https://visforvoltage.org en https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14624-vx1-master-cylinder-rebuild <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>I noticed that my VX-1 front brake master cylinder had a small leak.<br /> I did some reading about hydraulic brake systems and found that the recommendation is to change the brake fluid every 2 years! Yikes - haven't touched it since it was new in 2008, so...17 years.<br /> Finding the appropriate master cylinder rebuild kit was difficult. Brembo was of no help. The cylinders are stamped "7D10" and Brembo usually encodes the piston diameter in the part number, so I thought it must be a 10mm bore. nope. It's 12mm.<br /> Anyway, I eventually found a kit available from a retailer on eBay (AMR-1984)<br /> The part number is listed as Ø12mm 061046 I took a chance because there are no other 12mm kits for Brembo that I could find. It was correct.<br /> Their website is amrricambi.com<br /> When I did a search for 061046 on their website, 3 products came up, all referred to by the same part number. The one that I think I received is 12mm x 38mm (That's the diameter and overall length of the piston.)</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:26:00 +0000 Kevin_PA 14624 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14624-vx1-master-cylinder-rebuild#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14623-built-scratch <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>See it here: <a href="https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14622-built-scratch">https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14622-built-scratch</a></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/electricrides/motorcyclesandlargescooters/custom-builds-or-homebuilt">Custom builds or home-built electric motorcycles</a></div></div></div> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:26:59 +0000 Galago 14623 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14623-built-scratch#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14622-built-scratch <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Here is my entry into the "Franken-bike" arena. :-P ... it is based upon a Vectrix Vx-1 frame and ICM-CANbus<br /> (( can't use the frame in the picture because it is bent but it makes a good template from which to start :-(<br /> ... which is why I am in search of another VX-1 )).</p> <p>Ok... What we have here is a Yamaha front end, Vectrix VX-1 Frame, and a dirt bike swing-arm with Enertrac hub-motor.<br /> so a?: YAM-TRIX-IRT or maybe a VECT-IRT-MAHA... :-)) but I have dubbed it the RAVEN-PT1 (( PT for ProtoType )).<br /> My driveway is over 700' (215 meters) long and on the initial ride the bike was able to get up to 40mph (65kmph) but this is<br /> just a preliminary indication as the speedometer may yet need to fine tuned. ...anyway... </p> <p><img src="/sites/default/files/u2746/RAVEN_PT1.JPG" width="721" height="680" alt="RAVEN_PT1.JPG" /></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:18:39 +0000 Galago 14622 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14622-built-scratch#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14621-differences-between-vx-1-and-vx-3-frames <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Here's hoping X-Vectrix responds... :o)</p> <p>what, if any, differences are there between the VX-1 and VX-3 basic/CORE frames???</p> <p>Thanks!!!</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:26:22 +0000 Galago 14621 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14621-differences-between-vx-1-and-vx-3-frames#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14620-rare-2009-vectric-vx3-sale <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Hi,</p> <p>I am selling my 2009 VX3 tilting three wheel motorcycle with Leaf lithium pack on Ebay. </p> <p>(Horse in picture for scale):)</p> <p>Here is the link: <a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/127135236340"></a></p> <p>Feel free to ask any questions. </p> <p>I love the bike but I ride motorcycles less and less.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-upload field-type-file field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><table class="sticky-enabled"> <thead><tr><th>Attachment</th><th>Size</th> </tr></thead> <tbody> <tr class="odd"><td><span class="file"><img class="file-icon" alt="Image icon" title="image/jpeg" src="/modules/file/icons/image-x-generic.png" /> <a href="https://visforvoltage.org/sites/default/files/IMG_20191103_152606.jpg" type="image/jpeg; length=1423325" title="IMG_20191103_152606.jpg">VX3</a></span></td><td>1.36 MB</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Mon, 26 May 2025 16:18:57 +0000 ProEV 14620 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14620-rare-2009-vectric-vx3-sale#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14619-am-looking-another-vx-1 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Anybody IN THE US willing to let go of a fully titled AND "working" VX-1?? </p> <p>the caveat here is that it <strong><em>MUST</em></strong> move under its own power (( in order for the shipping company to accept it )).