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@@lil6io732 Hi, thank you. You will need to use the battery bracket and place it a couple of inches above the bit that sticks out on the pedal crankshaft. Mark where the screw holes need to go. You will need a Riv-Nut kit, a size 5 and possibly a size 6 metal drill bit to install the Riv-Nuts. Start with a pilot hole to get them started in the down tubes, then make them larger to fit the Riv-Nuts. Once in place, you can bolt the battery bracket and battery securely to the bike. I added a couple of straps as an extra precaution, but the Riv-Nuts did the job. You probably already know this, but be sure to use a battery blender when you connect the second battery. This way, you don’t have to worry about the relative voltages of the batteries. Without it, you have to try to keep the voltages even so that one battery doesn’t discharge into the other, which can be very dangerous. Lastly, please get the best lock you can for it because… unfortunately my bike got stolen.

@@JaimeAshley-ii7ne Hi Jamie, the Rockbro’s tank bag is on Amazon, however the rack was modified from motorcycle rack off eBay. The side panels were fabricated with a aluminium net frame covered in vinyl and hardened inside with epoxy resin. Hope this helps.

correction, i have the same style ebike, and i just painted it to fully black it out, can you send me links to purchase what you’ve done to it?? thanks

@@lil6io732 it’s a great bike. Yes it’s a labour of love and will take a bit of time. I’ll see if I can find the post where I listed the parts. The side panel though I fabricated with aluminium netting, epoxy and covered in vinyl.

When I noted ‘it’s a great bike’ I meant the Idpoo Z8 bike and its frame.

@@RayHenry100 thank u man ! i got the z8 its great

@@lil6io732 List of parts: Rockbro bag : amzn.eu/d/6E7yrMy Indicators : www.ebay.co.uk/itm/295809276280?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-vI9OA9ATVq&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=gCFc5bK5QPe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Tinting spray: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08Z82CBRH?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Rear brake light flasher: www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07SWTQZX8?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Wet weather gear bag: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334237233052?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=-kt-erngrj-&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=gCFc5bK5QPe&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Side panels - Fabricated using wire mesh to shape, epoxy resin to stiffen and covered in water proof vinyl cloth. I might do a video if I make some more.

I got it for £20 off eBay. Note you will need to make some minor mods to the frame to make it lie flat. Hack saw about 1/2 way into the frame just be grab hand up turn. Then use a mallet and piece of wood to knock it flat. Then secure new seat with industrial strength velco and bolts. Hope this helps. Unfortunately I had this bike stolen a couple of months ago. Do please get an angle grinder proof lock for your bike🙂

I would but… the bike got stolen a couple months ago so I don’t have access to the frame to make the wire mesh side panel templates😢

@@RayHenry100 Oh nooooo bro i’m so sorry.. i hate people. I live in ATL in the states and i’m scared of mine getting stolen all the time as well. Never leave it for for than like 2-3 minutes if that

Sorry for the very slow reply. The bike got stolen in Feb. Re the bag. Yes you have to be brave and cut it along the bottom for the bar and create a flap for the top of the battery. Then needle and thread to close it tight round the top tube. The bags Velcro straps will do the rest to keep it firmly on the bike. The seat was about £25 from eBay. Remove the old seat the cut into the frame just before it up-turns on the grab hand at the back. The used a mallet and piece of wood to knock it flat. You can the use industrial strength Velcro to hold it down or this plus bolts. Hope this helps. Do please get an angle grinder proof lock for your bike.

Hi Miguel, I put some Michelin 110-70-R16’s on it and then a few weeks later the bike was stolen😢 I’m eying up a Walfisk Black Warrior at the moment as it’s got all the things I’d done with the Z8 e.g tank bag, extended range battery, blacked out wheel, Cafe racer look etc. I just need to steady my nerves on the Security front as the Z8 has a lock, alarm and tracker and still got stolen. How have you been keeping and how is you bike developing?

Sorry to hear this, I've been checking for updates. Any luck with local authority or do they not care ? I fear it would be a lost cause if the same were to happen to me..​@@RayHenry100

@@EllisJonesDeath Thank you for the comments. Unfortunately this is the world we live in where the local authorities are little help when this happens.I’d like to get/build another but am blocked by the thought of it happening again.

