dirt bike for a 13 year old girl?

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Q. i only know a little about them and i really want to ride them. my parents had them when they where younger and at my dads cousins house they have a track because he races. i don't want something slow and i don't want anything super fast just something in the middle. im about 5`2 if that helps at all. could you tell me the basics of riding and what do you think would fit me best by the way it would probably be used from craigslist and under 1000 i was looking at like something from 1997 or up but i wouldn't really trust one that old. also what gear would i need.

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Since you have never had a dirtbike, I HIGHLY recommend you stay away from 2-strokes...they are cheaper in price...but they are harder to learn on and more difficult to get the hang of. You are one inch shorter than me...I am 5'3 and I ride a crf150rb. There are two types of 150's...the race and the trail. I'm not sure which kind of bike you are looking for to start on, or if you are even wanting to race. This bike is not cheap...but you can find them used and they are amazing to start on. The crf150f is the trail version, it will have an electric start and not be as fast as the race bike. It will also have a smaller price tag. The crf150r or rb ( note that they are the same bike...the rb is just a little taller...) is a race bike. It is a pretty fast bike, but since it is a 4-stroke it does not demand being on the powerband 24/7 making it also a pretty good bike to learn on. These bikes are also excellent for your size. The bike first came out in 06 for the race version, and I'm not sure about how far back the trail version of the bikes goes.
Besides the bike, you will need some riding boots. Try some Thor Women's or Fox Comp 5 boots.
You will need a helmet. Any major mx manufactuer makes a wide variety of helmets.
You will need mx gear ( pants and jersey, gloves, googles.) You can pick whatever brand you like best for these items. There is Fox, Thor, One Industries, Answer, O'Neal, MSR, etc.
Have fun girl! Welcome to the dirtbike world! Hope you enjoy whatever you decide to get!

Buying a scooter -2 options electric or gas?

froggygeek

Hey I need help with a upcoming purchase I'm planning to make. I need a stand-up scooter to get to college/ back/ more every day next year. The state I live in does not permit a motorized bike/ moped ( or anything that is motorized with a seat) to be driven without a driver's or a motorcycle license- and I have neither.

I graduated early and because I'm going to college I have no money.. but because I don't need to pay for insurance on a car or motorcycle ( and I'm a young male so I'm glad ) I have managed to get a $1200 budget which is pretty fair I'd say.
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So I looked around online and found 2 respectable scooters - One is electric - On is petrol powered
and I would like to know which of these I should choose or if there is another option that would work better for me? -
The petrol version is a GoPed brand scooter - the GSr46R - Pretty fast 35 mph+ stock.. but because this is my little scooter, and like anyone with a car, I'm looking to tune it up.. and I have an arrangement that is just under 1200 dollars that will get this thing going upwards to 50+, of course I don't need that speed, but I figured if I'm spending this kinda money on a scooter, its gotta be nice, I also plan to use this as entertainment as well

The electric can be seen here - http://superscootersales.com/?wpsc-product=super-turbo-1000-lithium -
It took me quite a while to find a Lithium powered scooter for this price, and with this power... I refuse to get a Sealed Lead Acid battery because while I surely can do without the weight, and charging time.. the life span is what concerns me. This scooter company claims this thing will last upwards of 1000-1500 cycles which is pleasing... but with a top speed of (possibly) 32 mph its a little upsetting because again I don't need the speed for the general transportation, I would certainly use it if I could.

Pros & Cons of the Gas Scooter-
Pros first-
Name Brand, Well known, & Trusted Company (and site)
Speed - Tuned, I can ride this thing going (up to) 55 which may be illegal but I don't mind ;)
Life Span - Some Years, I will take care of it
Perfectly Priced & Customized

Cons
Noise - This is the reason these things are illegal in other states and I don't want that to happen here, because of me. Its louder with the expansion chamber I would apply but I've put many silencers and smoother mechanisms into the design I wish to buy (hopefully will help)
Gas/Oil - Surely Gas isn't a problem, I believe it gets about 60+ mpg and runs 21 miles per 1.5l tank.. which is good.. but its partially oil.. I'm not sure how much is used per tank, I haven't crunched the numbers but it may concern me if I need to buy specific oil every now and then just to use this thing- depends on how often
Electric---------
Pros
1000 watt Battery - Best you can get in a stock scooter
Lithium - Lasts Longer, Lighter, More powerful, Faster Charge
32 mph top speed - Great for electric .. Might be worth it
Rechargeable.. simplicity is nice :P
Silent - Perfect
Cons
Brand - Good Product Reviews & Customer Service - Not as known as GoPed
Stock- No customization/ personality :(
Speed - Good & Bad - can't decide - I just don't want to be disappointed . and I know I wont with the gas version

I know that's alot to read .. And if you did, you rock you'll definitely have a better answer ;D than others who didn't read this.

Answer
I'd say. Go for the electric. Because i think GSr46R has a 2 stroke engine. so it would be much nosier and will produce a lot of smoke. And a small scooter like that is not very stable when you reach 45-50

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what transport is there going to be for london 2012?

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Coolgal215

Answer
electric buses, bicycles,trains,cars,boats

Bed Bug Infestation help please :/?

