Kay Edgecumbe's

Owner	Kay Edgecumbe
Owner's Other EVs	1979 Conzept 1981 NEEV Mobility Scooter 1953 Le Velocette Fire Fly 1937 Austin 8
Location	Christchurch, Christchurch New Zealand ^map
Web/Email	WebPage
Vehicle	2005 rebuilt mobility scooter rebuilt mobility scooter
Motor	original 2 hp shop rider motor
Drivetrain	redesigned transmission off completely stuffed mobility scooter transmission
Controller	resistances and switched series parallel batteries
Batteries	2, 12.00 Volt, Lead-Acid, Gel
System Voltage	24 Volts
Charger	original that came with scooter
Heater	warm clothes
DC/DC Converter	switched resistances (they only lose a few watt seconds up to half/ full power)
Instrumentation	ammeter voltage indicator
Top Speed	10 MPH (16 KPH) 2 cruising speed 5 and 10 mph with series parallel battery switching as well as 2 resistor stages
Acceleration	ok
Range	10 Miles (16 Kilometers) ideal for grocery shopping and short journeys especially as it is allowed on side walks and through parks due to its 5mph cruising speed in slow range
Seating Capacity	1 adult
Curb Weight	200 Pounds (90 Kilograms) can carry up to 200+ lb driver
Tires	12 inch
Conversion Time	1 week
Conversion Cost	time and scraps from my hording dump
Additional Features	all alloy skin replacing the old plastic crap. fixed bib/boot in front allowed secure steering. redesigned independent front suspension. a huge improvement on the original atrocious designed commercial scooter
After the gears stripped and the king pins snapped and the steering column broke over the time a friend had it and after many repairs I was given it as friend got new scooter. complete redesign of gear box with chain sprocket set and gears 7-1 off Honda nifty fifty final gears new speed 10 mph redesign the front suspension as well as the steering and the addition of a decent front 'boot' for grocery shopping.

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Rebuilt Mobility Scooter“Wizard of Odd”

Rebuilt Mobility Scooter
“Wizard of Odd”