ZAP DX ~ looking for spare motors, or source.

geez, that didn't come out right. i love the forum's mission, i'm sure i'll like the folks i meet, the software interface is very uncomfortable & i don't like it, that's what i meant.

thing is, now i have this used/complete DX setup, and i see huge potential for it in my specific "genre"...as reliable onboard lighting, as the perfect boost to my 50cc belt-drive, and as a marvelous stand-alone. i've stripped the bicycle down to use only the DX while i shake out the bugs and otherwise improve or adapt it to my style.

my first "tweak" is mechanical...the original drive was intended for a 1.5" tire, i run 26 X 2.0 continental moped tires. i've commissioned a custom roller 2.5" long, that was an easy fix. my custom stretch frame can accommodate 2 additional 12v 18a batteries, for a total of 56ah...so i'll be loaded for bear.

since i'm diving right in, and am permanently integrating this into my only transportation, i figure to also get started on collecting some spare motors.

i would completely dig finding a couple of the larger "SX" motors.

can anybody dig up any of these motors for me?

thanks for looking.

hi, reikiman.

my bicycle is anything but typical, my (drum-brake) hubs are salvaged from a 1982 AMF/roadmaster moped, 10G spokes front, 9G rear. no way i ever modify or get rid of the strongest bicycle wheels on the planet. and the bike's very heavy overall, single-speed steel crank, whizzer front end, large vintage moped saddle, '80 honda hobbit taillight, purpose-built for serious & safe motorizing. oh, and the homebuilt single-wheel trailer with shockster suspension. the contraption's an eleven foot long collection of old bicycle and moped parts, and i love her for all she's done for me.

the DX, being "vintage", fits right in with my & my bike's attitude, and it's very non-intrusive. i've studied a lot in the last few days, and have just today learned about revcor's role. i've been to their site, inquiries will be made, thanks for confirmation that they be the ones.

my new roller is going to as nice as any friction roller can be, and i expect to tweak the swinging-torque aspect of the DX into my current style...you see, i may be motorized, but i consider myself motor-assisted...i like pedaling, within my moderate capabilities, and there's a couple passes in the northern cascades that pushed me and the 2hp engine to our limits, the extra .5hp for a few miles would have been perfect. plus, i live for serious lighting, and have carried the currie battery pack and charger for years only for that purpose...with this new arrangement i add regeneration and electric-assist. i know the specs and limitations of the DX system, i'm ok with it, and consider myself lucky to have found it.

i won't be using it, but i also got the NiteRider Digital Patrol/siren combo, a way-old version which still works, so i'm almost positive this kit came off a S & W bicycle.

boy, i can go on...'specially when i'm into something new :)

ok, i got some more of it figured out...the "controller" barely qualifies as one...it's just a few on/off relays, i'm experienced with automotive electrics, so i think i'll be alright with this. i'll just make a separate regulated charging harness if this project gets that far.

arrgh...