where to buy a cheap electric bike conversion kit?

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

Answer
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

Electric Bike Conversion?

Drake D

How can i convert my 7 speed bike to run on a rechargeable battery.(No Fossil Fuels!!)

Answer
Bionx has the top of the line kit:

http://www.bionx.ca/en/main/default/31.shtml
http://www.birdrv.com/electricbike.php

crystalyte:
http://www.electricrider.com/ and
Go hubs are great values:
http://www.largoscooters.com

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Bike Generator?

Sowatup

I asked a while ago about this, but I there was still some confusion in my mind. My ultimate goal is to use power electric heating coil from human powered bike. I was wondering, I will I be able to create enough power to power the coil?

Here's what I have so far: I took the motor out from an old fan, and I was thinking about directly connecting that to the bike. My question is would that work? If so, about how much power will I be able to get out of it? Am I going to need anything like an inverter? or can I just connect to the two end terminals to the coil, and that would work? Also, am I going to need a diode? Basically, what I am trying to ask is how would I put everything together? I have bits of info, just need to figure everything out.

Also, as for the coil, how does the wattage rating work? I am thinking of using maybe like a teapot coil..

Thanks in advance!!

Answer
I have an old bike generator and it's rated 6Vac at 3W, so that's .5Aac. One watt of power is about 3.4 BTU.
You want to derive the maximum power transfer, so if your Gen happens to be like mine your need to calculate load resistance.

R=V/A R=6/.5 R=12 Ohms

Your heating coil needs to have a resistance of 12 Ohms. Now you could wind a coil of wire that would have that resistance. I can tell you how to do it. Or you can go to an electronic store and buy a 12 ohm moisture proof resistor. If it is always going to be submerged heating water, 3to5 Watt rating is plenty, otherwise make it 6Watt. Make sure you cover the leads with heat shrink tubing for insulation, its not critical because the voltage is so low. Connect the leads right across the output of the Gen and that's it. Pedal your bike and the resistor will get hot. About 10 BTU. If you want details on making a coil, email me. Good luck

Which mini dirt bike ?

Kevin

Which one should me and my friend get ?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/49CC-MINI-DIRT-BIKE-POCKET-ROCKET-BIKE-PEE-WEE-ATV1-QUAD-MOTOR-BIKE-MOTORBIKE-/320904980572?hash=item4ab76d685c&_uhb=1
OR
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NEW-2x-NEW-49CC-MOTOR-ATV-MINI-DIRT-BIKE-TRAIL-QUAD-2-STROKE-ENGINE-POCKET-/321060262894?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item4ac0aed3ee%252
Thanks !

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If you are looking for a mini dirt bike I would suggest something from the Razor brand. They are electric powered so they're not as noisy. They fully charge in 8hrs, leave it overnight and you're good to go. They are very highly rated on average of 4.2 stars out of 5. If you're looking for a smaller version I would consider the MX350 if something bigger try the MX650.

http://www.minidirtrockets.com

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electric pocket bikes!!?

Tanner C

I Want a Electric pocket bike for my birthday and i cant decide which one to get!! I have seen the Xp-700 rice pocket bike and the minimoto maxii 400.Which one is better? If there are faster ones than those please tell me!!
ok never mind!! I am loking at gas ones now and i want one that goes around 30 mph. It needs to have a speedometer and lights and stuff. Needs 20 be between 100$ and 350$ Thanks!!!

Answer
I got an X1 Ninja 49cc pocket bike and my brother got a Giovanni pocket bike. Mine fit great and was big enough to be comfortable and not feel like you're riding a rollerskate, but had poor acceleration because of the clutch. His, on the other hand, had great speed, but was so tiny that the smallest bump made the name "krotch rocket" live up to its potential. Ended up buying my brothers, and with some modifications put the racing motor in mine.
BEST pocket bike ever. Worked well even offroad, and went about 45 tops. If you are looking for the bike like the one I made, you need to be good at modifying things. If not, and you want the fastest, most powerful, the 110cc pocket bikes are FAST, up to 75mph.
I would choose the ninja X series (x1, x2, x7, ect(the one that looks like an actual street bike)) style pocket bikes and simply upgrade the clutch. Not that hard to do, and would leave you with a sturdy, fast, strong bike.

Should i buy an electric bike?

Rosko

Well this weekend I am going to look an electric bike. I have a obsessive personality like if i want something i won't give up until i have it or lose interest I mean i will literally thing about something I want it is unhealthy really, But anyways it will cost me $200.00 if i buy it its a converted bike so what are the pros and cons of an electric bike and how do i protect it from getting stolen If i do buy it?

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$200? For an electric assist bicycle? Too cheap to be any good. Electric assist bicycles from Trek START at $2,299.99 - http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/collections/electric_assist/models/ Battery replacement is sky high too.

Pros: None

Cons: You become fat & lazy. The charge in the battery may run low or out in the wrong place at the wrong time. Then YOU are stuck pedaling a very heavy bicycle home. High initial cost. High cost to replace battery.

Protection: Same as any other bicycle...a good U-Bolt lock used in conjunction with a thick cable or chain. http://bigshark.com/how-to/locking-your-bicycle-pg263.htm

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Are electric bicycles(not scooters or mopeds)street legal?

