Electric Bike Conversion Kit - DIY | EGO Lawn Mower Battery! ⚡️⚡️⚡️

[@back-roads]

Wow Andrew, that's crazy cool! And one of the best things about your videos (besides your overall & complete awesomeness) is how organized and concise they are. Your step by step instructions make all your projects look so easy and there's no unneeded repetition. They're crisp and clean - no need to skip ahead because every word matters. Also, while I'm on a roll, your camera work is perfection! You zoom at all the right times and you're always steady and in focus. It's a pleasure to watch. Great job!! ❤️

[@Kitearmy]

Your right - I never repeat myself, never, absolutely no repetition, like someone who goes on and on and on, like a broken record, or an echo, we get it, no need to continually beat the drum - INTOLERABLE!

[@loves2shoot]

what he said!

[@GabrielV93]

@@Kitearmy hi im new to the channel,do i need any kind of low voltage disconnect in order for me not to drain the whole bttery

[@Kitearmy]

@@GabrielV93 nope - keep an eye on it

[@StayConnectedEV]

You never showed how you connected the EGO?

[@Kitearmy]

blame lawyers - I show you the wires and from there it is super easy

[@davidwiniger3799]

Does it involve the inverter from Ego?

[@Kitearmy]

@@davidwiniger3799 Not even - don't over think it

[@mcgovernjimmy]

If you flip an EGO battery over you just might see a "+" and "-"...

[@mcgovernjimmy]

@@Kitearmy Lefty-Loosey Righty-Tighty?

[@lisamuller278]

*Works great my **Latest.Bike** I have a bad knee so I still get exercise but the bike assists me. I am a big guy so I didn’t think it would go as fast but it works great.*

[@BeginnerStrat]

How did you connect the battery?

[@Kitearmy]

I bet you can figure it out - don't want to be responsible for people hurting themselves

[@rosseauthomas2961]

Kite Army that’s the part I was waiting for 😕

[@HamAround23]

You can get a 3d printed adapter or print one yourself if you have a printer

[@xxycom8963]

Check eBay. There are adapters to the EGO battery from as low as $18 to $35.

[@GSUJON]

@@rosseauthomas2961 35 bucks on Amazon.

[@ToolShow]

I can see both NEGATIVE and POSITIVE reasons for leaving off the process of connecting the TWO WIRES to the EGO battery. Totally doing this by the way. Genius Andrew! Also, look into Thousand brand bike helmets. They're amazing.

[@Kitearmy]

Mate - I'm sending all of my subscribers to your channel. That is by far the best comment I have ever received. Strange how your caps lock functions - sort of like sending hidden messages (must be a coincidence). All I can say is MATE KEEP CRUSHING!

[@Kitearmy]

BTW - this is just a stepping stone to the real project. If you ever happen to be in my neck of the woods, consider yourself invited to a behind the scenes and a cold beer.

[@nitehawk9270]

@@Kitearmy I hope its an EGO powered go cart ;)

[@TristenHernandez]

But how did you connect to the ego battery? Are the terminals on the battery clearly defined? That’s the part of the video i was most looking forward to.

[@Kitearmy]

I know you can figure this out

[@TristenHernandez]

Kite Army Probably but why didn’t you show that part of the video? Especially considering the title I love your videos and I have EGO equipment along with an E bike so I simply was looking forward to learning how you did it.

[@daveeddy2402]

Lol.... alligator clips?

[@OldDood]

Did I miss something? What do you use for the Ego 5AH battery connection? Is there a Box/Connector (Slide in similar to an Ego Tool) for the battery? I saw the two wires. Do you an alligator clip it on to the battery? I know it is PLUS (+) and MINUS(-) with a battery. Do I rip apart (Jury Rig) a Ego Charger and use that to 'Slide On' the battery?

[@Kitearmy]

Nope - i did not show that. It is easy to figure out but I don't want to be liable for stupidity

[@MeriMorMick]

I almost left because of the beginning. The instal was excellent. Wish you had continued with an approved battery.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks

[@saulgoodman2018]

I thought you would have just attached a leaf blower to it.

