Texx,

I had forgotten that there's a mod available for Izip owners in Canada that have battery boxes like yours. Canadian Tire sells Yardwork 21V cordless Lithium batteries and 2 fit perfectly in the battery boxes that you have. Best of all, you don't have to modify or open the batteries to get them working in your battery box (the BMS on the cordless batteries works without modificiation). Here's a thread from bikeforums.net, read "Wasp's" posts--he has done the mod. You can also open pictures that he posted. I've attached one to this thread so you can see how the batteries fit.

Schwinn izip Conversion [Archive] - Bike Forums

Mountainbiker ..

Thank you for this information ..

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Texx,

It's not my photo, I just posted it into the thread. I don't really want to save it and manipulate it. If you click to read the full post on bikeforums.net, it should appear smaller. Good luck. I had forgotten about the Yardwork battery mod since they aren't available in the States. I hope Canadian Tire still has a big supply of them. It seems a fairly reasonable way to upgrade your battery.

I think the mod should work well for you since the person who first posted about the mod (wasp) has the exact model Izip that you do. Here's a photo he posted of his e-bike plugged into the Yardworks charger.

Hello ..

I change the setup of my signal-ligh t ($ 12.00 delivered).

Now they are hanging under the rack.

There will be more visible here.

Here's a quick video.

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YouTube - Bike Direction and Brake Lamp

Thank ...

Old location


New location ..

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Hello..

The weather is very hot, and it made me think, a small thermometer on the engine, might be very useful.

I am inquiring about this system.



Polder Digital Cooking Timer/Thermometer/Clock
Total Price:$24.99
Features:

•Range: 32-392 degrees Fahrenheit
•43" Probe wire

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I've ridden my EZip in 95+F degree weather and the motor has jet to be to hot for me to put my hand on it. If you are concerned with it why not just take a ride on a hot day and check the motor by carefully putting your hand close to it. It you don't feel heat generating from it go a little closer until you can touch it. At first just touch it quickly and it it seem OK try putting your hand on it. It is normal for a motor to get very warm to the touch but not so hot that you can't put your fingers or hand on it for at least a second. As I said I have always been able you wrap my hand around the motor and/or gearbox for as long as I wanted to hold it there with no problem. Just last week I rode aproximatly 20 miles using a lot of motor at 15 to 20mph and I was still able to hold my hand on the motor. It this is the same for yours then why bother with a temp gauge?

Texx,

I really like the e-bikes that you and your wife own. I also like the new location of your turn signals better. I think it might be easier for cars to see it on the rack, too.

Now, where do you keep your tool kit? I have a set of all-in-one tools and patch repair kit in my panniers (along with a first aid kit, emergency blanket--mylar-type silver material--and rain pauncho). However, I hadn't taken the time to see if the adjustable wrench in my all-in-one tool set was big enough for the nuts on the rear wheel and I don't have a spare tube. Wouldn't you know, today, on a ride into town, I couldn't avoid all the gravel on the shoulder of the road (it looked like one of the dump trucks from the one of the local quarries had lost part of a load). I hit one piece when trying to dodge another and got a flat tire. I found out the hard way that the adjustable wrench in my tool kit isn't big enough so I walked the bike back home. Fortunately I had only gone about two miles. Once I got home and got the rear wheel and tire off, I couldn't find the leak in the tube, but it isn't holding air. So, I took the tube out of a winter wheel with a studded tire. I'll buy two tubes when I'm in town again--one for my winter tire and a spare to carry in my panniers. I also threw in 15mm and 17mm wrenches into my panniers--you need 15mm for the nut on the conversion kit and 17mm to remove the motor plate from the rear wheel. Now let me ask, what does everyone find useful as an emergency hand degreaser when on the road? I seem to get extremely greasy fighting the dérailleur when putting the rear wheel back on.

Hello .. go4it.

Today, it was very hot, after climbing a slope (with assistance), which was long enough, I put my hand on the engine, and it was pretty hot.

I could endure the heat, but it was hot.

I may be afraid of burning the engine, and I think to install a thermometer to take his temperature, in hot weather.

I'll do your test, my next ride.

Question ...
At what degree of heat, an engine like mine (450w) can go up, without affecting its performance.

Thank you for the help.

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Mountainbiker ..

Thank you for the good comments on our bikes ..

Yes, turn signals, are more visible to the new location.


I will make an inventory of my tools, and do not forget anything.

I take risks, not taking the necessary tools.

I'm certainly carry less items as you ..

For hand, I carry a little dishwashing soap.