Travis

I'm not referring to a scooter or moped, but an electric assisted bicycle.

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depends on where you live .
i just built an elec bike for myself, its great. i dint peddle at all.
here in florida elec assist bike laws.

must not be more than 750 watt motor and not faster than 20 mph.
i think have to be over 16 years old.
no reg or lic required ,
can ride where ever bike riding is legal.

but you will have to google your states laws to see what it says.
most places they are legal if they have peddles

i have a cheap china made front wheel 500 watt 36 volt hub motor that i bought on line .
the kit included everything , even the 36 volt batt charger. the tirre everything , but not the batts.
it cost was $230 including free shipping.
it is actually better than i expected it would be.
its been 2 months as so far so good. goes about 25 mph with no assist.

electric bike???

Q. does an electric bike or motor cycle (please tell me about both) require license to drive on the roads????

Answer
Electric assist only:

Since the passing of HR727, a federal law from 2003, most states have adopted the following:

If a bicycle of 2 or 3 wheels has a small electric helper motor of less than 750 watts ( 1 horsepower) , has working pedals and the motor cuts out at 20mph or less, then it is considered a bicycle, not a motor vehicle.

Most states (other than Hawaii, and New York) honor this, but check your state to be sure.

Some states are even more liberal and allow 1000 watts. Some states add a weight limitation of 100 pounds (Texas). some will add a minimum age, or mandatory helmets.

But the basics are in the first paragraph here and require no license.

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Gas conversion kit?

Brandon

Anyone ever use one of these things? I came across it on ebay earlier and it looks like a fun project. I'd obviously not put it on my competition bike, but a could see picking up an inexpensive single speed bike to use it on.

Below is a link to reference.
http://cgi.ebay.com/80cc-Motor-bicycle-Motorized-Bike-Gas-Engine-Kits-Moped_W0QQitemZ270125326093QQihZ017QQcategoryZ47352QQcmdZViewItem
Nice, if you would or could read carefully, I noted that it wasn't intended for my competition bike but rather as a project.

Hope that answers your question of "Why bother?" .... genius

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The chances are, that an 80cc petrol motor will make it illegal to ride on the roads. Most states and countries have limits that apply to power assisted bicycles. Check the laws at your location. (Canada is it?)

Many places require a vehicle with an engine of this size to be registered and the chances of getting a bicycle fitted with one approved are virtually zero.

There are similar things using 32 cc weed-eater motors that you will stand a much better chance with. There are also plenty of electric kits that you can get.

In my opinion fitting an engine (noisy or not) to a bicycle kind of kills the enjoyment. (but that is just me). I have experience motorising something similar to a fully faired recumbent trike.That was quite an interesting project. I'm itching to do another one.

What is the best electric bicycle?

jackthrift

Answer
Electric bike buyers guide, with unbiased and honest reports and detailed analyses of all the latest and fastest ebikes, conversion kits and hub motors

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How popular are electric bicycles or bikes now?

Awsome

Would it be worth it selling electric bicycles or bikes on a website? Give your opinions and how they compare to mopeds/scooters in sales. Thanks!

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I think people are buying more scooter and mopeds then they are bikes. I'd say it probably wouldn't pay to sell bikes on the internet.

Sales??? :(?

Milly

I work in Customer Service in a bank... except for the customer's yelling i like the job, but i have a small problem with selling some of the products and services we have... i have a base salary and a bonus for our sales, June will be the 1st month for me to sell, but i dont want to... how can i do to become a better sales person and at the end of the month get our sales goal and get my bonus??

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My first question would be, "why do you have a problem selling the products?" If there is an objection you have to the products yourself, then chances are this might not be the best career option for you. I personally find it difficult to sell a product that I do not believe in. In which case, I would either not sell it, OR I would think about using the product. How would this product be useful to me in my everyday life. What are the benefits of using this product. How can using this product improve my personal life on an emotional level. Let's say the bank offers an unsecured line of credit. I like to write checks and sometimes I get a little out of hand and I bounce a few...This line of credit can allow me to be more free (no pun intended) with my money for just a few dollars a month. OR if times get really hard, car breaks down, electric bill skyrockets (coming on summertime) dog gets sick, spring for a new mountain bike, whatever--That additional money will be there. The added benefit is that the bank is online, so I can go in and transfer the money for the payment, and save the $.40 for the stamp. Oh, also, if I don't bounce a check, I just saved $35 that the bank would charge me and another $35 from the retailer that tried to cash it. I can go on vacation, blah, blah, blah...The key in sales though, is not to wait til the end of the month to start selling. Success in sales comes from talking less and listening more. Listen to your clients. Chances are they or their surroundings are giving you buying signals. Do you hear kids screaming in the background, dog barking, whatever. If you talk and listen to your client, you will start to pick up on the buying signals, and even more so, you will develop a rapport with them as well, which will help your chances of helping make their life better, and your own at the same time. Always ask for the business. People are not going to come out and tell you what they need because that shows weakness, (at least in most cases.) Good luck with it!

