72v 3000W Ariel Rider X-Class Conversion - Test Ride and Full Review | RunPlayBack

[@RunPlayBack]

6" LED Bar Light: amzn.to/3yDh5pF

[@ErockRodz]

Awesome video showing the build process! Sal at e-street bikes is a very knowledgable guy and definitely helps out the Ariel Rider community!

[@RunPlayBack]

Couldn't agree more!

[@e-streetbikes6381]

Glad you and Hafsah loved the build!

[@RunPlayBack]

Thanks again!

[@En3rgyLee]

Yes yes yes!!! Just bought the Franken Runner for my dual hub x class. Also, I see (hear) you with that epidemic Zilch beat! 🔥🔥🔥🔥one of my favorite ebike channels!!!

[@RunPlayBack]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and enjoy the ride!!

[@marvinwinslow1700]

​@@RunPlayBackhow much is it to upgrade a ebike

[@RustyRoads]

Awesome work and video! I hope the frame holds up under all of that extra load 🙏🏽 Hafsah checks your bolts often!! Might want to upgrade the brakes next 🙏🏽 Ride safe!! 🐾

[@RunPlayBack]

Thanks Rusty! Yes definitely! I let her know we need to be on top of the maintenance since more power will introduce more stress to the parts.

[@VROOOMIN]

Sick! 72V is the way to go. Great vid man!!

[@RunPlayBack]

Thank you!

[@drereeves75]

How much do you charge to mod?

[@mississippisoldier3699]

you earned this subscription more rides please

[@RunPlayBack]

Thank you for the support!

[@kenney5454]

Me Too

[@burn1gotbeats]

Nice build I know it’s hard to hide the cables but you managed to keep it pretty clean😎👍

[@RunPlayBack]

Yeah, there's definitely some more creative ways to hide the cables but it works fine for now!

[@burn1gotbeats]

@@RunPlayBack well it’s off to a great start i like it 😎✔️

[@davidmora283]

Glad i’ve found these video been wanting to upgrade my 52v

[@RunPlayBack]

Great! Happy to help!

[@ibrahimadiallo7444]

I'm really contemplating on doing this to my 52V X-Class. Really love the helmet btw, I got the retro color last week.

[@RunPlayBack]

Nice! Yeah it's definitely a solid kit to turn the X-Class into beast mode. 👍

[@danbrown7224]

Does the x class have regenerative breaking?

[@ibrahimadiallo7444]

@@danbrown7224 No it does not.

[@COVRT]

Wow dude. I just got an Ariel rider x class today. Way stronger with dual motors then all of my supers

[@RunPlayBack]

Yeah it's a beast of a bike! Enjoy the ride!

[@rolandroland1485]

Pretty amazing, I can’t wait to receive my bike! Also upgraded to 72v and bigger motor. All done by Sal ( e-street bike ), very good guy, very nice guy, he will take his time and talk you through tall your concerns and question. Tho king about upgrading, s73 or Ariel rider, zugho and others hit him up! Only thing I would change about your bike is the noise while riding, not sure if it’s the motor which I doubt, but the tires I believe, significantly noisy lol! Fantastic video nonetheless 🔥, your edits sarcasms 😂😂

[@RunPlayBack]

Thanks for watching! And yes Sal is a solid dude. Yeah the sound is definitely the tires. I've done a few builds that are similar and the sound gets better with street tires or dual sport moto grade tires.

[@rolandroland1485]

@@RunPlayBack yeppp

[@youknow-i1c]

When you say “all done by Sal” did you buy the bike through his website or did you take your bike to him and he upgraded it?

[@rolandroland1485]

@@youknow-i1c took the bike to him to upgrade it

[@kevinnashskitchen3517]

Lol.. I would love to use a kit like this on my Kepler .. Put all the goodies in a bag or box on the Kepler's massive rear rack.🤔

[@RunPlayBack]

It can be done!

[@Evilryu4005]

Great video my brother from another mother. I just ordered my x class 52v as well bit I ordered the step thru version of it man I would do that on my bike. But I'm not to tech savvy and this is my first ever ebike

[@RunPlayBack]

It's all good bro! I'd definitely encourage anyone to ride their bike stock for awhile and then you'll get a sense if you want to upgrade. And the tutorials and communities are there to support when you're ready. Enjoy the ride and welcome to ebike culture!

[@Evilryu4005]

@@RunPlayBack I really appreciate it you my brother from another mother yeah definitely I need to do that. Then later on the line I could upgrade

[@JayHood129]

Great video brother. Keep them coming!!!

