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@vihuelamig 11 күн бұрын

I have a '64 Raleigh with the same hub, horizontal top tube. These bikes with the north road handlebars are great to ride. I've been through and ridden around 15 different bikes. These types are my favourite. They aren't 'performance' bikes but they sure are fun to ride whilst watching the world go by. It's that upright position. The Raleigh 'Huffy Sportsman' will last many more decades.

@randomtasks 9 күн бұрын

Yeah, my wife loves the bike and refuses to replace it with a modern, lighter, faster bike.

@ryanbrown3905 15 күн бұрын

Have the same box for the last 29 yrs what size latches did you use one of mine is broken plus what did you use to divide the top of the case looks like a thin piece of plastic so the sockets dont fall out

@randomtasks 9 күн бұрын

I used some basic latches from the hardware store that are 2 cm wide and 4 cm long. I initially used them on the plastic case, but then when the rear hinge split, I gave up on the plastic case. As for keeping the bits in place, it’s a piece of roughly 1 cm thick stiff foam. I used in my plastic case initially for the same reason.

@nicklasodh 21 күн бұрын

On my 9-5 -06 there is no black plastic under the soft plastic just a hole with some green connector deep down.

@danieleverywhere132 23 күн бұрын

how can you work in gloves that thick?

@randomtasks 23 күн бұрын

Practice, but they’re not that thick, and I didn’t wear them while packing the bearings.

@Attack-fb5rj 26 күн бұрын

Did you change the rear speakers?

@randomtasks 23 күн бұрын

Yes, check the description for the exact model. They are fairly easy to swap out.

@Attack-fb5rj 23 күн бұрын

@@randomtasks thanks, gotta check then out. Did you have to do any fitting work or did they just go straight in

@randomtasks 23 күн бұрын

@@Attack-fb5rj There was no modification work required, although I think I might have mounted them from the bottom instead of the top. I would need to watch the video to check, so I recommend you do that.

@randomtasks 23 күн бұрын

The speakers are covered in the Part 1 video.

@Attack-fb5rj 23 күн бұрын

@@randomtasks allright, I somehow missed the part where you did the rear speaker install but I will look again. Been looking for fitting size speakers for the 9-3, thanks a lot.

@anthonyavorio7029 Ай бұрын

Are you happy with the replacement headlight fixture ? When i did mine a year and a half ago it was a instant difference. It took me longer to decide what headlight replacement i wanted then it did to install it. How donyou feel about your new headlight?

@randomtasks Ай бұрын

I like it. It’s definitely brighter, but more importantly, it has a nice flat beam. I’ll probably like it even more in winter on my dark commute.

@randallamps Ай бұрын

Just in case James Benedict does not respond on the paragraph I wrote on "1988-1996 Jeep Cherokee Radio Repair," I would like your input on doing repairs like inoperative cassette modules, left or right channel loss and low volume. You can comment below after you read what I wrote.

@randallamps Ай бұрын

You must live in Canada with a 200kilo speedometer and those old townhouses and such. At least you don`t have a steering wheel on the passenger side.

@RockInSweden Ай бұрын

Was it possible to open up the ECU as well? Or was it glued tight together?

@randomtasks Ай бұрын

It is possible to open it up. It was just screwed together.

@markwrightable Ай бұрын

Im very interested in this as it seems to be the way forward, any info on insurance? is it more or less expensive. Cheers

@randomtasks Ай бұрын

It’s more expensive because there are less companies that offer insurance for electric motorbikes/scooters. Once more companies offer it, the prices should drop. I had to change insurance companies after the conversion.

@shughefner Ай бұрын

Was hoping to see cable connected to Speedo on headset

@randomtasks Ай бұрын

It’s hard to get a shot of that in video. There’s very little slack. It just clicks into place.

@sadzimaru9665 Ай бұрын

How to create bluetooth module, and ineed link app yang yang

@randomtasks Ай бұрын

My BMS came with a BT module. Try searching your relevant App Store for 彦阳BMS.

