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So it can be used but you’ll need a steering rack from a 72” wide turbo S. Or least that’s what I used. Reason is that the tie rod screws into the rack is different sizes for both units. Turbo S stabilizer bolts to the rs1 but the S is 72 wide while rs1 is 64”. So tie rods are too long. I have a picture somewhere showing the size difference in bolts, I think ones a 12mm and other is 14mm but it is in there. Been long time since I’ve had time to do any tube stuff but I’m getting there.

Thank you.

Sure can. Still haven’t got the rs1 fully redone but Ik the cage is sitting in the loft still. I don’t remember where I ordered it from but I used a wiper motor setup for a boat. Figured water proof, also it had the ability to change the degrees of swing back and forth allowing me to get the correct amount of travel. The arm is a dual arm setup like a bus would use, idk the fancy term but it keeps the wiper blade straight as it travels across the glass. More to come once i finally get back to logging but that should help your google-fu a bit in searching.

Just make sure the specs are enough for what you want to do. I still have mine and tend to use my hacked battery over the factory one. Let me know how it goes.

I know videos don’t always do justice to terrain but for sure at 47%, I started calling it my tractor. Not a speed demon in any fashion but highly useful in crawling and walking. My newest build isn’t quite a 47% but I’m not leaving it out. I’ll see if I want more once the rs1 is back together

I ended up selling it and going to an RS1, that’s in the middle of being stretched as well. It’s in the other videos. Loved my hearing though, I crawl not race.

I can not take full credit for this. However, I recessed a brass pipe cap into the wood for a burn pot if you will. The glass appears as a single tube, but it’s actually two pieces. Both “C” shaped that face one another. You the slightly offset them and it will suck air between to create the swirl.

In this I was mixing Disodium Borate with Methanol to make the green color.

It basically came to a halt while I have been going at real life. Though I did get the extensions cut and the frame slugs dropped off to be machined down. I’m slowly gaining traction to get an update posted. Depending on ability, it’s not really that hard this far.

The helmet comms come w the speakers. Not sure what cloth things you mean but yes what you see is what you’ll have if you buy the shooting muffs and the helmet comms.

I need to edit the content and post but a summary till then is better performance by far.

You’re actually the second person to mention that in comments. I had to look it up and turns out I have the movie on my hard drive. Good to see it’s still getting attention. More to come as I’m testing different cells from batteryhookup, by all means like, sub, and share as it only helps. No sponsor here lol.

So without crunching numbers or parts etc, I caution picking a set stretch and advise to choose a length that would be common to another so as to be able to buy an off the shelf prop shaft. I’m stretching to full 4 seat length for this exact thing. RS1’s have a turbo driveline so start there and see what others fit. Good resource is the polaris parts look up, complete with PN’s and diagrams.

@@SSGPohlman I’ll take that into consideration, but I don’t see the issue with taking the drive line to a shop to have it re-tubed longer or cut and re-tube myself then have it balanced.

By no means did I want to convey that it can’t be done that way, I was just merely stating, as I did in one of the videos, that a custom shaft is awesome until it breaks out on the trail. Lots harder to find a custom one (unless buying two) than an off the shelf or after market built to factory specs. When looking up the satv stretched rs1, they went custom and 3” short of a 4 seat length. Great since they own a full shop but dumb given it was only 3” more to use one that’s already available most anywhere. I’d have to look later at the pro xp and rs1’s to see if that shaft is even close. Trans side rs1 is a flange and I think the pro xp runs the rs1 style front diff. So it’s possible. Trust but verify

@@SSGPohlman thanks for the help. Yeah it’s great to use off the shelf parts. I just finished turning my CanAm x3 into four seater from two and used all oem parts plus a lot of gussets and playing on the oem 4 seat frame.

Yep, only about 4” gap between the rider and tire. I do have half of the rear fender done, I’m bending oak sheet to make it. Slow going but it will come back to life with new cells and paint as well.

It may seem like I only run SATV but they have been good parts for me since my last machine. Since I’m stretching my RS1i wanted high clearance and they fit the bill well. They are heavy and beefy in ways I can’t explain or show on video. Add to that a lifetime warranty. If I manage to bend or break one, pretty sure those arms will be the least of my worries.

I’m not sure I had considered that originally so I went back to check the sheets again. If 20A was a typo then there is a whole bunch of typos since it is used as a calculation in other areas. There’s quite the section where I discuss the spec sheet and you’ll notice it’s mathematically all tied together but real world it doesn’t work. This was shown by the tester draining the batteries well before I could get anywhere near rated draw. Life is slowly returning to normal here so I’m working on a setup to do the testing of the two packs, I’ll get it out ASAP, thanks for the feedback.