[@RunPlayBack]

Appreciate you bro! 🙏🙏👍

[@bigteedo_ev4905]

Hi how did you connect the brake lever / motor cut off that comes with kit or did you not connect it at all? Thanks

[@RunPlayBack]

We didn't connect that, the owner didn't order that option with the kit, however, the Sabvoton controller does supports brake sensor input.

[@bigteedo_ev4905]

@RunPlayBack ok cool thanks

[@philsand4674]

Road House! Another great video bro... Debating whether or not to do this to my Monday Presidio.

[@RunPlayBack]

Bro that's the first thing I thought after we finished this build. How dope would it be to put this setup on a Monday?

[@mammita34]

Love it!! Can’t wait to buy one

[@RunPlayBack]

Hope you enjoy it! 👍

[@JasonSkinner-o7e]

great build. any chance of a link for that frame bag?

[@danharris307]

I'm assuming you're in the Detroit area. I've been wanting to purchase an e-bike soon. Would love to get in contact with you about modding mine when it gets here.

[@CrazyTruckinS10]

I have a Sondors Madmods. If you guys find some way to modify that, IM ALL IN!

[@RunPlayBack]

I think this kit would work on it if it has the same size dropouts.

[@johnny1902]

I definitely want one of these

[@RunPlayBack]

you'd love it!

[@sweatersForSale]

Link to battery and anything needed to uograde for more power and range?

[@jzabady1]

Hey can you add the old rear motor to the front like the Grizzly. That way you got all wheel drive and can reuse the old motor and 52 battery 🔋.

[@RunPlayBack]

I don't think it would be practical. You'd have to add another sabvoton controller.

[@jzabady1]

@@RunPlayBack I was going use the original controller for the front and also try to avoid messing the lights up.

[@juliandeluna8984]

Maybe adding some dielectric grease inside the connectors will help.

[@RunPlayBack]

We definitely did and it helped!

[@PaulTardino]

Love it... but $2200 upgrade is a little steep and puts this bike at $5K before upgrading brakes, etc.

[@RunPlayBack]

Yeah it's not for everyone but for those who don't mind spending the money, this kit will suit them.

[@jaydouglas393]

Question what is the cost of all the parts you installed was it $2200? For all the parts in the beginning of the video? If yes how much would the same kit for a Grizzly cost?

[@Jazzmarcel]

Do t overlook people that already have the bike and later decide to do the upgrade! However l agree that it wouldn’t make sense to initial buyers since a sur Ron or likes would be cheaper!

[@SwampDonkeyMedia1178]

That’s about accurate but I can get a 72v 38 ah battery and 5000w motor for about $1500

[@chimnibff]

Great video. What's it feel like at 50mph? Does the front wheel stay to lift up? Does the frame get a little lively in the wind?

[@RunPlayBack]

So the lowered bars shift all my weight towards the front so no accidental wheelies. 50mph feels surprisingly smooth. The frame felt stable. The only thing I think needs to be changed are the tires and brakes to keep up with the increased power.

[@edwardjones815]

I Just want To Know....Where did you get that Ariel Rider Tank bag? been trying to get one forever.

[@RunPlayBack]

Hit up instagram.com/vinylbybobby/ he makes custom ones specific for the AR

[@robertmaxa6631]

I know this is going to sound like a dumb question, but, at this stage, is there even a point to having pedals? They may be a hindrance. It's basically a motorcycle. Very cool mods though.

[@RunPlayBack]

I'd say it's light enough to pedal without it being a burden. This build will mainly be using around 50-60% of max power.

[@androsmilenionful]

Very nice upgrade, by the way I'm your new subscriber.

[@RunPlayBack]

Awesome, thank you!

[@gusc6785]

zip tie between the 2 connector harness so you dont have to worry about it arcing

[@RunPlayBack]

Once they are seated correctly, it is tight and won't arc. It was a noobie mistake :)

[@outdoors445]

What's the link to the side view mirrors? Thanks.

[@RunPlayBack]

It's a standard generic 7/8" bar end mirror, there are many options/selections available on Amz.

[@2tiredsensei]

Yong pin 20x4 tires on ebay, they ride quiet and are thick rubber. I have the same setup on my X-Class but I don't have the 72v battery yet.

[@RunPlayBack]

Very cool, we'll look into those!