Manish Vas

It all started when my dad got a second hand bed to my room (october 2012) . After 2 or 3 days i started getting terrible bites on my arms. I told my dad to inspect it and he found 2 thin red insects and killed it. So nothing else for the next 2 months. One day , i decided to sleep in my couch but when i woke up , i had lots of bites on my hip and thighs. I got suspicious and when i lifted the cushion , i saw a thin reddish brown insect crawling. I caught it with tape and flushed it. These bites have been continuing till now and they're in my bed , my parents bed , even in all of my couches ! I would've got bitten like a million times till now (8 bites today) and i just caught 2 big bedbugs. I can't bear these little bastards. Is there any way to treat bedbug bites ? Money is kinda tight right now and i cant call the exterminator now. I also caught about 17 bugs in my bed's headboard when i vacummed it last week. Nowadays i sleep with the light on and that has helped a bit. Help please :/

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You are really infested. Your father is a fool. He "saved" a little on a used mattress. Technically it is illegal to sell used bedding, the health department frowns on it for good reason.
Now this genius better be prepared to fork out $4,000-6,000 to have your home properly treated. You can spray poison all over your house, you can even pay someone to do it for you, problem is most bedbugs have mutated into pesticide resistant, so it is pointless to poison yourself.
You need the house heated to 145 for about 3-4 hours. This is the only sure fire way to kill 100% of them.
Money is tight. That happens. Killing these bugs has to be a priority. That means no more booze, beer, cigarettes, makeup and all the other stupid crap people waste money on when money is tight. This is not a lecture on how you should live, I don't care if you chose to live in squalor. I have been rammen noodle, bicycle to work because I will not pay $1 to ride the bus on a sunny day poor. No car poor. No TV poor. No phone poor. No AC poor. Wash your clothes in the tub and hang them to dry poor.
Been there, done that. Now I own a business that makes me close to a 6 digit income. I'm NEVER going back. My workers are poor or nearly poor, but not one lives in squalor.

You need some relief. You need a bagged vacuum. You need a Eureka Mighty Mite. It is $65-80 depending on where you get it. You need to vacuum up these bugs from every inch of your home. Everything. Everywhere. Even the electric outlets.

That's a LOT of work. I know that. I have people who money isn't so tight pay me and my staff to clean their homes. We use a better vacuum than the Mighty Mite, but then again, it is over $300. Two people will work hard and fast, probably 4-6 hours to clean every inch of a home. Sometimes I do it. I will be soaked in sweat. It is a lot of hard work. At the end, you take the bag to the outside trash so you don't reinfest your home.

Money is tight. That means you have plenty of time on your hands. Don't say you don't. If you work, money can't be that tight. If you don't have a job, you have a lot of time. If you don't have either, you are a lazy liar.

Get the right vacuum and vacuum every day or two. You can get rid of them that way too. You have to be willing to put in the effort.

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Electric bike laws in Massachusetts?

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Yankees

I am planning to buy an electric bike. I dont have a license and dont want one as i live near a commuter rail station. Massachuetts law says I need a license for an electric bike. But federal laws says
U. S. Congress passed Public Law 107-319 which exempts electric bikes under 750 watts and limited to 20 mph (with operating pedals) from the legal definition of a motor vehicle

So am i free to get an electric bike as long as i get a bike under the federal law specifcations?

Answer
Ask one of your local law enforcement people, they will know.

what's your solution for the sweaty part of biking to work?

yahoo user

i know that sounds really stupid, but here's my thing: i'm really considering biking to work (in college, full time job, gas is out of hand) but obviously there's the sweaty issue. do you bike commuters all work where there's a shower in the building? why are you this lucky? or do you stop at a gym? i could stop at mine, but it's another 2 miles (down and up a hill) from there to my work. wouldn't that just negate my showering efforts?

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Use an electric bike, over 20 thousand people use them for commuting to work in the USA.

http://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/

Going to work Use just enough electric assist to prevent sweating.

On the way home, sweat all you want

http://www.largoscooters.com/go-hubkits.html

http://www.birdrv.com/electricbike.php

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How long do brushes usually last in a hub motor for electric bikes?

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Student

I have a crystalyte sparrow hub motor and ive only used it for 100 hours and now it doesnt work. Can brushes run out that fast. Also is there special tools needed to replace the brushes for the motor, or is it a simple procedure. Please tell me how to replace brushes. Thanks

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the springs on the brushes are a bit unruly but it can be done

I want to convert my bike to an electric bike, anyone have any experience with this?

Q. I want to convert my current bike to an electric bike for less than $200. I'm really not that handy with electronics, but if some instruction to put A into B I can do it, I just wouldn't be able to figure out that A goes into B with out the instructions. Anyways, does anyone have some tips? All the sites that I've found are very unprofessional or non-specific so it's really hard to figure out anything from them. I would be willing to buy a kit.

Answer
An electric bike has to have a motor, controller, throttle, and battery pack.
Hub motors are the easiest to install.
overview:
You remove your old front wheel, put the new wheel where the old one was, align the wheel in the slots, adjust the brakes, secure the controller and the battery pack on the rear rack, put the throttle on the handle bars, route the wires safely and tie-wrap, connect the connectors together, turn every thing on and test.

