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This build really impressed me, had to write about it...Great job, Simon!
http://www.electricbike.com/laprise-boardtracker/
http://www.electricbike.com/laprise-boardtracker/
=D---- Laprise E-BTR
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That was a great read...good job...to both of you 
Jason
Jason
Lowered the ration again ,28t/ 44t
i made a 44t with a old chainring welded to part of the 32t sprocket i tried first
now it goes ! , i felt like i was flying way to fast for the cycle paths around town and felt it was missing some power when pulling and starting up hills
heres few pics and videos with the previous 40t and finished tank i forgot to post
i made a 44t with a old chainring welded to part of the 32t sprocket i tried first
now it goes ! , i felt like i was flying way to fast for the cycle paths around town and felt it was missing some power when pulling and starting up hills
heres few pics and videos with the previous 40t and finished tank i forgot to post
rebranded old aluminum badge 
i embossed it with square and flat screwdrivers
and official tank logo , the blue might be the same as the emblem
i embossed it with square and flat screwdrivers
and official tank logo , the blue might be the same as the emblem
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Very cool! Great idea on the badge! The logo looks very period correct also! 
My 2 cents: I don't think the dark blue from the badge would work very good for the shadow. Of course it would depend on the color of the bike. If the bike is painted a light color like yellow, the tonal value of the dark blue and red are too close and would make the letters hard to read. I would suggest changing the color on the badge to the turquoise instead. Just my opinion, you obviously know what you're doing.
My 2 cents: I don't think the dark blue from the badge would work very good for the shadow. Of course it would depend on the color of the bike. If the bike is painted a light color like yellow, the tonal value of the dark blue and red are too close and would make the letters hard to read. I would suggest changing the color on the badge to the turquoise instead. Just my opinion, you obviously know what you're doing.
Very cool! Great idea on the badge! The logo looks very period correct also!
My 2 cents: I don't think the dark blue from the badge would work very good for the shadow. Of course it would depend on the color of the bike. If the bike is painted a light color like yellow, the tonal value of the dark blue and red are too close and would make the letters hard to read. I would suggest changing the color on the badge to the turquoise instead. Just my opinion, you obviously know what you're doing.
i totally agree , thing is i only found dark blue for the vinyl
. it does make it hard to read from a far
ill try to find the right collor, or else ill have to paint it , witch is even more work than vinyl work , whats certain is i dont wanna pay 100+$ for a printed lazercut vinyl , was planing to do it my self
well here is dropstand v4 or 5?maybe?
maybe 7 with the failed attempts that were never finished
this one is the strongest and most beautiful imo ,its a keeper
maybe 7 with the failed attempts that were never finished
this one is the strongest and most beautiful imo ,its a keeper
slowly dialing every details in prevision of paint
-made a bracket to hold the speed sensor on the fork
-made new nicer/stronger pvc,plastic,wood,handlebar cylinders/battery box
-replaced the 3speed switch by a turn knob ajuster
-a kind friend offered me to print vynils on his machine, so i should have that ready as well
the turn knob ajuster, only the handlebar mount was in stock , and happened to be cheaper as well , so i just hack it up and fiberbondoed it in there, works like a charm
collor of the cylinder dosent quite match the aluminum , but ill see when aluminum is brushed or polished , i might just spray a shade of candy smoke paint on cylinders to match it
-made a bracket to hold the speed sensor on the fork
-made new nicer/stronger pvc,plastic,wood,handlebar cylinders/battery box
-replaced the 3speed switch by a turn knob ajuster
-a kind friend offered me to print vynils on his machine, so i should have that ready as well
the turn knob ajuster, only the handlebar mount was in stock , and happened to be cheaper as well , so i just hack it up and fiberbondoed it in there, works like a charm
collor of the cylinder dosent quite match the aluminum , but ill see when aluminum is brushed or polished , i might just spray a shade of candy smoke paint on cylinders to match it
Thanks , converted ? mine was fully hand built from scrap , but yeah iam seeing more and more vintage moped being converted to electric witch in nice
I see , most of the tread pics were not showing up , at fist because of photobucket ,
and now cause it seems Fb linked image does not work after a while ..
trying to rebuild the thread by uploading dirrectly , not ease
and now cause it seems Fb linked image does not work after a while ..
trying to rebuild the thread by uploading dirrectly , not ease
My bad here. Most of your fab. pics were missing when I caught up with this electrified build. Your most recent frame/fork pics fooled me, even better. Yes, electric is here to stay. Lots of tanked bicycles could be converted. Interested in range as you get it together..
its already rolling since 1400+km , how its geared now (36kmh max) it has awesome torque and
i can do 25-30km on motor alone , or 40/45km with some pedaling . really depends on how i ride it..
btw iam still with the same chains , it still holding up to power and braking but i feel it starting to loosen up ,so 1 chain a year ,and oil every week is pretty much the only maintenance
its kmc z410 gold 1/2''- 1/8'' ,prooven good stuff
i can do 25-30km on motor alone , or 40/45km with some pedaling . really depends on how i ride it..
btw iam still with the same chains , it still holding up to power and braking but i feel it starting to loosen up ,so 1 chain a year ,and oil every week is pretty much the only maintenance
its kmc z410 gold 1/2''- 1/8'' ,prooven good stuff
Printed vinyl 'faux tank' logo juste arrived from a kind annonimous friend, they look beautiful ! i just need to find a turquoise paint pen to make the emblem the perfect collor
Sorry i forgot to post the latest progress pics , but the good news is
IT FINISHED !!!
paint took 2-3 weeks, i used rostolium just cause it was the right yellow , but it took a week to cure before i could sand and do a second coat , the result should be more scratch proof than the usual thin layer of paint with 2-3 coat of clear .. 2 thick layers of paint
bare frame cleaned
x-mas decorations drying
the trick to save time while still painting rims the right way
paded fabric coated faux-tank interior and electronics cover
And ... The dream ride
IT FINISHED !!!
paint took 2-3 weeks, i used rostolium just cause it was the right yellow , but it took a week to cure before i could sand and do a second coat , the result should be more scratch proof than the usual thin layer of paint with 2-3 coat of clear .. 2 thick layers of paint
bare frame cleaned
x-mas decorations drying
the trick to save time while still painting rims the right way
paded fabric coated faux-tank interior and electronics cover
And ... The dream ride
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Just amazing! 
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Turned out great!
Outstanding!
Jason
Jason
