| Owner | Krystian Bialous |
|---|---|
| Location | Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada map |
| Vehicle | 2006 Longzai Silky 18 |
| Motor | Permanent Magnet DC 180 Watt at 36V |
| Drivetrain | direct drive (in hub motor in rear wheel) with pedal assist via chain drive |
| Controller | 36V with built in DC-DC converter (36V to 12 V) |
| Batteries | 3 Universal Batteries UB12120, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, AGM Capacity: 3 x 12V x 12AH = 432 Watt-Hours Weight: about 27 pounds |
| System Voltage | 36 Volts |
| Charger | External - 36V 2A |
| Heater | Heat - The Sun!!! A/C - Wind blowing in yer face!!! |
| DC/DC Converter | Built-in to the speed controller. Supplies power for the Horn and lights. |
| Instrumentation | Speedometer (0-60Km/Hr) and battery level gauge |
| Top Speed | 16 MPH (25 KPH) |
| Range | 20 miles - Confirmed! 25-30 Miles - As per advertising |
| Watt Hours/Mile | 20 Wh/Mile 20 to 25 Watthour/mile depending on terrain and wind conditions |
| Seating Capacity | 2 - tight fit 1 - comfortably |
| Tires | Front and rear: 18" x 1.75" Bike tires with inner tubes on aluminum rims |
| Conversion Time | 2 months |
| Conversion Cost | Bought it for $250 Canadian in used fair condition. So far I've spent about $50 on replacement parts to get it running properly. |
| Additional Features | This scooter is classified as a power-assisted bike and does not require insurance, registration or a drivers license. |
| Whoever said "SILENCE IS GOLDEN" was probably referring to Electric Vehicles. ;-) In the very near future I'm planning on converting it to a 500 Watt motor and new battery pack: 4 x UB12220 - 48 Volt 22AH (about 54 lbs) - capacity: 1056 Watt-Hours - range: 40-55 miles (approx. calculated) - or 4 x 8a22nf - 48 Volt 55AH (about 154 lbs) - capacity: 2640 Watt-Hours - range: 100-130 miles (approx. calculated) - | |
2006 Longzai
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Last Updated 05-15-2007
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