Archive for May, 2008

Mobility Unlimited …. heros?

May 29, 2008

Last year my next door neighbor saw my first ebike, (a Veloteq) and … took my lead.  He went and got himself a bike. He, (okay, his name is Michael), stored his bike outside over Winter and of course, it died.
Cut to now.  Michael called the dealer, (Segway of Ontario), who called the distributor, (Daymak), [...]

EVT goes pftzzzzzz…

May 25, 2008

Want to know what happens if/when you leave your charger on too long?  Read this blog entry from a Vancouver Ebike dealer.  
Lesson learned?  Use a timer.

Battery got you down?

May 18, 2008

I keep hearing from people, (especially Daymak owners), about how their batteries are failing.  Perhaps its our cold Canadian Winters, or maybe folks aren’t following instructions.
My advice; use the Battery Tender.  This device can stay plugged in all the time and will keep your 12volt battery in tip-top shape.  $60′ish from most motorcycle stores.
NOTE: This [...]

Have you mod’ed your ebike?

May 6, 2008

I have, and I admit it.  By removing one tiny capacitor I’ve increased the top speed of my bike to about 42 k/mh.  
So, have you mod’ed your ebike?