Submitted by EthanTudorW on Wed, 09/09/2009 - 12:28
I just bought a Baja Motorsports BE-500 E-Bike (Scooter) from Best Buy. I have 145 miles on it and so far it's been BRILL! Just looking to meet and chat with other BE-500 owners so I can be more aware of how to care for my fun new ride. I have only had a small charger issue so far, but what do you expect for a $900.00 scooter? I would welcome any advice on up-keep, care, and any problems I may encounter down the line. Thanks a ton!
-Ethan Tudor W.
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Conversion time and cost:
Curb weight:
Appx. 200lbs..too heavy to pedal REALLY!
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Submitted by bxcycleman on Sun, 08/09/2009 - 12:56
Donor bike is Haro V2, 6061 aluminum, with Rapid Rise shifter. Battery mounted on the seat stays.
Conversion time and cost:
full day. $1500. Haro ($400) was free.
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Submitted by stindig on Thu, 06/04/2009 - 07:44
Drivetrain:
Chain driven connection to rear axle
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Submitted by yendrek3 on Tue, 05/12/2009 - 03:56
Hi,
I'm Andrew. I probably own the lightest electric pedicab rickshaw in the World. The total weight including the motor and the batteries is 60KG, this is the first UK road legal electric rickshaw. takes up to three passengers and the entire frame with the body is made from the ultra light alloys. If anyone is interested in looking at this more closely I recommend the website. The link is Pedicab Shop
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Submitted by mattchicken on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 11:01
Conversion time and cost:
two days initially, constant tinkering thereafter, £35
Method for 12v system:
12v cooling fan taken from accross one battery
Typical range:
between 10 and 15 odd miles
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Submitted by WilliaM007 on Tue, 01/27/2009 - 11:27
Hopefully going to be upgrading this schwinn s350 I bought from craigslist (and named her Sasha) just to zip around downtown from my free parking spot to work *15-20 leisurely walk*. Plus just to tinker around.
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Controller:
stock 24v currie controller
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Submitted by khammo01 on Fri, 01/09/2009 - 09:33
Japanese commuter bikes always have a front basket. This was a great place to install all the wiring, right on top of the powered wheel, which kept the wires short and neat.
The original wheel was 27" and the new wheel is 26", so I had an extra 30mm of space after lowering the brake and fender to match the new wheel size.
I also artificially raised the basket about 30mm, and this clearance was perfect to slide in a 75mm thick LiFePo4 battery.
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Lighting:
Battery powered LED light
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Submitted by MOSFETmeltdown on Sun, 12/14/2008 - 07:36
Batteries:
normally has 4 Optima yellow-tops, I have 4 new Exide copies (spiral) that are deep cycle 50Ahr. 2 series & 2 parallel so 100 Ahr.
Charger:
EMB onboard 440 watt charger. 110 to 265v 50 - 60Hz 24v 2 stage for VRLA. Brings the four batteries of this 24 volt system from 20 per cent to 95 per cent charge in two and a half hours.
Controller:
EMB custom 2-phase brushless
Conversion time and cost:
A stock EMB Lectra. Bought it 2nd hand (I'm the 4th owner) and put new batteries in, in an afternoon.
Drivetrain:
5:1 primary gear reduction, then 14:54 chain & sprockets final drive.
Miles as an EV:
I've done 15 miles as I've just got it. It has done 1340 miles total. Date of first registration: 22/12/1997
Motor:
24v DC Variable Reluctance (VR24) 2-phase brushless design, Air Cooled. 8HP peak, 3HP continuous
Top speed:
40+. Book says:Top Speed: 45 MPH, 51 MPH if you change the gearing (use a different size sprocket)
Typical range:
unknown, book says: 40 mile. Range simulator says less with me on it.
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Submitted by noobster on Thu, 10/16/2008 - 03:09
You can find more about my bike at electricky.googlepages.com (no www.)
Batteries:
two 12v lead acids aprrox 25ah
Charger:
schumacher speedcharge 2/12/25
Controller:
built in to 400w kollmorgens
Conversion time and cost:
Drivetrain:
front wheel drive 6:1 gearing
Heater:
just what comes off the motors, lol.
Lighting:
red led rear running light and headlight
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Submitted by VishnuTensleep on Fri, 06/20/2008 - 12:23
This bike is the equivalent of a 1980 Vanagon Camper - underpowered, overweight, low performance, but with a mysterious cachet that draws a cult-like following. It looks like an old Honda 90, with about half of the gumption of my childhood friend's Honda 50 moped, and can barely get me back up the hill to my house in Seattle with a rented DVD for payload. But my daughter and wife think it's the cutest thing in the world, with its fire-engine-red plastic stylings, and my daughter wants to ride it instead of taking the bus,so I guess it's good for something.
Conversion time and cost:
Stock - bought in basically new condition on craigslist for $200
Lighting:
headlamb / tail light connected to brakes
Top speed:
=/- 11 MPH with motor (no pedaling)
Typical range:
maybe 4 miles with no pedaling on the flats
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