To be of much use, you have to have at least 250watts, and hopefully more.

Largo scooters has a decent kit (go Hub)for $600 and is nice. Every once in a while you can find a WE or BD36 for maybe $350.

A Largo kit has keyed connectors so you cannot hook it up wrong.

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Are electric motorcycles cool?

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BobbleColo

So, I am shopping for my first motorcycle. I was looking at a few bikes. A Ducati Monster 696, a Ninja 600, and a 2013 Zero S (not 2012). The 2013 Zeros have different motors and batteries that give it near 600cc equivalent performance and a 130+ mile range at a top speed of 95MPH. I am a huge EV enthusiast and I currently drive an all-electric car. I'd love an EV motorcycle like the Zero S, but there is one very important factor to consider... the "cool" factor. Do you think EV bikes like the 2013 Zero S are as cool as those other petrol bikes? Or, would the ladies be more inclined to hop on the back of a noisy ICE bike?

Answer
You have an all-electric car -- you are already totally un-cool. Nothing could make you cool so you might as well get a Zero.

Californians: do you agree with the liberals that run our state that we do not pay enough for gas?

You're Wel

http://m.utsandiego.com/news/2013/feb/28/gas-tax-california-rise-july/

I paid $4.21 yesterday but luckily it will be my last tank since I got a hand car that will get me from point a to b as long as these points are near the railroad lines.

Answer
Liberals don't care how much we pay for gas... They want us all to ride bikes, electric scooters, fly on magic carpets and whatever else liberals do. Gas prices suck and so does this state. Sick of this state and its controlling govt with high taxes to pay for more dumb programs and have them tell what I need and don't need. California needs to split 3 ways, north, south, and Bay Area. All the libs can stay in the bay and have their way, republicans up top, dems down below, everyone's happy and the libs aren't making legislature for anyone but themselves.

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Electric bike laws in Massachusetts?

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Yankees

I am planning to buy an electric bike. I dont have a license and dont want one as i live near a commuter rail station. Massachuetts law says I need a license for an electric bike. But federal laws says
U. S. Congress passed Public Law 107-319 which exempts electric bikes under 750 watts and limited to 20 mph (with operating pedals) from the legal definition of a motor vehicle

So am i free to get an electric bike as long as i get a bike under the federal law specifcations?

Answer
Ask one of your local law enforcement people, they will know.

what's your solution for the sweaty part of biking to work?

yahoo user

i know that sounds really stupid, but here's my thing: i'm really considering biking to work (in college, full time job, gas is out of hand) but obviously there's the sweaty issue. do you bike commuters all work where there's a shower in the building? why are you this lucky? or do you stop at a gym? i could stop at mine, but it's another 2 miles (down and up a hill) from there to my work. wouldn't that just negate my showering efforts?

Answer
Use an electric bike, over 20 thousand people use them for commuting to work in the USA.

http://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/

Going to work Use just enough electric assist to prevent sweating.

On the way home, sweat all you want

http://www.largoscooters.com/go-hubkits.html

http://www.birdrv.com/electricbike.php

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whats the difference between these types of bikes?

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Landon

Mountain Bikes
Comfort & Cruisers
Road Bikes
Electric Bikes
Tandem Bikes

Im looking for a bike that i can just ride to and from school and go around town on which would be best and whats the difference between these bikes?

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Mountain bikes are designed for off road trails. Many people buy mountain bikes & ride them strictly on the streets - dumb. Road bikes are designed for strictly the streets, designed to go fast, but usually not very comfortable. Electric bikes are designed for people that need a little extra help getting uphill. Tandem bikes are a bicycle built for two. Fun, but takes some practice before the 2 riders get into sync.

A cruiser is different than a comfort bike. It usually has but one gear, sometimes 3. Often called beach cruisers because that's where they originated...on the boardwalk of beaches to ride on flat land - not needing any gears.

Comfort & Hybrid bikes are similar. The main difference being a comfort bike usually has the traditional 26" tires. Hybrids have taller & thinner 700C tires that roll easier & go a bit faster. Hybrid bikes have become very popular because they are versatile. You sit in a comfortable upright position, have many gears to handle hills, yet can go slightly off road on trails of packed earth or finely crushed gravel/stone. With a hybrid, you're basically getting a combination of a road bike, a mountain bike & a comfort bike. The best of all three. That's what I ride & recommend for most people looking for an all around good bike.

What social clique would you put my character in?

Tempus

It's a teenage boy. He has shoulder length hair, blue eyes, and likes to play electric guitar and drums. He's also a great soccer player and he likes to mountain bike. He's fairly popular at his school, by the way.

Answer
He doesn't have to be in a clique. He can just have a group of friends with the same interests or he could just jump from clique to clique.

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Will pairing two 36v electric wheel hub bikes together = 72v to go uphill?

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Oiseau Ble

If I pair two 36v electric wheel hub bikes together, with a frame of some sort, (a quad bike) will I get the equivalent of 72v to go uphill? These hills require 72v for electric bikes. Or will it be just two 36v bikes coming to a stop 1/4 the way up the hill? Is it like two batteries in parallel, or two batteries in Series??? Anybody?

