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http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/at...id=17526&stc=1
Bought an 马杰斯特 (Majiesite) eScooter, since the local district has done away with compulsory ebike licensing/plates. I decided to pull the plug (no pun intended :mwink: ) and buy a bigger than average electric scoot <eScoot>. Clone of Yamaha NMax400 or XMax400 scooter. I thought it resembled a BMW C600 scooter, but I stand corrected, its definitely a clone of the Yamaha.
Brand: 马杰斯特 Ma-Jie-Si-Te (possibly a play on the model Yamaha Majesty scooter), though the scoot looks surprisingly similar to a Yamaha XMax 400 IMHO.
Voltage: 144v (12 x 12v batteries) with isolating switch (under seat) lead acid batteries (may go the LiFePO4 route)
eHub: Rear wheel hub 3000w
Size: similar size/stature to a Jetmax, TMax500, Burgman650.
Wheels: 13" front/back
Brakes: single disc/rotor front (two calliper) / rear (single calliper).
Batteries: 12 x 12v lead acid batteries wired in series and installed onto two battery trays below the 'tunnel' and under the seat tray. Was meant to be in two separate circuits via a switch, but dealer didn't follow my instructions (or that of my assistant). Two fast-chargers supplied with battery configuration, allowing the two trays of batteries to be charged simultaneously.
Range: ~110km (optimum) riding mix of mountain gradients and flat areas in economy mode averaging 45-50km/h
Top speed: ~96km/h (warp mode)
Instruments: Two circular side-by-side LCD displays separated by a small dark rectangular display, LHS round display has a rev counter via a series of bars forming a semi-circle. Within the middle section of the LHS dsiplay is the speed readout km or mph. Between the two round LCD displays sits two buttons above the dark rectangular display for changing between km/miles, zeroing trip meter, and altering time. There is a red battery symbol that illuminates within the rectangular display when ignition key is switched to the ON position, then it goes 'off'. This same symbol flashes when batteries are fully discharged. The RHS circular instrument display has the time displayed at the top then below the Trip meter 'A' information with total distance displayed below. The voltage charge meter remaining is indicated via bar graphs (5 bars) in the lower RHS corner. As power is depleted, bars reduce in number until none or shown, then the red battery symbol flashes in-between the two circular instrument displays.
Handlebars: bars are covered by a three piece plastic shroud. Mirrors mount to handle bars. Front and rear brake reservoirs in the usual handlebar locations.
Handlebar switchgear: normal motorcycle type switchgear on LHS; horn, indicators/turn signals, high/low headlight switch, and flash to pass switch. RHS; throttle, 'engine off' switch, starter button (is actually another horn button), headlight/parklight/off switch, 3 forward speed modes: economy/medium/speed (I've only used the economy mode so far, seen speeds around 60km without trying [GPS verified]). Reverse selector switch. Yes has a reverse gear mode.
Tupperware: 2 integrated lockable compartment cubby's up front (will have to measure). The ignition key which fits all locks (keyed alike). Ignition is located below handlebars between the compartment cubby's. Steering lock, seat release, ignition off, ignition on. Tupperware leg shields, foot wells, below seat, wrap-a-round seat, and LHS/RHS of swing-arm.
Tunnel has a lockable compartment lid which is where one would normally access fuel tank. This is where one of the female battery 3 pin plugs is located to recharge one 72v set of batteries is located. The other is located under the seat. Foot well, has rubber mats. Foot placement either flat on floor boards or foot forward position. Both are comfortable un-cramped placements for my 183 height (32" in-seam).
Seat: wide comfy, king/queen design. Rider (king) sits lower then pillion (queen). Lumber support seems adequate. Under seat storage is long and would take a half helmet in the forward section - dependant on helmet design. Volume still to be established. Access panel to standard battery configuration (72v) is under the seat. Isolating switch was placed in the most rearward position under seat, as was the female battery charger 3 pin plug (placement selected could have been better).