@Luberfly Ай бұрын

Hi, please could you help me with service manual? I have this radio but deck do not accept cassette. Thanks. Luca

@randomtasks Ай бұрын

Hi Luca, sorry, but I’ve never fixed a cassette deck before. I created this based on forum threads that I had read. I suggest you do some research on relevant forums and see if anyone else has had the same problem and managed to solve it.

@tonytran1420 2 ай бұрын

Sorry if I didn't catch it, but how long did this conversion take you to do and how much did it cost (without scooter)?

@randomtasks 2 ай бұрын

I did this over the course of 2 months, working only on weekends. Part of that time was spent mocking up the coupling bracket between the two swing arms, and then waiting for it to be manufactured. If I were to do the same exact conversion again, I would order what I needed ahead of time and could get it done in two weekends. As for cost, the bracket was roughly £200 and the aftermarket performance controller was about £300. I already had all of the NIU components, so that was probably about £800 worth of stuff, including the battery and charger.

@tonytran1420 2 ай бұрын

@@randomtasksthanks for the info. I have a 2016 Sprint with a blown motor and was thinking whether I should pick up a used motor for around $800-$1000 or try a EV conversion. I'm mechanically inclined but I'm a total n00b to the EV game. So that has me a little trigger shy.

@randomtasks 2 ай бұрын

If you can find one, the ideal donor would be an electric moped that’s been in an accident. You need the whole wiring harness and lots of little components, so it’s best to get a whole moped if you can.

@tonytran1420 2 ай бұрын

@@randomtasks ah ok ok, thanks. Any insights on which ones I should be looking out for?

@randomtasks 2 ай бұрын

@@tonytran1420 The NIU scooters are fairly reliable and common. As I showed in the videos, the NQI series battery fit perfectly under my seat. The MQI batteries are a different shape, so you need to take that into account if you find one of those. Super Soco scooters are good as well, but I’m not sure what the batteries are like in terms of dimensions. Take some measurements of the under seat storage of your Sprint and do some research on battery dimensions.

@videostars9194 2 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video

@randomtasks 2 ай бұрын

No problem!

@chillandrelax1 3 ай бұрын

Hey I have the same problem,where can i find this BMS for batery

@randomtasks 3 ай бұрын

I got mine from Aliexpress. The vendors change all the time, so you just need to search their site and you’ll eventually find the right one.

@btruncali 3 ай бұрын

really great video, thanks for sharing! are there detailed instructions on how to wire the amp anywhere? or did you already just have this knowlege? also, did you find it absolutely necessary to create that mount from scrap metal, or is it possible to secure the amp to the stock setup? Ive replaced my speakers but things still dont sound great and I'm assuming it's a power issue so thinking an amp replacement is probably necessary.

@randomtasks 3 ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked it. Admittedly, I’ve installed dozens of audio systems, so I might have glossed over the wiring. Basically, an amp needs constant power, a ground, and a remote turn on signal (so it turns on and off with the stereo). Given that there was an old amp that had power and ground wires, I reused them. I tested which wire was which with my multi meter. For the remote turn on, I connected the wire to the power antenna connection. Other than that, its audio in and audio out.

@btruncali 3 ай бұрын

@@randomtasks very helpful, THANKS!

@MichaelPSmith-mp1fk 3 ай бұрын

Looking for a cost effective way to add aux or Bluetooth to an og 9-3. Cdconnect is a nearly $200. Is there an alternative way to accomplish this? Love the idea of the cdconnect, but that price is steep.. For that price I could add an aftermarket head unit

@randomtasks 3 ай бұрын

I’ve got another video on how I modified a Jeep head unit to add an aux input. There might be away to do something similar, but I haven’t investigated it. Alternatively, you could do an FM modulator.

@surplusstock8778 3 ай бұрын

Is the GPS in the ecu?

@randomtasks 3 ай бұрын

For the first generation ECU (up until early 2018), the GPS is inside the ECU. For the 2nd and 3rd generation ECU, it’s mounted on the outside of the ECU case.

@surplusstock8778 3 ай бұрын

Where is the GPS in these?

@randomtasks 3 ай бұрын

See my response to your comment on my other video.