[@TheSib]

Hahahaha!!! That’s funny!

[@Kitearmy]

That would be cheating

[@loves2shoot]

Ok, now I need a new keyboard and monitor!!! This could work in many ways: 1. for when you want to leaf others in your dust 2. when your yard is big and full of leaves 3. you are 2 tired to walk your blower around 4. when you need to cool off mid ride 5. if you wanted to convert your bike into a parasail 6. you stumble upon a supermodel photo shoot and their fan has just quit .... and soooooo much more?

[@TheCDM1971]

Any plans on a video covering the specifics regarding the Ego battery connections?

[@Kitearmy]

Sad but no - I can't be responsible for someone blowing themselves up.

[@danielholliday6742]

My dad was never this enthusiast about literally anything

[@Kitearmy]

Mine either. Sad

[@chrisvergari2705]

So I tried this method with a 3D-pprinted Ego Battery mount that connected to the battery. I had the 7ah battery on the mount and the two wires accidentally touched. There was a big spark, and then the battery no longer functioned. Luckily it was under warranty and I was able to get a replacement. But as everyone knows, those EGO batteries are not cheap. Best I can imagine is the BMS blew on the battery. Just a warning that this can happen.

[@Kitearmy]

that's why I did not include that in my video - glad for you it worked out

[@waymac7465]

Great instructional video but it would have been nice to see how you hooked up the EGO battery

[@Kitearmy]

it's straight forward if you think about it

[@tongmovies]

The torque washers that came with the is are not good enough. Do your self a favor and replace them with torque arms. Otherwise your wheel will break fall off while you’re going 30 mph. Yes, it’s as deadly as it sounds.

[@Kitearmy]

That would be a good upgrade

[@jonk8337]

Ego batteries are 14s packs (14 cells wired in series). Meaning in the ebike world they are considered 52v ebike battery. They are 4v different from a 48v battery (13s). Each lithium 18650 cells are capable of 4.2v when fully charged. 48v ebike motors and controllers can accept a wide variety of voltages. I build and repair ebikes and etrikes. I’ve used these Ego batteries for different projects. They are well made and provide enough amperage to power ebikes. If someone wanted to power ego power tools with 52v ebike batteries, it can be done as well, as long as the ebike battery BMS can handle the amperages the tool needs.

[@Kitearmy]

Good comment

[@gcharlie]

Do you know if the ego batteries would have any issue with regenerative braking?

[@HawkGTboy]

As a motorcyclist, I watch these guys adding motors to bicycles and all I can think is “Okay, you’ve added power. But you still have a teeny tiny contact patch with the road, and your brakes are undersized for the higher speeds. And you’re not wearing any safety gear.”

[@Kitearmy]

All true - notice I was not on the road

[@billw1044]

For those interested, there are several EGO battery adapters sold online if you don't want to make your own. Just search for "EGO battery adapter".

[@Kitearmy]

They have them on ebay

[@ShawnWi]

Is there a lock you can put on the bike to start it?

[@Kitearmy]

yeah - the motor controller includes a lock

[@ShawnWi]

@@Kitearmy perfect, thx!

[@stan121midling5]

hi, your battery link, is dead you have another battery we can use with this E-bike kit ?, thank you

[@jacklo325]

The modern mtb wheel size is 27.5 or 29". I am guessing this particular kit is only good for rim brakes, doesn't seems like it can mount a rotor. Is that speed control and battery setup water/rain proof?

[@Kitearmy]

Doubt it's waterproof

[@surfintheuniverse]

ok I saw it 48V, thanks for holding up the info on the MOTOR

[@bobbiojoseph5547]

You did not show how to connect the Ego battery to the speed controller.....

[@eighties8]

Hey Andrew, I'm interested in the part of how you connected the 56v EGO battery to the 48v controller. I have a 46 volt Ryobi mower (RM480e) that has the SLA batts and I want to convert it to use my EGO batts. Any suggestions?

