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Brammo Empulse / So this is where all the Brammo parts were used for!
« on: November 10, 2018, 06:53:19 PM »
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Brammo Empulse Mods / GOLD chain and sprockets :) on my Empulse R
« on: April 11, 2017, 08:10:17 AM »
After 50 K with the standard chain kit it was time to replace the front sprocket again,
As I still had a DID 520 gold plated chain from a previous bike, and some Supersprox sprockets, I thought it would me an excellent occasion to ad that "custom gold look"
Front sprocket is 13 (vs original 14) rear is 40 (stock 38)
How cool is that
As I still had a DID 520 gold plated chain from a previous bike, and some Supersprox sprockets, I thought it would me an excellent occasion to ad that "custom gold look"
Front sprocket is 13 (vs original 14) rear is 40 (stock 38)
How cool is that
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Gear or Merchandise for Sale / Sorry, SOLD: New Rear Sprocket GOLD-BLACK Brammo Empulse 40 T Supersprox
« on: April 01, 2017, 08:14:02 AM »
Brand new Supersprox rear sprocket 40 Teeth.
For Brammo Empulse
50 Euro (ex shipping)
SOLD
For Brammo Empulse
50 Euro (ex shipping)
SOLD
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Brammo Empulse FAQ / For Sale: New Rear Sprocket GOLD-BLACK Empulse 40 T Supersprox
« on: April 01, 2017, 06:55:16 AM »
Brand new Supersprox rear sprocket 40 Teeth.
For Brammo Empulse
50 Euro (ex shipping)
For Brammo Empulse
50 Euro (ex shipping)
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Trip Reports / Ride along the river Meuse Paved/unpaved
« on: August 16, 2016, 09:32:36 AM »
Nice day for a ride out along the river Meuse, partly paved, partly dirt road.
Scout tyre worked well.
Scout tyre worked well.
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Brammo Empulse / Brake pad compatibility
« on: March 26, 2016, 11:38:38 AM »
As far as I know, the following parts will fit:
Rear brake pads:
Galfer FD220
Braking 828SM1
Brembo 07BB2010
TRW MCB 700
Any suggestions for the front pads?
Rear brake pads:
Galfer FD220
Braking 828SM1
Brembo 07BB2010
TRW MCB 700
Any suggestions for the front pads?
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Brammo News And Views / Brammo Club Netherlands - Booth on Motorcycle Exhibition Utrecht
« on: January 17, 2016, 10:04:27 AM »
Like last year we are presenting our Brammo's on the annual MOTORBEURS UTRECHT
We will create awareness among the visitors about the existance of Electric Motorcycles and the beauty of the design of the Brammo.
Anyone who is attending from the 18th to the 21st of february, please drop by, share experience or just have a coffee with us.
If you like, you can spend some time on the booth and share your views with the public.
(send me a PM so I can keep an eye on the schedule
)
Cheers
(Yes, I am aware that the Brammo is not available anymore in Europe, but neither are TDM's FZR's and other neo-classics that are present in the Club section of the show)
We will create awareness among the visitors about the existance of Electric Motorcycles and the beauty of the design of the Brammo.
Anyone who is attending from the 18th to the 21st of february, please drop by, share experience or just have a coffee with us.
If you like, you can spend some time on the booth and share your views with the public.
(send me a PM so I can keep an eye on the schedule
)Cheers
(Yes, I am aware that the Brammo is not available anymore in Europe, but neither are TDM's FZR's and other neo-classics that are present in the Club section of the show)
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Brammo Empulse / Think this sprocket is due for replacement.
« on: January 10, 2016, 07:04:06 AM »
After 20 K it looks like it is time for a front sprocket replacement.
I bought from my dealer an original 12 t front sprocket.
Number SL-07-12
It looks like a renthal 287-520-12
can anyone verify?
I kept the original chain and rear sprocket (only 20 K on them)
I bought from my dealer an original 12 t front sprocket.
Number SL-07-12
It looks like a renthal 287-520-12
can anyone verify?
I kept the original chain and rear sprocket (only 20 K on them)
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Brammo Empulse / Prepared the Empulse for the Cold Days (Snow Tyre, Insulation Blanket)
« on: November 07, 2015, 11:53:29 AM »
Although it is the warmest November day ever, inevitably winter will come.
After 20K km. it is time to replace the rear tyre. This is a record for me, on ICE bikes I hardly get to 10K. where 2.8K was the worst and 12K the best rear tyre.
To be prepared for muddy/snowy roads, I thought I'd try a M+S Tyre.
The Heidenau K60 Scout.
This tyre is quite a bit higher, so I lowered the spring compression to compensate.
Looks pretty rugged, don't you think?
I also fitted a leg cover, it is waterproof, protects the batteries a bit from freezing and keeps my legs warm and dry.
It features synthetic fur on the inside, inflatable side "frames" to prevent flapping in the wind, it's got a large pocket for small stuff that also contains a rain cover for the seat.
These covers are designed for Vespa's and you won't see these on ICE bikes as the hot exhaust and engine parts will melt the cover, but on Electric motorcycles it works very well.
After 20K km. it is time to replace the rear tyre. This is a record for me, on ICE bikes I hardly get to 10K. where 2.8K was the worst and 12K the best rear tyre.
To be prepared for muddy/snowy roads, I thought I'd try a M+S Tyre.
The Heidenau K60 Scout.
This tyre is quite a bit higher, so I lowered the spring compression to compensate.
Looks pretty rugged, don't you think?