@surplusstock8778 3 ай бұрын

Thank you

@EnergiaOrgon 4 ай бұрын

minuto 3:20 la moto es blanca, despues e s verde?? no entiendo,,, y la ECU??

@randomtasks 3 ай бұрын

Yes, this is an excerpt of my body panel swap video where I swap the white panels for green. The ECU is the black box that I point out in the video.

@EnergiaOrgon 4 ай бұрын

el titulo del video dice una cosa pero el señor hace otra,, crei q le iba a quitar la bateria de la ECU,,, YA Q TENGO UN PROBLEMA CON LA ecu

@randomtasks 3 ай бұрын

I never said that I would show you how to remove the battery from the ECU, just how to remove the ECU itself. You can open up the ECU yourself, but you will void your warranty (if you still have one).

@tirfort1982 4 ай бұрын

ottimo video si capisce tutto per bene di come hai messo la nuova copertura!

@randomtasks 3 ай бұрын

I’m glad you liked the video

@CyrielBazooh 5 ай бұрын

Hello, Thanks for the video. I have two Niu 60B2 batteries. Both batteries blink 3 times when I press button on top. I check voltage of package, which is good (61V and 58V). At one battery the celles are not in balance anymore, I suspect a faulty cel. The other one is balanced nicely. Now I am searching internet for a new BMS, but the link in your description is not working anymore. You have any other suppliers? Als, does anyone know what signal the 3 small pins in the connector give to the charger and/or the scooter? Thx!

@randomtasks 5 ай бұрын

Hi, just search for "NIU BMS" on AliExpress.com and you will find a few for sale. You just need to find one that works with the voltage and amperage ratings of your battery. www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-niu-bms.html?spm=a2g0o.home.search.0

@BarackCohen 5 ай бұрын

good job. wish i could find a seat cover for under $115...

@randomtasks 5 ай бұрын

The one I bought was under $40 USD including shipping (within the UK): www.racing-planet.co.uk/cover-brown-vespa-p-183681-1.html There must be an equivalent for sale in the US . . .

@randomtasks 5 ай бұрын

And there it is: www.racingplanetusa.com/seat-cover-brown-vespa-p-195085-1.html

@bradley7240 5 ай бұрын

Doesn't the pure highway 600 output in Mono only?

@randomtasks 5 ай бұрын

No, it has a stereo output.

@franciszek_jozef 5 ай бұрын

Hey man, I have the same problem with mine 93 from 98, how did this fix perform? Did it solve the problem?

@randomtasks 5 ай бұрын

Yes and no. The gaskets stopped water getting in the lights and from entering the boot around that area. I also found water leaking in from one of the seams halfway up the edge of the hatch. I used some silicon and that seemed to help.

@randomtasks 5 ай бұрын

Also, if I were to do it again, I would probably opt for 3mm thick neoprene.

@Marcelll88 5 ай бұрын

Why did you not opt for extra sound padding in the doors, and what can i expect music wise, is it really good? Going to use your tips to fix our really broken 2001 blue aero

@randomtasks 5 ай бұрын

I didn’t go it because I didn’t have any handy. Either way, it sounded good to me. I was happy with the setup.

@override39 6 ай бұрын

i really enjoy watching you making a old petrol vespa useful again for 2024 and above good job

@randomtasks 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

@bigdfig6083 6 ай бұрын

Good to see someone hanging on to their US made Craftsman tools. Not too confident about the new box tho. Maybe a little reinforcement at each corner? I remember buying my "mechanic's set" back in the early nineties. Similar looking case to yours w texture on the outside and a tray that lifted up/out for access to one big compartment beneath it. Lent it to a friend who babysat it for almost a decade. Only thing wrong is one of the plastic latches came off years ago while the other doesn't do its job anymore. O and I'm constantly replenishing the 10mm sockets, both short and deep, 1/4" and 3/8" drive. Your vid got the gears spinning now. Gonna check back to see 1yr 3yr updates.

