Would this be good for cross country? Can you put bags over that battery or would it overheat?
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I do have a bag on top of the battery but I have it on a separate platform extending from the seat post. I have attached a side bag to the side of the battery platform. Used short self tapping screws. I have never attached anything directly to the battery, or allowed anything to sit directly on top of it.Hope that helps. Tom
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As far as cross country is concerned, it's a very tough bike. and is well built. As far as bags are concerned,there is a ten pound limit, but as far as overheating, you shouldn't have any problems. The only problem I've had is with getting water on any electrical part, but it must be pretty hard rain or from a hose.
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I was hoping to put bags on mine, but the instruction booklet says not to put more than 10 pounds on it. I believe this bike would do fairly well cross country, but if the battery ruins dry it's a work out to peddle. I would recommend removing the battery to ride without power, because the battery is fairly heavy. The Manuel recommends this too. This thing goes up hills no problem. I find peddling helps take a lot of the work off the battery.
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No good place to hang bags. And battery and bike weight prolly kills benefit long distance. I use my e bike to get to park that i run at so if i cant make the ride back uphill im confident ill get home.
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I do have a bag on top of the battery but I have it on a separate platform extending from the seat post. I have attached a side bag to the side of the battery platform. Used short self tapping screws. I have never attached anything directly to the battery, or allowed anything to sit directly on top of it. Hope that helps. Tom
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I am not sure that anyone could truly answer that question. It all depends on the battery. I think it might last about a hour on a full charged battery. I don't think there is any overheat problems. You can always buy extra batteries and simply plug one in after the other has gone out.
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I haven't left it out and let get directly rained on but I bought a waterproof bag to transport and store while on the boat I had a regular eton ruckus that got wet and quit working I haven't noticed any overheating issues yet
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If there's snow on the ground I wouldn't. The motor won't get along with the wet conditions. But living here in Northwest Florida with temps for the most part in the low 40's I don't think there'd be a problem. I would think rolling it up when done and fitting in the bag could be a bear of a task though. Not sure I would set it up.
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I do not think u will have any problem of overheating. If u check your plug during operation & it is not warm u r good!
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Used it for one season so far and the battery does the whole lawn. We have an average size lawn in a subdivision and it is flat. If you have hills, you might want to get a self propelled mower. I picked up leaves with it a few weeks ago and the battery is still working good.I see replacements on eBay for 99 bucks. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Black-Decker-36V-Battery-for-CM1936-SPCM1936-and-CTL36-Mowers-RB-3612-NEW-/301056042900?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash;=item461856a794
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Well in a hot environment a fully charge battery gives me a hour top it seems to over heat 50 to 60 day temperature about two hours I was told it would not overheat but I think it does. I work with 4 batteries to keep them cool and take brakes after 30 minutes to avoid complete shooting while shooting. Please advice if I maybe using this wrong thanks.
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Not for my comfort level. I bought some of that reflective heat shield foil tape and wrapped it around some rock wool to create a little fire-proof insulated pad that I taped to the bag's heat shield. That would rest right against the exhaust heat shield and kept the bag protected. This was on a DR650 which had similar exhaust placement. Those bags didn't hold up to the beating I delivered crossing wisconsin on ATV trails either. They only lasted one trip (1400 hard miles). Could last years if you were very gentle.
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Depends on the size, my 110L one is pretty huge but I did use it for a 7 week, cross country motorcycle journey. It's great for that!
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Book says about 5 miles. That would depend on terrain,your weight and lessen as the battery gets older. Keep the battery charged. This isn't the kind of battery that you let drain and recharge for best care. Avoid letting the battery sit out in freezing weather when low. Great machine, been everywhere with it. Travels well. Loads pretty easy with two people lifting. Good choice.
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My experience is with leaves. Device does not work well with heavy leaf piles or large areas. Battery drains in about 10 to 15 minutes on high speed. I do not know how that would compare with snow. Light snow on a small area like windows might be okay.
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Not yet. I would think it to be fine because it's cold at high altitudes. It's only high heat environments that I would be really concerned. Same battery material as iPhone and iPad.
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I leave my battery, weedwacker and charger in the garage year round (upstate ny) and haven't had any problems! Winters are freezing and snowy and today it's 93 and hot and humid! I would imagine wherever you are it should be ok as long as its dry!
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J, I run two of these on my Victory Cross Country with no issues. I don't have any charging issue that I am aware of and they've been in there over a year.
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I haven't tried that (have an e-bike kit in my basement, but never got roundto installing it). The bag is probably a reasonable size and shape, and sturdyenough. But it gets awkward to wheel it around with a heavy bag of grocerieshigh up on the rack, and the same might apply to putting a heavy battery packthat high up. It's an awesome bag for lightweight stuff like lock, rainpants, lunch(especially because you can unclip it quickly and carry it with the shoulder strap).
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I haven't had overheating issues. My house is small and mostly hard woods except for an area rug. I am amazed by the suction power and love mine. I have only had it a couple months though.
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It shouldn't if it"s the 80/100.if it's the 100/130 use it only in cold weather due to it being so hot but the battery should handle any load.just the plastic gets hot.