<br /> Should there be issues with the existing battery where the battery is dead/unrecoverable -- Garage door type batteries may be used to get the bike to move under its' own power....it will not go fast or far but for shipping purposes it doesn't need to.<br /> For the bike to move under it's own power it <strong>MAY</strong> contain 12 each 12v - 10AHR or 12AHR type lead acid batteries fully charged and properly connected when the shipper picks up the bike....garage door opener type batteries.</p> <p><strong>EDIT : </strong> OR should the bike have issues such as a dead battery/MC/Charger but is in good condition otherwise (as above) I might be willing to do a local pickup; however, the caveat here is the bike should be located within a few hundred miles (500+/-) of Michigan so I can get it inside of a two day round trip....(weekend).</p> <p>If the bike is ready --- &gt; please PM me.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:32:31 +0000 Galago 14619 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14619-am-looking-another-vx-1#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14618-wheel-bearing-longevity <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>I see Antiscab boasts 194000km+ on what appears to be a single bike... --&gt; that is &gt;120,000miles !</p> <p>my question to Antiscab is : how far/long does your (Front) wheel bearing(s) last?</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Sat, 30 Nov 2024 22:58:23 +0000 Galago 14618 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14618-wheel-bearing-longevity#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14617-updates-visforvoltage <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Hi all,</p> <p>This site, VisForVoltage, is running on Drupal 7. I recently noticed that even though Drupal 7 is a very old release, the Drupal 7 team had still been updating its code, and in particular updated it to run on PHP v8.2 and MySQL 8. I've been working on this upgrade for the last couple of weeks.</p> <p>I've been checking all the corners that I can think of, and fixed many bugs. But, that doesn't mean I found every last problem. Please let me know of any issues you see which are different from approx 2 weeks ago.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/general-discussions/general-discussions">General Community Discussions</a></div></div></div> Tue, 30 Jul 2024 20:07:19 +0000 Webmaster 14617 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14617-updates-visforvoltage#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14616-sale-2008-vectrix-vx-1-parts-you-name-price-mountain-view-ca-usa <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Hello, </p> <p>I have a 2008 Vectrix VX-1 that I'm looking to get rid of. Bike has seen better days, but will be good for parts etc. I'm not looking to make a profit, it just feels a shame to put it in the garbage. Mostly just looking for someone to take/haul it away and who will put the parts to good use. </p> <ul> <li>Dead battery, does not power on. I have resurrected it once before using an external charger, but it is currently dead.</li> <li>No registration. No pink slip. Can provide alternate proof that this is not a stolen bike. Bought from a private party in 2011.</li> <li>Has been stored outside and weather has not been kind to plastics, upholstery. See pics.</li> </ul> <p>Happy to provide any more photos or answer questions if necessary. Asking price is $0 if you are willing to haul it. Bike is currently located in Mountain View, CA. Thanks! </p> <p><img src="/sites/default/files/u12975/resize_PXL_20240720_212106300.jpg" width="768" height="1024" alt="resize_PXL_20240720_212106300.jpg" /><br /> <img src="/sites/default/files/u12975/resize_PXL_20240720_212046961.jpg" width="1024" height="768" alt="resize_PXL_20240720_212046961.jpg" /><br /> <img src="/sites/default/files/u12975/resize_PXL_20240720_212036609.MP_.jpg" width="768" height="1024" alt="resize_PXL_20240720_212036609.MP_.jpg" /><br /> <img src="/sites/default/files/u12975/resize_PXL_20240720_212102079.MP_.jpg" width="768" height="1024" alt="resize_PXL_20240720_212102079.MP_.jpg" /><br /> <img src="/sites/default/files/u12975/resize_PXL_20240720_212052839.jpg" width="768" height="1024" alt="resize_PXL_20240720_212052839.jpg" /></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Sat, 20 Jul 2024 21:38:18 +0000 slacy 14616 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14616-sale-2008-vectrix-vx-1-parts-you-name-price-mountain-view-ca-usa#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14614-vx-1-wheel-valve-stem-base-size <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Hi,</p> <p> Any one have the size of the Valve Stem BASE? The one on the rear wheel started leaking yesterday.<br /> Tried measuring it with machinist caliper but I cant seem to get a consistent reading -- they're rubber.<br /> Searched thru the Handbook but found nothing.</p> <p>Thanks!