@randomtasks 6 ай бұрын

Thanks, I’m going to add some protection on the outside after I sand and oil the case. The thinness of the bottom panel does worry me, but it will mostly be standing on end or laying on the bottom panel, so it might be OK. If something happens, I can repair it, unlike the old plastic case.

@mhawkins1975 6 ай бұрын

I love those Saabs I have a 2002 Saab convertible as my second car. Great video thank you subscribing for the Saab 93 content.

@randomtasks 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

@datpmf 6 ай бұрын

Is it really necessary to take off the entire door panel to access the speaker?

@randomtasks 6 ай бұрын

Yes, almost every car is like this. Even if the speaker grill can be removed separately from the door panel, it’s usually held in place by fasteners that must be accessed from the back.

@jb9282 6 ай бұрын

Nice video , thx. Just thinking why BMS blocking or stops the charger to recharge batteries ? Is this because of software on chip or some fuse on this plate is broken ? Couse normally no one need to change BMS Plate only because of safety function! -I am wonder why NIU don’t tell on the true what to change on plate or how to reset BMS Function !? 😀🙋🏼‍♂️🍺 THIS wil cost maybe not more then 5$!

@randomtasks 6 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked the video. I have no idea what the problem is with the BMS, but replacing it is a lot cheaper than replacing the battery. Obviously a $5 fix would be even better.

@Gehtdichnichtsan583 4 ай бұрын

And what is the solution for reset?

@randomtasks 4 ай бұрын

@@Gehtdichnichtsan583 You could try disconnecting the BMS, waiting a few minutes, and then plugging it back in. I heard once that this might work, but I have never tried it.

@Gehtdichnichtsan583 4 ай бұрын

@@randomtasks I already tried that no chance. I guess new bms then for me too

@kennetheasley 6 ай бұрын

Good job! I have the same problem with my 2002 9-3. Did replacing the seals on the taillights stop the leak? I'm about to replace the seals on mine and it looks like there is an additional leak from higher up - from the gutter, at a seem in the metal, inboard of the antennae.

@randomtasks 6 ай бұрын

This helped a bit, but I also had/have the problem with water coming in via the seem. I used some silicon on both sides and managed to fix on the left side, but I still have the problem on the right. I might have fixed it yesterday. I removed the rubber gasket going on the right side of the gutter and noticed that the metal was bent down, which could have allowed a path for water. I fixed it and reinstalled it. It rained last night, so I need to go check for water . . .

@kennetheasley 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for that additional information about the seam. Too cold in Connecticut right now to use silicone or other sealer so I put some of that silver tape (the thin aluminum tape used for insulation) over the seam on the side that leaked and that stopped it completely. I had previously sealed up the taillight but still had some leakage. @@randomtasks

@michaeljarosz8507 7 ай бұрын

What is the stock bms max amps for this battery??

@michaeljarosz8507 7 ай бұрын

Discharge

@randomtasks 7 ай бұрын

It’s a 29ah battery. The batteries in the NGT and GTS versions are 35ah.

@jimmytrojkovvsky2728 7 ай бұрын

Hey! Thanks for the video! Really helpful! I have just fixed my antena. But it seemed like the problem was the blocking sleeve.

@randomtasks 7 ай бұрын

You're welcome!

@eliasholenhannouch807 8 ай бұрын

This was actually a lot of help. I upgraded the tweeders and back speakers, and I also had to mount them from below, great tips! I'm curious though as to how you connect sound from the stereo without using the 8-pin. I don't have such a cable and I'm just a complete novice. I'm thinking of adding an amp and running everything through that, but I'm just not sure on how to connect everything.

@randomtasks 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad the video was useful. There should be a 5-pin DIN jack on the back of the radio. This is the pre-amp output. I bought a 5-pin DIN to phono cable from Amazon and plugged that into the aftermarket amp. This is covered in Part 2. Here's the cable I bought: www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00M0FXR8A/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1

@eliasholenhannouch807 7 ай бұрын

@@randomtasks Thank you so much for the info! May I ask, this 5-pin cable, what is the output from it? In other words, the red, white, yellow and black cables emmanating from it? I'm wondering if it's possible to buy an amp so that these cables can be the input straight into it. Are these four cables essentially the (+) and (-) for both door speakers? I.e. four cables.

