Topic: My next restoration/project will be a 24 volt C5

[thedesigntailor]

Chunky tyres - Ready for new year snow?

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

Hi the tyres came with the wheel .not sure if to use them or not .

Pulleys came today will be bored out and ready to fit tomorrow ??

[thedesigntailor]

Hi the tyres came with the wheel .not sure if to use them or not .

Would add some grip in the winter months but I love the look of Schwalbe one, and of course they are low resistance too.

I wonder if the mountain bike ones would make the ride a bit rattlely?

[Karl]

Hi the tyres came with the wheel .not sure if to use them or not .

Would add some grip in the winter months but I love the look of Schwalbe one, and of course they are low resistance too.

I wonder if the mountain bike ones would make the ride a bit rattlely?

...you end up with a "land rover" hum  , Radiomarty had some knobblies fitted during an earlier Crawley run and raised quite a smile 

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

I think I will put on a Schwalbe on the front ...

I am using the original axle ...

just been working on the electronics the body I have had no wiring at all so I am replacing it with my own to take in account the 12 volt and 24 volt system ...(.lights indicators horn amp meter will all be 12 volt)

[Lancealot]

Starting to take shape Chas, keep us posted.

Got some 'special stickers' for my 24v conversion that I hope to do some work over the Xmas break......Shoooo!!!!!!!!

Lance

[thedesigntailor]

Special 24V stickers Lance? Is that wise seeing as it's not strictly road legal?

[PLOD11]

I agree , i wouldn't advertise the fact if you intend using it in a public place - If you know what i mean.

 

[C5 ENTHUSIAST + RESTORER]

The front wheel now completed ready to fit

[kamilb1998]

What would happen to you if you got caught on the road with 24 volt kit on they cant ban you

Tell them you're running on 12V. I seriously don't think they would bother checking. They probably wouldn't know what a 24V conversion on one of these is in the first place.

[thedesigntailor]

Probably an on the spot penalty - just like riding your bike on the pavement. But Kam's right. They wouldn't know how to check even if they knew the law on electric vehicles. 

[coverman]

I'm guessing that you are using a motor vehicle not complying with Construction and Use regulations, unregistered, uninsured, no helmet. Probable punishment, severe.

[Karl]

I'm guessing that you are using a motor vehicle not complying with Construction and Use regulations, unregistered, uninsured, no helmet. Probable punishment, severe.

Not if you're using it at the A.E.R , Brooklands or similar off-road events/venue 

[thedesigntailor]

I think as long as it's the first time you get caught you would get a warning at worse. Several times you might get more trouble. Get 12V stickers all over it how would they know?

PS - any more pictures Chas? I love seeing the progress. 

[kamilb1998]

Get 12V stickers all over it how would they know?

Or just leave it looking stock?