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Other Interests, Hobbies and Sinclair Products => Other interests and hobbies => Topic started by: frankev on 17, December, 2011 - 00:40:34

Title: My new Sinclair Zike project.
Post by: frankev on 17, December, 2011 - 00:40:34
Well, I have one.
Took me a little while but I have one ;D ;D.
Now The project must be to get this one restored. Any tips, spare parts, technical info etcetera are welcome.
Have to realize a new battery pack, repair the controller and find a driving belt with roll.(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Wj4HzwY2_ik/TuviodYt8fI/AAAAAAAABm4/4m4zVpA8dgI/s800/IMG_3284.JPG)
(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/--FiSEIBKBOc/Tuvin9MvDKI/AAAAAAAABmw/zJkUOsQdHWg/s800/IMG_3283.JPG)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-%3Cbr%20/%3EDgJOHuTIvow/TuvioGONmiI/AAAAAAAABm0/ikv-7oJOt2o/s800/IMG_3281.JPG)
Hope anyone can help me out with this one.

greetz

Frank
Title: Re: My new Sinclair Zike project.
Post by: Karl on 17, December, 2011 - 09:26:43
Frank - have you considered buying the two in France ? You could make two running zikes out of the three and sell one to recoup your expenses ,leaving one as a spares donor.

http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2150.0

..just a thought.
Title: Re: My new Sinclair Zike project.
Post by: radiomarty on 17, December, 2011 - 19:13:20
Hi Frank- I to have recently purchased a Zike and luckily it was all working apart from the charger - It is worth watch e-bay (uk) as a certain seller has been selling brand new control boards for around the £20 mark - if you need any help just ask and i'll try and work it out from mine-ps they are great fun !!!! :) :) :)
Title: Re: My new Sinclair Zike project.
Post by: frankev on 19, December, 2011 - 10:19:08
Hello Radiomarty,

That sounds like good news. I definitely need a new control-board for my Zike.
But I haven't found this fellow on E-Bay so far. So if you do have an address or something, let me know. I will then try to contact him.
By the way, I need a new battery-pack as well. Any suggestions are welcome.

greetz

Frank
Title: Re: My new Sinclair Zike project.
Post by: Twin Zikes on 12, January, 2012 - 17:45:25
Quote from: BooBoo on  17, December, 2011  - 09:26:43
Frank - have you considered buying the two in France ? You could make two running zikes out of the three and sell one to recoup your expenses ,leaving one as a spares donor.

http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2150.0

..just a thought.

Or the two in England...Still available  :)

http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=2154.0
Title: Re: My new Sinclair Zike project.
Post by: frankev on 28, February, 2012 - 09:08:26
Trying driving around on tmy Zike I found out that the strain on my wrist will make my Zike ride a hell for me.
No shock-absorbing or whatever. In short, I traded my Zike and now have a extra Sinclair that will rock you all when finished.
Working hard to make it representable I'll show you the results soon.

greetz

Frank
Title: Re: My new Sinclair Zike project.
Post by: Karl on 28, February, 2012 - 13:25:48
Sounds good  8)

Sorry to hear about the Zike though.
Title: Re: My new Sinclair Zike project.
Post by: frankev on 28, February, 2012 - 15:02:03
But BooBoo,

The Zike was not thrown away, Alwin "Quasimodo" is now the owner of this Zike. He will probably turn it into something special ;D
For me, with my specific handicap, it was no success at all. :-\
But I do not complain, I do have four different C5's now.
1. out of the box original with all options. Mirrors, indicator, seat-booster, horn-kit, mud flaps, high-viz mast, side panels and a original C5 coat.
2. 24 volt + hand-throttle "speedmachine".
3. 24 volt 750 watt "tractorpulling" C5 with reverse, cruise-control, corner and tilting sensor. Brake lights, temperature sensor etc. etc.
4. 12 volt + hand-throttle 7 gears superbike. (with T-Ford horn and purple neon lights)

They all have horn-kits, mirrors, high-viz masts and mud flaps.

And three more C5's for future improvements, spareparts, experiments.
2 more" with 7 gears, ready to be sold to two other handicapped people, wanting to improve their physical condition while having fun/transport.

So, still going strong on this side.

Greetz

Frank