Re: Science Projects (was Re: Ebike fans, FWD Saturn...a different ebike )

["Rick Pryor" <iamaquarius@mindspring.com>]

----- Original Message -----
From: "VanDerWal, Peter" <vanderwp@fhu.disa.mil>
To: <ev@listproc.sjsu.edu>
Sent: Friday, June 29, 2001 10:03 AM
Subject: Science Projects (was Re: Ebike fans, FWD Saturn...a different
ebike )


> >Then again, haven't we all practiced prototyping before? It often works,
> but
> >it sure isn't good for one's image. Especially when your motor pops loose
> >from a bracket because the clamps break.
>
> Boy that brings back memories.  On my first EV I used a metal bracket to
> bolt the motor to the frame lug for the rear brake caliper.  When the
torque
> bent the bracket I added two big monster zip ties (3/8" wide) to pull the
> motor to the bike frame.  Rather stunning demonstration of torque when the
> zip ties immediately broke.
>

Luckily when the first clamp broke on my ebike, it was still in the living
room. No damage or injuries. Did I tell you about my re-enactment of the
discovery of arc welding? I still have the connector and a burn on one of my
battery terminals. It was like looking at a camera flash. Had to blink a few
times to get adjusted back to normal.

Rick Pryor
Peoria, AZ
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