Thread: Another Newbie

G'day Hermit,
A couple of pics of the electric scooters my mate is looking at producing.

Originally Posted by 46er

G'day Hermit,
A couple of pics of the electric scooters my mate is looking at producing.

I like them - they look pretty good. Do you know what size the motor is?

Thanks Hermit,
Should have been sawn on a 1/8blade but I only have 3mm.Probably not much diff tho'.
The worm locks the lid on.

I think they're 200w but can be tricked up if needed.
Also can fit a seat if wanted

Originally Posted by 46er

I think they're 200w but can be tricked up if needed.
Also can fit a seat if wanted

200W is the legal limit most places, but they'd never know the difference if a 400W or 1000W was used. I've never been stopped and asked what size my motor is.
I considered buying a kit and beefing mine up to 400W, but decided to keep the range.

In NSW, they have to be a 'modified bicycle design', so I'm not sure where a scooter would stand, by the letter of the law, but the cops would leave them alone.

I like the idea. Even at 30kph, on slightly rough roads you spend much of the time standing on the pedals anyway. Plenty of luggage space, too, on the footboard and the box on the back. Mine has none - my backpack.

I'll find out a bit more about them for you when I get time to catch up .
He also talked about being able to carry two batt packs.
I believe he has changed them again with a bit more carry space,will see if I can get some more up to date pics.

Thanks. I'll be interested to see more.

I'd like to think I designed the apples with the worm Alan but I'm not that smart.
I got the plan out of a book by Donna Menke plus a few other neat plans.
The worm locks the lid on.
Ian

Hermit,
If you contact Stephen on this email address , Stephen Taylor <[email protected]>he will be happy to give you the good oil on his electric scooters.
Regards Ian

Originally Posted by 46er

Hermit,
If you contact Stephen on this email address , Stephen Taylor <[email protected]>he will be happy to give you the good oil on his electric scooters.
Regards Ian

I won't put him out by especially contacting him, since I have no interest in buying one - just a general interest.

My electric bike is pretty good, and has done thousands of kms now over almost 3 years, without a problem except a couple of flat tyres and now, worn out front brake pads.
I like the idea of electric scooters, but they're not for me.

One drawback that crossed my mind today while I was riding mine is that with pedals, you can easily assist the electric motor on hills etc at 30kph, but that's much harder on a scooter, since there are no gears.

The other drawback is that they're technically illegal here. I checked the rules again today and in NSW the law only covers power-assisted pedal cycles. A scooter comes under the legal definition of a moped and needs registration and a licensed rider, indicators, brake light, horn, etc. Not fair, but that's how it is here.

What about VIC? Different laws?

Not sure about the laws here Hermit but I'm sure Steph would be glad to give you the
info buying or not.
Ian

Very nice work Ian. And welcome to the forum. I am from the other side of the world but the good folks here have taken me in as their own.

Bret

Thanks for the comments Bret and I'm glad you feel at home here as I do.
Regards Ian