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    Tonaro Compy still going well

    1000 miles? Go out and ride some more ;-) Glad it's all still working well!
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    Helmet mounted video camera

    Becasue it can usually capture a number plate or behaviour. But mostly its quite cool to get your adventures on film. I want one for off roading! Dave, Nice to see you;ve set your sag on the front suspention using the old Cable tie trick...
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    Helmet mounted video camera

    Photobucket does add quite a bit of compression onto the uploads. It made my 640x480 Iphone video look a bit poop!
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    Tesla power output

    Because of Ohm's law it is pretty much linear so long as the resistance doesn't increase mentally with heat. So you can get some idea of power out put by figuring out the size of stators / magnets and copper fill.
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    UK Supplier Of a Bafang 250w Motor

    Hello Dave, I've Pm'd you. Prefere Rear driving sensorless motor with a 13 tooth rear free wheel to boot. 700c wheel and away we go. Cash waiting!
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    Tongxin motor troubles

    Probably a quality issue rather than a abuse ...
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    Tongxin motor troubles

    Hardly over volting it if its two Lipo 5s batteries in series. Thats only 37v Nominal and the controller is only 15amp max. That is providing the motor was originally rated and wound for 36v Thats only 600 Watt max which the Tongxin should handle without much trouble really.
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    UK Supplier Of a Bafang 250w Motor

    Thank you, I've Pm'd Alan anyway as a first course of action as he seem to keep a small selection of random parts. There must be other suppliers with the parts though should Alan not actually have any more.
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    UK Supplier Of a Bafang 250w Motor

    Hello All, Selling my BPM and switching to a lighter build. Really enjoying the last week of unassited riding since the weather is recently alot better. However I'd still like a little bit of assist for the end of the week. Anyone sell UK based I can get quickly a rear Bafang or similar...
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    For Sale / Swap - Bafang BPM Code 12 In a 700c Wheel UK Birmingham

    Hello All, The time has come to retire my Bafang BPM code 12 Rear Motor (Sensorless only) This is a geared rated 350-750w rated rear motor. Its laced in a double walled 700c wheel with DT Swiss 12 guage spokes I believe. The rim has seen better days though and from my last bit crash it has...
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    Hydraulic Disc Brakes Solved

    Hydra brakes are just better. But It always seems like over kill unless your doing some really aggressive downhilling. The brakes do get hot on an ebike as the disks are so thin but your applying a different set of rules with an electric bike as you can speed up much quicker and often that you...
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    Hydraulic Disc Brakes Solved

    Modulation, they are more powerful and don't need adjusting. Cons, slightly more weight, not as simple to fix should you snag a line or pipe. More expensive.
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    UK Throttle supplier needed

    I took it apart. It's not the magnets. It's the actual wiring that's buttered right by the terminals at the throttle. There really tiny. And to be honest a few crashes and some of the wires have cut through. They still worked amazingly but it's easier to replace the unit. I've ordered one...
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    UK Throttle supplier needed

    Thanks for the links. I'm sure I could get it to work Dave but in order of keeping things simple I'll try to get a direct replacement. I'm positive my throttle is shot due to the signal voltage staying at 0.8v and not really moving when throttle is turned when rotating it. Multimeter positive...
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    UK Throttle supplier needed

    Will the thumb ones get in the way of gear changing as I use a standard quick fire shifter?
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    UK Throttle supplier needed

    Here's a link of the same throttle Half LED electronic throttle control - Detailed info for Half LED electronic throttle control,throttle with battery indicator,Half LED electronic throttle control,FT29XDX+T246 on Alibaba.com
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    UK Throttle supplier needed

    Hello all, Hoping you intelligent people can point me in the right direction of obtaining another throttle for my bike. My bike used a wuxing throttle previously. Half throttle. The standard wires where :- Positive Negative Signal Push button switch If possible I would like the...
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    Any disadvantage with a front wheel hub ?

    When sat on my bike i can't touch the floor. I can if i place my feet on a curb. Just if sat on the seat I cannot. Mines a 19inch frame and 700c wheels and i'm 5'10 I think its right. Might be slightly to big but as its straight line road riding I dont have to turn so sharply. It does...
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    Securing lights - any tips ?

    They need to be removable for complete security.
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    Dogs and bikes

    I watched this video the other night... Get your dog into Free Ride http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uslwIp48Bw