Answer
http://www.zbattery.com/Connecting-Batteries-in-Series-or-Parallel
72v will melt your 36v motor by the way

Can I use motorcycle batteries with electric bicycle?

Valerka

Just want to save money on gas by going to work and back home (almost 40 miles per day) I don't mind putting a few batteries onto the electric bike (to meet the voltage). Do you think that is possible?

Answer
You will have to do a little research yourself, but a quick look it seems that a electric hub on a regular bicycle, capable of 15-20 mph, capable of 10 miles, would take a pair of 10AH 12V SLA batteries. For your capacity you will be looking at a pair of automobile batteries.

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How do I prevent my Electric Scooter from being stolen?

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quantum02u

I have a developed electric scooter. I want to take it places like to the store, movie theaters around town etc. I'm close enough to all these places but too far to walk. I want to use my scooter to get there but am afraid that someone just might pick it up and walk away with it. It's 70 pounds, which wouldn't be too hard to pick up and go, but definitely inconvenient to just pick up myself and walk around with it. How do I secure it? Is there anything in the scooter world that addresses this problem?

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The answer is simple. Get a big chain and a big padlock and when you park it anywhere, chain it up, even if it is only for a few minutes.

Ideally, the chain should go round the front fork, through the front whell and around a heavy immovable object.

Do not simply wrap the chain through the wheel and the fork as a favourite trick of motorbike thieves is to stick a metal bar through each wheel and carry the bike off into a waiting van.

Also, do not allow the padlock to lie of the ground as it is much more vulnerable to being hit by a hammer (if it is off the ground all the thief can do is give it a glancing blow).

I would also advise parking it somewhere where people walk past as a thief will never want to work with an audience.

If you make it hard for a thief, they will move on and look for easier pickings. If there is a big chain and padlock, they will not risk it. Every second they spend either trying to pick or break the lock or cut the chain will dramatically raise their chances of getting caught so if you have visible protection in a public place they will move on.

I was reading a motorbike magazine recently and they found the state of most motorcycle locks and chains to be very unsatisfactory. despite this I would still advise one as normal bike locks are even flimsier.

What can we do about rising gas prices? Is there a way to protest?

Mariposa

I can ride a bike and walk but there are some places you just can't walk to. What do you do? What can we do?

Answer
despite what people think, USA has cheep gas compared to the world... even tho its outrageous (expected to hit 7 USD's this summer). If you live in town and do not have kids, consider buying an electric assisted bike. ( http://www.thegostore.com/cosoxbelmo.html ) there; cheep to buy, street legal, can be driven on the side walk, do not require a license, and you don't have to pay any taxes on them.
if you have a family and kids and live in the city. consider buying a electric converted Geo metro.( http://e-volks.com/index.html ) They cost as much as the average used car. They cost less to operate ( less then .06 USD a mile) and are perfect for in city driving

if you travel more then 70 miles a day.....
you should buy a fuel efficient car.. like a Honda that gets 70 mpg

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What are some effective but easy ways people can save energy?

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ksenia

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Monitor your electricity use by buying a Kill-A-Watt or other such monitor.

http://the-gadgeteer.com/review/kill_a_watt_electric_usage_monitor_review

'An average household uses about 4300kWh of electricity each year. This results in emissions of over 2 tonnes of CO2 per household, or ¾ tonne per person - just for domestic electricity supply. In comparison, total CO2 emissions per person in the UK are around 10 tonnes, and emissions per person in India are about 1 tonne. Luckily, it is possible to cut domestic electricity use in half with simple energy efficiency measures.
'This table shows how electricity use is divided up in an average house (excluding electric heating):

Lighting 19%
Cold Appliances 18%
Wet Appliancs 15%
Cooking 15%
Consumer Electronics 19%
ICT (computers, etc) 9%
Other 5%'
(source Centre for Alternative Technology)
http://www.cat.org.uk/information/catinfo.tmpl?command=search&db=catinfo.db&eqSKUdatarq=InfoSheet_SavingElectricity

EASY WAYS to save energy

â Don't use standby on tv or computer.
â Switch off when not in use.
â Use energy efficient lightbulbs.
â Lower you thermostat.
â Install timers.
â Heat only what is needed.
â Turn down the water heater.
â Insulate your property.
â Turn air conditioning and heating down
â Sign up to a green energy supplier.
â Dress appropriately. When itâs cold put on a jumper rather than turn up the heating, when itâs warm take it off again rather than use the air con.
â Wash full loads.
â Wash at lower temperatures.
â Dry washing outside.
â Avoid dishwashers.
â Reduce draughts.

Use rechargeable batteries..
â Donât leave (re)chargers on for longer than is needed
â Only boil the water you need.
â Buy local produce.
â Reduce reuse and recycle - in that order
â Work from home. If possible work from home, it saves time and fuel travelling.
â Eat less meat and dairy products. Modern farming methods produce large quantities of greenhouse gases.
â Shower instead of bath.
â Conserve Water The less water you use the less energy is needed to pump it to your home or office and to deal with the waste at a sewerage treatment works.