</p> <p>EDIT 2024.7.31:<br /> Did the valve stem replacement and the original bases are TR412, but installed metal bases instead -&gt; HIGHLY recommend it.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 18:53:49 +0000 Galago 14614 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14614-vx-1-wheel-valve-stem-base-size#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14613-enertrac <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Anyone hear or know what happened to Enertrac? (hub motor mfgr).</p> <p>thanks.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/electric-technology/motors-and-drives">Electric vehicle motors (DC motors, AC motors, hub motors, etc)</a></div></div></div> Sun, 16 Jun 2024 11:57:12 +0000 Galago 14613 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14613-enertrac#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14612-vectrix-parts <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Hello, I am looking for some parts for a VX1, I need everything for the throttle and the kill switch. Please let me know if you have any of these parts you would be willing to sell, or if you know someone who does.<br /> Thanks,<br /> Max</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:34:41 +0000 Washer11 14612 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14612-vectrix-parts#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14611-vectrix-parts <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Hello, I am looking for some parts for a VX1, I need everything for the throttle and the kill switch. Please let me know if you have any of these parts you would be willing to sell, or if you know someone who does.<br /> Thanks,<br /> Max</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 18:34:33 +0000 Washer11 14611 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14611-vectrix-parts#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14610-runke-charger-fan-stopped-running <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Hello,<br /> a question for the forum, my VX1 is still serving me faithfully with Li-cells. But has anyone ever had the case that the fan of the Runke charger stopped running? After many years of faithful service, it now seems to have done so. I ordered a new fan but maybe the problem is also in the charger? The scooter ist still charging but the charger may now get to hot.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Fri, 03 May 2024 20:13:30 +0000 bm3 14610 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14610-runke-charger-fan-stopped-running#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14609-any-interest-used-nimh-batteries <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>I lithium swapped my vx1, and the NIMH batteries that I took out are just sitting on my garage floor taking up space. If no interest, I will recycle, but I'd love to instead help a Vectrix owner that needs them. Located in Pennsylvania, USA. Also have the cooling fan system, BMS stuff, etc. Just pay packaging/shipping.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Sat, 20 Apr 2024 14:28:25 +0000 gln103 14609 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14609-any-interest-used-nimh-batteries#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14608-2021-highlander-toyota <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>I am wondering about my new Vehicle. I actually didn't know I bought a Hybrid. I just needed a reliable SUV like now. But after driving it with my hearing aid in my head I noticed the engine shut off. The red light turned green and I stepped on the pedal and it started up and went forward instantly. I didn't hear a starter motor solenoid kick in and a 12 volt starter grind? Therefore it lead me to believe a 350 or 400 volt battery that started the ICE portion of the vehicle. It started fast and took off forward just as fast. I worried about the oil settling in crankcase and then being full power instantly. The other thing is most ICE engines used a 12 volt solenoid and a pinion gear to engage flywheel. Now after thousands of starting an engine it would tend to wear out flywheel teeth and pinion gears or anything else in that area.<br /> So does anyone know how the engine starts after shutting dow at a red light. Toyota dealer wouldn't tell me what is going on and I can believe that. Either way it is quiet and fast. I had or maybe still have a Onan generator without a starter motor and all I used to do is lift switch up to start and generator portion started engine and it produced AC and when I flipped switch down it was off. Motor / Generator. But this Highlander is not a briggs engine and I think Prius said something like it had a 300 volt starter motor alternator system yes?<br /> I have to find 12 volt battery and install more radios also maybe even add spare AGM battery so I always have a full vehicle battery and use AGM for computers, amateur radio and CB radios. oh , and coolers. If I see a tiny 12 volt battery then it starts via HV pack but if it has a 500 AH battery it is a 12 volt starter? Am I correct?