eBike MXUS 3k turbo V3 rear brake fitting & a long VLOG

Here's how I managed to fit my rear brake to the MXUS 3k turbo V3.
I was in a very good mood because I'd finally fitted it and, as a result, I was rather chatty on the test ride......
These are the power supplies I refer to: goo.gl/UPcea6
They're good for 2a @ 76v but please don't go any higher.

[@andyc18865]

Tony your a gem. Not seen this Vlog before

[@tommuhlemanjr.3871]

Very sound engineering job on your brake mod Tony, and your bike ride comments were hilarious. I really enjoy your videos and I’m seriously thinking about building an E-bike this spring because you’ve peaked my interest.

[@Vortecks]

Build one! It's not as hard as people make out...... it harder!

[@tommuhlemanjr.3871]

Tony, I know it’s hard to build an E-bike from scratch, but I’m not thinking of a speed demon like you’ve got... I’m thinking of more of a decent bolt on kit version. Got any recommendations?

[@Vortecks]

All the Chinese bolt-on kits are good but I only have experience in hub motors. My first one (48v 1500w) was fantastic and did over 40mph but it just didn't have the power I needed.

[@tommuhlemanjr.3871]

Thanks for your responses Tony. I can’t believe that your bike does @70 mph. Well actually I can, you are a bit our there lol, but a damn good engineer. Cheers,

[@Vortecks]

It hasn't done 70....... yet. The max was 67mph (private road of course) but I've now upped it to 135a which should see 70 :-)

[@peterhalford3819]

with you on the cold Tony were old and feel it more haha ..spring is just around the corner ...i hope ...great vid keep em coming matey

[@Vortecks]

Cheers mate. Yeah, Spring is nearly here and Summer will be gone before I know it!

[@TheRoadtoGonzo]

I love this guy. Michael Jackson lol

[@Gopherdave1]

Wow, so interesting! Thanks for sharing that with us, I thoroughly enjoyed it.

[@Vortecks]

Thank you Sir :-)

[@garycheesecheese2264]

Tony your a legend keep um coming..

[@Vortecks]

I think you pronounced it wrong mate..... it's pronounced "stupid" :D

[@aIbaqubra]

Important video about brake caliper clearance, thanks.

[@barryluke865]

my god did i ever enjoy that video, well done tony, you made me feel like i wanted to be there with you but not in the cold lol,,

[@Vortecks]

It's all in a day's life. I have hours and hours of video from last summer that I didn't publish....one day I might!

[@garyfen6893]

Vortecks I love your videos please do more videos

[@andym5195]

so glad for this vid ! ive got exactly the same brake problem!

[@Vortecks]

I know, it's a nightmare mate so I'm glad I helped 😊

[@charlesbova722]

Good morning outstanding and keep talking you're awesome thanks for the inspiration I will be looking for that motor for my bicycle thank you and be well

[@Vortecks]

I'm glad I'm at least one person's inspiration. It makes it all worth while :-)

[@georgebushwack]

Had a similar problem and just ground off metal from the back wall of the brake body.

[@garyfen6893]

Hi love your channel please update more videos about hub motors top speed descriptions of the motor 😍

[@apsert]

Tony, with much great interest leads to research, and what i found is you "can" in fact wire the regen breaking so that it kicks in when you pull on the brake lever and releases when you do on the lever, this serves 2 points. One being you will have greater breaking performance, and two, you will cut down on wear and tear on the brakes, they will stay cooler not having to work as hard. Hope this helps? cheers again pal all the best

[@Vortecks]

I do have regen braking enabled on throttle release but I've disabled the e-brake because it only uses power. I don't need regen braking enabled on the brake lever because it's already maxed out at 5a on the throttle (the most that the batteries can handle).

[@SatoriLight]

Awesome video ty for sharing

[@Vortecks]

No problem :-)

[@cwwiss1]

Had to smile when hat cold wind hit you...sorry but it was funny Tony. 😀

[@hhead56]

Great stuff thanks T.

