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  1. Athena

    Is it possible to stiffen the front fork

    I think I found the problem. The second battery makes the bike so heavy and off balance, and my weight is minimal, that the front wheel is actually not fully on the pavement. I pulled a battery and there was a considerable difference in the stability and the wobble disappeared.
  2. Athena

    Is it possible to stiffen the front fork

    Thanks I think I managed to tighten it, otherwise into a shop.
  3. Athena

    Is it possible to stiffen the front fork

    This bike doesn't have a lock ring. There are two style clamps with bolts attached to the stem tube, and a top bolt that feeds into the stem. These clamps may replace the lock nuts, there are none.
  4. Athena

    Is it possible to stiffen the front fork

    Looking it over it appears that it needs tightening at the two arrow points. All the hex bolts are tight, there is no play, but absolutely no resistance at the two arrows.
  5. Athena

    Is it possible to stiffen the front fork

    The wheel is solid, the tire is good, rims are good. It is not bending as such but sort of an annoying shimmy /wobble that you might feel in the steering wheel of an auto only not as rapid.
  6. Athena

    Is it possible to stiffen the front fork

    Wheel has been checked. Solid, not bends. Seems the wobble is coming from the triple tree. The wheel will readily swing backwards on a stand.
  7. Athena

    Is it possible to stiffen the front fork

    The bike is an IZIP Mountain Trailz AL with a rather wobbly front wheel to my thinking. Maybe this is normal, but is there a way to stiffen the front wheel fork?
  8. Athena

    Trying To Get Away with Riding an Illegal E bike Don't be stupid. You could end up behind bars.

    I put the AZ statute in as more riders get careless with the exhilaration of a powered vehicle. The url is really the interesting part. Actually there are some riders that think their e bike is capable of going on highways. In one case an e biker was pulled over on the access ramp of a highway...
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    Trying To Get Away with Riding an Illegal Ebike10 Tips Don't be stupid. You could end up behind bars.

    As more electric vehicles become evident in various jurisdictions, they are drawing the attention of LEOs especially in certain states. According to AZ 28-733 §28-733. Restrictions on use of controlled access highway A. The director may, and local authorities by ordinance may, prohibit the use...
  10. Athena

    Trying To Get Away with Riding an Illegal E bike Don't be stupid. You could end up behind bars.

    As more electric vehicles become evident in various jurisdictions, they are drawing the attention of LEOs especially in certain states. According to AZ 28-733 §28-733. Restrictions on use of controlled access highway A. The director may, and local authorities by ordinance may, prohibit the use...
  11. Athena

    SDURO Outer Chainring

    I think the site you are referring to for FSA is https://www.fullspeedahead.com
  12. Athena

    SDURO Outer Chainring

    Here's another https://www.randombikeparts.com/collections/chainrings
  13. Athena

    SDURO Outer Chainring

    Does this help. I don't know much about the bike. https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/eBike-Spare-Parts/Haibike-OEM-Parts
  14. Athena

    Battery Deterioration & How Long Will They Last?

    It also depends on the climate. Either extremely hot as in Arizona, or extremely cold as in N. Dakota will affect the life of a battery. There are trickle chargers that can be used to keep lead batteries alive when the bike is not used for any length of time. I currently have 3 year old lead...
  15. Athena

    Purchased a used bike..

    Sorry to hear that you received a dud. Small items are often shop lifted from stores and then sold on line. This also includes stereos, bikes, batteries, and numerous other items. Craig's list is now being watched by law enforcement as well as several other sites. In many cases the cash is sent...
  16. Athena

    Could there be a way to list where we live?

    Why not add it in the signature?
  17. Athena

    Why did you buy make and model?

    I bought mine at a yard sale. Price was right, bike works well, and although no longer produced, parts are still available. As for model, it is an IZIP Mountain Trailx AL women's. Added another battery pack and pretty much can go all over Phoenix with a 40 mile + range.
  18. Athena

    Should wearing helmet be optional?

    Bike helmets are light enough not to be a problem. Try wearing a motorcycle helmet and see the difference. If the bike can travel at 20 mph then I think wearing a helmet vs a concussion would be better if you end up flying off. There are no helmet laws in Arizona, but even when I'm on an e-bike...
  19. Athena

    "Riders of ebikes AND regular bikes--I have some questions for you!"

    I have two motorcycles, but bought a used E-bike at a yard sale, since I didn't have or need a bicycle. But in Arizona's summer heat, having to get decked out in leathers (acutally a cat suit, leather jacket and helmet) for motorcycle riding with the heat off the bike, I feel like I am cooking...
  20. Athena

    Step-Thru

    I lowered the tube as far as it can go, added another battery, and changed the seat to something more comfortable. It's old but it works fine. Then again I bought it at a garage sale.
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