Durga first run

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Hey

So I took my Durga to a local BMX track for a run today. It's fitted with an LRP 12x2 motor, and a 7.2v 4500mah battery pack. It had been charged at 4amps on a peak prediction charger (or whatever the proper name for such a charger is anyway).

Anywho, it seemed to run fine, but the battery only lasted 4-5 minutes at most. Is this to be expected until the car settles/beds in, and the battery has been charged a few times?

Is there a recommended pattern for what setting to charge the battery on?

Also, I did have an upside down landing moment, which split/bent the front graphite shock tower. Are they generally regarded as a consumable to all intents and purposes?

I did seem to have intermittent connection issues as well, so that is another issue I need to look at, possibly caused by water getting under the body shell.

Any input and pearls of wisdom from those more knowledgeable than myself (not difficult!) would be hugely appreciated.

Cheers!