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Who is the BEST Electric Bike Supplier?

We are a professional Bike Shop with locations in California, New York, total: 13 chain stores and partners. We require e-bikes Electric Bikes, both Mountain and City E-bike versions with both 24V 10Ah or 36V 10Ah Li-ion battery packs Only, they also must feature a locking device, and the electric bikes must also be high quality products, must be a professional supplier for replacement parts as-well.
We require the best specifications higher mileage electric bikes at least 45km on pure electric mode and 65km pedaling assist mode.
then what currently is being sold in the market.

Please do not contact us with your Wal-Mart quality products, we want high quality goods only please. We seek Shimano parts, Aluminum alloy parts also.

thank you

Answer
I would suggest MR CANADA IMPORTS - www.mrcanadaimports.com, they are a distributor and wholesaler of brand name model electric e-bikes, Mountain Electric Cycle, Folding Electric Bike, and city e-bike versions, including a popular model for use is the stb-mountain bike "Series E03, E01, F02 older clients" < very good seller for us.

No matter if your located in USA or CANADA or UK, i would contact these guys, these models are unlike regular store brand electric bikes, as you will see when you see them, they feature 36V 10Ah Li-ion battery as you requested and much more.. The Emode time is the best on the market, highest electric mileage then any other model currently sold.

These have helped our sales for this coming season since we have sold-out
all our first stock via pre-orders. If i was you i would order some samples now, display in your store and base your orders on the demand of that model.

good luck on your ventures..
you might want to provide free replacement tires with each purchase to obtain those sales, this is what we offer with the puncture resistant K-shield tires in 3 of our stores, and the response has been very good :)
the wait time including delivery for us was an average of 45 days for 460 units.

contact: Jon Steveson, jon.steveson@mrcanadaimportsDOTcom

if you require good service, these are the guys to contact, and come Christmas you'll really enjoy their services and free gifts :) please tell jon, you spoke with me about their products, and your a close business partner of mine. He will do the rest. good luck again, RIDE HARD!!! WELL NOT REALLY ITS ELECTRIC! lol

How much is the cheapest electric bike cost in Canada (Vancouver)?

John F

Should i buy one in Canada or overseas?

Answer
Canada. heapest. dollar in a garage sale. But in stores it's aout 5 dollars. ost expensive...100 and more.

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Buying a scooter and what to expect.?

Q. I'm thinking about getting an electric scooter or used vespa to make short errands or travel up the hill from my house. What type of license requirements, insurance, safety helmets, etc are required to do this and what are the expenses? Just looking into it for now.

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Depending on the CC of the bike you will need driving requirements accordingly. You can use lower cc bikes on L plates on a normal UK full license. Any bike on the road will require road tax and MOT and check if it is registered correctly at www.r4v.co.uk. Safety helmet is a definite.

Should I Buy A Electric Pit Bike Or Standard Kick Start Only Pit Bike?

A54D

I want to buy one of the following pit bikes as I am on a low budget and just want a pit bike for fun this summer, I like the electric start pit bike as it has a battery and I can add extras like lights and indicators to it, but it's engine looks like dirt and I don't know how it will perform, but the standard one looks like a better engine and it performs well as I had the same one a few years ago. NO STUPID ANSWERS

Standard pit bike: 
http://www.mypurerush.com/pit-bikes-1/akuma-assassin-pit-bikes/125cc-pit-bikes/2011-akuma-assassin-mk3-125cc-white-pit-bike.html

Electric start pit bikes: 
http://www.4u-all.co.uk/off-road-bikes-html/off-road-bikes-yellow

http://www.amazon.co.uk/125cc-Pro-Dirt-Bike-Scrambler/dp/B004QBLVI4/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1336414443&sr=8-1

Date Asked: 07/05/2012
I am buying a gas one, I mean electric start

Answer
Gas and it is not July yet

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What is the best electric bicycle out there?

Tim

Looking for an electric bicycle for commuting...range isn't too crucial as long as it's greater than 10 miles. Affordability is important.

Answer
There are now many electric assist bicycles out there. Some come complete and some kits you adapt to your own bicycle. A great place to start might be here: http://www.electricbikesreviews.com/

There are two general types of electric assist bicycles. They are hub motors and friction motors. For either one the motor and batteries will add weight to the bicycle.

Features you will want to look for should include:

Light with a good power to weight ratio.
The added weight of the batteries should be well placed for the design of the bike and not simply put anywhere.
Ability to remove the battery for charging inside the home.

Regenerative braking captures inertial energy and tries to convert that back into electricity to charge the battery. Bicycles are much lighter than a car and so have less inertial energy to capture. Batteries can't accept a massive influx of energy at once. As a result batteries are not so good to capture inertial energy. The good news is that while this may not be an extremely useful feature it virtually comes free with an electric motor

A fairing of some sort will extend range probably more than regenerative braking. Because of its lower wind resistance an electric recumbant makes some sense: http://www.recumbents.com/wisil/e-bent/default.htm

ELECTRIC BIKE QUESTION!!! ?

mike

Ok so I wanna convert my bike to a electric bike..I want to be able to travel like 30 or so miles on it at about 25mph is this possible under 300-350 dollars? I would even consider a used one on eBay
Oh ya and my bike just a regular comfort bike with 26 inch tires
Would it be better to buy one or use a electric bike conversion kit? Thanks!

