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captainslug · 03-27-2009, 01:07 PM

I bought a set of tire irons and removed the tires from the rims. My first time doing this myself by hand.
I can now start the process of rebuilding both wheels. I also ordered a front brake caliper and lever so I won't have to bother trying to make an adapter to attach a rear brake rotor on the hub motor.
At some point later this year I will add a hub motor to the front wheel. Primarily to increase braking force of the front wheel while increasing regen capability. Secondarily to increase wet traction.

My custom controller made by Keywin of Shezhen mfg arrived as well. 60-85V 1200w with regen braking (non-throttle type).

I'm also working on converting the rear fork from an axle knockout to a dropout. Installing the rebuilt wheel with the hub motor wouldn't be possible using the normal knockout.

Money spent: $980

Thankfully there's nothing left to buy in terms of parts.The final cost of powder-coating the frame will likely break my budget by a little bit.

03-27-2009, 01:07 PM	#60 (permalink)
captainslug Misanthropologist Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Sterling, VA Posts: 383 BORK! - '89 Volvo 240 DL Wagon 90 day: 21.27 mpg (US) Thanks: 2 Thanked 24 Times in 13 Posts	I bought a set of tire irons and removed the tires from the rims. My first time doing this myself by hand. I can now start the process of rebuilding both wheels. I also ordered a front brake caliper and lever so I won't have to bother trying to make an adapter to attach a rear brake rotor on the hub motor. At some point later this year I will add a hub motor to the front wheel. Primarily to increase braking force of the front wheel while increasing regen capability. Secondarily to increase wet traction. My custom controller made by Keywin of Shezhen mfg arrived as well. 60-85V 1200w with regen braking (non-throttle type). I'm also working on converting the rear fork from an axle knockout to a dropout. Installing the rebuilt wheel with the hub motor wouldn't be possible using the normal knockout. Money spent: $980 Thankfully there's nothing left to buy in terms of parts.The final cost of powder-coating the frame will likely break my budget by a little bit. __________________ Budget Electric Dual Sport Motorcycle Project Last edited by captainslug; 03-27-2009 at 01:14 PM..