Hi Miguel, unfortunately not as… the bike got stolen a couple months ago, and I have had no luck/help from the local authorities getting it back despite in the first couple of weeks informing them of its trackers location. Not sure at the moment if I’ll build another.

@@RayHenry100 dang it, don't let it discourage you though mate. Even if you had some expensive motorbike, they would still find a way to steal it. Did you say a while back there was a Z8 group ? Now mine has lived longer than 4 months I'm looking to upgrade the tyres and front forks and rear shocks soon. Any links or tips would be greatly appreciated as I'm a complete novice with sizes/dimensions etc so will need all the help I can get. Is there a link or video to the technique you used for the panels ? I've never seen that method before so would love to make some for mine. Regarding keeping your head up, hopefully you do get riding again, even if you get a regular bike...the summer will be lovely for some canal rides

Thank you it was a great ride… while it lasted as I was so looking forward to getting out in the summer months to meet up with likeminded folk in the ebike community🙂 I have to try and put a brave face on it.

Hi Giovanni, the bike rack you can get off eBay but I couldn’t use its brackets as they were too chunky. I ended up getting a couple of metal poles, a rivnut kit and use a vice to hold the poles to drill M6 sized holes through. Then flipped the bike over did the same on the frame. It was a bit fiddly but I enjoyed the look and function as it was very strong. Hope this helps. Just go slow and steady and you’ll be fine👍

@@RayHenry100what’s the link

Hi Giovanni, if you have the same bike fitting ( cutting into ) the brand new frame bag does require you keep your nerve but it’s worth it. Ask you can use a needle and strong thread to pull the edges back in around the frame to make it more watertight. Do let me know how you get on👍I’ve not posted any updates as I had my bike stolen🥲 So I’m planning a new project either with another Idpoo z8 or another model. So make sure you have the strongest lock you can afford please 🙏🏽

The top speed was about 25mph with freshly charge batteries and then 23-24mph. Mine had a bit of weight as I’d fitted an extra 20AH battery on the front down tube and motor cycle Michelin 110 70 16 tires, plus the wheel rims all added to the weight. Also I’m app 90kg 😀lighter is definitely faster👍

Hi Colin, Hope you have been keeping well. Sorry for not getting back. I was taking test from the ebike then the uninsured bike got stolen despite the lock, alarm and AirTags I put on it😭I’m not going to let the ‘unts get me down so I’ve decided to get another one😀. On a positive note as it will be a rebuild it shouldn’t take that long to put it together and I can literally do a set of videos from start to finish. This time I’m going for the insurance that will if it happens again they track the ‘unts down and retrieve it or replace with a new one😂

@@RayHenry100 hi sorry to hear that we're was the bike are you getting same model. I bet we're devistated God all the work you put in let's hope the bike your getting is OK

@@colinwhite144 Hi Colin, thank you. It has been a shock. Yes it’s with the Police but not expecting much support in getting it back. Moving on so am generating my list for a new bike but with Track and Retrieve insurance🙂

@@RayHenry100 was it stolen from wear you live. God if I got mine stolen I don't no how I would react. I don't park up outside. You these guys go around with a grinder even in shopping centre and pinch bikes people waking buy don't even say what you doing is that your bike. I hope you get new bike soon when you do what you have to do your mind will be on new bike

@@RayHenry100 Hi Ray the last time I left a message was about a lock for handle bars to use battery lock it's no good. But I bought two latch locks 4in long the flap fits over a lock that turn I was thinking of put in on the bike. The head set is that spring steel hsvr6yiu ever drilled it because this lock would fit on front of handle bars then I down tube. If I could drill two holes then tap a thread it would be ideal to lock handle bars I bought them for gas and eltric box out side front door I haven't tried to drill spring steel

Hi Alex, it’s a motorcycle tool bag off eBay circa £10. I used mine for my wet weather poncho. Sorry for the delay in getting back as … I had the bike stolen 😢so I’m wrapping my head around a new project🙂 albeit with much stronger security👍

How did you get the turning front signals?

