Recent content by kneegrinder

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    Home grown retro re-(e)cycle

    Thanks georgehenry, that was from where I drew inspiration. I think a set of "springers" would enhance the look.
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    Home grown retro re-(e)cycle

    Yes, I think you may be right. Keep it as a one off. I love the Blair 60v e-cruiser and its Dewalt battery power, what a great idea! Its a great deal more refined than the "Voltster". I'm going back to the site to watch all the constructors videos. Thanks for the link Nealh.
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    Home grown retro re-(e)cycle

    Thanks gsm.terra
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    Home grown retro re-(e)cycle

    Sure, that's a lot of legislation that would need to be complied with and I suspect a considerable amount more also. To be honest I think it may impact the bikes appeal to such an extent that it becomes non-viable. Food for thought though. Thanks again.
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    Home grown retro re-(e)cycle

    Thanks Nealh. What are your thoughts regarding marketability? Do you think the re-cycled approach would appeal or are riders/potential riders looking for new/mainstream rides?
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    Home grown retro re-(e)cycle

    Thanks Gliggsy
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    Home grown retro re-(e)cycle

    Thanks for your kind words of encouragement. The frame fixings for the cables in your image are a definite improvement and easy enough to include, (haven't brazed for years).
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    Home grown retro re-(e)cycle

    Hello vfr400, Thanks for the feedback its very much appreciated. You're absolutely right regarding the 18650's on all the points you make. Also, using a car alternator isn't the most efficient. The cells are wired in 14S 9P (56v on a sympathetic charge). The alternator can handle much much...
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    Home grown retro re-(e)cycle

    Hello Everyone, I'm new to the forum and to be honest this is the only forum I have ever signed up to. I've read the rules and I think that I'm not going to be breaching any with this post. First of all I'd like to say that I'm not a company just a guy in his workshop with a shared interest in...