Sometimes even the Alta isn't enough

[privateer703]

This is when I really want that 2-wheel drive.

 

[B. FRANK]

or a winch!!

 

[F451]

This is when I really want that 2-wheel drive.
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When you find out how heavy 270 lbs really is. What a ball buster, Lol.

This was after backing it up out of the really deep sh*t. Was finally able to get the front wheel out of the crap and do a pivot turn. And the mud was drying out on me making it like concrete while I huffed and puffed. Holy cow, that sucked, Lol.

 

[B. FRANK]

nothing worse than burying your bike, I've been in deeper and almost gave myself a heart attack getting it out. now I walk home and get the quad with the winch. I'm not just getting older, I am getting smarter(lazy er)

 

[privateer703]

I try not to go alone, which means a quad or a sxs and an extra pair of hands. But If I'm already carrying a couple of lipo batteries for backup lights, I wonder if winch is possible..

 

[B. FRANK]

I would ask someone smarter than me

 

[revoltlution]

Snatch blocks and rope

 

[snydes]

This is when I really want that 2-wheel drive.
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That’s a neat idea on your frame sides, is it like a stick on foam/rubber? Also, I recognize your keychain

 

[privateer703]

Yeah, 1" thick neoprene foam. Just cut, peel and stick. Also offers a little grip too. Got it from mcmaster.

 

[AltaWest]

I'm still bummed they missed an opportunity to put Reverse on a dirt bike.

 

[Philip]

Me thinks that all that may be needed is a high-voltage polarity switch. Will the motor controller get confused if the motor starts spinning backwards?

 

[AltaWest]

Me thinks that all that may be needed is a high-voltage polarity switch. Will the motor controller get confused if the motor starts spinning backwards?

I wish it was that easy, but the AC motor is a little tougher as the encoder needs to be reversed as well as the phase leads.

 

[Philip]

I wish it was that easy, but the AC motor is a little tougher as the encoder needs to be reversed as well as the phase leads.

I am blaming @Honcho for my ignorance. I got this idea from him about three years ago.

So would several polarity switches do the trick then? How many wires go to the motor? I seem to remember at least four relatively thick ones.