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  1. billyboya

    bike mileage

    would anyone know roughly how far you can travel on 2 of these batteries. I did do 17 miles yesterday which took 5 1/2 hours to charge batteries back up, but about 1/2 mile away from my house, I was having to pedal a bit to keep up speed. so I would imagine about 20 miles on a full charge. or am...
  2. billyboya

    tyre pressure and punctures

    yeah I suppose thats right, as if its just a small pin prick it would get me home. thanks again
  3. billyboya

    tyre pressure and punctures

    can see what you are saying, but if its a very small hole. I have a job to see where it is unless i am placing the tube in some water. to see the bubbles but not much good if you are not near any water. as cant take water about on bike all time, well a small bottle but thats no good. I have...
  4. billyboya

    tyre pressure and punctures

    No It was unforgiving of me But I hope its all sorted now its not like me to be like that, just that i have had some problems but should not of taken it out on you. Im glad you have accepted my apology. just hope others can too
  5. billyboya

    tyre pressure and punctures

    I am posting here so as to apologies to you for my shocking behavior. I wasn't having a good day, when i said what i did. I was just going by other forums where as they dont allow that. But it was very rude of me and i hope you can forgive me This also applies to all here too,
  6. billyboya

    tyre pressure and punctures

    you need to make your own posts not jump onto other peoples
  7. billyboya

    battery help charging etc

    I have a 24v electric bike as shown in picture below it takes 2 of these 12V batteries My question is if i have travelled say 5 miles, how long a charge would it need also I have 2 old batteries which are not much good now but how can i check with a multimeter if the batteries...
  8. billyboya

    tyre pressure and punctures

    Thanks all will take note of all your replies
  9. billyboya

    tyre pressure and punctures

    thats probably best idea to carry a spare tube. but that Zefal Sealant Spray looks good. will get a tin for emergencies. I have a Evans Cycle store here will it need to be removed when i get bike home. or just leave it in tyre, as i just assumed it means a quick fix to get you home yes i...
  10. billyboya

    tyre pressure and punctures

    my 1st question is i have 24x175 bmx tyres on my electric bike I was pumping them up to 60 PSI front and back but noticed today it says inflate to 40 PSI on the Tyre rims which i have but it does seem a bit too soft would it hurt to increase to say 50 PSI my 2nd question is whats a quick fix...
  11. billyboya

    whats this part called

    Handy when someone has spares nice one EDIT: Received the part today Retired Pete. didn't expect it so soon, but thank you very much. it fits perfect I just cleaned up the contacts. and it also needed a flatter screw in center hole as battery wont lock if not. as it has to go into this...
  12. billyboya

    need info

    Oh so its to do with the brakes. that is great news at least now i know. i will do as you said. to check the brakes as it does squeal a bit thank you so much its well appreciated ;)
  13. billyboya

    need info

    I have been getting great help on this site so could anyone tell me what these screws do on back wheel hub this is my bike below its just called a Phillips. thats all the info I have on bike These are the 2 screws i am referring to on back wheel hub
  14. billyboya

    whats this part called

    Yes I am also a bit of a hoarder. nuts bolts etc. take stuff apart for spares. I am extremely grateful for the part you are posting. even though I have made a part which is working fine. but best if i had the same part. it looks as if yours has a extra piece of plastic across the middle hole. I...
  15. billyboya

    private messages

    ok thank you so much as a person here has exact part for my bike, and has said i can have it and he wiill post it me so needs my address so thats why I had to check. as I didnt want it going into the wrong hands
  16. billyboya

    private messages

    can anyone tell me how do send a person here a private mesage. is it like click there name and say start a conversation as I have done that but just like to confirm its right
  17. billyboya

    whats this part called

    Wow thats exact part but with a extra piece in the middle to make it stronger.. this is so kind of you much appreciated. I dont know if I have sent a private message to you ok. but it said something about conversation so i assume its right can you let me know if you have received the...
  18. billyboya

    whats this part called

    Update a total distaster I tried what you said but 1st the block was too thick. so narrowed it down to just 2 plastic strips. I couldnt get the nuts to fit in holes. so adjusted it more. all seemed ok wennt 300 yards on bike all power went obvious the fuse again. dont know why as throttle is...
  19. billyboya

    whats this part called

    Hi thats a good idea. I had thought of doing something like that. but was going to put a brass bolt opposite end to how yours show, put a nut between bolt and plastic so as not to damage plastic then use a grinding wheel. to flatten top of nut like a contact also add another nut where wire end...
  20. billyboya

    whats this part called

    Well it seems the part has yet again broke, Araldite dont seem to hold it. anyway i cut 3 pieces of an old kitchen chopping board as pictured below, stuck them together with Araldite to keep same thickness as other part. drilled center hole but now am stuck about how to make new contacts, as...