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Texx,

I ride in such a remote area that I carry more in my panniers, just to be prepared. I bought my all-in-one tool before I ever bought the conversion kit and hadn't thought about checking to see if the adjustable wrench was big enough to accommodate the nuts on the Currie rear wheel. I also had just been lazy about putting a spare tube in my kit, but not now. Had I been farther from home, I would have been cursing myself for being too cheap and lazy. I will try and determine where the bad tube is leaking, but I'm going to have to use water. If I can repair it, I will. It's always good to have extra tubes (especially in your on-bike kit). Dish washing detergent doesn't seem to get my hands clean enough (with lots of water). That's got me thinking about the best waterless degreaser for emergency use. I will say that the bipod kickstand is a huge help in removing the rear wheel. I just bungee the front wheel down so that the rear wheel is raised off the ground. I hadn't noticed until today how much the tread on my rear tire is wearing down. I think this will be the last summer for it. I'll buy new knobby tires over the winter. (I put studded tires on for the winter. I went with homemade last winter but I may break down and order two Continental Spike Claw Studded Mountain Bike tires over the summer, when the price is lower.)

Yes, the degreaser without water will be better, I put on my list.

Here, the items that I will carry in the future ..

Tools and repair kit for flat tires / inner tube for my tires,
one for the bike, my wife / all the tools to remove my wheels /
all keys exagogne necessary / main chain /
Chain for motor / air pump / pressure gadge /
wrench / electric tape / small bandage kit / knife with multiple tools / elastic rope with hooks / sunscreen / degreaser without water / rags ..

I think I have all the items necessary for peace of mind.

Mountainbiker .. thank you for your good advice.

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I reinstall my U-lock on the front wheel,

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I like the mounting location for the U-lock. How is it mounted? Were you able to use mounting plates that came with the lock?

I hadn't thought of putting chains in my on board tool kit. It's a pretty good idea. Did you buy the motor chain from Currie?

I started looking at bike tires online. I found sweetskinz reflective tires on sale at a substantial discount and may break down and buy them. (I certainly wouldn't buy them at regular price.) I sort of like the orange/brown pattern of this tire.



Or I may go with the blue and black since my bike has a bit of blue on it.



At night you see reflective strips when light shines on them.

Mountainbiker ..

Yes, I used the mounting plates, supplied with the U lock.



For the chain, it comes from my second SCHWINN.


These parts will be very useful to me.

I also have the main chain, with a union, ready to be installed (in case of breakage)



CURRIE, should certainly have in stock.

http://www.curriestore.com/43-trailz-parts

Curriestore.com
Trailz Shares
Ezip Chain - Motor
SKU: CN-28L-z410
Our Price: $ 8.46

These tires are really COOL ..

My SCHWINN would be even more popular with these tires ..



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Mountainbiker .. A good coffee ..for you.. on the gravel road, it would be COOL..

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Texx,

I've looked at those cup holders, but the real estate left on my handlebars is scarce. However, it would be nice to have a cup of coffee or hot chocolate on colder days. It's good that you have extra parts. I was looking at Currie's web site to price out rear wheels and see they don't have them listed online. Limping my bike back home yesterday after the flat got me thinking that having a spare rear wheel wouldn't be a bad thing, even if it was just to keep as a winter wheel with a studded tire on it.

I think I'll be ordering a set of blue and black sweetskinz and putting them on my bike when they get here rather than waiting until next season.

Yes, The spare parts, are a good thing for us.



We are still riding on our bikes.

I wonder how long before changing the rear wheel bearing ?

My SCHWINN is quite heavy .

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Hello ..just for fun..

The bike can be used to carry a complete furnishing.

This guy seems happy in his work ..

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I remember when I was in the Army in the late 60s I was stationed in Korea. At the time they used bikes for everything there. I remember they used to trasport full grown pigs that had to weight several hundread pounds. This was how they got them to market for sale. They would first get the pig drunk and when it passed out they would strap it to a plateform over the rear tire and away they went. Only problem was it took them several hours to peddle to the market and some of the pigs would start to wake up. Wow, then that poor guy had his hands full. But it was funny to watch.

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I remember when I was in the Army in the late 60s I was stationed in Korea.
At the time they used bikes for everything there.
I remember they used to trasport full grown pigs that had to weight several hundread pounds.
This was how they got them to market for sale.
They would first get the pig drunk and when it passed out they would strap it to a plateform over the rear tire and away they went.
Only problem was it took them several hours to peddle to the market and some of the pigs would start to wake up.
Wow, then that poor guy had his hands full. But it was funny to watch.

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Good memories go4it ..



Yes, in these countries, bicycles are very important.

It's a good thing, because without the bikes, cars are more numerous, and pollution is terrible.

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Hello ...

Mountainbiker ... thank you for this good idea.




I received my alarm (( GALLOP )) directly CHINA.

Vibration Activated 110dB Bicycle Anti-Theft Security Alarm with Password Keypad

$6.83



I already did the installation.



It works very well, and the sound of the alarm is loud enough.

(( VIDEO ))

YouTube - ALARM-GALLOP for bike


Very easy to use.

0 = Make the existing code ABCA.
1 = Finding a code .. AAAC example.
2 = To set the alarm on the loudest sound.

...Press ( C ) ...

1-= Strong
1-2= Medium
1-2-3= Low.

3 = Press B for armed the alarm...you hear a beep .. wait, the second beep ... it is armed.

4 = To disarm the "alarm .. Make your code.

I am very satisfied.

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