04-11-2015, 07:22 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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72 volts
I have an 03 48v ds series cart. Its time to replace my batteries and was thinking of going to 72 volts. Will the stock motor handle the over voltage. I understand about charging, controller, etc. Just need advice on motor.
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04-11-2015, 07:44 PM | #2 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 72 volts
There's one sure-fire way to find out.
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04-11-2015, 10:45 PM | #3 |
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Re: 72 volts
That's a bit extreme for the stock motor.
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04-12-2015, 12:01 AM | #4 |
Voltaholic
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Re: 72 volts
I know I read at least two threads here about 72 volts or more on stock motors. I have two 72 volt carts but non stock motors.
What I was told by a motor builder was the stock brushes don't like the extra voltage, it not that it won't work it just might not work for long. I will be trying a stock 36 volt motor on 72 volts at some point in the future. |
04-12-2015, 09:51 AM | #5 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 72 volts
Sounds like motor won't last at 72v. I think I'll stay at 48v and let Plum Quick work their magic on motor.
Thx for replies. |
04-12-2015, 10:41 AM | #6 |
Gone Wild
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Re: 72 volts
Going 72v is much more expensive then just batteries. A 72v controller is more expensive and so are chargers.
I've done a few 72v conversion and my first one I left the stock 36v motor. It lasted just fine in my riding (flat ground), just kept an eye on motor temps. A 48v motor should take the 72v even better and should last a while unless abused. |
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