[@rob-toolsandtech2521]

Great video, Andrew. Only problem is I’m disappointed that “my idea” that I had earlier today was not really my idea at all, because now I remember seeing this awesome video before. Oh well, as the Bare Naked Ladies said, “it’s all been done”. lol. I was thinking of trying this with 3 Milwaukee M18’s or 3 Dewalt 20v batteries in series. So, if I’m doing the math correctly, the max and nominal voltages would be about 4 volts higher than the ego. I’m wondering if this motor or another one would handle that extra voltage, or if I’d have to get a DC to DC converter to step down the voltage slightly. Keep up the great content!

[@therealscoobydoo]

The motor won't have a problem, but the controller might. Btw, the 20v batteries are probably only 19v at best; my 56v EGO batteries brand new were only 54.

[@ts8538]

You didn't show how you hooked up the Ego battery. Is that because of concerns about your liability if someone follows your directions and the battery explodes?

[@Mr_Popejoy]

Out of the maybe 50 ebike videos I’ve watched.. this is my new favorite! I’m looking to build one myself on a budget and I like the idea of using the ego battery. What sort of top speed on flat with motor only?

[@Kitearmy]

Thank you so much - faster than I felt safe at - I would say about 30mph

[@roynielsen1911]

Cool new use for Ego batteries. Hope you follow up with some performance info such as max speed and distance on a single battery charge with minimal pedaling.

[@Kitearmy]

Peddling - what's that?

[@loves2shoot]

@@Kitearmy That's when you try to get your subscribers to buy something ;) .... couldn't resist.

[@goodmanshealth]

WOW! You amaze me the way you do a project like this and make it so fun to watch and informative at the same time and I can't get over how easy you make it look when someone like myself would need 1. many hours, 2. my wife's brains and 3. still end up asking my neighbor for assistance. Great video!

[@Kitearmy]

YOU CAN DO IT!

[@wadeharrison2848]

Buddy=SAME!! lol

[@Trillville43]

I disprove of you still using those V breaks 😆

[@00devils]

Hmmm the battery is sitting on the speed controller, not sure if thats a good idea.

[@Kitearmy]

Got to strap it in pretty good

[@foam27]

@@Kitearmy got to not put it there!

[@mcgovernjimmy]

It's true... figuring out which of the "EBike Kits" to use is the worst part of any of this stuff. It will melt your brain. The Chinesium is strong with this stuff.

[@Kitearmy]

Chinesium - it used to be a rare earth metal

[@samsen3965]

What's Up, Everybody? I know, I KNOW: *It's a Bird, It's a Plane, ITS SUPERMAN, Powered by EGO Engine* ! Another well-done job my friend.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - EGO is my super power

[@G4IvL30V3R]

Nice work! Love Ego, btw what did you use to video record while riding your bike?

[@Kitearmy]

A insta360 on a pole - the shots are amazing

[@Jeo-What]

Thanks for the DIY video. How fast were you able to go and how long does the battery last averagely?

[@Kitearmy]

I pushed it to near 30mph and ran for about 15miles

[@loves2shoot]

@@Kitearmy this was with the 5 AH battery? I know speed won't differ but run time will, right? Nevermind, saw in another comment you confirmed this was 5ah

[@Kitearmy]

@@loves2shoot YEP - I would say the run time with the 5ah is about 20miles

[@bkee62]

Help! What does the EGO battery connect to??? I don't want to be pulling wires and cutting zip ties to charge my battery. Two thoughts are 1) use an extra EGO battery charger. 2) is there any aftermarket battery adapter???

[@Kitearmy]

aftermarket adapter - online

[@TheSib]

That’s fantastic and it looks SO FUN!!!!!

[@Kitearmy]

It was a blast - glad I didn't get hurt

[@DonalRomano]

Andrew! I've gotten my hands on a 28ah Ego commercial battery pack! And want to connect it to my 5000w kit problem is getting the voltage from the battery it doesn't want to play nice I have a 3D printed adapter I made it for it to connect to a dummy battery that the battery pack connects to but no voltage I wonder if there's some type of stop or something that knows it's not connected to a tool

[@Kitearmy]

I get they have some management controls - check it with a volt meter

[@sgoulet3333]

Would a 60v greenworks battery work with this kit?,

[@Kitearmy]

maybe

[@surfintheuniverse]

cool vids, how many volts is that bike motor?, I have lots of ego batteries, I want to make a bike

[@pwisc2115]

Awesome!! Cheers from Wisconsin Andrew.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate!

