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    Adding battery capacity

    I get about 12-14 miles on my recently assembled ebike kit. The battery is 36v, 10ah and I'm wondering if there isn't a cheap and dirty way to piggy back a smaller battery pack to the unit to get another couple of miles. I know, why not pedal more. Well, I'm 72 years old and getting too old...
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    Heinzmann 24v motor w/ 36v battery?

    I got a super deal on a Heinzman 24v rear hub motor and the deal included a battery that was still in transit from China. When the battery arrived, it was 36v 10ah. Am I hosed or can a resistor or governor be put in the circuit to deliver 24v. I've read that some motors can run this way...
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    Help hooking up LiFePO4 36V-12Ah

    The battery and charger didn't come with a wiring diagram. The battery has only one connector, looks like a 3 wire computer power cord connector style IEC 60320 - http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/SADE-5TNRML/SADE-5TNRML_R1_EN.pdf?sdirect=true - top connector The charger has a plug that...
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    Help with incomplete Heinzmann

    I'm new to ebikes and have been trying to get some help with a Heinzmann motor I picked up at a garage sale. The motor came with a rim and a Currie throttle, no controller or battery. I need to figure out what model Heinzmann I have so I can find a controller and battery for it. A wiring...