@randomtasks 7 ай бұрын

@@eliasholenhannouch807 The four cables represent one channel each (i.e. front left, front right, rear left, rear right). Each of the cables has a phono jack, which has the standard polarity of the centre pin being positive and the outside being negative. I cannot remember which colour was for which channel, but once you hook up an amp, it's easy enough to experiment.

@eliasholenhannouch807 7 ай бұрын

@@randomtasksthat confuses me a little bit. If the 5-pin has front left/right and rear left/right signals coming out of it, then if that's the case, which two of these signals do you use for the door speakers? Since you are only running two speakers through the amp, right?

@randomtasks 7 ай бұрын

@@eliasholenhannouch807 No, I am running all six speakers through the amp. Watch Part 2 of my audio upgrade videos. You will see that I install component speakers in the front doors and dash and then coax 6x9's in the rear. These are all powered by a 4 channel amp.

@MrPachto 8 ай бұрын

Hi, I have the same problem with water leaking throu the taillights. I have rusted space for spare tire too but it went so far so I had to weld it. I like you videos with Saab. Greatings from Czech republic

@randomtasks 7 ай бұрын

I ended up re-doing the gaskets again using thinner material (6 mm vs 10 mm). I also found that water seemed to be leaking in the seam just above the boot lid bump stops. I scraped away the old seal and used some silicon. This seems to have solved the problem. For now.

@sunnyhillestate1 8 ай бұрын

What is the app that connects to these batteries??

@randomtasks 8 ай бұрын

Hi, it's 彦阳BMS. The aftermarket BMS needs to have a BlueTooth module, and then it should connect.

@broadband01 9 ай бұрын

4 grand is too much for me to convert, from retrospect scooters,i ill wait until petrol is no longer available :O)

@randomtasks 7 ай бұрын

It's not cheap, but it's high quality and it just works. I save roughly £15 each day that I don't take the train to work. I ride in at least 10 times per month, so that's £150 per month, or £1,800 per year.

@SignalConnectScott 9 ай бұрын

How do you sound so American yet British at the same time 😅. Cool content. 👍. Appreciate the video.

@randomtasks 7 ай бұрын

Years of practice. :-)

@user-mb6my4mw9z 9 ай бұрын

Det är bra instruktioner. Tack.👍

@randomtasks 9 ай бұрын

Du är välkommen.

@paulpells1864 9 ай бұрын

I just paid $49 for 2 more years of GPS, 1 week later it stopped! They said disconnect and reconnect the battery. Apparently its not the main one. My local dealer stopped doing NIU and said its where you are working. Can you point out where it is please.

@randomtasks 9 ай бұрын

The GPS module is attached to the ECU, so if you unplug the ECU, it will completely disconnect it from the main batteries.

@kerekreatif 9 ай бұрын

Can you tellme the name app to check that battery? Thank you so much brother

@randomtasks 9 ай бұрын

Hi, it's 彦阳BMS. The aftermarket BMS needs to have a BlueTooth module, and then it should connect.

@ovidiubarbu9513 10 ай бұрын

Hey. Where did you buy the ECU replacement from? Thanks.

@randomtasks 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I bought it from sinnisparts.com/

@juanenriquez4467 10 ай бұрын

En español x favor

@randomtasks 10 ай бұрын

Yo no hablo español.

@Apex-er1zf 11 ай бұрын

Hi, thanks for the awesome video! I lost my two keys and my Niu is locked, now. Do you have any Tipps on how to renew the lock? I guess removing the front won’t help. I guess I need to drill the lock, isn’t it? Thanks in advance

@randomtasks 11 ай бұрын

Not only do you have a lock problem, but you have an alarm problem as well. I don't have a guaranteed solution for you, but before you drill both locks (there is also the battery compartment release lock under the seat), I recommend contacting your local dealer to see if they have a solution. Maybe your VIN is linked to a specific key that can be ordered. Your VIN is under the seat, which you can't access, but your ownership papers should also have it listed. Good luck.