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11.13.2009, 08:14 PM

I got some more info on the scooter. I took it for a little ride tonight. It wasn't charged after last night where I went maybe a quarter mile and topped out at 19.3mph. It was a little cold out..

Temp - 45f
Winds 5-15mph
Cloudy with Mist
Distance - 2.66mi
Time - 12:16
Avg speed - 13mph
Top speed - 18mph
Voltage at end of run - 20.8v

Crusing speed at the start of the run was around 16. Crusing speed at end of run was around 13.

Motor was barely warm, esc was ambient, and batteries were ambient. Checked temps at top of the one major hill and motor was barely warm. This is telling me my electronics can take more battery.

Mist didn't effect electronics, although I dripped some muddy water on the carpet carrying it inside.

It did surprisingly well up hills. I slowed down from a 14-15mph cruise to 9-10mph. No wierd noises or loss of sync. I expected to hear chain gnarling or something like that but it did great. Some lipos would be much better though.

It was a pretty fun ride; I went on the bike path through the state park. I saw one bike rider. The path is pretty curvy.

It weighs a hefty 40lbs, 15lbs being the batteries. Yet another reason to get some lipos.

I'll charge it tonight and attach my multimeter. If it isn't raining tomorrow I'll try to get some voltage data.
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