</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/electric-rides/cars-and-trucks">Other electric cars and trucks</a></div></div></div> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 21:52:44 +0000 Spaceangel 14608 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14608-2021-highlander-toyota#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14607-whatsapp-vectrix-group <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>I've heard about the Whatsapp Vectrix group; however, I'm not a whatsapp user and can't find anything online about how to join this specific vectrix group. Can someone send me an invitation to the Vectrix whatsapp group or explain how to join?</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:40:08 +0000 gln103 14607 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14607-whatsapp-vectrix-group#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14606-vectrix-vx1-nimh-batteries-good-home <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>I completed a Vectrix VX1 Li-ion conversion last year, and the original nimh batteries are sitting in my garage taking up space. Is there a market/need for these nimh batteries? I'd like to give them a good home, but if there is no need, I'll just recycle/scrap them.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Fri, 12 Apr 2024 21:37:23 +0000 gln103 14606 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14606-vectrix-vx1-nimh-batteries-good-home#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14605-sale-2007-vectrix-vx-1-19s-leaf-modules-alexandria-va-usa <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Reluctantly selling my like-new 2007 VX-1. It has always been garaged and has under 1,500 miles (will increase with use). The original NiMH battery pack has been replaced by 19 gen 2 Nissan Leaf NMC lithium modules, giving it an estimated range around 100 miles (depending on use). Also has bigger main fuse and replaced phase terminals</p> <p>Includes rare accessories such as factory center stand and matching GIVI top case with factory mounting rack. Has high quality Michelin City Grip tires with low miles. Sale includes NEMA 14-50 and J1772 adapters, as well as heavy-gauge extension cord. Also comes with PEAK CAN computer programming cable and cellphone mount.</p> <p>Test rides only with DMV motorcycle endorsement and cash in hand. Otherwise, I am happy to demonstrate full operation of bike. Thank you for understanding.</p> <p>Located in Alexandria, Virginia USA. Asking $3,000 OBO. You can also find it posted on Facebook Marketplace and The Vectrix Club group on Facebook.</p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53572406468_e877e6e695_c_d.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53572528209_b4566e80c3_c_d.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53571344392_7780685974_c_d.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53572211441_488b0efbe7_c_d.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53572207536_e32af0bf03_c_d.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53572646095_eeffcb93f4_c_d.jpg" /></p> <p><img src="https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53572406408_37e100b981_c_d.jpg" /></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Wed, 06 Mar 2024 23:34:08 +0000 Kevin_in_VA 14605 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14605-sale-2007-vectrix-vx-1-19s-leaf-modules-alexandria-va-usa#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14604-first-serious-addition-us-large-scooter-market-years <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Does anyone know anything about this? It's advertised performance is fairly impressive, and they are taking pre-orders, but it is still vaporware for now. The manufacturer/seller is "CSC Motorcycles", which is presumably a US outlet for a Chinese manufacturer. Chinese quality control has improved considerably from a decade ago so this does have potential:</p> <p><a href="https://cscmotorcycles.com/e-rt3-electric-scooter-pre-order/">https://cscmotorcycles.com/e-rt3-electric-scooter-pre-order/</a></p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/electric-rides/motorcycles-and-large-scooters">Electric motorcycles, and large scooters</a></div></div></div> Sun, 31 Dec 2023 21:51:42 +0000 PJD 14604 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14604-first-serious-addition-us-large-scooter-market-years#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14603-end-road <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Well, I had my fun, but I fear my Vectrix have both bitten the dust. The one I upgraded to Leaf batts swole and needs to be junked and the original that I have had since 2009 finally threw a battery error. I am 61 and just not excited about picking up battery packs anymore.</p> <p>How do you junk a motorcycle? I have always just sold them but these are not ridable any more. I could part them out, but who knows what a Vectrix is anymore?</p> <p>I am in the East Bay of California if anyone is interested.