Just wanted to say thanks for this video! We have 2 Monster Moto 1000's and one has been dead for about a year. This video inspired me to gut out the old battery set and I put in 2 20v knock-off dewalt batteries in a series. Running like new again! Watched your other video so I realize that these 6 ah knockoff's are probably more like 3.5-4 in reality, but hopefully they'll get the job done for a while. Thanks again!
I tried replacing the batteries and I get a spark when I connect the battery. Any idea what’s wrong? The fuse is blowing. I changed the fuse out, but can’t figure out what is causing it to blow.
A spark when you connect it does not mean much by itself. The fact that it is blowing a fuse is significant. Follow the wires from the battery to the controller and make sure there are not exposed wires. You may need to put some electrical tape if for some reason you have bare copper exposed. If the wires are all in tact then try disconnecting the motor controller and see if it still pops that fuse.
I think it could. You might burn out your motor if you really push it, but you should be able to do that. I have other bikes I’ve bumped from 24v to 36v and from 36v to 48v and they work great. I did burn out one motor when I was really pushing it though.
@@evdirtbikediy2676 i got a friend whos gonna 3d print me a bracket for 3 and im gonna run 1 set of 3 18vs in series to get 52v then another 3 parellel for more range
so i tried this and it turned on and i twisted the throttle and nothing so i unplugged the throttle then when i was plugging it back in the wheels spun but the throttle still didn’t work do you think that is a bad throttle?
You could try connecting the red and green wires from the controller going to the throttle. That will give it the full throttle signal and should make it go. That might help diagnose
The controller has three wires going to the throttle. Red, black, and usually green. If you connect the red to the green then it’s simulating a full throttle situation.
@@evdirtbikediy2676 so in theory you are able to produce whatever volts and amp hours you want based on the batteries size as long as there the same volts across the board? I’m during your current build just at the battery stage part and want to get it right.
Yeah that’s how it works. For every cell you add in series it will increase the voltage. For every cell you add in parallel it increases the amperage. The drill batteries are typically 18v so putting two in series would make it 36v. Adding a second set in parallel just extends the range and possibly instantaneous performance
Say they were 5ah 20v batteries instead and I wanted 80v and 20ah would it be the same setup you have basically? 4 adapters ran in series like you have and then one main set of parallel positive and negative cables.
To get to 80 volts you would need 4 batteries in series. To get to 20Ah you would also need 4 in parallel. That would mean 16 batteries total (4x4). At that point it would be super expensive and would be better to get a real battery.
That is really going to determine how long it lasts. In theory they might also deliver more Amps as well, but that just depends. The 4-6 Ah are usually 5S2P and the only difference is the capacity of the cell. Lower is usually 5S1P and larger is usually 5S3P. So having more parallel will give you more amperage, but it also does depend on the cell being used.
The motor is just the one it came with, a 1000w brushed DC motor. The controller is a generic one from eBay. I just search for 1000w brushed DC motor controller.
Just wanted to say thanks for this video! We have 2 Monster Moto 1000's and one has been dead for about a year. This video inspired me to gut out the old battery set and I put in 2 20v knock-off dewalt batteries in a series. Running like new again! Watched your other video so I realize that these 6 ah knockoff's are probably more like 3.5-4 in reality, but hopefully they'll get the job done for a while. Thanks again!
I'm glad you got something out of my video! It's great to see people giving these older bikes some new life.
Great video 💯🦈
Your the man this video was super helpful
Glad it helped
Could you bump this up to 72V? Are the batteries capable of series hookups beyond 36V?
Yes you could. You can add as many as you want. At some point you could just be driving the motor too hard and burn it out quickly
@@evergreenwattsmartchannel1982 Cool. I wasn't sure how the BMS on these batteries worked. I wanted to do a 72v system for a 72v motor.
Great Great Video!
I tried replacing the batteries and I get a spark when I connect the battery. Any idea what’s wrong? The fuse is blowing. I changed the fuse out, but can’t figure out what is causing it to blow.
A spark when you connect it does not mean much by itself. The fact that it is blowing a fuse is significant. Follow the wires from the battery to the controller and make sure there are not exposed wires. You may need to put some electrical tape if for some reason you have bare copper exposed. If the wires are all in tact then try disconnecting the motor controller and see if it still pops that fuse.
Is there a any aftermarket sprockets that fit on this bike I can't seem to find any help ?????
I actually sold the bike so I don’t know. These sprockets seem to be pretty universal. You just need to measure the shaft size and note the shape
Very nice video
Can you make a bud on how to take out the battery
Sorry, mine actually came without batteries, so I don't have that info.
Is that controller able to handle the lithium-ion cells opposed to the lead acid?
Yes it all has to do with wattages. It’s the same wattage between the two battery types so it’s fine
Could the bike handle six batteries three series 🤔the speed controller
I think it could. You might burn out your motor if you really push it, but you should be able to do that. I have other bikes I’ve bumped from 24v to 36v and from 36v to 48v and they work great. I did burn out one motor when I was really pushing it though.
@@evdirtbikediy2676 ok thanks
Where did you get the adapters tho or did you 3d print them
I bought them on eBay, but you can 3D print them. Just cheap enough on eBay that I didn't find it as worth the hassle to print
@@evdirtbikediy2676 i got a friend whos gonna 3d print me a bracket for 3 and im gonna run 1 set of 3 18vs in series to get 52v then another 3 parellel for more range
so i tried this and it turned on and i twisted the throttle and nothing so i unplugged the throttle then when i was plugging it back in the wheels spun but the throttle still didn’t work do you think that is a bad throttle?
Could be a bad throttle. Are you sure on the wiring of that throttle?
yes i double checked it it is plugged in and i took apart the throttle and everything in it seems good.
You could try connecting the red and green wires from the controller going to the throttle. That will give it the full throttle signal and should make it go. That might help diagnose
i’m not sure i understand what your saying could you elaborate?
The controller has three wires going to the throttle. Red, black, and usually green. If you connect the red to the green then it’s simulating a full throttle situation.
Have any issue with the batteries swelling with running them in series and parallel?
Not at all. The batteries are 2p5s anyway so as long as the cells match then you are good to go
@@evdirtbikediy2676 so in theory you are able to produce whatever volts and amp hours you want based on the batteries size as long as there the same volts across the board? I’m during your current build just at the battery stage part and want to get it right.
Yeah that’s how it works. For every cell you add in series it will increase the voltage. For every cell you add in parallel it increases the amperage. The drill batteries are typically 18v so putting two in series would make it 36v. Adding a second set in parallel just extends the range and possibly instantaneous performance
Say they were 5ah 20v batteries instead and I wanted 80v and 20ah would it be the same setup you have basically? 4 adapters ran in series like you have and then one main set of parallel positive and negative cables.
To get to 80 volts you would need 4 batteries in series. To get to 20Ah you would also need 4 in parallel. That would mean 16 batteries total (4x4). At that point it would be super expensive and would be better to get a real battery.
Do you have links for the accessories?
Good point. I have updated the description with the links!
Does the moto has a gas option at all
Yup
Does ah matter 5-6-9? I see you use the 5 ah
That is really going to determine how long it lasts. In theory they might also deliver more Amps as well, but that just depends. The 4-6 Ah are usually 5S2P and the only difference is the capacity of the cell. Lower is usually 5S1P and larger is usually 5S3P. So having more parallel will give you more amperage, but it also does depend on the cell being used.
What motor & controller ?
The motor is just the one it came with, a 1000w brushed DC motor. The controller is a generic one from eBay. I just search for 1000w brushed DC motor controller.