New Blog for Cycling Related Content

 I realize that some people might be interested in cycling related items, but not other things I post that aren't cycling oriented.

Here are some links to past cycling related topics from my other blogs:

Karoo 2 and Leomo Type S


eBikes: The Uncanny Valley

Running Cost: Bikes vs. Cars vs. Motorcycles

Mountain Bikes in the City

Juiced Bike Horn/Alarm

Panasonic XM-D2: One Year On

Panasonic XM-D2 Electrical System Upgrade

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Yamaha YPJ MT-Pro Pedal Upgrade & Reflective Pedals

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As I mentioned in my initial review of the Yamaha YPJ MT-Pro almost exactly a year ago, one of the major things that irked me about it was the use of plastic where it doesn't belong - namely the brake levers and the pedals.   When I wrote that review, several people chimed in to tell me why I should in fact be happy, because: a. Pedals are a "personal thing" and it's better if you select your own anyway. b. Shops in other countries apparently sell bikes without pedals at all. I respectfully reject both of those arguments.  I bought a bike, I expect it to be ride-able from the moment it's delivered.  Not including pedals is not an option.  I would be very happy if Yamaha also offered a "Bike Kit" that had the frame without the wheels, seat, pedals, reflectors, bell, or handle bar grips - but that is not what I ordered.   And what is so personal about the pedals compared with the handlebar grips or seat?  I would say all of those things are fairly ...
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Cleaning up light wiring and horn trouble - Part 2

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 In my last post , I discussed why and how I wired up lights and a horn, and some of the issues I had.  Though my last post focused more on the why, here I will discuss a little more about the challenges involved.   The first thing to note is that wiring up some piece of electrical equipment to an eBike (or motorcycle) is a cosceptually simple thing to do.  There is already a battery - you just need to tap into the power for your own purposes. Gasoline powered motorcycles typically use a lead acid gel battery which has a nominal voltage of 12 volts and usually doesn't vary too far from that voltage since it is typically charged by an alternator.  An eBike has a much more powerful battery, which us usually rated for at least 24 volts, and often 36 or even 48 volts.  When the battery is fully charged, the voltage will be higher, and when it is drained, it will be quite a bit lower.   This means that either the things you attach need to be able ...
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Yamaha YPJ MT-Pro eBike battery cover tool free removal mod

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Okay, so back when I did my original review of the YPJ-MT Pro, I said that one of the most bothersome things about it was the lack of removable battery.  Yet I have to admit, that isn't strictly true - you see, the battery is of course removable - just not conveniently.   You have to remove two security Torx bolts which hold the black plastic mud guard/battery cover on, and then once that is gone, there is a larger bolt neat the bottom of the battery that you have to loosen, which will allow you to turn a spring loaded locking lug out of the way so that you can then remove the battery.   Honestly, because locking lug is spring loaded, it's basically not going to turn on its own, which means you don't really even need the last bolt.  It's there just to make double sure that when you take a huge jump across a cliff or something, that the battery has no way to come out, no matter how much G force it is subjected to. (Also, even if the battery did come out, it ...
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