In answer to Dave: we do use metric - officially. Over here there was a tradesman who was prosecuted for still using imperial measures recently... Back to the...
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Andy Johnson
ajohn@...
Feb 1, 2001 2:48 pm
I would agree with Ian, to a degree. Nasty in every way, unless used within it's limits. And it is limited. If you can live with the 6 to 10mph limit, on the...
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Dave Barrett
dave_barrett@...
Feb 1, 2001 3:28 pm
Hi Guy'-n-Gals. I see a lot of info on the list re using over the counter set-ups for assisting bikes, being a person who enjoys a challenge and a prolific...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Feb 1, 2001 4:14 pm
... Let me know how it goes. Reliability is a big issue for such a new product. I really hope they get things right in this area. It isn't easy! ... Hope they...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Feb 1, 2001 4:15 pm
... I think this is what I have at the moment - I upgraded by buying new rollers from the Zap store earlier this year. Mine is like a grinding wheel/disk. Is ...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Feb 1, 2001 4:18 pm
... This is also my thinking. But I haven't checked out how it actually works. ... Really? But you'd also need helmet (motorbike not bicycle), MOT, ...
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Andreas Dutschke
adutschke@...
Feb 1, 2001 4:20 pm
Eh Bill if you want to try an electric starter motor from a motorcycle then I may just have one. An old (70's - 80's) BMW starter that a friend left behind....
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Dave Barrett
dave_barrett@...
Feb 1, 2001 4:33 pm
Whereabouts are you located?? I'm in Vancouver BC. Dave Barrett VA7DB (Ex VE7PCC) Vancouver BC Canada ... From: Andreas Dutschke...
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Ken Braziel
ken@...
Feb 1, 2001 5:09 pm
... Extensive testing - we installed them on Patrol and Tactical bikes, testing with local Police who use them every day, and have since upgraded the systems...
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Norman Rosenberg
norbev@...
Feb 1, 2001 6:41 pm
Hi Dave, In that you are starting from the beginning: Is there any reason in not starting with a hub motor other than cost? Norman ... From: "Dave Barrett"...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Feb 1, 2001 7:17 pm
In article <CFENJDFMLBBMPCCKNAEHEEGJDBAA.ken@...>, Ken Braziel ... I agreed on this point, it is very quiet. And once moving at a reasonable speed the...
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Steffan Carroll
steffan@...
Feb 1, 2001 9:58 pm
These road conditions are completely foreign to Sebastopol California. It'd be really hard to test for them. In fact, I don't know of anyplace in the US with...
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Coinarian@...
Feb 2, 2001 12:36 am
Dave, The MC starter motors are built for intermittant duty high output, so their cooling is suboptimal for continuous use. Also, since these are intended to ...
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Frank Colver
fwcolver@...
Feb 2, 2001 1:07 am
I used the Ford fan motors a few years ago and discovered that although they look like the Zap motors they do not have the same windings. Frank Colver ... ...
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Ian Oliver
ioliver.lists@...
Feb 2, 2001 9:32 am
In article <NCBBLENOBGFNHDGCAJACMEJCPJAA.steffan@...>, Steffan Carroll ... TBH I don't think any friction drive would work well unless the motor is held in...
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nick.walczak@...
Feb 2, 2001 11:43 am
Out of interest, has anyone ever heard of someone being prosecuted for having too much power on their PA bike? My feeling is that this is like doing 75mph on...
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Ed Armstrong
ed@...
Feb 2, 2001 9:41 pm
I found some more drive components that can really make a project go efficiently. http://www.hoffcocomet.com/comet/index2.htm This is Comet, a well known...
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Ted Ledbetter
tedled@...
Feb 2, 2001 10:21 pm
...the new Feb/Mar issue of HomePower: http://www.homepower.com/contents.htm includes a "PV-Powered Bike" feature story & pictures and a technical article...
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Dave Everett
deverett@...
Feb 2, 2001 11:03 pm
... Actually, a torque converter will reduce efficiency as it is a friction device. Also slippage is very common and the special belts wear out faster than...
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Giles Puckett
aegidius@...
Feb 3, 2001 4:47 am
... It's been done, believe it or not : http://www.gtba.cnuce.cnr.it/PHOENIX4.JPG http://www.gtba.cnuce.cnr.it/ http://home3.inet.tele.dk/kennethm/ -- \ -...
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Ted Ledbetter
tedled@...
Feb 3, 2001 7:01 pm
... Nick, ...maybe one of the following fits your dream...... "AMT USA designs and manufactures small gas turbines for the propulsion of radio controlled...
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Carl Chatfield
carl.chat@...
Feb 3, 2001 11:33 pm
More details about the (in)famous Vision jet bike at: http://www.visionrecumbents.com/BikesRJet.html Don't try this at home! Carl Chatfield Redmond, WA USA ...
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weezil
weezil@...
Feb 5, 2001 4:09 am
... Yeah, I know. :D A bit mad, but the 125cc engine is all that I have recovered from rubbish collections... trying to stay within the spirit of my project's...
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Giles Puckett
aegidius@...
Feb 5, 2001 5:40 am
... Probably because the cops in Kings Cross have a LOT of better things to do. For the benefit of our international readership, Kings X is an area of Sydney,...
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Bill Volk
bvolk@...
Feb 5, 2001 6:14 am
... A local shop has adapted EV Warrior Bike Motors (dual electric) to a Razor Scooter as well. Very nice work. Bill...
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weezil
weezil@...
Feb 5, 2001 7:13 am
... 1/4" chain drive. Biggest sprocket that will fit a 100mm urethane wheel is 36T (apx 85mm) and the drive sprocket is 12T; 3:1 is not a sufficient reduction....
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Jon
jon.collier@...
Feb 5, 2001 8:11 am
A Makita 9" circular saw gear box has a 5:1 reduction if that's any use to you. 'sgot reasonably sized bearings too. JonC Weez wrote:> ... she'll ... vehicle...
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nick.walczak@...
Feb 5, 2001 8:43 am
That's cool! One thing though: Anyone know how to calculate the Wattage of an 18lb thrust engine? It's a tiny little motor - very impressive. Nick...
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Ray Brown
raycow@...
Feb 5, 2001 10:12 am
It depends on the speed the bike is moving. 1w = about 0.737ft-lb(force)/sec So at 25mph (or 40kph) it would be about 900watts. Other speeds would be directly...
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Giles Puckett
aegidius@...
Feb 5, 2001 10:52 am
... Power = force x velocity. So the faster you are going the more power it has! Provided of course that your speed doesn't get anywhere near the jet's exhaust...