I also fitted a leg cover, it is waterproof, protects the batteries a bit from freezing and keeps my legs warm and dry.
It features synthetic fur on the inside, inflatable side "frames" to prevent flapping in the wind, it's got a large pocket for small stuff that also contains a rain cover for the seat.
These covers are designed for Vespa's and you won't see these on ICE bikes as the hot exhaust and engine parts will melt the cover, but on Electric motorcycles it works very well.
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Brammo Empulse / Please check your steering head bearings
« on: October 09, 2015, 02:17:02 PM »
Brammo specifies to check your steering head bearings every 5000 k (+repack with grease)
I discovered the bearings can develop play much sooner.
Now I can jack up the front more easily with my new device it is also easy to check the bearings' play.
They needed tightening after 2000K.
If you ride too long with excessive play on the bearings, they will wear out premature.
I discovered the bearings can develop play much sooner.
Now I can jack up the front more easily with my new device it is also easy to check the bearings' play.
They needed tightening after 2000K.
If you ride too long with excessive play on the bearings, they will wear out premature.
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Brammo Empulse Mods / GPS controlled chain lubrication, 1 Y update, 17,000 km
« on: September 25, 2015, 05:56:56 AM »
After riding the Empulse for one year now, rain, snow or shine, and 17,000 km on the odo. the chain and sprockets are still OK.
17K by itself is not a noticable performance for an O-ring chain, but I only had to adjust it once, half a turn on the (shortened) bolts.
Apart from that, there is virtually no maintenance on the chain.
The wheel bearings failed at some point, that illustrates the harsh conditions the bike went trough.
Also a luggage strap caught the chain guard and ripped the end off. Luckily the dual nozzle from the chain oiler stayed intact.
The Pro-Oiler chain oiler system never failed to pick up satellite signals and adjusted the oil flow very economically accordingly, I topped up the system twice with about 100ml. 5W30 engine oil (left over from my car)
17K by itself is not a noticable performance for an O-ring chain, but I only had to adjust it once, half a turn on the (shortened) bolts.
Apart from that, there is virtually no maintenance on the chain.
The wheel bearings failed at some point, that illustrates the harsh conditions the bike went trough.
Also a luggage strap caught the chain guard and ripped the end off. Luckily the dual nozzle from the chain oiler stayed intact.
The Pro-Oiler chain oiler system never failed to pick up satellite signals and adjusted the oil flow very economically accordingly, I topped up the system twice with about 100ml. 5W30 engine oil (left over from my car)
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Brammo Empulse Mods / Created jack-up device to raise the front end (suspension work on front tubes)
« on: September 24, 2015, 02:31:43 AM »
I used to take an hydraulic jack under the exhaust manifold or engine to raise the front end on ICE bikes.
On the Empulse the "belly" contains vulnerable electronics which will be squished if the traditional method is to be used
Today I will be creating paddock stand that raises the front end, using the crash bung mounting points.
I started by adding spools to the crash bungs that I mounted last year.
The spools are from Rothewald, opened up to 10mm. to accept the crash bung bolt.
Now it is time to scavenge some iron bars.. back in a few hours
On the Empulse the "belly" contains vulnerable electronics which will be squished if the traditional method is to be used
Today I will be creating paddock stand that raises the front end, using the crash bung mounting points.
I started by adding spools to the crash bungs that I mounted last year.
The spools are from Rothewald, opened up to 10mm. to accept the crash bung bolt.
Now it is time to scavenge some iron bars.. back in a few hours
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Brammo Empulse / Yikes! Fault Codes: A6, B6, B40 - Dead ->fixed
« on: May 19, 2015, 01:49:23 PM »
Hope this can be fixed before te meeting in june.
After a long episode of riding with the Error code B9, the dash flashed some new codes on the display.
The engine stopped and I was coasting among heavy traffic on the highway.
Fortunately the engine started again and I was on my way again.
In the evening this happened again a few times.
While charging the B40 code reappeared and the headlight flashes at regular intervals(!?)
Today I rented a trailer and dropped the bike at the dealer for repair. ****puzzled****
After a long episode of riding with the Error code B9, the dash flashed some new codes on the display.
The engine stopped and I was coasting among heavy traffic on the highway.
Fortunately the engine started again and I was on my way again.
In the evening this happened again a few times.
While charging the B40 code reappeared and the headlight flashes at regular intervals(!?)
Today I rented a trailer and dropped the bike at the dealer for repair. ****puzzled****
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Brammo Empulse / Rear wheel bearing fail at 10K, NO warranty?
« on: April 18, 2015, 07:00:06 AM »
Came at a squeaking stop last week, rear wheel bearings desintegrated.
Was it the salt from last winter? I don't know.
But at 10K (kilometres, 6 months) seems a bit early to me, on my other bikes the rear tyre is gone long before the bearing.
I was pretty convinced that it would be covered by my warranty, but the dealer refused, charged full amount and labour.
What is your opinion on this?
Was it the salt from last winter? I don't know.
But at 10K (kilometres, 6 months) seems a bit early to me, on my other bikes the rear tyre is gone long before the bearing.
I was pretty convinced that it would be covered by my warranty, but the dealer refused, charged full amount and labour.
What is your opinion on this?
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Brammo Empulse Mods / Vampire Bat wind screen installed
« on: February 09, 2015, 06:30:10 AM »
Just experimenting a bit,
Got to get the right angle/height etc.
But for now it will keep the minus zero winds of my chest.
Got to get the right angle/height etc.
But for now it will keep the minus zero winds of my chest.
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