How do i check for leaks if i cant idle

[Sitherus]

wont it tear up the motor to try stopping an engine? the electric motors are meant to slow themselves down not a greater force and buying a motor for my back wheel would cost half what i have invested in my current build the bike im building. ive got 1600 dollars into this thing the motor is close to 800 for a 2.0 regen brake motor and a motor controller plus id have more stuff on my handle bars and im trying to keep them clean. plus plus ive already spent money on a dual brake lever.

 

[DuctTapedGoat]

wont it tear up the motor to try stopping an engine? the electric motors are meant to slow themselves down not a greater force and buying a motor for my back wheel would cost half what i have invested in my current build the bike im building. ive got 1600 dollars into this thing the motor is close to 800 for a 2.0 regen brake motor and a motor controller plus id have more stuff on my handle bars and im trying to keep them clean. plus plus ive already spent money on a dual brake lever.

The sick thing about electric motors is the lifespan isn't gonna change as long as it is being used correctly vs incorrectly.

 

[Sitherus]

well, id say using an electric motor to stop a high torque gas engine is using it incorectly.

 

[DuctTapedGoat]

well, id say using an electric motor to stop a high torque gas engine is using it incorectly.

I meant in contrast to for example, using an electric motor backwards, that'd be a short lifespan.

 

[Sitherus]

yeah. anyways i cant afford a motor to simply stop the brakes though if i could id get a 6000 watt motor to use when low on gas and the motor to use when low on bettery

 

[DuctTapedGoat]

yeah. anyways i cant afford a motor to simply stop the brakes though if i could id get a 6000 watt motor to use when low on gas and the motor to use when low on bettery

I hear ya, I am still saving for my own hybrid.