Still working on that, life has a funny way of getting in the way. Also ordered more batteries to rebuild the electric chopper that melted down. So, more to come just a bit going on. Thanks for the reply, at least let’s me know to keep at it, even if I’m not one who lives via tube.

I had originally planned to use an old willys jeep wheel which would really have given it an off road look. I have yet to put the front fender on as it tends to throw some stuff as well.

Thanks for the feedback. I have more stuff to come like testing that kimo ratchet, bringing an iPod 5th gen (non touch) into the Bluetooth age and more.

This was one of my very first uploads so wasn’t into the whole tube thing as of yet. Details will be added. Since this there was plenty of hard driving since it was taken through test runs, then onto Windrock TN, along with 33x10.50 super swampers, a split trans case, new one from satv, then moved to an rs1, etc etc. I got plenty of hard driving footage but usually just hard enough to pass the obstacles, anyone can drive hard, go fast, and turn left. Not all go the same places.

Yeah those are fond memories of childhood, shoes for brakes, sticks as e brakes and so on. It will get reworked in time but a fender for cruising would be nice since it does have cruise control.

That’s in the works, bent wood fender. If you slow down the video and watch the exact side shot, there’s actually quite the gap, but I still want one to lean back on given I’m 6’1”. Have a ton of jazz goin on in life right now but I’ll get a new batt built, fender, paint etc. thanks for the feedback.

Given the flat rear tire it doesn’t turn as easy as a rounded motorcycle wheel but you just lean a little harder and it will. At slower speeds like backing out of a parking spot (has reverse) you can simply use the handle bars and turn the front wheel. Upside to a flat rear is no need for a kickstand.

I did not use a bms on that pack as it was all salvaged cells, which is also why I didn’t do fuses like my other video. I have also done the rest of my packs with bms or bms leads w a smart charger. They we all soldered w strips and essentially a bomb, which is why they went in an ammo can. I’m working on property so I can build a house and a shop so if there is a fire it’s just the shop. Hard to make money on 170 subs though lol. Sand would have been handy if not being in a steel latched can. Mixing the cells, they were all tested and assembled using repackr.org. So I guess you could say that it was a purpose built pack but w out a whole lot of safety built in, I knew this going in as well. Thanks for the feedback.

" essentially a bomb" well yes it was a bomb indeed and by mixing random cells (not talking about the grey ones) you can do it but only like for powerwalls/power banks but fused ofc as they are not necessarely the same capacity or have the same discharge/charge rate. Using fish paper rings for the + side is pretty much required for safety. Shrink wrapping, padding with heat resistant foam, insulating with kepton tape (non conductive and heat resistant tape) using a bms for charging, discharge is ok without a bms as long you don't go below the minimum voltage recommanded for you battery type. otherwise goodluck with your projects, be safe.

Very true. I plan to build a house here in a few years and with that about a 40x60 shop. That way I have room for my various projects and if it burns down, it sure won’t be attached to the house.

Thanks for the term Akira bike, hadn’t seen one. I could write plenty on tips but I’m not gonna pile up a comment block on it. Biggest thing would be flat vs round tires. Round will need a kickstand. Flat on mine keeps it upright. Round would be easier to lean and turn. If leaning need clearance or it will scrape. Look up “chop-e” and you’ll see.

@@SSGPohlman alright, thanks for tip. do you have an instagram btw?

I used to have an insta but got out of it as well. Dont even have FB, which Probly hurts views and subs but right now I can’t keep up w it all not do I get into all of the social media.

@@SSGPohlman what's the best way to contact you, Incase I need some advice later on (if that's cool with you)

I believe my TH-cam email is on my page. I’d have to double check. But either way, I have no issues answering questions about things. I’m not an end all to ebikes but have done a few projects.

I believe I talked about it in that one or the video about stretching the rs1. The details are in one of them but it’s basicaly a pinch weld and glued in. Only way to go IMO. I’ve laid it over hard and stayed in.

Well I am still working out how I’m going to test them to try and make it consistent. Got slowed down being on quarantine so got to get back to this one at some point. Had small lithium fire on the electric chopper so I’m editing video for that as well. Ill see how the tests go and let you know on the spares.

@@SSGPohlman Ok sounds good. They'll be here. Kimo is not responding to me so I don't think I'll ever need them.