Answer
I would take that $350 & look into a lighter hybrid or performance hybrid bicycle. Bikes with electric motors, either home built or store bought, always seem to drain the charge quickly and in the wrong place. Then what? You are stuck pedaling that behemoth home on leg power. The lighter the bicycle, the easier it usually is to pedal. Especially with the 700C tires found on hybrids & performance hybrids. They're taller & thinner than those found on your comfort bike.

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What is it like to ride an electric bike?

Q. Are they really useful for long distance rides and uphill rides?
Or are they just one of those things that claim they are, but they really aren't?

The reason I'm asking is because I'm thinking of buying one. I have mild cerebral palsy and I weigh around 275lbs. Me and a couple of my family members share a vehicle right now, so I have to ride to work somedays on my bike. It's only 3 miles away, but it is rough on my body because the ride to work is all uphill. Two of the roads I have to take are fairly steep (at least by my standards), but are less steep then all the other roads around, but they wear me out still. It takes me 25-35 min's to get from the house to work (about 20 min's on a really good day when I'm in peak condition), including the stop signs and lights. But most days, I usually end up stopping for about 20-30 seconds at a time about 5-6 times just to rest, before I finally reach my work. And by time I get there, my legs are hurting pretty badly and are spasming up, I'm drenched in sweat. I'm also pretty exhausted which usually lasts through the remainder of the day (unless I drink a full throttle, then I'm geared up for almost anything). Between the excess weight and the cp, biking is killing my legs, so I need an alternative.

I like the idea of the electric bike, but for $500 - $1,000, they seem awfully damn expensive. So before I decide to buy one, I want to know if they're really worth the cost. Do they really work?

I have to wonder, because last year I screwed myself by buying a chinese scooter for $600 because I thought it was a good cheap alternative to the bike. It broke down on me 3 times in 6 months, and cost me more to fix up then the original purchase amount. Finally after the last breakdown, I gave up on it and left it sitting in my garage in pieces. So I'm trying to avoid making a similar mistake with this purchase by not diving head first into it. I need to know more about them so I don't screw myself again.

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electric bike will disappoint you in range and power
particularly since your cost range is low and your wegith [sorry it affects breakdowns and range] is high
a $500 bike might make it 3 miles and back if you also charge it at work
it will start breaking though in a year or less
and the batteries never last as long as you hope
the 3 mile trip is the only thing that is in your favor

but then if you only ride it 100 times in a year, and it;s broken, that;s $5.00 a trip
83 cents a mile, you could buy and maintain a car or decent motorcycle for that

the chinese scooters are notoriously unreliable
though they are powerful
and cheap
maybe what you need is to find a convenient mechanic
oh wait you did that

the electric bike isn;t cheap either really


wle

do i buy motorcycle or electric bike ?

hah

i have a motorcycle before in china, but now some places can not ride motorcycle, do i buy a new motorcycle or electric bike ? I want to ride faster, about 70kph, and riding to work.

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Firstly you need to research an electric bike and find out the range and speed it is claimed capable of. Then take 10mph off the claimed speed and 10 miles from the advertised range to get a realistic range and speed you could expect in normal use.

A small powered motor cycle is economical on fuel so compare the two options to find which is right for you. My idea would be the small motor cycle is the better option.

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Which countries now have full-electric car technology besides China and Japan?

Q. BYD e6 electric full-size SUV: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BYD_e6

Nissan LEAF compact electric car: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Leaf

* Chevrolet Volt is not full-electric besides it needs gasoline as fuel.

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It depends upon what you mean by "full-electric car technology" and by asking "which countries"...

Electric cars are not a national phenomena. They are things. National policies can promote electric cars but to my knowledge no country has nationalized an electric car building company and is producing electric cars on their own. Corporations may give some a feeling of national pride or identity but many corporations are multi national and may hold allegiance to no country.

Countries and areas that promote electric cars with incentives are more likely to attract corporations that are making electric cars. Such companies are in some ways not very different than other corporations. If an area will provide certain grants, property, utilities, or tax incentives then companies are more likely to build a plant in that location. Having cheap labor and reasonable lines of supply are also a plus. Selling their products may require a different set of incentives to attract buyers.

A case in point may be "Better Place." http://www.betterplace.com/ This company does not make cars. They sell a battery swapping service. They have several international initial target locations including: Israel, Denmark, Australia and Hawaii, San Francisco and Canada. The nissan leaf was to be a part of their system and may be in the future. For now they are swapping batteries on the Renault Fluence ZE. http://www.betterplace.com/ By some measure this might be considered a "full-electric car technology," but to what country are you going to attribute this technology? Shai Agassi, the companies founder and CEO has lived in California and Israel.

