you are in Neutral unless moving, according to the microcontroller in the bike. All this is normal. Hold down PWR, push a little with your feet and roll...
Make sure the green "N" light goes off and stays off while the "PWR" button is pushed ..... if it does not, you need to fix the ground on that button. Best...
Thanks for the info guys. I looks like time had caused some intermittent issues with the kickstand switch and the throttle pot. After spraying some contact...
Hi Mark -- Thanks for the update. If you have an early Lectra, that is rare and unique. We hand built those down to each detail. The forks came from a...
Thanks for the info. It gives me a place to start. I'll take out the bad seal and see if there are any part numbers. Does the gearbox require any lubrication?...
The gearbox is sealed and does not require any maintenance (if fact I would discourage you from opening it, at all). The wheel bearings are also sealed, I...
Hi all. I work as an intern in a silicon valley startup and I've come across an old EMB motor in my work. The only identification it has on it besides the EMB...
Hi Harry -- The controller was custom built for us with custom software by Semifusion Corp. (Watsonville, CA - contact Mr Bill Lee). As far as I know there is...
I purchased one of the red Lectras recently sold on ebay. THis one appears to be be in good shape. (I live in Iowa--got it for $360 plus 150 to selling...
Hi there Lectra folk.. I have a question regarding the eccentric on my Lectra. Mine was never a stock Lectra (it's the bike Lawrence Rhodes used to own.. hi...
Hi David -- The issues you describe would affect range, for sure; for they would dramatically increase rolling resistance: (1) Chain must be clean, lubricated...
Hey Scott, thank you for the reply. There are two screws holding together the very back of the swing arm. I assume it's meant that when you tighten those...
Hello everyone, I am now the proud owner of 2 Lectras (black and red.) My insurance is with Progressive--but they will only give me liability as Lectra is not...
Any specific how-to's for changing the batteries? I assume it's more like taking things apart slowly, make diagrams/take pix/labels wires, and put it back...
It's pretty straight forward. Just note all connections as you remove them, and install as dis-assembled. Be careful not to short any wrenches to the frame...
And take your rings off!!!! I had my wedding ring scarred into my finger. Was covering the positive post w/ my hand as my 3/8 extension lay on it because you...
hello, i've read most of the posts here before joining, and now would like to post myself for the first time here. my name is scott and i am one of the...
[i've tried to arrange these emails in a readable/chronological order.] hi scott cronk, i was one of the 100 Lectra owners, and i still am as a matter of fact....
The long post just now has prompted me to report on an issue (& solution) I had with my Lectra. Since mine is almost completely non-stock I don't know how...
scott, can you tell me how many links should be in the (D.I.D. 420) chain for the lectra? i need to order one and it seems there is a choice of #. thanks, ...