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    Battery Charging From a Car

    You could always get an inverter to convert 12v to 240v then plug in your mains charger. You would need to make sure it is the right wattage for the charger and if you go over about 300w you need to then attach it direclty to the battery. Heres a 300w one on ebay. Belkin DC to AC converter 300W...
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    Strange grinding noise from back wheel

    Hi David, Yes the lock cylinder has fallen through into the battery. I can't use the bike anymore. I've had no response from Norman yet.
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    Quick release cable thingies

    You can buy quick rlease cable ties!
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    Strange grinding noise from back wheel

    Thanks David, no real noise from the motor when I use the grip with the wheel off the floor. I've sent norman a mail as I have another problem now too.
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    Strange grinding noise from back wheel

    Thanks Blew it, I'll check my spokes tonight, I have made sure the motor cable is secure, it has a cable tie on already, I checked this when I puchased after reading the forum. :) Mussels, the noise starts occasional and the faster I go it becomes permanent, it almost sounds bearing related...
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    Strange grinding noise from back wheel

    I've had my Wisper 905se for about 6 months now and love it! I dont even think about getting in my car for work anymore, rain or shine! I have noticed a high piched grinding / rubbing noise coming from the back wheel at speeds over 18mph which seems to get worse the faster I go. during this...
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    whisper 905SE back wheel removal procedure

    Nice one thanks Mussels! :D Gonna change it tonight, the current tyre has started fraying around the rim causing bulges and a wobble at the back end, its done 900 miles
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    whisper 905SE back wheel removal procedure

    Anyone got an idea how to remove the electric hookup on the back wheel of my 905SE I need to change the back tyre.
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    Cold

    The spikes are not massive, the protrude about 2-3mm out of the tread pattern, the rubber is still in contact with the road surface all the time, Ice and frost and corners handle really well. the Humber bridge was a solid sheet of ice on Tuesday with two hairpins at each end, this tire did well...
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    Cold

    I find it works best on frost and thin ice. really needs to crack the surface to find grip, sounds like you're on gravel which is reassuring :cool:
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    Cold

    Today was a test for everyone (in the north anyway) frozen rain from last night, I got to work on my trusty wisper and only 9 bikes in the rack! usually its about 40ish. Pussys! ;) Anyway, the ice tyre on the front got a workout! it kept me upright anyway, I could have ice skated the humber...
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    Cold

    I've ordered some of the maplin ones so I'll let you know, i'm going to use high amp aaa rechargable batteries and charge them at work together with my 905se battery ;)
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    Cold

    30PSI to use the spikes, 40PSI if you dont The recon they will last two seasons, but I guess that depends on what surface, distance and pressure.
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    Came off my 905se today!

    Cheapest I've seen, most are around £30 up.. Schwalbe Snow Stud 26 x 1.9 Tyre
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    Came off my 905se today!

    Thanks Guys! I'm fine and the Whisper held up very well consdiering the speed I went down! No damage really which is great! They seem to travel just as good sideways as they do upright! My leg was hurting a little so I took it easy and throttled a little more on that journey. I now have a...
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    Cold

    Yeah, Aldi stuff works well, wear plenty of layers (tshirt, aldi jacket and waterproof mac) surf trousers and waterproof overtrousers. I do still need to sort out gloves (aldi ones are a little small for me) plus feet and neck still get a little cold. I also just got an Ice tyre on the...
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    Came off my 905se today!

    Thinking about a stud tyre for the front for winter, anyone tried one of these?
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    Came off my 905se today!

    Well it was going to happen sometime, I came off on some sheet ice in the Humber bridge car park. Its lethal down there and the temp was 4c. skidded across the ice for 5 yards. Nice! I had me keys in my pocket which ripped through my waterproofs and my leg. :o Bike held up pretty well...
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    Learning Curve

    Dont think these are solid, they use a honeycone matrix instead of compressed air. :D
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    Disc Brakes

    Just out of interest, can you fit a disk brake to the back on a Wisper 905 SE?