â Drive a fuel efficient vehicle, if you have more than one vehicle use the most economical one more often.
â Walk or cycle to work or when taking the kids to schools, if you have to drive consider car sharing.
â Use public transport where possible
â Take a coach or train instead of using domestic flights.
â When replacing your vehicle look at diesel and liquid petroleum gas models.
â Combine multiple journeys into one and do your weekly shopping in a single trip.
â Stagger journeys where possible to avoid rush hour traffic and hold ups.
â Avoid harsh braking, accelerate gently, drive at a steady speed.
â Keep tyres properly inflated.
â Remove bike and ski and roof racks when not in use.
â Carrying unnecessary weight wastes fuel, declutter your vehicle.
â Use the correct gear, use cruise control if your vehicle has it.
â Keep your vehicle regularly serviced.
â Turn the engine off when stopped or waiting.

Source Trevor a climatologist , who used to be Top Answerer in Global Warming.

How to protect the environment?

swmiyah

what are some examples of sustainable practices and stewardship that can protect the environment?

Answer
In Your Home â Conserve Energy
Clean or replace air filters on your air conditioning unit at least once a month.
If you have central air conditioning, do not close vents in unused rooms.
Lower the thermostat on your water heater to 120.
Wrap your water heater in an insulated blanket.
Turn down or shut off your water heater when you will be away for extended periods.
Turn off unneeded lights even when leaving a room for a short time.
Set your refrigerator temperature at 36 to 38 and your freezer at 0 to 5 .
When using an oven, minimize door opening while it is in use; it reduces oven temperature by 25 to 30 every time you open the door.
Clean the lint filter in your dryer after every load so that it uses less energy.
Unplug seldom used appliances.
Use a microwave when- ever you can instead of a conventional oven or stove.
Wash clothes with warm or cold water instead of hot.
Reverse your indoor ceiling fans for summer and winter operations as recommended.
Turn off lights, computers and other appliances when not in use.
Purchase appliances and office equipment with the Energy Star Label; old refrigerators, for example, use up to 50 more electricity than newer models.
Only use electric appliances when you need them.
Use compact fluorescent light bulbs to save money and energy.
Keep your thermostat at 68 in winter and 78 in summer.
Keep your thermostat higher in summer and lower in winter when you are away
Insulate your home as best as you can.
Install weather stripping around all doors and windows.
Shut off electrical equipment in the evening when you leave work.
Plant trees to shade your home.
Shade outside air conditioning units by trees or other means.
Replace old windows with energy efficient ones.
Use cold water instead of warm or hot water when possible.
Connect your outdoor lights to a timer.
Buy green electricity - electricity produced by low - or even zero-pollution facilities (NC Green power for North Carolina - www.ncgreenpower.org). In your home-reduce toxicity.

In Your Home â Reduce Toxicity
Eliminate mercury from your home by purchasing items without mercury, and dispose of items containing mercury at an appropriate drop-off facility when necessary (e.g. old thermometers).
Learn about alternatives to household cleaning items that do not use hazardous chemicals.
Buy the right amount of paint for the job.
Review labels of household cleaners you use. Consider alternatives like baking soda, scouring pads, water or a little more elbow grease.
When no good alternatives exist to a toxic item, find the least amount required for an effective, sanitary result.
If you have an older home, have paint in your home tested for lead. If you have lead-based paint, cover it with wall paper or other material instead of sanding it or burning it off.
Use traps instead of rat and mouse poisons and insect killers.
Have your home tested for radon.
Use cedar chips or aromatic herbs instead of mothballs.

Ways To Protect Our Air

Ask your employer to consider flexible work schedules or telecommuting.
Recycle printer cartridges.
Shut off electrical equipment in the evening when you leave work.
Report smoking vehicles to your local air agency.
Don't use your wood stove or fireplace when air quality is poor.
Avoid slow-burning, smoldering fires. They produce the largest amount of pollution.
Burn seasoned wood - it burns cleaner than green wood.
Use solar power for home and water heating.
Use loco or water-based paints, stains, finishes and paint strippers.
Purchase radial tires and keep them properly inflated for your vehicle.
Paint with brushes or rollers instead of using spray paints to minimize harmful emissions.
Ignite charcoal barbecues with an electric probe or other alternative to lighter fluid.
If you use a wood stove, use one sold after 1990. They are required to meet federal emissions standards and are more efficient and cleaner burning.
Walk or ride your bike instead of driving, whenever possible.
Join a carpool or van pool to get to work.

Ways to Protect Our Water

Re vegetate or mulch disturbed soil as soon as possible.
Never dump anything down a storm drain.
Have your septic tank pumped and system inspected regularly.
Check your car for oil or other leaks, and recycle motor oil.
Take your car to a car wash instead of washing it in the driveway.
Learn about your watershed.

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If anyone knows anything about electric scooters can u HELP me?

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JLLLLL

Hi, I'm from Canada, Alberta, Calgary and was wondering if there are any places that sell electric scooters near my area or ship to my area. What bikes are legal to ride on the sidewalks or streets of calgary? Is this a good model 600 Watt Comp Electric Scooter

Answer
You will find that in most places it is not legal to ride motorized vehicles on sidewalks. This would include an electric motorized vehicle.

