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Since Blogger doesn't formally have a forum system, we're just going to use this post as a place for generally discussion. I'll open another post for upgrades and other side conversations. But feel free to post questions and answers here about the Voy! You can also leave comments on the other pages, like the manual one and the parts one.

Comment moderation is turned on to keep spam out, so if you post a comment and don't see it immediately, just know that I'll approve it soon!

Here's a handy diagram for referencing parts:

Parts

Parts:

Here are some sites that carry a few stock, and compatible replacement parts for the Voy!

Voy@PartsforScooters.com - Largest selection

Voy@ElectricScooterParts.com - Good selection

Voy@MonsterScooterParts.com - Small selection

Voy@MeFast.com - Rare parts!

Also here's the official Parts List from Electra:

I've made some notes in red.

88911 - VOY™ Replacement Parts List

# Description Part # Cost
1 36 Volt Battery Charger 33001 $19.95
2 36 Volt Lead Acid Battery Pack 33002 $99.95 More information here
3 36 Volt Lead Acid Battery (Spare) 33003 $79.95 This is the under-the-seat battery, rare
4 Axle (Front Wheel) 33004 $5.95
5 Axle (Inner Axle Spacer) 33005 $1.95
6 Battery Charging Port (Female Connector Plug) 33006 $2.95
7 Brake Assembly (Front) 33007 $19.95
8 Brake Assembly (Rear) 33008 $29.95
9 Brake Cable w/ Lever (Front) 33009 $12.95
10 Brake Cable w/ Lever (Rear) 33010 $14.95
11 Brake Pads Front (Set of 2) 33011 $8.95
12 Bulbs - Headlight & Instrument Cluster CLEAR (Set of 2) 33012 $5.95
13 Bulbs - Headlight LARGE CLEAR (Set of 2) 33013 $3.95
14 Bulbs - Steering Headlight & Instrument Cluster AMBER (Set of 2) 33014 $5.95
15 Bulbs - Steering Headlight CLEAR (Set of 2) 33015 $5.95
16 Bulbs - Tail Light - CLEAR - (Set of 2) 33016 $5.95

17 Bulbs - Tail Light - RED 33017 $5.95 Any automotive 12V "1157" bulb works
18 Carpeted Foot Mat 33018 $12.95
19 Chain (Drive) 33019 $10.95
20 Control Module 33020 $19.95
21 Fork Bearing Race (Front) (Set of 2) 33021 $5.95
22 Fork Bearings (Set of 2) 33022 $5.95
23 Fuse (20 Amp) 6 per package 33023 $3.95

24 Handle Grip (Left) 33024 $3.95
25 Hardware (Assorted Screws, Nuts & Bolts) 33025 $3.95
26 Head Light Assembly (Lower) 33026 $39.95
27 Head Light Assembly (Upper-Steering) 33027 $34.95
28 Horn & Light Switch Assembly 33028 $12.95
29 Horn (36 Volt) 33029 $12.95
30 Ignition Cylinder w/ Key 33030 $12.95
31 Instruction Manual 33031 $1.95 Available on this website as a PDF!
32 Key (Ignition) (Set of 2) 33032 $5.95 Make a copy now if you only have one. A locksmith that can duplicate car keys can do it.
33 Key (Luggage Rack) (Set of 2) 33033 $5.95 If you have lost the key, just drill the lock through
34 Kickstand 33034 $24.95
35 Kickstand Spring 33035 $1.95
36 Kickstand Stop 33036 $1.95
37 Pedal (Left) 33037 $5.95 The Voy uses standard bicycle pedals.
38 Pedal (Right) 33038 $5.95 The Voy uses standard bicycle pedals

39 ridg 33039 $9.95
40 Pedal Crank Arm (Right) 33040 $9.95 The Voy uses custom crank arms. These are hard to find. If you are trying to find Electra Voy Pedal Arms in hopes of improving low speed/hill climbing performance, don't bother. It is very difficult to actually use the pedals while riding the Voy, and with the small single gear built into the Voy, the pedals are only effective at 1-2 MPH speeds.
41 Rearview Mirrors 33041 $9.95 I recommend sticking on some cheap "wide angle" automotive mirrors, so you can really be aware of approaching vehicles from behind.
42 Reflector Red (Rear) 33042 $2.95
43 Reflectors Amber (Front Left & Front Right) 33043 $5.95
44 Relay (36 Volt) 33044 $12.95
45 Seat (Black) 33045 $29.95
46 Shocks (Rear Left & Rear Right) (Set of 2) 33046 $29.95
47 Side Skirt (Left) - Target® Red 33047 $24.95
48 Side Skirt (Right) - Target® Red 33048 $24.95
49 Sprocket Shaft Assembly 33049 $29.95
50 Tail Light Assembly (36 Volt) 33050 $19.95
51 Throttle with Cable & Grip Assembly 33051 $19.95
52 Tire Tube (Front / Rear) 33052 $9.95 The Voy uses standard bicycle tubes
53 Tires (Front / Rear) 33053 $19.95 The Voy uses standard bicycle tires
54 Tool Kit 33054 $12.95 Carry a wrench and a phillips screw driver! Useful for brake adjustments on the go

