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    Powabyke loss of power solved ??

    Hi neptune the controller comes fitted with bullets and sockets, bullets on the input, sockets on the output. If you click on the photo I posted yesterday you should be able to see what's what. Space is tight enough that you want as much free space as possible when inserting the controller...
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    Powabyke loss of power solved ??

    mmm, not very elegant and space is quite limited in the controller housing to allow for lots of individual terminal blocks or even a multiple one. I crimp then solder the bullet connectors, but that's just me, belt and braces. Double female is good if you like soldering, not really needed...
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    Powabyke loss of power solved ??

    Hi All, yes neptune your understanding of the motor wiring is correct. Russell, we have two Powabyke euros, when the controller burnt out on the blue one I ordered two sets of controllers and throttles, so if you like I will send you the the second unused set which you can have at cost +...
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    Powabyke loss of power solved ??

    There's quite a nice panel on ebay at the moment BTW, I don't know whether or not it is suitable for your model of Powabyke but would definately smarten things up- Item 170840866732
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    Powabyke loss of power solved ??

    Hi Russell, The Motor cable doubles up above the connector located on the left fork, I do not have the bike to hand at the moment but going from memory red and blue = positive, yellow and green = negative. Roughly where are you located? Good luck.
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    Powabyke loss of power solved ??

    Could I just add a note of caution, I enquired on this forum about motor controller suitability for my Powabyke, I was thinking about buying a massively overrated controller on the premise (so I thought at the time) that the motor would only draw as much power as it needed and being under...
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    Powabyke loss of power solved ??

    I have replaced the motor controller on a Powabyke Euro, you really need to use a unit of the correct rating, ie 36v 250 watts, I used this one- ebay item 220875379732 which works great. Unfortunately a std Powabyke throttle does not work with this unit, but ebay item 320795877868 does, the...
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    Powabyke loss of power solved ??

    Regarding the gearbox shims, I see that there is a set on ebay at the moment and also some other stuff by the same seller - Item No 170840821252
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    Powabyke Carbon brushes

    Hi neptune, did you check out the condition of the gearbox damper pinion rubbers and plates? I have had to replace these twice now on each bike. They are apparently another unobtainable part.
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    Powabyke Carbon brushes

    I sent them an e-mail a couple of days ago, just awaiting a reply after the Bank Holiday. Looking at their range they still do a Lead/Acid 250w brushed motor Trike, so unless they have radically changed the design of the motor I can't see why they should not stock spare brushes? I'll update...
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    Powabyke Carbon brushes

    Does anyone know where I can obtain some carbon brushes for a Powabyke Euro? The brushes are approximately 6mm sq and about 20mm long, I have just changed some but would like a spare set for our other Powabyke which I am sure are close to going as the bike is a year older than the ones I have...
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    I can't post in the Tech section

    That makes perfect sence, thanks flecc.
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    I can't post in the Tech section

    I'm assuming it's because I don't have sufficient rights or post count or something, can anyone clarify?
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    Please ask D8veh Back

    Ditto to that.
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    Is it Possible.....#2

    Thanks for your replies, I shall give that a try d8veh.
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    Is it Possible.....#2

    For lead acid batteries to fail suddenly? By that I mean that they have good charge and range one minute then all of a sudden nothing. The batteries are about 2 years old and have given very good service up to now, I'm still getting 38v, but the moment any load is put on them the voltage drops...
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    Is it Possible.........

    For lead acid batteries to fail suddenly? By that I mean that they have good charge and range one minute then all of a sudden nothing. The batteries are about 2 years old and have given very good service up to now, I'm still getting 38v, but the moment any load is put on them the voltage drops...
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    Eye & Bungy strap

    Sorry to hear about this, I hope you make a full and speedy recovery. Steve.
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    Electroped my first electric bike

    Hi, I don't know if you were actually planning to charge every 3-4 days but the quickest way to ruin a lead acid battery is to keep it in a discharged or partially discharged state, to get maximum life from them you should charge after every use.