Thank you for the feedback 😀 I’ve enjoyed ‘evolving’ this bike as I felt the Z8’s frame design has so much potential. You’re most welcome to take ideas from it. The wheel panels were around £80 inc delivery compared with Super 73’s wheel rim prices. I’ll send you the link.

www.aliexpress.com/item/1005005685662179.html

Hi , Not sure about the issues re pedal assist 1. I routinely use pedal assist 2 which is throttle either immediately or when you start to pedal. Pedal assist 0 is operating correctly ie no throttle/ motor engagement. I’ll try out Pedal Assist 1 next time I’m out and let you if I have the same issues.

Hi Colin, on the security front I’ve got the D- lock, an Amazon alarm with remote, an electrical isolator, and a Apple tag type device to show its location. I installed these in that order over time. Look forward to seeing the video showing the design you’ve implemented.

It was very impressive the best part of 50mph unloaded . Also interesting that it peaked at 115w when unloaded it’s going to I suspect be hitting 1500 plus when loaded. My bikes carrying 13 stone so that does not help with its speed, torque and acceleration with me on on it🤣

@@RayHenry100 hinrsy in recommend to get 1500wat kit doesn't matter about your weight if you upgrade conntroller 40amp 52v 20amp battery that's if you can afford it. I don't no if your working you could do it in stages. Have you had a 1000wat or 1500wat or 2000wat these hub motord gave a lot of torgch your weight mite slow you down slight it's a mazing ride on springs with weight it makes rear suspension work much smoother. You will find a hell of dif with either 1000wat or 1500wat tears a lad got 1000wat mot kit his top speed was 60km in mph that's 37mph not bad for 1000wat wheel kit he must have upgrade conntroller which you can and it will work out much cheaper

@@RayHenry100 Hi Ray went to chemist to get my medication. So I thought to take bike buy it was freezing for all I was well covered up so I set away on number 2 the bike is like a magic carpet onist the power is unberleavble better than my 2000wat so gets to long road and flick through to 4 I looked display I was doing 35mph the watts were tweeting 1895 watt so I left on the 4 coming back home it was on 4 came to incline it's a slight bank I was doing 32mph then dropped to 30mph so I put it on 5 it just set of again to 37mph on full throttle came to top so I left on full throttle 43mph I forgot to look at the watts it was putting out. I definitely recommend get a 1500wat kit but change conntroller to 40amp not 45amp I've tried 45amp it was more or Lees the same so I've used 40amp for the motor I don't want to roast it

Hi Colin, that rear mudguard is Pukka!!👍 I love the ‘presence’ it provides the rear of the bike. The Carbon Fibre finish also a great look !! I had seen one before on Amazon/EBay and was considering putting one on mine but it’s looks so much like a motorbike already with the cafe racer seat. Great news with the 2.1k views on the Short. I’ll definitely have a view. Colin I left you my Mobile for us to WhatsApp video link on a previous @message. On another accessories note I’m trying to installed a couple of m/cycle bike horns everything’s wired up to a 36-72v stepped down to 12v converter, relay and fuse but I can’t get it to squawk 🤔could I ask for some guidance on this and how you installed your indicators please?

@@RayHenry100 Hi Ray Thanks for reply are using a relay you need a 12v two blade relay one goes to live one goes to horn through a swich. It's the same with indercaters. Go on to Google mic and ask for wiring up a 22hirn on a ebike or motor bike you will see some digrams or better on utube it's normaly in hindi that's where I get my info from India they are wiz kids with elcrics. I normally when video is running I take a picture so I can refer to the instructions

@@colinwhite144 Hi Colin yes - my mobile is 07522 759 766 - if we WhatsApp I can show you the wiring with the multimeter?

@@RayHenry100 hi Ray I've just sent message about using a relay I see you have. It's acward trying to see what's what try changing the wires on relay are you using 4 spades you only need two if you get a horn relay sometime they send one for a car. On my bike I used two one for one side I coud hce used one for four lights but sometimes they can get warm or hot ill have a look in sure I've got two spades on one relay or possible three. It was a headache doing for first times but when you have done it it's simple it's the way the brain works with me it does it doesn't register so I leave of then try again then it works. If you make mistake you can't damage relay. Use video on utube in hindi then you will see how it's done

All I can say is it has to be right for you. If you’re tall this bike will be cramped so if you try to get a test ride first. Good luck.