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You sometimes don't finish what you ... Mine goes 40 miles range and has a heated captain's seat and 2 USB ports😊

Thanks Joe subbed from your fb group post.

Given your interest in Kymco mobility scooters you might want to try their premier offerings (both versions of the maxi are Kymco's mid-range scooters). A step up here is the Agility or, their flagship, the 'Maxer'. Size is the main different between these two models (the Maxer is a little wider). Both sport significantly higher specifications over the smaller models and, like all Kymco mobility scooters, are built to a very high standard. They still of course do the same thing as any scooter (essentially getting you from A to B) but are just that bit more plush and, typically, have all the bells and whistles missing on cheaper mobility scooters.

What a pain sorry you are still having to wait.

That was very well presented I have a sports rider here in New Zealand but at the moment its winter cold and wet,so staying inside.........'

Lovely informative video Joe. Very sorry to hear about the delay on the motor production. I have 2 breeze s4 scooters one with a canopy and one without. Surprisingly the scooters only have 2 x 75amp lead acids but I can get about 28 miles on the scooters. That’s climbing to mountain roads as well. Would love to convert to lithium batteries to get some more range as there are some routes that are just out of reach. Hoping your motors are sent soon so I can see more videos of Woody on the trails.

Hear you on this, legislations and regulations are the bane of many a manufacturer. As to speed control you could look at the VR systems used for Megasquirt. Hall is better as you're thinking and optical is better still. I did once design a PWM motor controller chip but that was 30+ years ago and it is all gone... You might get away with a glued in neodymium magnet in one or more of the brake disc holes. You can get them is many sizes. A small Arduino like board would be able to count it and do the simple maths. With the DAC output you could then use that to limit the max voltage the BLDC controller 'sees' from the Arduino. Using the ADC side to read the twist throttle would give you a simple limiter. Program would be pretty simple. DAC functions seem a bit rare but most of the SBC maker type things can output PWM which with a relatively simple RC smoothing circuit would 'look' like a voltage for the 'throttle' input. Even the BBC micro:bit might do as it has built in magnetic sensor.

I get it. I do own 4 electric bikes and built one one of my ebikes, which has 160nm of torque and goes up most hills like a mountain goat that's why I ordered my scooter from china because it goes faster and it has more power

I used to have a Pride Ranger Mobility Scooter with air filled tyres. Off Road Ruged they said, tyres did not diflate, they came away from the rim twice. Now have a Kymco Maxi XLS with solid tyres, Love it :) I'll never have air filled ever again.

Kia ora,looks like a fine warm day up there where as it a wet cold Sunday down here in New Zealand.I ride a pride sport and it goes most places.But right now to wet to go anywhere

Your scooter is custom unique thing of beauty. I suppose with manufacturers of mobility scooters they are looking at the average use and laws in different countries. Max speed of 8 mph in the UK and most class 3 scooters can manage 30 miles on standard 75 amp batteries. Does the average disabled person need anymore ??

Its worth looking through the music library to find the right bit of music for a particular video. I think you've cracked it with this one Joe. Michael 'The Lone Ranger'

What actually happened to Wood E Joe?

now if you could change the battery over to woods spec

Kia ora from cold winter New Zealand.I too have a sportsrider but not as many miles as the video and yes very comfortable very powerfull and stable.And seen as its wet and cold staying inside.Enjoy

Thank you for the time you put into this and for sharing. It would be interesting to see what they have for a person of 6'7" and 28 stone.

Mrs has the Midi-xls which is almost the same as the maxi. Main difference is the midi is a couple of inches narrower. I have the manual from Kymco dated 2012. So yes there is a lack of development and a look online seems to be road legal 8mph scooters all seem to be the same basic form. Innovation seems lacking. Only 2 on a major website I could see came with Lithium. As I've said on previous videos I'm in the process of upgrading Mrs one to 2x50ah lithium, a proper 'fuel' gauge (coulombmeter) and balancer.

Extremely bad video. All I saw is a guy riding a scooter and nothing else! Why didn’t you tell the guy to get his fat ass off the bike so we could see the bike and NOT him?

Knowing what I know now when I do get another mobility scooter, it would have to be the wrangler or the pride colt the suspension look great 👍🏾

Always thought Kymco scooters were made in China. My quad was made in china and it’s Kymco. Don’t think there’s any Japanese in them.

you are right about innovation nothing much changed in years however excel who produce the galaxy range are coming out with some keyless models

2022 Maxi on Mobility Giant £1,345

In Road Scooters the Maxer is Kymcos flagship followed by the Agility then the Maxi, both the maxer and the agility have full dash with speedometer etc.

what happened to the midi you had

Have you tried a tramper scooter?

Yes, I do like this scooter biu. I do need something I can lift into the back of my car. The one I've ordered does go upto 12mph so I'm not mad at that. It is still on a ship from china. The last time I checked, it did stop off in Africa, but it's moving again. Now 😂I love this song Arrangements And the harmonies Mr blue sky 🎵🎶

I am enjoying catching up on your videos. I thought that when you have the scooter switched to the low gear it doesn’t go faster than 4mph so when I’m on the pavement I always keep it on low even if the pavement is clear

Hi Joe, does it have a tiller lock. I'm now obsessed with Mobility Scooter security because no one else gives a monkey about it. 26,000 scooters were stolen in the UK last year and none of them had a stearing lock (Tiller Lock) I'm guessing. I't wouldn't have occurred to Pride to put another keyway on the opposite side of the tiller to lock it off before leaving it outside Tesco's. That was a better video than some of the videos you've done previously. Slower is better. Michael.