Lights: real revelation... Rear tail light cluster is divided into two parts separate lights LHS and RHS. LEDs. LED park, indicators and brake lights. There is also a illuminated line like an 'eyebrow' above the LHS and RHS row of LEDs - very nice.
Front lights: separate LHS and RHS LED indicators placed lower and separate to the headlights. Headlights are separate LHS and RHS units. There is a 'eye-brow' type light very similar to some car headlights e.g. Audi, BMW et al. It's not super white or bright (pity) the glow is more an off-white or similar (hard to describe). Very striking look.
Frame: Tubular steel. Side stand. Centre stand. No auto cutout with side stand deployed (oversight IMO). Alloy pillion grab rails. Will look to fabricate a luggage rack so I can fit the all important top box.
I received the scoot Friday evening - delivered in a wooden crate similar to how motorcycles get packaged and shipped in PRC. Had to fit the screen which meant a lot of work removing both LHS and RHS front tupperware sections (two piece) each side. Lots of screws, a few bolts, and some clever ideas on how to access a couple of the screws attached on the inside of tupperware attachment points (access via the compartment cubby's). I really suspect that this manufacturer in Taizhou has reverse engineered a Yamaha X-Max 400 to some degree, striking resemblance. Don't know for sure, just a suspicion.
Didn't charge scoot Friday night thinking the batteries would be fully charged out of the box (opps, oversight - my bad) and rode scoot Saturday on varied gradients and flat roads, dodging the occasional rain showers, hiding under bridge over passes and similar. Only got 61km before batteries ran low (red battery symbol flashing and very little to no forward movement potential from throttle). Charged Saturday night. Rode 71km Sunday morning with the loss of 1 bar (out of 5) on battery charge instrument display. Returned home for lunch and waited for rain to pass, charged batteries with both chargers (3-4 hours) then rode another 51km returning home with all 5 bars displayed.
Updates to follow and more photos... (photos below of scoot without mirrors fitted)
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/at...id=17527&stc=1
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/at...id=17528&stc=1
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/at...id=17529&stc=1
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Have ridden 425km on the scoot since taking delivery last weekend Have ridden several times from Beilun district to Ningbo city & return which is a round trip of some 60km+ taking the most direct route - I don't take the direct route (boring)!
The rides include usual mix of mountain roads not just flat areas.
Top speed in the 3 modes are ~70km/h economy mode, ~85km/h intermediate mode & ~96km/h warp mode. Range of 105km on a full charge was achieved riding a mix of terrain most often in economy mode at a fairly brisk 50km/h (average) with the occasional use of intermediate mode to get up some of the steeper or longer mountain inclines.
A few niggles - headlight switch contacts aren't always engaging when park lights are switched on which requires fiddling with the switch. Also several time's the speedo doesn't register the speed, displaying 0 (zero) while scoot is in forward motion, this directly affects the trip meter which stops as a consequence.
Manufacturer is sending replacement item's.
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96 KM/H not bad for a E-Bike and with about 100 Km range smiles all-round I think , just need to check to see how much KW/H it takes to charge the bike then you can work out the cost for a 100 km ride compared say to your Jetmax ???
even E-bike are not void from problems TIC
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Thats a pretty cool looking scoot. I was thinking about buying an ebike for runs to the town and into Ningbo, which from Xiepu is around 55km round trip...so something like that would be ideal..hmm off to search the web for them now haha
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Thats a pretty cool looking scoot. I was thinking about buying an ebike for runs to the town and into Ningbo, which from Xiepu is around 55km round trip...so something like that would be ideal..hmm off to search the web for them now haha
Talk to Bikerdoc he should be able to advise you ?
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BigD
Thats a pretty cool looking scoot. I was thinking about buying an ebike for runs to the town and into Ningbo, which from Xiepu is around 55km round trip...so something like that would be ideal..hmm off to search the web for them now haha
With the configuration I ordered (144 volts and 3000 watt hub etc) cost was 10000CNY delivered. Prices range from about 6600 (standard & no batteries) up to about 26000CNY.