As they say, what gets put on the web can never be erased. Anyone that knows me personally knows Ive never had a worry about security of my manhood. Can I even say "man"hood in 2021? lol

@@SSGPohlman Thats right you don't know my youtube channel name

It is slow going w house projects right now but rest assured I have amassed a pile of new parts. Ive also been shooting vids for other projects while not home. Cant exactly take the rzr to work with me either. Thanks for the feedback, let’s me know at least someone is following the build and to keep pushing for follow ups.

@@SSGPohlman ya i saw your link on rzr forums, i was the guy who was asking about gear reductions for my new 35s i put on my RS1

Are you gonna finish the build out

I am but as we know sometimes life crops up. I do have more of it disassembled but didn’t upload that as I figure most can tear one apart. I’m in talks with dirt dudes tv (another channel) to collect all old parts and sell to them. Still piling parts and chipping away, had plenty time on quarantine but decided better to do floors since family wasn’t home for those days. Thanks for the comment, let’s me know that people are actually following it somehow.

@@SSGPohlman old parts what all you got I’m always needing spare parts I constantly beat mine to death

Yeah it would seem that way, even w me being 6’1” it actually is hard for me to scrape. However, if I ever get off my arse and finish it, I do have an oak wood fender shaped to fit right there. Appreciate the feedback. Stay tuned, it has updates already and a fender in the works.

Thank you! It means a lot given im just starting up the channel. Im getting better and even have a video about to drop on rebuilding lithium tool batteries. It too has a spot where i discuss the factory cells and the new cells. So by all means, sub and stay tuned for more!

@@SSGPohlman I'm subbed in your channel with all alerts because I learned a lot from your videos especially the "Tesla Style" battery fuse. I've seen tons of videos about DiY 18650 batteries and only learned the fuse from your vid. I'm planning on building an electric motorcycle and your videos helped me a lot! Hoping to see more of your tutorials soon!

Thank you again, it helps to know im getting some of it right. If you want to do an e-cycle, i did do an e chopper which is my my list of vids. Not sure how big you plan but I want to do a bigger one one day when I have time/money. By all means, keep me updated and ill help where i can.

@@SSGPohlman I did watch the chopper build you did. It's an astounding craft you did there! I will stay tuned on your vids and maybe one day, I would be able to show you my build.

The rear is part of the “custom” aspect. I do understand LRR tires etc etc but I wanted something that stands out and it does. As far as handling, its really not as bad as youd think, just have to lean a little harder. Up side is that when sitting at a light, I dont have to put my feet down and eliminates a kick stand. Appreciate the comment, stay tuned as Ive made frame mods, added a second battery, and more!

Thank you. Fee free to share as there will be follow ups with wiring etc

@@SSGPohlman needs rear wheel drive though... And a body would be cool.

I did say that if i do another for me and not the kids, id do a 5kw or larger setup.

There have been a lot of ppl building w those cells. Id say from a numbers perspective that 20s2p might not have the range you hole for given only 16ah. I have an 14s 18ah on my electric chopper, it done 20 ish miles before I was near the bottom but thats only drawing roughly 1500 watts. Taking the same numbers, I think would be good for a mtn board. Stay tuned for more and good luck on your build!

@@SSGPohlman haha thanks for the consideration on the range! None of these projects are commuters, just for ripping around for fun. If I need more range I would make cheap high capacity li-ion packs and use a DCDC converter/charger to extend it.

Yes, a fender/back rest is in the works in a follow up video. As for the pegs, really not an issue since you dont steer it like a car. Just leans like a regular motor bike. Only time its an issue is say really slow 90* turns, like corners of sidewalks. Either way, thanks for the feedback. Stay tuned as theres more. Also doing bluetooth ammo can soon, sons pocket bike upgrade, etc etc.

Yes sir, working on a new setup. Brande new channel so I gotta get some better equipment and more cams. Ill be doing more builds soon, like bluetooth ammo can, Ill try to up the quality. Thanks for the feedback.

Yes it does. Its like most two wheels in that you lean more than turn, but it does have a bicycle front end.

I used the holder supplied w the case. I have a vid on the channel about it as well. Its a staggered holder which is different from all the typical square ones.

Sub and stay tuned for the assembly, fender, lights, etc. along w bluetooth ammo can speaker build, electric minibike build and a host of other stuff coming along.

@@SSGPohlman waiting for new updates

I have cut and modified the frame some and also plan to add a seat back, fender, lights, etc. stay tuned