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Old 08-05-2010, 09:21 AM   #11 (permalink)
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How many amp hours is your battery on the bike? Divide that by the .6A charge rate and you'll be able to see how many hours of good sunlight you'll need to recharge the pack. My guess is it won't be great, but it will help.

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