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    Fitting a 12 volt regulator to 36v bike.

    I have a 12V +ve and -ve running to the horn. On a car the negative terminal, usually, of a battery is connected to the body work of the car. This then gives you the -ve voltage if required. Hence the term, negative earth. That's why if something "shorts" to the car body, it will blow up, or a...
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    Fitting a 12 volt regulator to 36v bike.

    I ordered a pair of snail, dual air horns for £6. Nothing poxy about them! 100+ dB. In the photo you'll also notice on/off switch at back of saddle, also horn and indicator control on handlebars. The bag on the cross bar contains the wiring and is a phone holder as well. Use Strava for...
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    Fitting a 12 volt regulator to 36v bike.

    Identical to the one I purchased I think. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/171943729717?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT I am running a tail light, head light that was 8.4v rechargeable, then I connected in a car cigarette lighter adaptor that has 2 usb plugs as well, which...
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    Undervolting? a more powerful motor for more speed.

    I suppose what I am trying to do is get my bike up to around 25mph for off road use, as cheaply as possible (£200ish), with the least hassle. Plus, being able to revert to road legal quite quickly and simply. My latest (and probably dumbest) thoughts are..... If I just connected a 48V 1000W...
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    Dropping from 36V motor to 24V motor for more speed?

    Apologies in advance...Complete Newb with 3 weeks experience! I have an eco expedition 36V 250W e-bike which I love. Like everyone else I would like more power when using it off road, and easily keeping it legal when on the road. Has anyone any experience of fitting a lower voltage motor to give...