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:03:36 +0000 israndy 14603 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14603-end-road#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14602-ego-classic-electric-scooter-charging-issue <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Can anyone tell me why the on-board charger on my eGo scooter stays on as long as it is plugged in? The fan runs, and the yellow light never turns green. The batteries show a full charge, and the scooter runs normally. Thank you.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/general-discussions/general-discussions">General Community Discussions</a></div></div></div> Mon, 24 Jul 2023 21:01:41 +0000 jimmidan 14602 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14602-ego-classic-electric-scooter-charging-issue#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14601-electric-car-financing <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>We've been exploring electric car finance options through a comparison site and had a question about the timing. How far in advance can we secure the finance? Do we need to have already found a car beforehand?</p> <p>By the way, my girlfriend and I made up our minds about this after seeing some <a href="https://twitter.com/carvinefinance">helpful information on Twitter</a>. It provided us with valuable insights and guidance in our search for the right financing solution.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/electric-rides/cars-and-trucks">Other electric cars and trucks</a></div></div></div> Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:16:37 +0000 ozzy40 14601 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14601-electric-car-financing#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14600-any-current-motor-company-scooters-still-running <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Annual (or so) check in. I Still use mine for commuting and errands every day, especially with our California-like rainless early summer weather this year... </p> <p>Totally aside that it is an EV, I am coming to realize that the use of two wheels for practical and quiet day to day transportation rather than just some kind of noisy ego-statement is even more of a radical act than it was in 2011 when I put the scooter into service.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/electric-rides/electric-motorcycles-and-large-scooters/current-motor-company">Current Motor Company</a></div></div></div> Sun, 04 Jun 2023 21:28:55 +0000 PJD 14600 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14600-any-current-motor-company-scooters-still-running#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14599-custom-charger <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Hey Guys! :)</p> <p>I'm currently building a custom charger, with its own custom software I programmed, its now in a state where I can put it in my VX-1 to do some tests. Hopefully it will do an output of 11kW max. with adjustable charging speed.<br /> I'm only missing the communications with the bike. My software is currently talking with the BMS I made (also custom), but I dont really know what else do I need to get this charger working.<br /> The main thing missing is the communication messages from the Runkee charger. Do anyone have a datasheet or anything that I can use to identify the CAN messages sent from the original Vectrix charger? What messages needed to be sent from the charger to start the charging? (like the speed-o-meter to show the current charging output, etc.)</p> <p>I can do a reverse engineering on an original Vectrix charger, it takes time (like I did with the original Vectrix BMS), but if anybody has it already, then I wouldnt spend time on that.</p> <p>Thanks! :)</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Mon, 29 May 2023 19:02:23 +0000 Bence98007 14599 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14599-custom-charger#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14598-laird-firmware-update-problem <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Please can someone help?<br /> I have just tried to upload laird firmware for a 36 cell leaf conversion of my Vectrix and I can't any ICM firmware to load.<br /> I was using a windows 32bit pc running windows 7 and a PCAN USB adapter with the 32bit version of the vectrix diagnostic software.<br /> The charger LI6024BN firmware for the ESP charger appeared to loaded without problems as did the Motor controller hex MC1014b-70-123-142. These are both showing in the vectrix diagnostic software, but when I tried to update the ICM firmware to DIY 1708_hex the download neared the end where upon a message attempting to resume motor controller traffic appeared.<br /> I have tried installing the NIMh firmware again but when I attempt to install the ICM hex I get the same problem with the ICM tab staying red and no firmware identified.<br /> I'd be so gratefull if someone could help as the bike was running really well on the leaf batteries with laird NIMH firmware installed before I tried to upgrade.