Recent content by ChrisOfBristol

  1. ChrisOfBristol

    Dismantling throttle

    Mine is slightly different to yours, as mentioned above, also I've not got a half-grip and as you mention, there is no washer at the end of the throttle away from the LEDs. I am a bit reluctant to use brute force, because if the tabs were much shortened they wouldn't retain the throttle sleeve...
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    Dismantling throttle

    It's split in half with 2 tabs (barbs) on each. Feeler gauges (thickish ones) would be a good idea, although I don't want to break mine. At least you have confirmed what I thought about how to disassemble it, so I'll look for something suitable. I can foresee them all going flying when I pull on...
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    Dismantling throttle

    I have a Wuxing S29X-DX half-width throttle that looks similar to the one in the image. I have glimpsed an unconnected yellow wire inside it, which is presumably non-essential as it works. However there is an intermittent fault so I suspect that there is another loose or broken wire inside. It...
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    Bottle battery mounting

    Thanks. I assume it's a reputable supplier. This looks like a match and there is a 36V version, it's £50 with the postage. If I had heard of this one before I started making my own mounting I might have gone for it. I'll see how my DIY version deals with the bumps on the trails.
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    Torque washers

    I managed to get some torque washers (+ nuts and plain washers) which match the originals for £6 on ebay. I've been riding on mountain bike trails without any problems, so I think aluminium forks may only be a problem with higher power motors. [Solved]
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    Bottle battery mounting

    No sign of any mounti8ng plates for this. There is one obscure supplier in China which has a battery case and mount which looks similar but it's not worth the £50 and the risk I've made my own mounting.
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    Bottle battery mounting

    An identification would help, or a suggestion of another case that the battery pack would fit into. It needs an internal diameter of ~88mm and length of 250mm plus a bit for the battery charge monitor and plugs.
  8. ChrisOfBristol

    Bottle battery mounting

    I've been given a bottle battery by someone who no longer has the bike. I haven't got the mounting plate and although there are plenty of bottle battery mounts on ebay for example, they are different to this one. The battery has to be swung in from the side, so the top is a bit lopsided. It is...
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    Bottle battery cell count

    Sounds convincing, thanks!
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    Bottle battery cell count

    I've been given a 18650 36V bottle battery by someone who no longer has the bike. I've taken the casing off to check it and was surprised to see that there appear to be two empty spaces for cells, so was concerned someone might have removed the cells leading to an unbalanced battery.* There are...
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    Torque washers

    From the messages I'm reading, I'm getting concerned about having aluminium forks, so am looking into torque arms again. I could try bending the arm away from the hub, but I think it would be too thick to make a big enough bend in its short length. I could also try an arrangement like this...
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    Torque washers

    A standard torque arm would not fit. The part of the axle which has the 10mm flats is only about 4mm long. On one side it is recessed into the hub, so the arm would not make proper contact. On the other the hub is flat and the arm would have to be flat against the hub, so there would be no space...
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    Torque washers

    I had a look at your links. One was charging a ridiculous amount for postage*, the other two a fair bit, and the delivery time was one to two months, so I'm hoping joelectric's recommendation will work. They could be useful in the future though, as may Green Bike Kit who I haven't tried. Very...
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    Torque washers

    They don't show these in their online shop, so I've emailed them.
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    Torque washers

    I was tidying my garage a couple of years ago and threw this weird useless object out. What a mistake to make! I now only have one for my Bafang motor. Its 10mm between the flats and 12mm between the arches. Anyone know where I can get another? The bent steel sort won't work as the tab is...