A couple of points to note in regards to your intended ride or route. Range can be impacted by throttle use (WOT decreases range), mode selection (warp mode decreases range, economy mode maximises it), hilly terrain naturally impacts range too. If you're planning to ride from Xiepu-Ningbo taking the main highways then you should find the scoot plenty adequate. Keeping in mind that the range I achieved was riding an indirect route via hills and mountain terrain consequently putting more load and demand on the batteries.
Another point I'd make is while Beilun may have suspended issuing license plates for electric bikes and scooters this may not be the case elsewhere. Technically this scooter configuration doesn't comply with the law's and regulations in Ningbo which restrict and enforce maximum electric hub outputs to something like 200-500 watts or similar. Riding this type of powerful scooter configuration in inner Ningbo city could attract attention from overzealous authorities of one kind or another. Keep in mind that this scooter is larger than any regular electric scooter usually seen so riding it Haishu district -it will stand out.
If you were to be stopped by Traffic PSB you could be told that the scoot cannot be ridden in the area and asked to leave or the scoot could be confiscated. Maybe nothing would happen other than "how much" "where from" "what brand" etc. I rode to METRO supermarket which I ride to on my motorcycles anyway (there and Wanda Yinzhou too) I don't go into inner Ningbo.
If you're interested in the scoot, PM me.
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And how much this device weights?
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Nice scooter. It must be good to have that much storage space under the seat.
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Im in Yinzhou and plan to go to Taizhou in the next couple of days...im heading to a Kymco shop there but will also take a look at this scooter....if its too big for ningbo then is in the same category as a moto scooter,,you think?
I have been here one week taking buses everywhere, havent seen many police, only a few at rush hour in the middle of the street.... I have been around the Sheraton, Wanda, Metro (like that store) never a cop in Yinzhou and i have seen motos with B plates.
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Kiki, as I understand, there are some a-la "Super Cub/Vawe" electric two-wheelers, which, IMO, doesn't attract so much attention like beefy maxi scooters, so maybe you can "stay under the radar" riding one, plus, they are much more nimble than scooters.
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Kiki, as I understand, there are some a-la "Super Cub/Vawe" electric two-wheelers, which, IMO, doesn't attract so much attention like beefy maxi scooters, so maybe you can "stay under the radar" riding one, plus, they are much more nimble than scooters.
Thanks for the suggestion I will look on the net
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Majiesite website is in CHS
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Since I have been riding my eScoot often, frequently riding extended distances (80-100+ range) with several instrances where I have had the pleasant experience of having to either push my eScoot back home or very deliberately and delicately limit my throttle inputs to make it back home, as I pushed the maximum range of the batteries of my eScoot (see post # 3 above). I've found that there are numerous recharging stations available anywhere one can find electric bikes, which in these parts is most everywhere. Most of the coin operated electric fast-chargers are located at electric bike workshops (big and small workshops), fewer at electric bike retail stores and a few in odd locations (e.g. outside company factory compounds) and the like.
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The picture is of one such fast charger, measuring ~ 50cm x 30cm x 10-15cm (height x width x depth). There were 4 cables hanging from the bottom of the unit with different plug attachments (3 pin or 2 pin, not sure if there were other plug types).
Deciphering the signage...
Fast charger is able to charge 2 bikes simultaneously (hence why there are two coin slots). This makes it possible for me to use this type of fast charger as I have my 144v divided into two 72v with two 3-pin plugs, for charging purposes. Not quite captured in the photo is the different charging cable(s) with different plugs which hang from the bottom of the fast-charger. The LED numerical display, displays the following: voltage (top LHS & RHS display), current & time (bottom LHS & RHS display).
Instructions:
1. Turn ignition key to the off position, recharging for lead acid batteries only (cannot be used with lithium (e.g. LiFePO4 etc).