55 Wheel (Front) 33055 $29.95 The Voy uses standard 16" bicycle wheels
56 Wheel Bearings (Front) 33056 $9.95
57 Wheel w/ Motor Assembly (Rear) 33057 $89.95
58 Wiring Harness (36 Volt) 33058 $24.94

Manuals

Manuals:

These were pulled from the WayBackMachine (Internet Archive).

Electra Voy 88911 Manual [Mirror]
Electra Phantom IV Manual (Same bike as the Voy, but in Black) [Mirror]

If you have the Electra Voy Assembly manual, please email me, and we'll work out a way to scan or digitize them!

And if you ever worked at ElectraUSA, it would be sure great to have the service manual too!

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Pictures

Post pictures of your Electra Voy scooter! Send pictures to pockyrevolution@gmail.com

I'll also take Electra Phantom IV photos- it's the same bike, but it was sold in black.

Troubleshooting

Want more speed on your Voy? Before you upgrade the motor, check the following:

• Check for a damaged fuse (Replace with a 20 Amp, miniature fuse 3/16" X 3/4")
• Inflate front and rear wheels to 35 PSI
• Check that the rear wheel band brake is not too tight. Loosen the two screws a half turn, and try the throttle. Make sure you are still able to stop fully.
• Check for bloated batteries. Have you been charging your Voy properly? If you're not getting at least 12 MPH on level road, your batteries may be old or damaged.

Upgrades / Hacks / Mods

Overvolt
Warning: This may cause irreversible damage to your Voy. This can fry the controller or worse, the motor.

An overvolt mod involves adding a fourth battery to your Voy. Some add the fourth battery under the seat. The voltage of the Voy is 36, but the controller will accept somewhere around 40-42 before cutting out. If you have an older 12V lead acid battery, you can add the battery to your set of three in series.

Replace rear wheel and controller
This is the most cost effective choice. Most people that find this page are looking for more speed to climb hills, or keep pace with city traffic.

Don't forget that the Voy is a low power electric bicycle at heart. It was produced early on before more powerful 400-600 watt electric motors could be sold cheaply.

Because the Voy is a bicycle at heart, that means you can easily replace the rear wheel, with an Electric Bicycle conversion kit for 16" wheels. The controller will have to be replaced in the process, but you can use your existing batteries and the Voy's bicycle frame.

Batteries

How to find batteries for your Voy:

The Voy uses three 12V sealed lead acid batteries joined in series, making the total voltage 36. These are not rare, and they are the standard batteries used in cars, alarm systems and boats. All you need to do is find the right shape and size. So don't be fooled if you see an online special for "rare" Voy batteries.

Ask your local car repair shop if they can order the batteries for you. Home depot and other like stores may be able to help you too. Ordering online is always an option, but shipping will be expensive since these lead acid batteries are very heavy. Try to find them locally first. Any place that carries car batteries can order them for you.

Voy battery specifications:

• 12 Volt, 10 AH*
• Length: 6 inches (152mm)
• Width: 4 inches (102mm)
• Height: 3¾ inches (95mm)

*The Amp Hours (AH) will determine the range of your Voy. 10 Amp Hours should be the minimum rating you should install. 12 is recommended, more is better. But a higher AH rating won't make your Voy go any faster.

How to properly charge your batteries:

Sealed lead acid batteries are completely different than Lithium Ion technology used in your cell phone and laptops. Here are the basic rules:

1. Never run your Voy battery all down to the low zone. Doing so will permanently hurt the life of the batteries.
2. Recharge as soon as you can. Even for short rides. Lead acid batteries live longer this way.
3. Don't charge for more than 10 hours. Your charger may have a built in cut-off, but most chargers are cheap and simply supply voltage. Unplug as soon as the charging LED has changed to full/complete.

For more information, Google "Lead acid battery care" or see this page from the Electric Vehicle Discussion List Library on lead acid battery care.

Electra Voy 88911 battery wiring diagram: