Gavin Scooters - Adjustable Trim Weights?

MarkEm · January 12th, 2006, 10:55 PM

Hi,

does anyone have any images of how to fit moveable/adjustable weights for trimming a Gavin? If not an explanation will probably surfice. I think I have heard of people using fishing weights or the removable weights from ankle weights threaded onto one of the long battery pack bolts.

What do you do, if you use another method?

Thanks in advance.

Mark.

**Alastair** · January 13th, 2006, 12:09 AM

I have an old ankle weight and lozenges ducted tape to the top of the battery pack. That's got it pretty nicely weighted for fresh. Bob checked it for me last weekend and reckoned it was pretty cool. It does seem to vary though dependent on the scooter and batteries. John Kendall's scooter was amazingly prop heavy and I think he ended up pulling all the weight out.

If you've got any ankle weight lozenges and/or old ankle weight bring it along on sunday. Bob or AK would have a better idea but I'm sure we'll get something workable.

BTW - mine looks like this.

Cheers
Al

***Bob Cooper*** · January 13th, 2006, 12:37 PM

Mark

I've got some pics which I'll post tonight.

Bob

***Bob Cooper*** · January 13th, 2006, 07:10 PM

**Alastair** · January 13th, 2006, 07:13 PM

Bob - did you add the blocks that keep the battery in place on the bulkheads?

Cheers
Al

***Bob Cooper*** · January 13th, 2006, 07:24 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair)

Bob - did you add the blocks that keep the battery in place on the bulkheads?

Not on that pack, that's how the bulkhead came. They are glued on and regularly fall off! (easily fixed with a couple of brass woodscrews).

I've added them to my other pack - to keep the battery in place without having to crank down the nuts on the rods too tight.

decowarrior · January 13th, 2006, 09:03 PM

thats a good idea for the batery holder i do find that a bit of a pain in the ass, i will have a look at knocking something up like that soon

thanks for the idea!

MarkEm · January 13th, 2006, 09:47 PM

Cheers Bob.

decowarrior · January 14th, 2006, 01:37 AM

sorry for the numpty question but is that foam that you have used??

MarkEm · January 14th, 2006, 02:41 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair)

I have an old ankle weight and lozenges ducted tape to the top of the battery pack. That's got it pretty nicely weighted for fresh. Bob checked it for me last weekend and reckoned it was pretty cool. It does seem to vary though dependent on the scooter and batteries. John Kendall's scooter was amazingly prop heavy and I think he ended up pulling all the weight out.

If you've got any ankle weight lozenges and/or old ankle weight bring it along on sunday. Bob or AK would have a better idea but I'm sure we'll get something workable.

BTW - mine looks like this.

Cheers
Al

Cheers Al,

my scooter's previous owner only used a single taped on soft weight bag (1KG I think) for salt water diving. I'm not sure how this will work in fresh water. We'll have a play on Sunday.

Regards,

Mark.

January 12th, 2006, 10:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
MarkEm(Offline) Site Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 220	Gavin Scooters - Adjustable Trim Weights? Hi, does anyone have any images of how to fit moveable/adjustable weights for trimming a Gavin? If not an explanation will probably surfice. I think I have heard of people using fishing weights or the removable weights from ankle weights threaded onto one of the long battery pack bolts. What do you do, if you use another method? Thanks in advance. Mark.

January 13th, 2006, 12:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
Alastair(Offline) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 693	I have an old ankle weight and lozenges ducted tape to the top of the battery pack. That's got it pretty nicely weighted for fresh. Bob checked it for me last weekend and reckoned it was pretty cool. It does seem to vary though dependent on the scooter and batteries. John Kendall's scooter was amazingly prop heavy and I think he ended up pulling all the weight out. If you've got any ankle weight lozenges and/or old ankle weight bring it along on sunday. Bob or AK would have a better idea but I'm sure we'll get something workable. BTW - mine looks like this. Cheers Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

January 13th, 2006, 07:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
Alastair(Offline) DIRX Supporter Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: UK Posts: 693	Bob - did you add the blocks that keep the battery in place on the bulkheads? Cheers Al __________________ Helium is our friend - GI3

January 13th, 2006, 12:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
*Bob Cooper*(Offline) Moderator - "Don't stop me now!" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South East London, UK Posts: 680	Mark I've got some pics which I'll post tonight. Bob

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January 13th, 2006, 07:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
*Bob Cooper*(Offline) Moderator - "Don't stop me now!" Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South East London, UK Posts: 680	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair) Bob - did you add the blocks that keep the battery in place on the bulkheads? Not on that pack, that's how the bulkhead came. They are glued on and regularly fall off! (easily fixed with a couple of brass woodscrews). I've added them to my other pack - to keep the battery in place without having to crank down the nuts on the rods too tight.

January 13th, 2006, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
decowarrior(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: stoke on trent Posts: 31	thats a good idea for the batery holder i do find that a bit of a pain in the ass, i will have a look at knocking something up like that soon thanks for the idea!

January 13th, 2006, 09:47 PM	#8 (permalink)
MarkEm(Offline) Site Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 220	Cheers Bob.

January 14th, 2006, 01:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
decowarrior(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: stoke on trent Posts: 31	sorry for the numpty question but is that foam that you have used??

January 14th, 2006, 02:41 AM	#10 (permalink)
MarkEm(Offline) Site Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 220	Quote: (Originally Posted by Alastair) I have an old ankle weight and lozenges ducted tape to the top of the battery pack. That's got it pretty nicely weighted for fresh. Bob checked it for me last weekend and reckoned it was pretty cool. It does seem to vary though dependent on the scooter and batteries. John Kendall's scooter was amazingly prop heavy and I think he ended up pulling all the weight out. If you've got any ankle weight lozenges and/or old ankle weight bring it along on sunday. Bob or AK would have a better idea but I'm sure we'll get something workable. BTW - mine looks like this. Cheers Al Cheers Al, my scooter's previous owner only used a single taped on soft weight bag (1KG I think) for salt water diving. I'm not sure how this will work in fresh water. We'll have a play on Sunday. Regards, Mark.