2. Insert plug into your electric bike, then when audible voice makes announcement insert coin(s).
3. Charging will begin automatically.
4. Insert the number of CNY1 coins to increase the amount of charging time (CNY1 = 10 minute increments), charging time will be displayed (minutes) in the LED panel (as noted above)
5. Voltage, current and polarity is adjusted automatically
6. This electric fast charger operates automatically in combination with audible voice prompts, no attendant required. 24 hour fast charging available.
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Since I have been riding my eScoot often, frequently riding extended distances (80-100+ range) with several instrances where I have had the pleasant experience of having to either push my eScoot back home or very deliberately and delicately limit my throttle inputs to make it back home, as I pushed the maximum range of the batteries of my eScoot (see post # 3 above). I've found that there are numerous recharging stations available anywhere one can find electric bikes, which in these parts is most everywhere. Most of the coin operated electric fast-chargers are located at electric bike workshops (big and small workshops), fewer at electric bike retail stores and a few in odd locations (e.g. outside company factory compounds) and the like.
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The picture is of one such fast charger, measuring ~ 50cm x 30cm x 10-15cm (height x width x depth). There were 4 cables hanging from the bottom of the unit with different plug attachments (3 pin or 2 pin, not sure if there were other plug types).
Deciphering the signage...
Fast charger is able to charge 2 bikes simultaneously (hence why there are two coin slots). This makes it possible for me to use this type of fast charger as I have my 144v divided into two 72v with two 3-pin plugs, for charging purposes. Not quite captured in the photo is the different charging cable(s) with different plugs which hang from the bottom of the fast-charger. The LED numerical display, displays the following: voltage (top LHS & RHS display), current & time (bottom LHS & RHS display).
Instructions:
1. Turn ignition key to the off position, recharging for lead acid batteries only (cannot be used with lithium (e.g. LiFePO4 etc).
2. Insert plug into your electric bike, then when audible voice makes announcement insert coin(s).
3. Charging will begin automatically.
4. Insert the number of CNY1 coins to increase the amount of charging time (CNY1 = 10 minute increments), charging time will be displayed (minutes) in the LED panel (as noted above)
5. Voltage, current and polarity is adjusted automatically
6. This electric fast charger operates automatically in combination with audible voice prompts, no attendant required. 24 hour fast charging available.
EVERYONE whi has used those coin operated fast charger have stated that it is a sure fire way to kill your batteries!
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Have added a luggage rack which meant permanent removal of the pillion grab rails. Once I removed the grab rails and the nice insert/in-fill that accompanies the grab rails each side, I fitted the luggage rack (one piece). After the luggage rack was installed I then fitted an ADLO '2012' top box base plate that allows quick release of the top box. I also attempted to connect the LED stop light built into the ADLO '2012' top box lid, but wasn't able to isolate the three wires from the scooter brake light, as the ADLO 2012 top box has two wires. I tried various combinations of connecting the two wires to the scooters brake light wiring unsuccessfully and ran out of time. Just another one added to my many get-round-to-it projects...
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Hi BikeDoc,
Amazing looking scooter, might just be what I'm looking for in the very near future.
Do you have any pics with the box fitted yet?
Do you attract any unwanted attention from the fuzz?
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I'll have to take some photos with the luggage rack and quick release top box (ADLO '2012' model) fitted - when I am back in PRC. I'm in northern Thailand at the minute.
No, not attracted any undue or unwarranted attention, but then I ride in a small town, but mostly in mountains and rural countryside. I do go into the major city 30km away to run my errands (shop at the METRO supermarket etc), but all good so far. No plates required in this small town any longer for ebikes/e-scooters since last year. Not sure if this rule change applies in the 'city'.
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Hi BikeDoc,
Amazing looking scooter, might just be what I'm looking for in the very near future.
Do you have any pics with the box fitted yet?
Do you attract any unwanted attention from the fuzz?