[@tetsopguimmaik5908]

Pls link to the tail lights

[@mdisieno]

I see the 21ah battery linked, but I'm curious if E-StreetBikes will do a custom build? I have an Enduro/Bomber frame that I want to fill up to a certain point and I'm wondering if they would be the winner.

[@RunPlayBack]

They probably could or you can ask Powerful Lithium directly and see if they could do it: powerfullithium.com/

[@groundedtraining9672]

Hey Rik. Great video as always. Quick question. I have the same kit, installing on a x52. The motor has 3 sets of wires off it. The main 3 I get, the other two harnesses. I see one clear connection to the harness for one, but not the other. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@RunPlayBack]

It's been awhile since I worked on this kit so I can't recall if there was an extra harness off the motor side. I'd reach out to the manufacturer if possible. It could be a temperature sensor.

[@NAZTYPONY007]

needs a front motor also !!

[@ricardoarcelay73]

What motor kit from sal's page from e-street bike so I can purchase it for my 48v X-Class ?

[@marknissley4665]

How much does this kit cost ?

[@markusagyeman3899]

would you be able to run this kit with three 52v batteries in parallel

[@RunPlayBack]

I'm pretty sure you could but the motor and controller would be more costly and heavy if you're not using it with 72v.

[@johngage9791]

Probably upgrading your tires to motorcycle tires and, if your primarily street riding, quieter street tires would be a good idea.

[@RunPlayBack]

Yup since this video was made, the wheels have been upgraded to Shinko dual sport tires.

[@Trillville43]

It's cool and all but what's the reason other than that? It's illegal and how can you register it in the first place?.

[@RunPlayBack]

It's gonna be different reasons for why people want to hot rod their bikes. If you're asking me personally - it's because I was curious.

[@iccy9322]

Hi! Just wondering what bag that is for the battery an possibly a link thanks.

[@RunPlayBack]

The one used in this video is an Ortlieb Frame Pack -- www.ortlieb.com/usa_en/frame-pack+F9973

[@lolterm]

hey if you dont mind can you tell me how your ordered it because the on the site they have options can you tell me what 1 dropout 2 flywheel 3 t count I have no idea what those are or mean

[@RunPlayBack]

T Count & X Class Options: The 3000w Motor Kit can do 55mph with a 3T Motor or 50mph with a 4T Motor. T Count is how much copper winding in the motor. 4T has more torque and less top speed and 3T has more top speed and less torque. The options you would want to choose for the X Class are: 7 speed flywheel, 170mm drop out, tire is optional and T Count is optional.

[@litriderz]

whats the cost for labor for the conversion?

[@RunPlayBack]

Something like 20-25 bucks an hour

[@kfox5301]

I have a 52v Ariel Rider Kepler do you know where I can find a tutorial to add a key ignition start without losing power or pedal assist?

[@RunPlayBack]

I don't think there is a specific tutorial for the Kepler or any AR bike to add a key ignition. However, it's fairly simple if you can find the power wires feeding into the display, you'll need to tap into those. Essentially, it's just a switch wired in-line. GL!

[@sector7676]

Could you tell me what surron parts you used to lower the handlebars? Nice job btw!

[@RunPlayBack]

Thanks! It was this piece from the Surron: lunacycle.com/sur-ron-replacement-handlebar-stem/

[@davidmora283]

Does the range get better with these battery compare to the stock??

[@RunPlayBack]

This really depends on the battery capacity and your usage. Battery capacity can be measured by Ah (Amp Hours) or kWh (Kilo Watt Hours). If you look at the numbers compared to stock, you can do some math and determine your theoretical range based on your usage.

[@ricardoarcelay73]

Am in the works on doing this to my 48v X-Class I have already purchase this motor kit in your video do you recommend upgrading the brakes and rotors if so could you send me the links so I can purchase them ?

[@RunPlayBack]

The stock hydraulic brakes on the X-class are adequate for the 72v upgrade. Unless you plan to ride full throttle all the time, then upgrading the brakes is not necessary.

[@davidmora283]

Where can i get the battery and the motor installed?? I dont feel comfortable doing all that!

[@RunPlayBack]

Depends on where you are located. But most PEV shops should be able to help you with that, would be custom work. You can also join some FB groups and ask around for local assistance. GL :)

[@davidmora283]

@@RunPlayBack im located in el paso , texas I got a super73 that i want to upgrade the motor and battery

[@dlpcaddy]

Do it to a kepler?