[@boandersen2895]

I assume you use a 48V motor kit? What about all the extra power from the 56V battery? Does that not kill the motor and the electronics?

[@Kitearmy]

all good

[@jaypmathew]

So how did you go from 56V(EGO Battery Voltage) to 48 V(Motor controller voltage)

[@Kitearmy]

they are about in the same range - the 48v can go up to I think 58ish

[@kylewill96]

Can you please update the Amazon link to the motor? Also, could I use a higher wattage motor if I wanted to?

[@Kitearmy]

Done

[@lookoutman]

Thanks

[@Kitearmy]

Welcome

[@KeywordManagement]

How did you connect Ego battery?

[@Kitearmy]

lots of vids that will walk you through that

[@donhall1834]

Horrible! You watch the whole video and he leaves out the most important thing! How do you connect the battery? How did he connect his yard tool battery to the wire, wires????????

[@Kitearmy]

If you can't figure that out - don't bother attempting this project

[@jerryjones7293]

I'd like to see actual connection to the battery.

[@Kitearmy]

+ to + - to -

[@acmeoneconnect]

Any test on how far you can ride with this setup? before you have to recharge the battery.

[@Kitearmy]

I rode about 15 miles - I didn't want to run the batteries down to a super low level

[@acmeoneconnect]

@@Kitearmy O ok that's amazing these batteries have so many different uses I believe they are ideal for emergencies.I have a Ryobi 40v that I paired with a 300w power inverter in a hybrid go sun oven to cook.

[@Kitearmy]

@@acmeoneconnect I was looking at the go sun over - looks like fun

[@taknmyshot]

The only reason I watched the video was to see the adapter used to connect the EGO battery and you didn't show it.

[@Kitearmy]

They sell them online

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

There are *many* different types of EGO Lawn Batteries(2.5 Ah to 10 Ah). 56V 2.5 Ah battery would not be very impressive in this build. The 56V 10 Ah might be too much for the controller. If using an "alternate" battery source I would recommend adding a 10A or 15A fuse inline with the black wire -- just in case.

[@Kitearmy]

Right

[@beardogavin]

Doesn't a higher Ah mean that it just lasts longer (amp hours) while still outputting the same voltage and amperage?

[@impetus444]

​@@beardogavin Correct

[@jasonwolfington]

I want to know how you filmed the video at the end.

[@Kitearmy]

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[@mastertechnology9912]

I like that and camara dron for the video 👍😂

[@Kitearmy]

thanks mate

[@toddgreen8976]

Was this the 36v or 48v kit?

[@Kitearmy]

56v

[@DGYtown]

I like the intro song

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate

[@brianutley5636]

This is awesome 🤣 great job man

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate - glad you liked

[@wandascott5910]

WOW! Awesome video.

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks!

[@alexmasi9453]

Well the kit uses a 48v 1000w motor and ego batteries are 56v.. is there no converter or “step down” needed? I want to do an ebike build but I can’t afford the batteries however I have two EGO 7.5s and a 5.0 so if i can do this then I can DEF afford a $200-$250 motor kit

[@daviddion129]

I'm surprised you're the only one that picked up on it. The controller is going to fry eventually

[@GroovyCachinDude]

Needs a buck controller. Maybe he just risked it.

[@therealscoobydoo]

I think the Ego batteries nominal voltage is only 52.

[@eatmelily]

that was cool.....but like everyone else, wondering about the EGO battery connection....

[@Kitearmy]

I can't be responsible for people blowing themselves up.

[@JoeyBriggs11]

Hey man, fun video! I’m guessing you used an ego 5.0 Ah battery?