Photo with the ADLO 2012 model top-box in situ. Top-box has its own base plate allowing the box to be removed using the key and press of the red button.
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/at...id=18427&stc=1
On another note, I can upgrade the rear electric motor/hub to 6KW and new master controller for ~6K CNY. Haven't looked into LiFePO4 batteries or other lithium batteries, as changing out the lead acid batteries also requires a new master controller, battery charges, and would remove the ability to recharge the eScooter out and about if needed, at any of the conventional recharging facilities...
Currently I carry the two fast chargers under the seat along with the respective cables and a 10m electrical extension cord as I have a few places where I can plug in for 'ahem' free, if I ride close to the ~100km range or know I will. I use the fast chargers sparingly though as using these to charge the batteries does shorten battery life (1.5-2hrs for full charge from an empty state). Pretty much every night I plug the scoot into the mains and recharge using the standard battery chargers (2) which take up to 10hrs from an almost empty battery state.
I'm not sure what level of redundancy reserve the controller might allow the batteries charge to remain at when 'empty'. A reserve state of charge is important to preserve the battery life for as long as possible. Fully discharging batteries fully isn't ideal so most controllers used in electric vehicle allow a certain reserve level of charge to remain... but TIC the LFZ.
I have revised my view on the BMW C600 reverse engineering... it's actually a Yamaha X-Max 400 copy
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Hey Doc,
looks good with the box.
I've been trying to locate this bike in Shanghai, looking for same spec as yours with dual 72's.
I think I've found a dealer, or at least one that can supply this.
Looks identical to yours save for the screen, what do you think.
Communication, (even via my Chinese wife), hasn't been straight forward. But I think the spec I can get is 3kW, and 72 volt. for 10,000 yuan. Trying to talk about additional batteries, ended up getting very lost.
In the next couple of weeks, I'm going to ordering one and see how I get on.
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/at...id=18428&stc=1http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/at...id=18429&stc=1http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/at...id=18430&stc=1
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Hey Davie, just a quick question; do electric bikes require a licence plate in your location? If they do this bike won't be eligible since the limitations on both speed <20-25km/h I seem to recall pretty much apply most places and then the electric motor output required to be <400w. This X-Max copy is bigger than pretty much the majority of commonly seen electric bikes on Ch!na roads etc, so it does stand out. I see my eScoot being looked at all the time, so fair warning. The scoot also is available with a 125cc, 150cc, 250cc petrol engine... though from different sellers.
I'd push for the screen like my eScoot has as there's not much clean air in the populated areas here, so one gets pretty dirty after a reasonable ride here. The screen helps minimise that dirty air exposure.
The luggage rack is also really worth it to me, I have top-boxes on all my rides. Just very practical IMO. My rides do shopping runs as much as anything else, so a top-box is a must have. Also the tunnel (the space between the front of the seat and the tupperware where a rider places their feet) on this scoot isn't flat, so the tunnel cannot be utilised as well as it might be on other scoots.
The eScoot are actually manufactured in Zhejiang province, in Taizhou.
The double set of batteries is a real bonus for my riding requirements, because I often ride >80km round trips several times a week and often I'm pushing the range right out into triple figures so having the extra 72v is a major bonus as far as I 'm concerned as I have locations where I can use the aftermarket fast chargers when needed to 'borrow' some e-juice. It would be great to have regenerative braking and even solar charging added into the panels, especially the top box. I've looked into some form of solar panels even fold out panels that I could use while parked/stopped, but with current technologies and so forth it isn't feasible "yet".
I'm happy with the eScoot and in fact aside from my 3 months riding my BMW GS down to/from round China, Laos & Thailand where I spent lots on petrol. I haven't paid for any petrol the 2-3months prior now the month I've been back 'home' since.
I've considered the 6KW and controller upgrade and even thought about going lithium, but neither make sense based on my wants and needs... lithium batteries can't be recharged using the charging stations that abound most everywhere there's a sizeable population here. That's the biggest obstacle for me.