[@RunPlayBack]

It's possible. Just need to find the right dropout size for the Kepler when ordering the kit and figure out how to mount the new controller and battery. Contact e-streetbikes directly, Sal will help you figure it out. GL :)

[@stevenuguid2605]

Good evening, how much did all the upgrades cost, total?

[@RunPlayBack]

The links for the controller/motor kit and battery are in the video description. In this case the user bought the equipment, we just installed it for her.

[@philaell]

What did you use to mount the headlight?

[@RunPlayBack]

Basically just used the hardware that comes with the light bar and some standard moto headlight mounts with washers.

[@Riverdales27]

You have any powerful lithium discount codes?

[@curtfloyd5068]

Wonder if I can mod my cyrusher xf900

[@RunPlayBack]

I'm sure it can be done!

[@JayHood129]

Hey in your opinion, can this be done with a juiced hyperscorpion?

[@RunPlayBack]

Yeah I think it should, just have to find a place to mount the controller and battery. Are the wheels 20" x 4"? If so then the dropouts should be the same for the motor kit.

[@JayHood129]

@@RunPlayBack yes they are. It's just a step through so it's always the kind of bike that is hard to mod because there is no bar in the middle.

[@rolandroland1485]

@@JayHood129 sell your Scorpio and get an Ariel rider used, I see your bike and your spokes are plastic and quiet awkward compare to other bikes, so for that I don’t know how you could install a motor on them unless you change the wheels completely to some different

[@hbkmike87]

What kind of rear shock do you have on it?

[@RunPlayBack]

I think it's the stock Ariel Rider X-Class shock. Don't think it's a brand name.

[@antimatterhorn]

what is the dropout width of the ariel rider? 150mm? i'm thinking of doing something like this to a juiced hyperscorpion, but the dropout is a weird width.

[@RunPlayBack]

170mm

[@antimatterhorn]

@@RunPlayBack oh interesting. that qs motor you linked doesn't offer that dropout, just 150 and 200. did you do something special to make it work? the hyperscorpion dropout is 175, so whatever you did should work for me, too.

[@RunPlayBack]

@@antimatterhorn Sorry I think I linked the wrong kit. I believe it's this one: 3000W QS Motor Kit (170mm Dropout): www.e-streetbikes.store/product-page/3000w-80a-e-street-motor-kit

[@8th_Decade_Adventures]

Please provide a link to, or info on how to get, the tail light & turn signals unit. Does the unit plug into the current connector for the rear turn signals & brake light on the X52? Do the signals & brake light show up well in daylight? The current signals on my X52 is barely visible in daylight. Thanks.

[@RunPlayBack]

I followed the E Street bikes video on how it hooks up to the controller: kzbin.info/www/bejne/l4Dbf3-blrN3gac

[@8th_Decade_Adventures]

Thanks

[@davidmora283]

Would that battery work well with the 5000watt 100A motor from e-street bike???

[@RunPlayBack]

Which battery are you referring to exactly? In general, you want your battery to be "overengineered" for the peak AMP draw of your controller, so that your battery is never stressed to its limits. For the 5kw 100A kit, I would go with a battery that can discharge up to 200A or up to 150A . If you're ordering from e-street, just call them and speak with them, they will be able to walk you through on any questions you may have.

[@davidmora283]

@@RunPlayBack okay great now I feel more informed and ready to buy the whole kit 👍🏽 already found a shop in my city that can do the whole conversion

[@mahbub9303]

can this be done on a ariel rider grizzly? while keeping pedal assist and the front motor?

[@RunPlayBack]

It is possible. In our video, we did not connect the pedal assist.

[@gregv6408]

Which dropout size was the right one for the X-Class?

[@RunPlayBack]

170mm

[@stevemiller-rn1yo]

What is the range with this setup?

[@RunPlayBack]

I think we got maybe 30 miles riding conservatively

[@kylestivers4606]

How much faster is that compared to the 1000 watt stock motor and electronics? Those are dope bikes. I like the grizzly. But that x class is pretty clean too.

[@RunPlayBack]

Significantly faster!

[@theredmonkey]

The lack of airflow for cooling on that controller is concerning.

[@RunPlayBack]

That's a great point. Should be easy enough to add some venting.

[@exoh1968]

@runplayback I tried to order the qs motor kit 3000w from e street bikes and I was told the qs motor is not for the xclass

[@exoh1968]

@RunPlayBack

[@RunPlayBack]

Is that what E Street said?

[@juniqueish]

You have to get the 3000w E Street kit not the Qs. Because the Qs does not come in a 170 dropout

[@adriauna08]

@@juniqueish IS estreet sold out of the motor kits right now? They don't pop up for me, page says product not found when I click link.