[@Vortecks]

No probs, glad you enjoyed it :-)

[@thelolpostaroundtheworld8953]

How much did it cost you just the kit without the bike estimate? Thanks i love you videos

[@MrDeceptacon88]

Did you drill the disc to countersink the bolts?

[@igspowerd2514]

ID TAKE A GRINDER TO THE BIT SAYING 3KW A TO HELP IT WORK AND B JUST IN CASE LAW ASK QUESTIONS LOL NOT THAT IV HAD A PROBLOM BUT DIFRENT MOTOR CROWN TC100 BUT WANT TO DO ANOTHER CRAZY BIKE SO LOOKING TO GET A MXUS AS CHEAP AND DOES SAME THING AS CROWN BUT LIGHTER

[@Vortecks]

I did think about it but I don't know if it's raised (sort of embossed from the inside) or it's a bit extra on the casting. Knowing my luck.........

[@bansheebandithot350]

We’ve all had that problem with back wheel. Locktite the nuts in on ya disc

[@Vortecks]

You haven't had a problem like I did last week....... I jammed my thumb in the disk whilst it was spinning. I bet you can guess what happened :-(

[@ayhantanis831]

Hi what kind controller that you using with Mxus????

[@lezbriddon]

think i just screwed myself over, bought this wheel, and a frame, frame spec is 178mm width, measured mine its 180mm, wheel not yet arrived and i'm crapping myself on if the axel will not be enough....

[@Vortecks]

Add some torque arms and spacers (which you will need) and you'll end up having to make the dropout wider, rather than worrying about it being too wide.

[@nandrews8412]

Did you ever look into some of them hand guard/shields to help block the cold wind off your hands? I bet you could even print some if you wanted.

[@Vortecks]

I did but decided against them. I know they don't weigh much but I've been on a weight-saving exercise in the last week and shaved just over 2kg. I'll bare the cold because it'll soon be summer!

[@tonkajjz109]

Another great video keep them coming ... if you want shit hot stoppers try getting a set of hope mono 6 I run a set of them with 225 mm front disc and 205 mm on the rear on my on one fatty best brakes ever

[@Vortecks]

I was looking at them a while ago...... I'm saving hard for them now :-)

[@tonkajjz109]

Vortecks They are a bit expensive but they stop anything

[@cibie01]

Hang on how do you know what cannabis smells like Tony?..........this explains a lot lads we have rumbled him at last lol. seriously brilliant video so much fun and the bike is working beautiful.

[@Vortecks]

Well, I seem to remember many years ago when I was........bolox, I'm rumbled. Seriously though..... once you smell it, you never forget it mate.

[@paulleftwick7782]

does the resistor use more when overheated try cooling system tho you know better than me cool bike

[@Vortecks]

Sorry..... what resistor?

[@skyeparker5822]

Can anyone recommend the best bikes for these motors? Looking for a bike now.

[@Vortecks]

Any bike will work but it depends on your knowledge level. A hard tail is easier to build because you haven't got the consideration of the rear suspension but it's rather uncomfortable when you're doing anything over 20mph.

I would've removed the logo off the motor... angle grinder, primer and paint on the lid. I don't think it's worth it to weaken the caliper adapter.

[@Vortecks]

I've done nearly 1,000 miles with it now and it's still going strong. When I build V3, I'll be using a grinder to take the logo off!

[@herenow2895]

I was just thinking how much rubbish there is littering the verges round your way, then you came round the bend and there's a car. It's like open landfill.

[@Vortecks]

Yeah, it's sad that the country is in such a state. It never was when I was young.... it was a country to be proud of!

[@herenow2895]

I think there are a lot of people about now who dont have the same values or awareness of the beauty of the Uk. Also, in the school summer holidays, there's a significant increase in kiddy associated gack wrappers, tins and botlles on the grass verges. Must be those little buggers that are throwing used tyres out of the window too :) Good job on the brakes. They really do stop you on a sixpence.