The real question is weather it is enforced and how safe is it to do so? Is it being inconsiderate of pedestrians trying to use the sidewalk? Someday we may finally realize that there are lots of ways of traveling and not just walking or riding a car.

While there may not be so many places that you might get one from a shop nearby, you should easily be able to shop and get one on the web. This is a site below for an example.

What's it really like to live in Canada? Education, government, cost of living, etc.?

MindaLarie

I'm not looking for the "official" or "sanctioned" response, I'm looking for an answer from just regular folks. Is it better to live in the US versus Canada? Is it better to live in Canada versus the US? What's it like to pay for heat, gasoline, food, etc.?

Answer
I am an American living in Canada. There are pro's and con's to living in either country. Taxes are much higher in Canada, food is much higher, gas is much higher, going to the movies is more expensive well just about everything I can think of costs more here in Canada. That being said, Canada is much more environmentally progressive than the US, wages are typically higher in Canada, the health care is good in Canada, employee benefits are better for most jobs and crime is much lower in Canada. Canada is more geared to the outdoors and have more biking and walking trails than I have ever seen in the US. Yes, it is expensive to heat your home in the winter here but it is much cheaper to cool your home in the summer. Our home doesn't even have an AC unit as we would only need it 1 or 2 weeks per year. Our gas/electric bill is usually 300-325$ per month in the winter and it is about 60$ in the summer. Winter is harsh in some areas of Canada and can last for 6 months of the year.
I really don't prefer to live in one place over the other. I am here in Canada right now because my husband is working here. Day to day life is basically the same.
I can't really compare the school systems between Canada and the US because our son won't start school here until next fall. They do not have Pre-K here in Canada. I am interested to see what it is like here because I am a former school teacher from the US.

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What size of electric motor can carry someone?

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umadbro

Whats the smallest motor that can probably move someone, for instance 49cc gas motor can move the bike and a person on it.

Can 1hp or 3 hp electric engine have enough power to move someone? Not on a bike necessarily

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500 watts = 1/2 horsepower.

Electric mobility scooters and wheelchairs have about 1/2 horsepower motors.
Many recreational and commuter scooters also have 1/2 horsepower motors.

It's about gearing. You could easily use a 1/10 horsepower motor if you geared it to run a couple of miles per hour.

Where can I buy a Surrey Bike or a electric Pedicab?

Master1992

are these vehicles good and reliable for me to commute to work in?

Which is better, a Surrey Bike or an electric Pedicab?

Please explain and HONEST answers only.

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You can buy one from the surrey bike company they are around $3000 dollars, and peddling your little heart out you would probably top out at around 8 miles per hour
http://surreycompany.com/surrey.htm

IMAHO it would be a nightmare trying to commute to work in this get up let alone maintain one.

For around same amount of scratch you can almost have Bruce Gordon build you a first class commuter/touring frame:
http://www.bgcycles.com/customgallery.html

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I'm looking for a CVT or IVT transmission for a diy electric bicycle?

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Joel

I'm planning out a DIY electric bike, and I want to use a direct drive system. I'm thinking about using a couple angle grinder gear boxes instead of chains and gears, but I need a CVT or IVT transmission. That's Continuous Variable Transmission or Infinite Variable Transmission.
It would be great if there is a power tool or some other low-cost component I could dismantle to easily get one of these transmissions. Go Karts use them, and they are cheaper than I would spend at a bike shop, but they're built really beefy for the kind of strain a Go Kart motor would put on it. Does anyone have a suggestion?

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i have built my own elec bicycle .. i used a " hub motor bicycle kit . total cost of $230 for the kit including charger . throttle , and controller box Then you have to buy the batteries separate or you can buy " chain driven elec bicycle kits " you dont need transmissions using DC elec motors because they ae Variable speed motors . the " throttle " controls the speed. The higher the voltage of system the faster it will go. mine is 36 volt. 500 watt. with 6 - 12 volt 12 amp hour batts to make 2 -36 volt battery banks. next time i will try a 48 volt 1000 kit.

also google " electric bicycle youtube " and " elec bike forums " to learn more. Hub motors are much more efficient and quiter too. .

Is it possible to put a motor on an ordinary bicycle?

Q. I have an ordinary 12-speed bicycle. Do they make electric motors for these kind of bikes? It looks like gas prices will be out of control this coming year, like 2008 all over again, and I would like to drive my car as little as possible. I like bike riding, but if I have to go a long distance quickly, I would like to have a motor as well. What would one of these cost, if they are available? How fast can they go?

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Bicycles with electric motors are no faster than good lightweight bikes that run on pedal power alone, and they have limited range between charges. For the price of a good electric conversion kit, you could buy a bicycle that would have better performance. Remember, the more you ride, the stronger your legs will be, mechanical aids wear out, and battery packs have to be replaced.

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Does the government have alternate sources of energy that they are not disclosing?

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NortDaddy

The worldâs economy is based on petroleum products. Every known alternate or hybrid source of energy is only a stop-gap for oil, not a replacement. Everything we know only prolongs the supply, or shifts it from the current means. If the government can still make money on oil, are they hiding the solution until we run dry?