<br /> In hope Angus</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Wed, 24 May 2023 15:19:30 +0000 Athom 14598 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14598-laird-firmware-update-problem#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14597-pacelite-scooter-stays-full-throttle <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Im new to them site. I have a pacelite electric scooter that was in garage and started up full throttle all by itself. The power and key did not turn off. Actually happened to 2 scooters , where do you start?</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/electric-rides/small-scooters">Small electric scooters and pocket bikes</a></div></div></div> Tue, 09 May 2023 13:09:17 +0000 Detzanghi 14597 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14597-pacelite-scooter-stays-full-throttle#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14596-vectric-scooter-diagnostic-application <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>Hello,</p> <p>I'm running into an issue in my project to convert an old NiCad bike to a lithium pack. I am trying to use the diagnostic software (version 1.0.1.1) on my Windows XP laptop and the PEAK USB to CAN adapter. When I plug in the CAN adapter and open the application, the adapter flashes and all fields on the data summary section of the app are red, including where it says CANBUS inactive. When I switch on the bike at this point, I get green fields and good data for a couple of seconds, then I get an error message saying the program has encountered a problem and needs to close. In the error report, it gives me the code 0xe0434352.</p> <p>Does anybody have any experience with this or any ideas about what could be going wrong? I feel like I am very close to being able to wrap this up and am missing something simple. I appreciate any input at all.</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:57:46 +0000 Washer11 14596 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14596-vectric-scooter-diagnostic-application#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14595-vx1-led-headlampheadlight-replacement-2023 <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p>I looked through all the &gt;7 years old VX1 headlamp/headlight replacement threads about correcting the poor OEM bulb lighting (Philips HS1 12636 35/35W bulb). I also broke something within the original bulb while trying to disassemble the headlight to get some pictures and see what type of bulb it is. Sooo, now I'm committed to bulb replacement.</p> <p>Does anyone have recent experience and can suggest a LED replacement bulb? Will any "HS1" type work?</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/vectrix">Vectrix</a></div></div></div> Sat, 22 Apr 2023 16:02:06 +0000 gln103 14595 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14595-vx1-led-headlampheadlight-replacement-2023#comments https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14594-overly-alarmist-article-about-electric-hoverboard-ban <div class="field field-name-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><p><a href="https://wwmt.com/news/nation-world/tens-thousands-cpsc-electric-bikes-recalled-sisters-deaths-blamed-consumer-product-safety-commission-jetson-target">https://wwmt.com/news/nation-world/tens-thousands-cpsc-electric-bikes-recalled-sisters-deaths-blamed-consumer-product-safety-com...</a></p> <p>The article says "tens of thousands of electric <strong>bikes</strong> were recalled", but the article discusses "Hoverboards" instead of "Bicycles".</p> <p>In any case - the recall covers Jetson brand hoverboards manufactured in 2017-18. In April 2022, one of these caught fire in a house in the USA presumably while charging. The fire spread, killed two girls in the family, and the parents suffered smoke inhalation. It's very sad that these girls died this way.</p> <p>There have been many instances of these kinds of batteries catching fire. So much so that the recommendation was to charge them outdoors. I believe the culprit is a cheaply designed battery from China, a poorly designed BMS and/or charging system, etc. We know that when lithium-ion batteries catch fire the fire can be catastrophic like this.</p> <p>But the article is warning people to not even buy these things. The article could instead give some advice on how best to avoid or mitigate problems.</p> <p>But of course not all consumers will be able to read this advice, or be wise enough to follow the advice. It is of course best for these things to be properly designed.</p> <p>According to the article the hoverboards have a UL Approved label. But, what specifically does the UL approval cover?</p> </div></div></div><div class="field field-name-taxonomy-forums field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-above"><div class="field-label">Forums:&nbsp;</div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/forums/electric-rides/bicycles-and-pedelecs">Electric bikes, bicycles and pedelecs</a></div></div></div> Sat, 01 Apr 2023 09:11:01 +0000 reikiman 14594 at https://visforvoltage.org https://visforvoltage.org/forum/14594-overly-alarmist-article-about-electric-hoverboard-ban#comments