A few more photos from a few days ago, to follow
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A late afternoon early evening jaunt around some local mountains (Jiu Feng Shan) 5km from my door... did a short circuit of about 60km... ascending and descending the mountain slopes. Attempted to refrain from using 'moderate' mode on the steeper ascents, but find it best to keep up momentum or regain it on tight switchbacks where I had to scrub off speed.
The day when electric 'bikes' offer a reliable range of 300km with fast 30-1hr recharge times and fairly good average sustained speed ~100km/h over that range I think will be the tipping point...
If I was able to achieve an average 300km range regardless of the terrain ridden, at a fairly brisk pace when needed/wanted with this Majiesite (Yamaha X-Max copy), I'd have ridden the eScoot all the way down to Thailand, with the only caveat/consideration being how the eScoot might go attempting to cross international borders (e.g. Laos and Thailand).
Note the LED lights on front and rear, very nice accents though I'd like the front LED to be brighter so the scoot really had a better presence on the bitumen etc.
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/at...id=18431&stc=1
http://www.mychinamoto.com/forums/at...id=18432&stc=1
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Hi Doc,
Planning to buy in Shanghai and get it delivered to Suzhou, where I’ll be living in the very near future.
Haven’t looked to into number-plate requirements for Suzhou, spent the last couple of weekends in Suzhou I noticed most e-bikes are un-plated.
Visited a couple of e-bike shops and could quite easily get hold of a 2KW, large but standard’ish looking bike.
Anybody out there know the legalities of e-bike number plates in Suzhou.
Another option is to see if I can purchase same bike through a Suzhou shop.
I much prefer to have dual 72v’s, but communication/understanding of what I was asking for couldn’t be resolved. If it comes to it, I’ll get a shop in Suzhou to fit a second set of 72v’s or do it myself. (assuming it’s pretty simple connecting the batteries up and heavy duty twin pole switch). I’ll also try and find the biggest capacity/best quality batteries, although this will depend on being told that batteries I’m buying are really best quality nit just more expensive.
The rack I’ll ask for, along with box.
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Hi Doc,
Planning to buy in Shanghai and get it delivered to Suzhou, where I’ll be living in the very near future.
Haven’t looked to into number-plate requirements for Suzhou, spent the last couple of weekends in Suzhou I noticed most e-bikes are un-plated.
Visited a couple of e-bike shops and could quite easily get hold of a 2KW, large but standard’ish looking bike.
Anybody out there know the legalities of e-bike number plates in Suzhou.
Another option is to see if I can purchase same bike through a Suzhou shop.
I much prefer to have dual 72v’s, but communication/understanding of what I was asking for couldn’t be resolved. If it comes to it, I’ll get a shop in Suzhou to fit a second set of 72v’s or do it myself. (assuming it’s pretty simple connecting the batteries up and heavy duty twin pole switch). I’ll also try and find the biggest capacity/best quality batteries, although this will depend on being told that batteries I’m buying are really best quality nit just more expensive.
The rack I’ll ask for, along with box.
Hi Davie, what's the update? Any developments on buying plans for this scoot?
If you are searching the likes of Taobao... just input 马杰斯特 into the search engine... there's heaps of bikes and a few aftermarket add-ons... like this newer luggage rack... for sale...
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Hi Doc,
I did get myself an escooter very similar to yours. Whilst researching options of the where and how to get one at the spec I wanted, I had a stroke of luck. Following up on a few weeks old advert on an expat message board, for a T8 scooter for sale in Suzhou, I expected only to be able to clarify where the scooter was bought. As it turned out the scooter was still for sale. The guy had bought 6 months previous, for 12K yuan and had put another 6K into it in upgrades to the motor/brakes/suspension/lights/tyres etc etc. The important numbers are 144v batteries and 10kw motor. I got what I consider to be a very good deal on it. The only things I want to due to it are, box and rack/lower screen, and maybe see if I can adjust the throttle to have a better feel.