[@marvinwinslow1700]

Around how much is it to upgrade a ebike

[@RunPlayBack]

Something like this probably 2000-2500k

[@ricardoarcelay73]

What's the T Count for the X-Class

[@RunPlayBack]

Are you asking about the T count in the stock motor? We are not sure, just know that the AR stock motors have internal gears. Pretty sure some folks out there have opened the stock motor and found out though.

[@alreadylucrative4941]

would that light bar work on my AR grizzly 🔥🔥🔥

[@RunPlayBack]

Yes it will

[@ProfessionalWeekender]

how tall are you? I'm short 5'4" and was looking to buy this bike but didn't realize it might be too tall for me. thx

[@RunPlayBack]

I'm 5'5" and it definitely feels too high for me. Try the step thru version

[@ramirocastellanos6168]

Will this work on the 48v ?

[@RunPlayBack]

Yes, that's a 48v X-Class that we converted.

[@dleebox2268]

Hey buddy, can you tell me the width of those rims 80mm or 100mm?

[@RunPlayBack]

Hi, can't really recall, we didn't measure them either, sorry. However, if I were to guess, they are probably 80mm

[@mikevbushy]

Has anyone upgraded the brakes on these to more motorcycle grade

[@RunPlayBack]

Not sure if moto rotors would fit. But high performance Maguras with 203mm rotors seems more common.

[@markusagyeman3899]

how much range do you get with that battery

[@RunPlayBack]

Really depends on riding style, and payload. We suspect at max throttle, with a 21Ah battery, get about 20 miles, give or take.

[@slayer666ere]

🤘❤️🤘

[@erichayward7690]

Great video got me excited. I’m building a 1500 and 3000 watt bikes as we speak. Just curious how that light runs off the battery and hook ups required

[@RunPlayBack]

So the entire lighting kit came with the E-Street bikes motor kit. It had all the harness connections that were plug and play right into the Sabvoton along with a 12v step down converter. So yeah, we didn't have to study any wiring diagrams or anything, just plugged in the connectors.

[@archielewis6954]

does anyone know how many miles you can get on a single charge going maybe 30mph?

[@DesertRider928]

Probably easily 50-100 depending on weight hills and how much u pedal

[@Battshimself]

I built a 72v Razor mini moto...aand it scares the shit out of me hahaha

[@RunPlayBack]

I always wanted to try a build like that!

[@Battshimself]

@RunPlayBack it's awesome. You can go anywhere and fit it in the back of anything and still go 45mph+ it's everything I was looking for in a small package and wheelies a little too easy haha.

[@RunPlayBack]

@@Battshimself yeesh! did you buy a kit for it or just built it from scratch?

[@jerryzuniga7340]

How much this kit go for ?

[@RunPlayBack]

About 2500-3000

[@joshuapantoja277]

What kind of helmet were you using?

[@RunPlayBack]

Biltwell Gringo S ECE amzn.to/3Up65WE

[@joshuapantoja277]

@@RunPlayBack did you have an aftermarket visor?

[@RunPlayBack]

@@joshuapantoja277 yup this one: amzn.to/3EiiZQH

[@joshuapantoja277]

@@RunPlayBack sweet thanks dude!!

[@mariomonterrosa9356]

I just wanna know the range ?

[@RunPlayBack]

Hi, range will vary, it heavily depends on your throttle usage and payload. If you're light on the throttle, then you can extend your range, if you're heavy on the throttle then expect lower range. On average, if you get the 72v21Ah battery, then you can expect range to be between 25-35 miles, again depends on your throttle usage and payload.

[@juniqueish]

What T count is this kit 3t or 4t ?

[@RunPlayBack]

IIRC, it was the 3t kit

[@MrMayzuh]

How much does it weigh?

[@RunPlayBack]

Maybe a 100 lbs or so.

[@MrMayzuh]

@@RunPlayBack thanks!

[@cristiancruz1972]

That's a bad bike! I'd like to see a cleaner mounting solution for all of the new parts. The fabric cases kinda kill the look for me. Still sick as heck!

[@RunPlayBack]

Yup, I think an enclosure can easily be fabricated.

[@Revdonlee74]

Are you located in Detroit?

[@RunPlayBack]

Close, we're in Ann Arbor !

[@Revdonlee74]

Sweet! I'm in Pontiac. If I scrape together enough moolah, I might commission you to build me this bike!