The Tesla Roadster is an American company and a media success. It is now selling their cars internationally, but the actual number of vehicles sold is presently just over 1000.1 Their are many lessor known electric vehicle companies that may happily sell you a vehicle that is hardly a production run. For a full production run of a full electric vehicle (BEV: battery electric vehicle) that is fully highway capable in the US we are looking to the Nissan Leaf as a first. Zap vehicles have been built in China for years and sold by an American Company internationally as motorcycles but we might not necessarily put these in the same class as the Nissan Leaf. The same may be true of other of the ess expensive Chinese cars.

I would agree that the Volt is not a "full electric" vehicle, but it is more electric than the more parallel hybrid prius. From a purist point of view perhaps even a BEV is not a pure electric vehicle as it uses chemistry in the batteries. A pure electric might use ultracapacitors for storage or something like this: http://electric-vehicles-cars-bikes.blogspot.com/2009/08/korean-researchers-develop-electric.html

Is this a great buy? (electric scooter)?

Matthew

http://ottawa.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-motorcycles-scooters-pocket-bikes-NEW-Electric-Scooter-E-Bike-E-Bike-NO-GAS-W0QQAdIdZ295660277

Im thinking of buying and I want to know if it is a great buy and if it would be good for grocery shopping and going to school?

Answer
Maybe in Canada - going 18 to 22 mph is good speed - but you'll not be able to take it on the street - you'd have to ride on the sidewalks! If you want to go that slow - get an electric bike - they've got kits now - under 400.00? I don't know - its a personal choice.

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What does it take to make my ATV street legal?

Creager Ca

I have a 2002 honda TRX400EX its electric start with a battery mainly stock except for an after market pipe. A neighbor got all pissy about me driving my atv down the road slowly to my friends house so I was wondering what i had to do to make my atv street legal and if possible an estimated price.
i live in oregon and my atv has a headlight and brake light.

Answer
i have actually thought of doing this to my quad. here is the requirements.
it must be able to go at least 65 as a top speed and the tires must be street tires and you must pass a smog test. break lights head lights turn signals are a plus. you can get a ATV street legal in Oregon. i have friend down there that have dirt bikes and quads street legal and they even got small trailer to haul there off roading tires in to swap them out when they get to the off roading park

How do I start my quad?

ksoueidan

I got a 2002 quad honda
my cousin turned it on for me and we rode it
I don't know how to turn it on. Everything works on it nothing is wrong
I put the key and turn it and the green neutral light comes on
what is after that...........

Answer
Stuarts answer is very confusing for me to understand. I will try to give a simple answer.

I'm not sure which Honda you have but if the bike has electric start there will be a button on the right handlebar you can press with your thumb. If you have the bike in neutral and then hold the clutch in, press that button and the bike should start.

If it is kick start, then you will see another pedal on the right side of the bike that you can pull out in order to push it down with your foot.

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Where can I find an electric motorcycle?

A C

I am looking for an electric motorcycle under or around $2000 in CA. I want it to be sporty looking like a real motorcycle (not a bicycle) or look like the the Zero bikes. I also dont want to have to build it or anything. It also has to be street legal.

Answer
What you want doesn't exist. If you want a limited range electric motorcycle, be prepared to pay $17,000 for a Brammo or $11,500 for a Zero S. In fact, you are on the bottom of the cost scale for a decent IOC motorcycle. Suggest saving more money before you join the motorcycle world.
Good Luck

How do you ride the wacky bike that they have on the midway at fairs?

retrogirl_

World Wacky Bike. For $5, all you have to do is ride a bicycle 10 feet from a starting line to a finish line, and you win an electric scooter. The bike looks normal but most people only make it about 10 inches before they fall over.

Answer
Have you ever seen anyone successfully ride one? It might be impossible. You know they don't want to give away a scooter. I've never seen one, but I'd be interested in knowing, too.

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Does anyone know where to get a good looking electric bike for around $400 in or close to philadelphia?

best electric bike motor kit image

THATGUY

I need an electric bike for parking issues(tickets)..I am able to spend up to 400 but i also want a good looking bike hahaha..anyone know of a place in or close to the philadelphia area?

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Good electric bikes start at around $1500 and go up from there. Even decent conversion kits are about $1000. Anything lower than that price point will be a slow, disappointing, heavy pile of junk.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/collections/electric_assist/t80_plus_gl/#

Just sell your car, you aren't responsible with a motor vehicle anyway.

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

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. .

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how do i get electric bike to spin the chain?

best electric bike hub image

csmuch41

i wanted to make an electric bike but i dont know how to make the chain spin... how does it work?

does electricity and battery make it spin or what how does this all work?

Answer
You are right. An electric motor and battery are what is needed.

But most electric motors are either direct drive in the rear hub OR there is a roller that drives the front wheel directly. With your level of expertise I'd recommend getting a kit. Australia do some good ones.

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

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. .

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Do you think Toronto should put money onto their transit system?

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GodFather

Also answer why or why not?
No, Randy B, you are wrong.
my Q is: Do you think Toronto should put money onto their transit system, why or why not? and thats it.

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Yes.