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Yes and No.
There will always be oil, petrol for the Elite.
While they ruin the planet with lear jets and motor yachts, we will be using electric technology that was used in the first part of the 20th century.
One of the first working automobiles was an electric car.
One of the first Internal Combustion autos, Henry Fords Model T , got 24 MPG, that is better than any hummer.
That was 100 years ago.
Mr Stanleys Steamer used coal, or whatever would burn, horse droppings, cattle pooh, dead limbs of trees to generate Steam Compression. It worked then, it works now.
The current gov makes a TON of revenues from Petrol products. They levy taxes on the purchase of the vehicle, they levy taxes on the use of the vehicle, they levy taxes on the fuel it uses to operate, then they levy taxes on the destruction of the vehicle. It is a win/win for them.
Solar Power, developed by NASA with Tax $, is now a private industry. It is a known fact that if 1/16 of Nevada was used as a solar collection area, it could generate enough electricity to power 1/2 of the nation, 24/7.
Add wind and Tidal collections you would have the country covered in renewable, safe, clean energy.
Look at an interstate highway, if one could have a train transport there personal vehicle, and take buses , 80 people not driving 80 vehicles could travel across the country in three days and there cars would be waiting after they arrived.
The interstate highways and other infrastructure is collapsing around us while we rebuild some other country that we were responsible for partially destroying.
If more cities and towns used buses that ran on hybrid or bio diesel, that would save a mass of oil and environment.
I ride a bike, I take the buses, or I sail.
I choose to.

How do I prevent my Electric Scooter from being stolen?

quantum02u

I have a developed electric scooter. I want to take it places like to the store, movie theaters around town etc. I'm close enough to all these places but too far to walk. I want to use my scooter to get there but am afraid that someone just might pick it up and walk away with it. It's 70 pounds, which wouldn't be too hard to pick up and go, but definitely inconvenient to just pick up myself and walk around with it. How do I secure it? Is there anything in the scooter world that addresses this problem?

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The answer is simple. Get a big chain and a big padlock and when you park it anywhere, chain it up, even if it is only for a few minutes.

Ideally, the chain should go round the front fork, through the front whell and around a heavy immovable object.

Do not simply wrap the chain through the wheel and the fork as a favourite trick of motorbike thieves is to stick a metal bar through each wheel and carry the bike off into a waiting van.

Also, do not allow the padlock to lie of the ground as it is much more vulnerable to being hit by a hammer (if it is off the ground all the thief can do is give it a glancing blow).

I would also advise parking it somewhere where people walk past as a thief will never want to work with an audience.

If you make it hard for a thief, they will move on and look for easier pickings. If there is a big chain and padlock, they will not risk it. Every second they spend either trying to pick or break the lock or cut the chain will dramatically raise their chances of getting caught so if you have visible protection in a public place they will move on.

I was reading a motorbike magazine recently and they found the state of most motorcycle locks and chains to be very unsatisfactory. despite this I would still advise one as normal bike locks are even flimsier.

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where to buy a cheap electric bike conversion kit?

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Juan L

I live in aventura and i have a 9 mile ride to work. I always ride my bike all the way over there, but i'm getting tired of it. I would like to buy a electric bike conversion kit to make my life easier. Do you know of any place near aventura that sells that kind of kit?
ps ... its not a motorcycle.....it's a common human powered bicylce ;).... need a cheap electric conversion kit for it urgently

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Buy an electric motor and put it where the gas powered motor is. Than hook up battery packs. This site here has instructions: http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2007/02/diy_electric_motorcycle_c.html

where can I find an e-bike conversion kit in india?

Alternate

I'm not looking for an electric bike, rather a rear-wheel conversion kit for a reasonably priced rear wheel conversion kit for a mountain bike which is available or ships to India.

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Pardon my unfamiliarity with the Indian market BUT, in North America at least:

BIONIX is one of - if not THE - best of its kind. Rear wheel conversion kit thats compatible for almost all adult bicycles. Most advanced technology even if compared on a global scale. Electrical assist and Full electrical power modes.
Excellent reputation, representation and service in all areas.

The kits start at approx. 1199CAD

Yes, i work for a BionX dealer... :)

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What do I need to do and what should I know about moving out?

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Danny

I'm 19. I'm living with my parents. I don't go to college. I make about $180 a week from my job. I desperately want to move out within the next few months. When I do move, I'll probably want to go to another state. I don't have my license until June 15th or so (it was suspended). Even when that happens, I don't have a car I could legally take to move with me as the one I use is in my dad's name. Basically, I'm wondering what I need to do and actually take action on. I'm also asking for any knowledge I should have going through this. Any tips. That sort of thing.

I know I'll need money. I've barely started saving but it's happening.. slowly. I can wait on getting a car if it's someplace I don't necessarily need one. I could use other modes like taking the bus or biking. Or walking, if I'm in a city.

Something big that I have no idea about is health care and insurance and all that. Any information for someone who knows nothing would be great.

Sorry this is so scattered and disorganized. I'm just trying to figure out exactly what I need and what I need to do to move out. I'm tired of my living circumstances and I need to be around non-stressful people who can understand me, and I can understand them. I can't do that here, so I'm trying to change what I can. This is mainly aimed at people who have moved away from their parents, without the help of their parents. But any help at all is appreciated. Thank you.

