 Re: learn as you go
today I learned that changing the scooter sprocket for a bicycle sprocket on the scooter motor then using a 16" bicycle wheel is not a good idea at all. The reason is performance and range are terrible. The sprockets are too close to the same size. It is best to stay with the scooter sprocket on the motor #25 and weld a scooter sprocket to the bike wheel. It is much cheaper to get a bike wheel than a rear scooter wheel I think.
My next plan is to build a fuel (battery) efficient pusher. I think the 250watt hub motor is pretty efficient but I would like to build one on my own that is efficient as well. I will be looking for a 280watt scooter motor with the three hole mounting design since I have brackets for that motor. then I think I will go with a larger sprocket on the rear wheel than I have on my fast pusher. I am using a 55 tooth model on it. I think a larger sprocket might give me better economy. Anyway it's the plan at the moment. |