The TTC provides more than 450 million passenger rides each year. Each work day, an average of 1.5 million people ride the system which results in 1 million fewer trips by car. Fewer vehicles on the road equals less greenhouse gas emissions. The City plans to complete a bikeway network to make it easier to get around by both bicycle and transit. The TTC will be putting bike racks on all buses by 2010 and is investigating the use of secure bicycle storage by subway stations. All bus purchases are planned to be diesel/electric hybrids. In 2007, the TTC operated 150 diesel/electric hybrid buses with 410 more to be added to the fleet in 2008, resulting in one third of the fleet being hybrids. By 2010, 45% of the fleet will be hybrids. Fuel efficiency is achieved through vehicle design, right-sizing, and by optimizing motor size. Operator training and operating procedures contribute to fuel efficiency as well. These principles apply to buses, streetcars, trains and non-revenue vehicles. Many vehicle improvements are included in the designs for both the New Subway Train (called the Toronto Rocket) and the New Low Floor Light Rail Vehicle to reduce energy consumption and to make the vehicles more environmentally sustainable. Automatic Train Operation is included in the design for the Toronto Rocket, which will improve energy efficiency. Currently all streetcars and 94% of subway vehicles have regenerative braking; all fleets will have it by 2010.
http://www3.ttc.ca/About_the_TTC/Projects_and_initiatives/Transit_city/index.jsp

How do i drain my fuel tank?

jakko

Hi all, I need to drain my fuel tank, its off a 2010 hyosung gt250r efi model. How do I do it?

When I disconnected the fuel line some fuel came out if the fuel hose but none from the tank, as there is some sort if lock that opens when the fuel line is connected (so I was told by a friend)

Does anyone know how I empty it?
And also how would I wash it out? there is a lot if crap in the tank.

Thanks guys!

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Take the tank off the bike (not too hard with simple tools), turn it over and dump out the fuel!

Since it has EFI it has an electric fuel pump in the tank that does not allow the gas to come out like an older bike with a carb. You can take the fuel hose off and turn the key on and it should pump the gas out but then again some don't.

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does anyone know the current sales growth figures for ebikes in canada and the u.s.?

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Garry

i'm planning on opening a small chain of ebike shops and just starting to gather data.

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Report: Sales of ebikes will reach 130 million yearly before 2025
London 8/23/2011 10:09 AM GMT (TransWorldNews)

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LEVs are one of the largest and fastest growing electric vehicle markets. A Light Electric Vehicle LEV is a land vehicle propelled by an electric motor that uses an energy storage device such as a battery or fuel cell, has two or three wheels, and typically weighs less than 100kg. Most LEVs are and will remain ebikes. These are Power on Demand bikes controlled with a throttle. A significant percentage of ebikes sold are scooters in that they have the driver's feet rest on a platform - they are not straddled by the driver.

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Which yamaha dual sport bike is better?

Vertigo

I was looking the 2011 WR250X, the 2011 WR250R and the 2012 TW200. I prefer the TW2000 cause is cheaper and dont know it looks nice. But i will like to know the pros and cons of each one, nore concentrated in the TW200. Thanks

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Rule out the wr250x as its street tires will not be good off road.

The wr250r is a dual sport, powerful for a 250 and tall, so you will want to sit on one and see if it fits. While it won't be too comfortable on a highway it is fast enough for one. It would be a good off road bike based on the power and tires.

The TW200 has been sold for years so its easy to find one used, though I think very early models had kick starting only, so check the one you are looking at has electric start. It will be about half the price of the 250, less if you are buying used. Its 200cc engine is not very powerful, so it will not be fast enough for highway driving (top speed is around 60mph). It will be ok on easy trails, but a bit underpowered on anything with steep hills. If it doesn't matter to you about the higher speed and power of the 250, or the 250 is too tall, then I think the TW200 would be a good in town and trail bike, and fine for country riding, and will get really good gas mileage.

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Is it illegal to drive a electric mini bike.?

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ryan

I will be 15 in 4 months, but anyway i am going to order the X-treme XP-707 Electric Pocket Bike, and i was wondering if i could get pulled over driving it around to the store and stuff like that. I live in Bend, oregon.

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Instead of getting false information or an answer that makes you feel good call your local Police Station and ask them. You will only get false information here on Yahoo! Answers. Go to the source and use Common Sense.

how to make an electric pocket bike go faster?

Sohan

i was just wondering that for an xp-707 electric pocket bike, is there any way to make it go faster. rather than going down hill. i have heard of a +5 kit but i was just wondering is there anything more than an +5 kit. what i am trying to say is, is there anything that makes an electric pocket go more than 25 mph? thnks

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try gearing it differently ur gears is what specifies the top end and bottom end and u can actually gear them to "magnify" ur speed

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Can I use many lithium Ion batteries and send them through a controller to an electric motor?

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Johnny Fre

This is a complex question I know. I know little about electrical engineering but I want to build an electric bike. I could buy the same materials others have used but I'd like to use Lithium Ion Batteries. So can I connect wires from many bats to a standard controller and then to an electric motor? I assume I can, energy is energy, but what should I look out for. Has anyone tried this?

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This is basically what they do for car batteries in hybrid motors, so yes, this is doable.

What are the steps to make an electric bike out of items that are not 100$?

teal289

How do I make a motor for a electric bike what pieces do I need ?

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To make a high-quality one that can go fairly fast, you probably couldn't.