Through bad timings and travel, the bike is in Suzhou and I’m in Shanghai, and I’ve only ridden it once in the rain 2 up (15km). Can’t confirm anything about the range, but it’s more than quick enough for the road, and a bit too quick for the bike lanes. Easily cruises at 75kph two up, didn’t get anywhere near top speed on my first run in the wet. Only a guess, but I’d estimate it’ll do 100+kph without any trouble.Hi Doc,
I did get myself an escooter very similar to yours. Whilst researching options of the where and how to get one at the spec I wanted, I had a stroke of luck. Following up on a few weeks old advert on an expat message board, for a T8 scooter for sale in Suzhou, I expected only to be able to clarify where the scooter was bought. As it turned out the scooter was still for sale. The guy had bought 6 months previous, for 12K yuan and had put another 6K into it in upgrades to the motor/brakes/suspension/lights/tyres etc etc. The important numbers are 144v batteries and 10kw motor. I got what I consider to be a very good deal on it. The only things I want to due to it are, box and rack/lower screen, and maybe see if I can adjust the throttle to have a better feel.
Through bad timings and travel, the bike is in Suzhou and I’m in Shanghai, and I’ve only ridden it once in the rain 2 up (15km). Can’t confirm anything about the range, but it’s more than quick enough for the road, and a bit too quick for the bike lanes. Easily cruises at 75kph two up, didn’t get anywhere near top speed on my first run in the wet. Only a guess, but I’d estimate it’ll do 100+kph without any trouble.
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Re: MaJieSiTe BMW C600 look-a-like
^Davie I've sent you a PM. I'm attempting to upgrade to 6kW electric hub and controller fitted as a custom order through the local Suzuki motorcycle shop 3km away from my house here in PRC (TIC!). After dropping the scooter off at the shop on the understanding it'd take 2 days for the change out from the 3kW electric motor and controller. Eight days later finally got the message at 9pm that scooters all done. I arrived 8am yesterday at the shop with my scooter sitting all nicely detailed (washed) on the workshop tiled floor with the seat open. Nice, I thought as I walked up the ramp into the workshop only to be let down with the sight of the controller sitting lengthways with a mass of electrical cables like spaghetti essentially taking up a fair amount of real estate in under-seat stowage area. They'd also drilled several holes here and there for the passage of said wiring and also moved the theft alarm to the stowage area too for some (unknown) reason when it had previously been underneath the stowage 'bin'. Supposedly there wasn't enough space under the stowage'bin' where the admittedly smaller 3kW controller had been. However the new controller was poorly fitted and numerous wires had 'silver' tape wrapped loosely which indicates that wires are joined using the good old trusty cut, twist and wrap approach so common here. Pragmatic if nothing else. I was far from impressed! TIC the penultimate LFZ YMMV My reaction was to tell the workshop boss who I've known and dealt with for 10 years, firstly why they didn't contact me first once they/he realised that the controller was too big before they cut and drilled? At least let me know beforehand so I could have made the decision. I was so annoyed I told the boss who was running late (plane to catch), that unless he can get that controller fitted underneath the seat stowage'bin' otherwise remove it all and retrofit the 3kW 'system' back in. The workshop boss had an epiphany (shared by the peanut gallery) and suggested fitting the controller along the side of the scooter near the rear shock and swing arm. Typical TIC approach, I should have known better. As I walked out of the workshop (shaking my head) 20-25min after the workshop boss who had to go catch his plane, I didn't bother mentioning that the rear tyre valve air pressure cap (which I bought and fitted to every vehicle in my garage here in PRC) was missing, which they'd obviously misplaced when they'd swapped over the electric hub/wheel! Yes, great to see all the hardware being upgraded in the country (unfortunately it's not often used as such hardware should), but where TIC fails is in the software area and the hardware-software interface. TIC the truly LFZ YMMV