Need a new 60v hub motor - XB-600 - Fuel Economy, Hypermiling, EcoModding News and Forum

eeraser · 03-06-2011, 04:47 PM

So I fried my stock 48v motor after a year with a 60v system. Where can I get a 60V hub motor?

I looked all over google and I cant find a 60v motor under 1000w, only 48v motors. The 60v motors are all 2kw-3kw and $750! What replacement motors are people using in their XB-600's??

Ryland · 03-06-2011, 05:23 PM

I'm confused by your question, what is wrong with a 3,000 watt hub motor? or even a 1,000 watt hub motor? what you have came with a 600 watt motor and it burned up so it sounds like you were working it to hard.
does it need to be a DC motor or a 3 phase motor? if you could I would say to go with something like the Phoenix racer from ElectricRider.com it's a 72v 3 phase hub motor that can handle I think up to 40 amps so close to 3,000 amps, or plenty of power for your needs, I have one on my electric bicycle running at 33 volts and am very happy with it.

eeraser · 03-06-2011, 05:35 PM

I have been pulled over several times on my scooter and got out of tickets because the motor was under 1kw, so I want to keep that going.

The prices at ElectricRider.com are cheaper than the $750 I have been seeing, I'll give them a call on Monday. thanks for the advice!

Ryland · 03-06-2011, 10:57 PM

what you need to do then is to put a slow blow fuse on, if you are running at 60v then a 10 amp slow blow fuse will limit it to 600 watts, either that or make up a sticker that says "600 watt motor" and stick it on.

eeraser · 03-07-2011, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ryland

I'm confused by your question, what is wrong with a 3,000 watt hub motor? or even a 1,000 watt hub motor? what you have came with a 600 watt motor and it burned up so it sounds like you were working it to hard.
does it need to be a DC motor or a 3 phase motor? if you could I would say to go with something like the Phoenix racer from ElectricRider.com it's a 72v 3 phase hub motor that can handle I think up to 40 amps so close to 3,000 amps, or plenty of power for your needs, I have one on my electric bicycle running at 33 volts and am very happy with it.

I really appreciate everyone's advice. I called ElectricRider.com and the guy on the phone said they only have motors for bicycles and Currie Scooters. they don't have motors for bigger scooters like the XB-600. I mentioned the phoenix racer and her said it was a high performance motor for bicycles, so I dont think a spoke motor will fit into my alum wheels. The search continues, but please keep the suggestions coming!

Ryland · 03-07-2011, 02:08 PM

what size rim to do you have right now?
And do you know what type of motor you have?
Just wondering so it will be easier to find a direct replacement/upgrade.

myroona · 05-02-2012, 03:30 AM

Finding an replacement is the best option and teh chepest one too. But not in all the cases it works, and i know from my own experience. I have had the same issue, and even i tried to find a replacement, i came to conclusion that it will be beter to buy a new one.kart for saleAnd i was right....