On the other hand, if you don't want to go above 15-20mph, you could probably make one for under $100. Buy a cheap broken electric scooter. Chances are the motor on it still works and you can use that. Those motors can get you going close to 20mph with the right gear ratios.

A motor controller could also be obtained from a scooter, or, if the motor you are using is not significantly powerful (<36v), you could probably buy a brand new controller for fairly cheap.

Batteries may cost a little more, but you could get sealed lead acid batteries for under $100 for sure.

Plus, their are the little things like the throttle, which is generally a potentiometer. These can be very cheap on Ebay.

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How is the maintainance of electric bikes in india?

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I put U.S.A. questions only and I gotta see habibs question? will some one please tell him to park his camel somewhere else?

How do you think we can prevent the scarcity of fossil fuels?

For peace

The price of petrol and diesel are rising day by day and our hydrocarbon reserves are diminishing...Although researches are still going on..to find a substitute,what else can we do to prevent "lack of fuel" condition??

Any ideas?Any sugestions??
Johnnie, as you said,the earth recycles....but,it takes a huge amount of time for that...Also...the organic matter(such as plants,animals etc..) are also getting used up..

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First thing we could do would be to talk about it, spread awareness, let people know that there is an issue which needs to be tackled before it turns into a crisis. You posing this question depicts that we (at least you) have got the first step right.

Let me first state that in my opinion, there is no out-of-the-box easy solution for this. The only answers are search for newer and non-traditional sources of energy like geothermal energy, tidal energy, solar energy, liquid hydrogen, garbage energy etc and exercise controlled and minimized use of non-replenishable sources of energy.

Here are a few suggestions-

1- Save oil!
Seen as a caption in many of the children's painting competitions- "Save Oil!" should be the motto of everyone around the planet. Personal automobiles should be used less. Public transport facilities should be ameliorated.

2- Go CFL!
Compact fluorescent light bulbs should replace the energy consuming electric bulbs. Likewise, age-old machines should make way for the modern energy efficient appliances.

3- Check vehicles!
What was the last time you neglected your bike/ car's poor average and mileage? Over-consumption should be kept under check by keeping your ride in good condition.

4- Search!
Search for new oil reserves might just buy us more time to think over and solve the impending crisis.

5- Fire and oil make a deadly combo...
Keep the oil refineries and reserves well protected from fire. Not only these accidental fires cause a loss of money and lives, they result in huge loss of the natural resources.

6- Encourage the solar cooker.
Don't mock the nuclear plant. It is a shy but bright kid. Kidding! Ok bad joke... I mean to say- we should slowly work towards establishing non-traditional sources of energy in our lifestyles. Nuclear energy still has a wide scope of application. Same with hydroelectric, solar, wind and other alternatives.

7- Turn off the lights, switch off the fans....
You're probably yawning reading this. This had been repeated so many times but still... you have to save energy in day-to-day affairs.

8- Spread awareness.
Yes, we need more campaigns. The chapters in our social-studies books have already told and retold us all these things but, there is a certain crowd that needs to be told about this in a more effective manner.

9- Smokeless and fuel efficient chulhas.
Here, in India, villages still rely on fuel wood and coal for their basic energy needs. The smokeless chulhas (stoves) go a long way in conserving wood from blind consumption.

10- Use Biogas.
We need more biogas plants. They, in my view, are the best and simplest alternatives in terms of energy cycling. Go biogas! So what if it doesn't smell like roses?

11- Population!
All these measures are of no or little use if the consumption still keeps growing. How about we put a check on population growth? We have been listening to this since the beginning! Do something! Take lessons from China!

12- Plant trees....
Again a well-known and over-discussed solution. We need more mass campaigns. More fuel wood trees and shrubs should be grown.

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What is the maximum cc you can use on a bike without needing a motorcycle license in illinois?

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Nick

I want to make a push bike with the biggest cc motor and want to know what is the max I can go without breaking the law. Something to get to the grocery store and back pretty much. save a little on gas. thank you for your help. :)

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Illinois is a bit picky about requiring license for 'motor vehicles' including 'motorcycles' class that includes the 'mopeds' in other states- they do have a 'light/beginners' license required on the little 50cc scooters up to 150cc and a 'full' motorcycle license' for larger cycles. What you're inquiring about is a sort of grey area of a 'bicycle with motor assist'- and the few notes I've seen say they let electric motored with pedals bikes be treated as bicycles--but a gas engined on the street is a 'motor vehicle' requiring various bits and pieces, license plate and a motorcycle operators license. other post imply they get away with 1hp and under 20mph top speed on a previously registered 'bicycle' that still has operating pedals- it is a 'assisted' bicycle, not a 'motor vehicle' and the old case law in Illinois on Whizzer kits treated them as bicycles so unless legislative act or Illinois DOT has a specific administrative rule you can argue in court and MAYBE get away with it if you quoted the old case laws- and prosecutor didn't have a counter. Don't ride at night without lights, don't get drunk, and check your local police for a 'upgrade' of the bicycle municipal registration.

What are the pros and cons of buying a motor for a bicycle?