[@Kitearmy]

I tested with all sizes - same performance

[@mustachgloria6445]

@@Kitearmy please do use a torque arm, one is good but two is best for your safety. Cheers!

[@Kitearmy]

@@mustachgloria6445 Absolutely - they are not in this kit though

[@DIYCamoGuy]

How many miles did you get out of this? What was the range?

[@Kitearmy]

about 20 miles

[@BoopSnoot]

Have you seen any kits that work with 82V (72V nominal) batteries?

[@Kitearmy]

No - why do you have a setup that requires 82 volts

[@BoopSnoot]

@@Kitearmy I don't, but I want one! I have an existing Trek mountain bike I would like to do a conversion on, preferably geared hub, and 82V 5AH batteries from my lawn mower that are free to use as well as a 3D printed adapter that you can click the battery into and get a positive and negative terminal from. Problem is, its 82V peak and 72V nominal voltage, yet I haven't seen any kits that have 72V controllers and wheel/hubs around. The battery is rated 3000 watt and 360watt hours.

[@BoopSnoot]

@@Kitearmy Oh and specifically the 5AH 82V (72V nominal) batteries are from a Snapper 82V landscaping system. Almost identical looking to the 80V Greenworks batteries.

[@Kitearmy]

@@BoopSnoot hahaha - I understand the urge

[@michaelanderson9792]

I have a Kent Ridgeland bike I diy a tac flashlight with a red laundry bottle cap as a rear safety light and a tac flashlight for the front light rubber bands hold it down I carved up some styrofoam to mount the flashlight on the handlebars and carved more to keep the rear light still and straight turned out nice see my Facebook page for pictures

[@Kitearmy]

sounds cool

[@MP-zf7kg]

$200? Thanks to the idiots at the Fed (looking right at you, Jay Powell), DOUBLE that. Literally the worst Fed board in US history.

[@1katdaddy]

What was used to follow you through the woods? A drone..? What kind?

[@Kitearmy]

That is a fun video - right

[@1katdaddy]

@@Kitearmy ?.. I'm a little confused

[@Kitearmy]

Show Off Reviews Insta360

[@Tridis]

You don't show the only part of this video that matters, how to connect the ego battery.

[@Kitearmy]

trust me - not that hard to figure out - look hard at the battery

[@jacobecorder]

Nice Andrew!!

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate

[@tonyrollin402]

How long dose the battery last on a hide ?

[@Kitearmy]

50 min

[@davidwiniger3799]

Any idea how long battery lasts vs their battery?

[@Kitearmy]

I got about 15miles on the 5Ah battery - but I stopped before I killed the battery.

[@davidwiniger3799]

Kite Army Is there a way off line to see how you connected the battery? I’m not so skilled.

[@Kitearmy]

@@davidwiniger3799 They sell some connectors on Ebay - that might be the best way

[@2snipe1]

Remember kids, always wear a helmet! Good tutorial. Excellent music choice.

[@Kitearmy]

What about adults?

[@rodmunch69]

Only a nerd wears a helmet. When I was a kid you'd get your ass kicked if your mommy made you wear a helmet.

[@mcgovernjimmy]

What's more... Shortly after the video was made he was tackled by "Karen" for not wearing a mask. After eliminating that threat, he went home and smoked a pork butt and drank beer.

[@Kitearmy]

@@mcgovernjimmy Interesting note: during my heated skirmish with Karen, we discovered that in fact we are soul mates and are now dating

[@loves2shoot]

@@Kitearmy bwahahahahahah Does she cut your food up for you ....

[@xcarcraft2350]

Now that your tyre is seated probably, uhmm and then says don’t mess around here guys! Whilst using a Swedish hand driven nut lathe...

[@Kitearmy]

Yep - Trust me I didn't leave much out - but if you can't figure that out, maybe this project is not for you and definitely not a Swedish hand lathe

[@xcarcraft2350]

@@Kitearmy I see sarcasm is lost on you, proper term would be now the wheel is seated since you were doing the axle nuts up and with a adjustable wrench, now that’s messing around, not the best tool for the job, that kind of adjustable wrench was invented by a Swede, so a Swedish hand driven nut lathe! Get it!

