TheJimGuy
New Member
Slickdude, Neon is absolutely correct. You should have 2 SLA (Sealed Lead Acid) batteries, 12V, 10A/h each. They are hooked up in series (negative to positive making a straight electrical run. Plug black wire to negative of battery 1, positive of battery 1 to negative of battery 2, positive of battery 2 back to plug on the red wire).
Voltage attempts to make a current flow, and current will flow if the circuit is complete. Voltage is sometimes described as the 'push' or 'force' of the electricity. Current is the rate of flow of charge.
Voltages add up for components connected in series.
Currents are the same through all components connected in series.
If you go to 36v in series you will have more get up and go, but range will not change. Go to 48V and you will shorten the life of your motor if not flat out kill it.
If you change to 12V 12A/h batteries, you will have more range and still should be in the "safe zone" for your bike. Go much higher on the amps and you will fry your controller if not the motor.
Voltage attempts to make a current flow, and current will flow if the circuit is complete. Voltage is sometimes described as the 'push' or 'force' of the electricity. Current is the rate of flow of charge.
Voltages add up for components connected in series.
Currents are the same through all components connected in series.
If you go to 36v in series you will have more get up and go, but range will not change. Go to 48V and you will shorten the life of your motor if not flat out kill it.
If you change to 12V 12A/h batteries, you will have more range and still should be in the "safe zone" for your bike. Go much higher on the amps and you will fry your controller if not the motor.