I'm 14 and am thinking about getting a summer job. I have a mountain bike, and want to be able to get to work without freakin' pedaling everywhere. I am looking at a 80cc (66cc) bike kit that I want to put on my bike. What are the pros of a bike motor, and what are the cons (weather, reliability)

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Gas motors on bicycles are called mopeds! There are reasons mopeds and motorcycles are built the way they are and not like a standard bike.

Pros to gas bike motor: None.
Cons:
Fire hazard
Gasoline fumes which are a known carcinogen or cancer causing agent
Unreliable
Extra weight when the motor dies or you run out of gas
Expensive
Depending on where you live they might be illegal

If you must have a motor other than yourself, buy an electric assist bicycle. They'll help you start from a standstill and get you to a comfortable cruising speed without too much sweat.

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Can the pedaling energy charge the battery of an electric bike?

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Drowzzy

Can the mechanical energy of pedaling be stored as electrical energy to be utilized later to run the bicycle automatically? I'm not talking about pure electric bikes that need regular charging, and not even about those that you pedal for a while as the bike stands still and then run it on electric power. I mean can you ride a bike and store the mechanical energy simultaneously? Will it be efficient? If so, then are such e-bikes available in the market, and what are they called so that I may Google for them?

Here's the scenario: I need a bicycle for regular commute, may be even for covering long distances. It's not feasible for a layman to pedal continuously for more than 5 to 10 miles. So I'm looking for a bike that you pedal for sometime, and when you're exhausted, you simply flick a button to make it run on electrical power which has been converted and stored from the mechanical energy of pedaling the bike; and then pedal again and auto-ride again and so forth. Will something like that be technically efficient, since you're moving the bike while pedaling as well as storing your spare energy?

Hope I haven't confused you. Thanks :)

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You will have to pedal extra hard to keep the bike going and to charge the battery. It could be done, but it would be easier and more efficient to pedal a regular (lighter) bike.

Maybe you could use a large solar panel to power the bike

Does anyone know where to get a good looking electric bike for around $400 in or close to philadelphia?

THATGUY

I need an electric bike for parking issues(tickets)..I am able to spend up to 400 but i also want a good looking bike hahaha..anyone know of a place in or close to the philadelphia area?

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Good electric bikes start at around $1500 and go up from there. Even decent conversion kits are about $1000. Anything lower than that price point will be a slow, disappointing, heavy pile of junk.

http://www.trekbikes.com/us/en/collections/electric_assist/t80_plus_gl/#

Just sell your car, you aren't responsible with a motor vehicle anyway.

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Which countries now have full-electric car technology besides China and Japan?

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Q. BYD e6 electric full-size SUV: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BYD_e6

Nissan LEAF compact electric car: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nissan_Leaf

* Chevrolet Volt is not full-electric besides it needs gasoline as fuel.

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It depends upon what you mean by "full-electric car technology" and by asking "which countries"...

Electric cars are not a national phenomena. They are things. National policies can promote electric cars but to my knowledge no country has nationalized an electric car building company and is producing electric cars on their own. Corporations may give some a feeling of national pride or identity but many corporations are multi national and may hold allegiance to no country.

Countries and areas that promote electric cars with incentives are more likely to attract corporations that are making electric cars. Such companies are in some ways not very different than other corporations. If an area will provide certain grants, property, utilities, or tax incentives then companies are more likely to build a plant in that location. Having cheap labor and reasonable lines of supply are also a plus. Selling their products may require a different set of incentives to attract buyers.

A case in point may be "Better Place." http://www.betterplace.com/ This company does not make cars. They sell a battery swapping service. They have several international initial target locations including: Israel, Denmark, Australia and Hawaii, San Francisco and Canada. The nissan leaf was to be a part of their system and may be in the future. For now they are swapping batteries on the Renault Fluence ZE. http://www.betterplace.com/ By some measure this might be considered a "full-electric car technology," but to what country are you going to attribute this technology? Shai Agassi, the companies founder and CEO has lived in California and Israel.

The Tesla Roadster is an American company and a media success. It is now selling their cars internationally, but the actual number of vehicles sold is presently just over 1000.1 Their are many lessor known electric vehicle companies that may happily sell you a vehicle that is hardly a production run. For a full production run of a full electric vehicle (BEV: battery electric vehicle) that is fully highway capable in the US we are looking to the Nissan Leaf as a first. Zap vehicles have been built in China for years and sold by an American Company internationally as motorcycles but we might not necessarily put these in the same class as the Nissan Leaf. The same may be true of other of the ess expensive Chinese cars.

I would agree that the Volt is not a "full electric" vehicle, but it is more electric than the more parallel hybrid prius. From a purist point of view perhaps even a BEV is not a pure electric vehicle as it uses chemistry in the batteries. A pure electric might use ultracapacitors for storage or something like this: http://electric-vehicles-cars-bikes.blogspot.com/2009/08/korean-researchers-develop-electric.html

Where can I buy a CHEAP electric bike in Melbourne/Australia,I have seen a few from China and cost under $300.

Croix du S

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The Electric Bicycle Co.
91-95 Tulip St, Cheltenham, VIC 3192
(03) 9584 3000
Not really sure on their prices though

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