Recent content by eBob

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    Bafang 8FUN QSWXK motor leaking oil.

    The post that I made a couple of weeks ago hasn't turned up yet, so I'll try again: Thank you for all the helpful comments. Flecc's suggestion about the water/grease emulsion sounds the most plausible to me. Does anyone know where to get suitable grease for such a motor? I believe there are...
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    Schwinn Tailwind Electric Bike – Large, Step-through frame, hardly used, London SW2

    Price: £549 For more photos, see here. This bicycle offers a wonderfully relaxed, upright riding position with a bonus – electrical assistance. It has a large frame, but has a highly adjustable handlebar stem allowing it to suit a range of heights. As a tall man (6 foot 2) it suits me...
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    Bafang 8FUN QSWXK motor leaking oil.

    Thank you all for your helpful suggestions. My favourite theory is flecc's; that the leaking 'oil' is an emulsion of grease and water. I'm hoping that the water will eventually evaporate, leaving most of the grease inside. Certainly, the amount leaking out is quite small. Bob
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    Bafang 8FUN QSWXK motor leaking oil.

    I see from your posts elsewhere that you think the hole may be a (blocked) breather hole. That's a nice theory, but if the hole gets blocked that easily, it's not an impressive design. And why is there so much oil sloshing around inside anyway? Bob
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    Bafang 8FUN QSWXK motor leaking oil.

    I've recently obtained a second-hand Bafang SWXK and did my first 10 mile round trip commute yesterday. This morning I've noticed that it has leaked in exactly the same way. The controller is limiting the current to 10A and the motor is running very quietly. Perhaps this behaviour is 'normal'...
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    Bafang 8FUN QSWXK motor leaking oil.

    I've recently obtained a second-hand Bafang SWXK and did my first 10 mile round trip commute yesterday. This morning I've noticed that it has leaked in exactly the same way. The controller is limiting the current to 10A and the motor is running very quietly. Perhaps this behaviour is 'normal'...
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    36V 250W Bafang SWXK in Rigida Zac 2000 front 700C rim

    Are you still looking to sell this wheel? If so, then I'm interested. Could you tell me what the specified speed (RPM) of the motor is? Thank you. Bob
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    My dilemma

    Could you take the dog with you, either in a trailer or on a leash? A dog trailer: - Mini Dog Bike Trailer Cycle dog lead mount: Cycle Mount: Great Deals on Dog Bike Accessories at zooplus
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    Oldest E-Bikes ??

    Here's my Electrobike. I've swapped the 12kg lead-acid battery for a lithium one and put in a longer seat-post. As you can imagine, it's great for doing wheelies!
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    Carry Freedom trailer

    I've used on for a few years now. It's a very robust and versatile trailer. I've towed it behind bikes with wheels sized from 16 to 27 inches and carried all sorts of loads. Most of the time now I have a large plastic box bolted to it to carry things in. Is there anything in particular that you...
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    Need a new charger !

    I'm looking for a spare charger to keep at work, so I'd gladly take it off your hands, Scottyf. How much would you like for it?