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Old 06-23-2008, 01:42 PM   #42 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by ebacherville View Post
man, If i could make a enclosed 3 wheeler with these hub motor kits, that got me 30-40mph id so drive this to work..

How's the 48v setup working .. more speed? Power?

Now how har will it be to make a 3 wheeler.. thinking a Aptera on a light weight scale.. Id buy one of thoe velios or whatever there called, but there so spendy, i know i could fad one up for less.. may be a bit heaver however.
You need to check the laws for your state because, as per Federal law, an electric assist bike can not go over 20mph, some states are a little higher, but in general 20mph is the limit, if it goes up to 30mph it needs to be licensed as a moped, above that it's a motorcycle.
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