[@Kitearmy]

@@xcarcraft2350 Good

[@Ian-Hall]

Both...Currently unavailable.

[@Kitearmy]

I think they sold out since I listed this video

[@jantonioh4435]

Nice 👍👍

[@Kitearmy]

Thanks mate

[@egs2169]

You skipped the part of connecting to the battery?🤷‍♂️

[@Kitearmy]

Yeah it's simple

[@windsurfed1]

OK somebody has probably already asked this before but how long did the battery last what size battery did you use

[@Kitearmy]

about 15miles on the 5Ah battery

[@acooken12]

Top speed?

[@Kitearmy]

25 to 30mph

[@ometofu]

U crazy ...lol..nice

[@Kitearmy]

Hopefully in a good way :)

[@jerrypatterson55]

250 dollars per battery yea um not worth it

[@ericdeshazo5408]

He lotus all hyped up about the ego battery and then said we're on our own. what a joke!

[@seanrice7511]

🎂 The Distance best ever

[@Kitearmy]

Cake

[@davidwiniger3799]

Just noticed 1500 watt by voilamart is even cheaper?

[@Kitearmy]

Strange economics

[@foam27]

voilamart going to be pissed once they've found out what you used for a battery.

[@Kitearmy]

Let's hope so!

[@garymckenney6664]

Good video. Need to where a helmet dude.

[@Kitearmy]

thank mate

[@OldDood]

Gary.... No he does NOT 'need' a helmet. My generation grew up without helmets. We were fine. We wiped out a LOT on our Schwinn Banana Seat Bicycles. (Sting Ray Bicycles circa 1964 for $49.99) We just got back on our bicycles and kept on riding....

[@naamangeist7843]

"DO NOT PANIC!" he says. "Most of these wires aren't going to be used"... LIE! "The only wires that will be used is red-to-red & black-to-black and I'll walk you through all that"... LIED AGAIN! Look elsewhere for an adapter to connect the red and black wires to your ego battery because he didn't even bother explaining this part like he promised he would.

[@escquick]

You showcase this as running on eGo battery but then don’t show how to do it. Lame.

[@Kitearmy]

not to hard to figure out mate

[@Cloverkingdom1976]

Booo the most important part is not in the video

[@Kitearmy]

not hard to figure out

[@jamesstahl]

You skipped the fun part 😳

[@jamesstahl]

I was hoping you show the hook up to the Ego battery 😒

[@Kitearmy]

@@jamesstahl You can thank lawyers for that

[@jamesstahl]

Kite Army I like you. You make great content.

[@Kitearmy]

@@jamesstahl Thanks mate - this was a fun project

[@jerrybrumer2659]

Wear a helmet.

[@Kitearmy]

good idea

[@JustinBodner]

Wear a helmet

[@Kitearmy]

right

[@donalddowning3474]

Dude, stop the intro uber/over the top hand gestures. They were so annoying I couldn't even watch the video. Could have been interesting content.

[@Kitearmy]

sorry mate - move on

[@michaelmattson3515]

How did you connect the battery?

[@jonathanbrunache3848]

Top speed?

[@Kitearmy]

I would say about 25-30mph

[@jonathanbrunache3848]

@@Kitearmy ok nice oh and I see you did not mention anything about connecting the battery I was just curious how you did it because I ordered the same kit I’m super excited for building it I have most knowledge on doing this stuff but was just curious how you connected the batteries and I was also considering using lipi batteries for mine but don’t know if it safe so I would like your opinion because you built yours already if you read this all the way through thank you really appreciate it and would love to hear your thoughts.

[@Kitearmy]

@@jonathanbrunache3848 No problems using lipo as long as you don't let the cells drop below nominal voltage - about 3v per cell. The EGO battery in this setup does not protect against that. But yes Lipos are safe and good for this application, just buy one made for bikes

[@jonathanbrunache3848]

@@Kitearmy ok thanks I’m super excited

[@Kitearmy]

@@jonathanbrunache3848 it's a real blast