[@RunPlayBack]

Wow, you're pretty close! Have you thought about attending our A2 Tech Rides (group ride)? We have folks that come from all over -- runplayback.com/a2techride

[@Revdonlee74]

I don't have my license and would probably get pulled over on my ride before getting there. The police in Pontiac and Waterford leave me alone on it though. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bpfWfKqsmLmme5Y

[@RunPlayBack]

That build is sweet though. Do you have any electric bikes ? :)

[@joshwahhill8385]

Haha wild! Can you guess how much money the parts cost?

[@RunPlayBack]

Like $2,200 I think..something like that.

[@rolandroland1485]

@@RunPlayBack not bad

[@JosiahCobb28]

I’m to broke to afford upgrades😢

[@benemtb7067]

It almost like a surron

[@RunPlayBack]

Kinda...the Surron is a completely different kind of ebike.

[@benemtb7067]

Hi runaway I have a 500watt motor with 48volt I just want to upgrade the battery to 72 volt do I have to change the controller and the motor as well to make my bike go faster

[@celinsuhot133]

A lot deferent from the stock...

[@greenerdays999]

Now change those toy tires

[@johneckerd1750]

More like an motorcycle now

[@RunPlayBack]

Yeah kinda

[@louietramposch4559]

☝️🤟👽🚲

[@NinjasOfOrca]

why even buy an ariel rider if you're going to replace everything? Why not buy a frame and build your own bike? At 70 lbs, the Ariel Rider is probably too light to be going this fast anyway. The Juiced HyperScorpion weighs just over 100 lbs, and is much better suited for these types of speeds.

[@RunPlayBack]

I don't think most people end up doing mods like this until either 6 months or a year of owning the bike in stock form. Most modders in this space are usually learning as they go and figuring how much they are willing to replace as opposed to having a full modding plan and starting from scratch.

[@NinjasOfOrca]

​@@RunPlayBack yeah, good point

[@RunPlayBack]

@@NinjasOfOrca yup like for context, my friend was sourcing all these parts for a few months while owning the bike for over a year I believe. In the vid it may seem like she bought the bike and we just gutted it. But it took a long time.

[@NinjasOfOrca]

@@RunPlayBack gotcha, and it's not the kind of upgrade you can make one thing at a time, since everything needs a higher voltage

[@RunPlayBack]

@@NinjasOfOrca on this bike yeah...and its usually more cost effective to get everything as a kit. Some people also sell the stock parts that have been replaced to recoup a little money back from the modded parts.

[@z3ro7o]

Its so ugly but the specs are amazing

[@RunPlayBack]

That's why there are so many different brand/models to choose from in this category! Which bikes do you like?

[@StoryoftheYear16]

I have bought motorcycles for less money than this build.

[@RunPlayBack]

Congrats! You want a prize?

[@StoryoftheYear16]

@@RunPlayBack No, I want to understand what the point of this is. It's no longer legal at this speed limit without registering it and a license, and at that point, you might as well just pull the trigger on the motorcycle if the entire point is "speed".

[@phantomspacecop4462]

@@StoryoftheYear16 ​​Heya I'm the bike's owner, a.k.a the dork at the end there. Wanted to chime in b/c I see this sentiment a lot when folks mod their ebikes. A) The "point" was to feel comfortable commuting on my ebike in traffic situations at stock speeds. I already own a small displacement motorcycle and am used to being able to keep up with traffic on it, so that informed a lot of this conversion decision. I understand being limited to sidewalk legal speeds is fine for a majority of ebike riders, but it's not for my riding style and personal preference. B) This build was always going to be registered as a moped, I never had a problem with that. C) People often bring up costs when it comes to ebikes, but I feel like cost is real subjective when it comes to ebikes that are going to be modded. Anyway for reference, my approx rounded costs: Stock 48v X-Class: $1,599 Estreetbike 3KW kit (motor, battery, Sabvoton controller and DC converter kit): $2,510 Shinko SR241 tires, Magura eSTOP Brakes, front turn signals: $300 Totals (not including mirrors, bags, other crap I got after the fact): $4409 I could have bought some used generic motorcycle with 4 grand sure. But c'mon that's boring! ;D D) Right now I have a gas bike and an electric bike in my yard. They serve different riding purposes, but they get me where I’m going comfortably, safely, and in a fun way. End of the day, it's my ride and I've been having a blast riding it and learning how to mod it. I thought that was fundamentally the main point of riding--to have some fun?