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Well, first let me congratulate you on your employment. It's not much, but it shows initiative.

First thing I would advise you to do (besides saving every penny you can) would be to get a job in the area in which you want to live! Do you currently work for a company where you could transfer to another one of their facilities? You may have to actually formally apply, and then show up for an interview, but with the economy the way it is, going into an unknown situation while unemployed is (or should be) a scary idea!

Do you have relatives or friends who currently live in an area where you'd want to relocate to? Having a safety net is a really good thing!

I wouldn't count on getting a place with an incredible walk score. Cost of living in cities with great public transportation are expensive. And on your budget, you'll probably have to look for something cheaper a little further out. And that is going to require a car. I'd also like to hedge a guess and say, no more underage drinking, k? :-) If you want to move out and live on your own, a valid license is mandatory. And lets think a head a little bit. What you do to your record AND credit rating now is going to be oh sooooo much more important to you ten years from now. So HUGE piece of advise here. Dont screw up your credit rating!

Now lets talk housing. You'll need a good credit rating for this. Landlords check all 3 credit bureaus now days. You'll also need proof of employment with a wage sufficient to satisfy the landlords requirement. Although they are talking about Boston, this theory holds true anywhere these days. http://charlesgaterealty.com/2013/renting-advice/how-much-can-i-afford-in-rent-each-month/ Don't forget, just to get into a place you'll need first months rent, last months rent, a security deposit, and some landlords also request key deposits, garage door opener deposits, pet deposits, etc. Then there are the utilities. Between electric, heat, water, sewer, garbage, internet, phone, and whatever else it can easily be equal to rent. Some landlords may include things like elec, water, sewer, garbage and you may get lucky and find one with heat included too. But you're still going to have to cover phone, cable and internet. Basically, what I'm saying is; in the DC/MD/VA area you're not going to find much for $720 month.

Health care. That comes with a real job. Not usually when your working at McDonalds (although I could be wrong - never worked there!)

Now. With ALL THAT SAID! What I'd like to see you do is take that $180 week and march your butt down to your nearest community college and sign yourself up. If you cannot do that, then turn around and head over to your nearest Recruiters office and cross your fingers they'll take ya!

Good Luck in your future endeavors.

when do the 2013 dirt bikes come out?

Linda

im looking to get a new 250 dirt bike and i want to know when the 2013s come out. I am looking at honda, kawasaki, suzuki, ktm, yamaha...all the major brands.

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All the bikes come out the same time, around the end of 2012. All the bikes are very similar, you're going to have to ride each of the bikes to find your preference.

KTM is way too much money, currency between Austria and the US isn't good. Yamaha is too advanced, their 2013 models are going to look like a futuristic robot, and it might even have electric start, which adds around 20 lbs.

Kawasaki is great as the 2012 model almost dominates the other bikes. I prefer the Suzuki, but it's all rider preference. Suzuki isn't over designed, it's the best bike in my opinion. Next years bikes could go from $8,000, but the KTMs... (Keep Throwing Money). Could go up to $10,000.

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Electric bike conversion kit that recharges as you pedal?

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ChemTalk

Basically what's in the question just wondering if there are any electric bike conversion kits that will partially recharge while you pedal. Kind of like a hybrid; and if you guys have any could you point me to them?

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no
recharge as you pedal?
that would be about .001% efficient

if you are going to pedal, why not let THAT run the bike
instead of pushing a generator, letting that charge a battery, letting the battery run a motor
all of which have losses

just charge from the wall for about 1 cent a day

there is no need to 'charge' from pedaling

wle.

Looking for a forum dealing with home built electric motors?

Octal040

Does anyone know of an active place to discuss and learn more about electric motor design? Specificaly, pancake or hub motors commonly used on electric bikes and newer hybrid cars.

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Start by googling Beakman motors

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what's your solution for the sweaty part of biking to work?

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yahoo user

i know that sounds really stupid, but here's my thing: i'm really considering biking to work (in college, full time job, gas is out of hand) but obviously there's the sweaty issue. do you bike commuters all work where there's a shower in the building? why are you this lucky? or do you stop at a gym? i could stop at mine, but it's another 2 miles (down and up a hill) from there to my work. wouldn't that just negate my showering efforts?

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Use an electric bike, over 20 thousand people use them for commuting to work in the USA.

http://www.electricvehiclesnw.com/

Going to work Use just enough electric assist to prevent sweating.

On the way home, sweat all you want

http://www.largoscooters.com/go-hubkits.html

http://www.birdrv.com/electricbike.php

What size of electric motor can carry someone?

umadbro

Whats the smallest motor that can probably move someone, for instance 49cc gas motor can move the bike and a person on it.

Can 1hp or 3 hp electric engine have enough power to move someone? Not on a bike necessarily

Answer
500 watts = 1/2 horsepower.

Electric mobility scooters and wheelchairs have about 1/2 horsepower motors.
Many recreational and commuter scooters also have 1/2 horsepower motors.

It's about gearing. You could easily use a 1/10 horsepower motor if you geared it to run a couple of miles per hour.

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