Great video Joe, I know someone who as the same scooter they are comfy... I have the invacare comet pro as the digical screen and very comfy and batteries are good....

Hi, great vid.. I have a Maxi xls and agree with you about no speedo, so I purchased a 'COOSPO Bike Computer Wireless GPS BC26, Bluetooth Cycle Computer' price £26.99 - simple but effective. The scooter model up from this is a Kymco Maxer which has got a dashboard and speedo.

Hi to those boys, who will no doubt be checking out this video - your famous now lads👍

Hi, nice vid. I do agree that mobility scooter manufacturers could do with adding some new tricks to delight us and make things a bit better and easier. I thought you gave a good appraisal. Good job.

the kymco agility is the one with the clocks/speedo etc

I think you deserve a pint for effort

What are they achieving with these obstacles, Shame on them

Is Woody back?

That's mean

Hey Joe, I'm an Advanced Vehicle Control Trainer and off-road 4x4 Specialist Trainer, the discussion of drive and the issues is good. As per the use of quality aluminium frames it is simply the cost to manufacture and the requirements from us consumers. You (& I) are weird as most people do not think like this. I have several neighbours who use mobility aids. I helped one neighbour with their choices as he was being 'steered' towards an unsuitable aid by sales people that were really rather expensive. I'm also an ex-electronics engineer. The 'disabled' tax is pretty big. [To be fair, mobility sellers have costs and a wide range of stock that they may have for many months.] Thinking back to early Mountain Bikes, only the very expensive, hand built ones were made from lighter/stronger metals. Now, the volume and expectations mean mid range bikes are hydroformed aluminium extrusion out of aircraft grade (6061 or even 7075). Some even are carbon fibre. The normal mobility user has no knowledge or frankly care about this stuff. Take one neighbour as an example. He was amazed when I put a 2nd hand Autochair scooter lift in the back of our old VW Touran. He thought it had to be fitted by the manufacturer or some specialist company (at specialist rates). You seem handy and know people who can TIG up your Al frame for you. For us, it seems obvious and we are the types who will push for a better product. Are you aware of JerryRigEverything CZcams channel. He got so fed up with lack of decent off-road capable mobility kit for his wife he built one from 2 cheap electric bikes. He now makes the 'Not-a-Wheelchair' at pretty much cost of $2500. So, similar to your idea of in wheel motors. Mobility scooter design is stuck with the motor/transaxle and standard controller but hopefully more will use in wheel motor designs as they get cheaper. Like Lithium batteries - why on earth are we still selling Lead Acid powered scooters? LiFePO4 is so superior but needs different charging and extra electronics. I'm just doing this for the Mrs' Kymco. 2 50ah LiFePO4 cost the same as SLA traction batteries, similar size but 20kg saved. Ok so a different charger, a balancer and coulombmeter (for fuel gauge) mean another £100. But these are all simple circuits that could be built into the main ECU/control electronics. So our 2nd hand Kymco midi-xls with new lithium system will have cost £800. New cost on one is £2500 and still has lead acid. Mrs power wheelchair has lithium batteries, alu main frame. Original cost £4000. Sorry, long post on phone so bad grammar, spelling and punctuation expectations...

loving ur videos more n more keep it up Joe, From Lyli & Panda Scoots 😍

thats exactly the kind of trip i need to do, how did the maxi stack up against the midi joe

Does it have a tiller lock Joe? It really annoys me to think I paid over £4,000 for my Pride Colt Executive and Pride doesn't give a shit about security. I worry when I go to Tescos, if the scooters still going to be there when I come back to it. I bought a motorcycle clutch lock which fits over the right forward paddle and the handlebars and locks with a push-in tubular lock. I've also got a 2mtr motorcycle security chain and padlock going through those to securing rings on the bottom of the tiller. Its a bit over the top, but its definately a deterent to anybody thinking "That scooter would look nice sitting in my driveway". Nice little run out on different model to what your used to. All the best. Michael.

Hi, I also drive an electric vehicle. The problem in Germany is that the electric chairs and e-scooters that are financed through the health insurance company are only allowed to go 3.73 miles fast. I have this (I live alone and in a mountain and am not allowed to use public buses with my vehicle, etc.) I bought myself an e-scooter, otherwise I couldn't live alone (I don't have a care level) the vehicle helps me get from A to B, otherwise I couldn't look after myself.

If you think that hooter is a joke you should hear the one on mine...once you are moving it can't be heard at all-hence buying a proper one from Ebay.

beautiful isn't it, I love Cannock Chase but left Rugeley many years ago so it's all just a memory now

Scooter makers if they used light aluminium would cost them more and prob wouldn't get as many sales..so they use the easiest and the most cost effective way to build.

Your a braver man than me Joe. I prefer my scooters in one piece, not strewn across the workshop like yours. There again, Pride warned me several times not to make security modifications to my Colt as it would void the warranty. I told them I wouldn't need to if they designed the damn thing so dickheads wouldn't keep trying to knick it from outside Tescos when I go shopping. As it happens I have made a few security improvements. I've added a motorcycle security chain to the front through those 2 securing lugs at the bottom of the tiller so it's tethered to a steel pole where they keep the shopping trolleys. That will deter the thieving buggers. The chain is secured via a D Ring Shackle so I still have the warranty in place. btw, I've got a pair of button braces similar to yours. Nice video by the way. Michael.

poss add them batterys you use in woody i wonder how the little scooter wood do

Thank you Joe

The motor should have a clip to unclip off the body

That was nice wasn't it