The Giant Lafree Twist Lite Series
The Panasonic Crank Drive units
Flecc's advice on keeping the Giant Lafree Twist Lite series on the road following their discontinuation, and some money saving tips. There's also illustrated information and repair pages covering the old and new types of Panasonic motor unit in very considerable detail.
N.B. Apart from it's mention at the top of the History page, this site does not cover anything on the original heavy SLA batteried Lafree.
This site contains some suggestions for modifications and repair procedures. Please only follow these if you are completely confident of your abilities since no responsibility can be accepted for any problems arising from your actions when following the information.
Last Update: 1.11.2010. Old unit charger, Li-battery, Working description, Connection instructions.
Previous update: 1.8.2009. Revision to cover the Panasonic units, Home, Index and New Unit pages.
Previous update: 9.4.2009. Technical, Repairs, Spares and Battery pages revised to latest status.
Previous update: 9.5.2008. Charger instructions socket availability.
Previous update: 14.4.2008. Battery Choice page.
Previous update: 5.12.2007. Kalkhoff Agattu review.
Previous update: 12.10.2007 Complete site revision to bias on repairs for the Lafree.
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