Bafang BBS02 Install – Chapter 2

Hello friends. Here is chapter two of the process used to install my e-assist motor kit onto my AZUB TRIcon. I made a few errors, but was able to correct them and get things straightened up.

In the meantime, I am starting to put together my equipment list and working on solar panel powered battery charging system. I will detail that process also when I feel I’ve got it done correctly.

Bafang BBS02 Install onto TRIcon

Back in 2016 or there about, I endeavored to take a long distance biking/camping tour on my AZUB TRIcon recumbent tricycle. The starting point was near Bastendorff, Oregon and its ending point was planned for Southern California. Two hundred eighty-five miles was as far as I was able to go. Due to illness, I had to bail out. Every since the try I have been itching to try it again. This coming summer I am going for it.

One of the memorable moments of that trip was when Steve Green (my riding buddy) and I had to climb a 6 mile long, uphill mountain road with a average grade of 4 to 6 percent. Plodding along at 2.3 mph with 60+ pounds of camping equipment was arduous to say the list. I still plainly remember a column of large black ants, scurrying along, roadside, making only slightly less better time than I was making. Actually, if scale and size were taken into account they were making way better time than I was. Aside from the fact we actually made it too the top, the best part of the experience was of flying down the mountain at 40+ miles per hour.

Here is a bit of video that I shot of Steve and I on that trip. It was hard, but fun. It’s been in my blood ever since to give it another shot.

Below is a picture Steven zooming by at about 45 mph at the bottom of the mountain. There’s always a down once you’ve finishd going up.

Steve Green flying downhill!

If you want to see an entire 25 minute film of the adventure go to Steve’s web site. Use this link.

Anyway, after ascending that mountain it was decided, “If I ever do this again, a motor will be used.” Call it cheating; I don’t care! Actually, I’ve been doing some research and it turns out that e-assist or electric touring is becoming quite common. Thus, I have decided to install a Bafang BBS02 750W Mid-Drive kit to my TRIcon. At 70 years old, I’ll need the help. Below is a picture of the kit.

So far the installation has been very straight forward. I’m glad I did it myself, because I saved about $800 labor charges at the local bike shop. Winter is approaching now, but as next summer rolls around I’ll be planning and exercising and getting ready to hit the road again.

To help whet your appetite take a look at this YouTube video, Chapter 1 of a three-part series of the installation. I’ll post the next chapter soon, followed by the final chapter featuring the test ride with the new motor installed. Should be fun. Come back soon.

A Bit of Gospel Light

I’ve been wanting very much to post something about the political news I’ve been watching and hearing. However, I’ve been reluctant because I want the main thrust of this web site to be the Good News Only of the gospel Christ Jesus, and not morph into some political arena where people are shouting and arguing about politics. Arguing about politics is not going to get anyone into heaven. Only the good news of the gospel can do that. So where does that leave me?

Well, after the “last straw” of the recent attack on the young reporter, Andy Ngo, perpetrated by the left-wing radical group Antifa, I felt it left me with choice but to speak up. Thought I’d better at least try to make sense of it through the light of the Word.

First, my advice to all those who hold a different view point, and are not in lock-step with Antifa or the radical left: just stay away. The very first verse of the book of Psalms says:

How blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked,
Nor stand in the path of sinners, Nor sit in the seat of scoffers!
But his delight is in the law of the Lord,
And in His law he meditates day and night.

I’d say Antifa qualifies to have all three of the above descriptors in that verse attached to it. Therefore, don’t try to reason with them, don’t “cover” them, don’t be around them. Stay away.

Proverbs 22:3 says:

The prudent sees the evil and hides himself, But the naive go on, and are punished for it.

Yes, Mr. Ngo has a perfectly legal right to cover the protest, and I admire his courage under fire. However, it’s all to no avail. Unless the members of Antifa are willing to repent and change their hearts, and truly love their fellow man and follow Jesus instead radical leftist ideology, nothing will change. Mr. Ngo received injury for absolutely nothing. My wife and I will be praying for him as well as the members of Antifa.

Sadly, we need to remember that some people just delight in doing evil. Their feet are quick to shed blood. Breaking God’s laws is sport to them. Their heart is full of foolishness. They call good evil, and evil good. “Woe unto them”, say the scriptures.

We can pursue Godliness through the leadership we elect. Let’s fix our own hearts first, then try to elect leaders who have a kindred spirit.

It’s a moral outrage to have the police “stand down” while a citizen is being brutalized.

Romans 13:3-4 says (emphasis added by me):

Rulers (police, for example) are not a cause of fear for good behavior, but for evil. Do you want to have no fear of authority? Do what is good, and you will have praise from the same. For it (law enforcement) is a minister of God to you for good. But if you do what is evil, be afraid; for it does not bear the sword (or the Glock) for nothing; for it is a minister of God, an avenger who brings wrath upon the one who practices evil.

In other words if you want to stay out of jail, stop doing crime. It’s simple.

Finally, to all godly people, those who strive to practice righteousness: keep praying, day in and day out. Don’t stop. We know God has a plan for this world and all things will end up exactly where He wants them to. However, that does not get us off the hook. Bombard the Father with your prayers. He can handle it. Maybe we will get some mayors elected who actually respect the police and let them get on with the business of God’s work. We can only hope.

A Modern Day Psalm

Oh Lord, increase my faith; lend me the power of your Holy Spirit.
Let me not fade away in doubt and double-mindedness.
Grant me power to rely solely on You, for I have resolved to do Thy will upon the earth.
Do not blot out my name from your Book.
Let Your faithfulness sustain me day and night.
May your promises guard my path and keep my foot from slipping.
Let the light of your Word shine on me; lead me to the Higher Rock.

The world has grown cold; they have forsaken Your Word.
There is no fear of God before their eyes,
Nor do they give head to Your lovingkindness.
Evil men rush to do evil; treacherous men lay a trap for the innocent.
They gnash upon them with their teeth.
They council together to perform deceitfulness.
Their words are smoother than oil, but inwardly dwells hatred.
As a millstone crushes grain, so do they to their fellow man.
A net is spread for those who would strive to live righteously.
Their words pour forth, a sharpened sickle to reap those who fear God from the face of the earth.

But You, God, will laugh at them; You will remember their deeds on that Day.
Your reward is prepared for them, while they say, “Who sees; who hears?”
They know not that their recompense does not slumber.
Judge them Father; give them their due; break the teeth from their jaw.
Let their arms become useless.
Divide their tongue when they speak treachery.
Let their habitation become desolate and their purposes be thwarted.
Let confusion overtake them, and their counsel be darkened.

But Lord God, are from everlasting to everlasting.
You reign over heaven and earth.
All things belong to You.
The heavens declare Your majesty, and the earth Your power.
Do not forsake those who love truth; let the righteous man be unmoved.
Sustain your servants; let those who love peace fear not.
May the light of your countenance shine upon them.

For Thou are the King of kings above all the nations.
All power and dominion belong to the Most High God.
You will not suffer evil to triumph over good, but will redeem the one who waits for You.
Surely those who love peace will be rewarded.
He who orders his life aright will see Your salvation,
And his habitation will be in Thy house forever and forever.

Amen.