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#1
Rad Modifications / Rad Runner Premium headlight ???
September 18, 2021, 06:09:37 PM
Does anybody know the specs or output on the premium headlight?  I was able to find the connectors on amazon so I feel like I can find a third party led bar and splice the connector onto it & thus upgrade my headlight without damaging my existing light or wiring. BUT I need to find the specs of the premium light to ensure im not drawing too much power with whatever new light I decide to go with. Any ideas?
#2
Rad Modifications / Re: Rad Runner plus 1000W motor swap
September 18, 2021, 06:00:16 PM
so far so good! im not going to go as far as to say I can wheelie the bike now but it definitely has some real torque now.
ive put about 30 miles on it so far and I love it. even kind of wish I could ramp down the torque a bit as I fear my little one could feel some whiplash when he's riding in the front. but its great I haven't gotten her past 31-32 mph and I don't care to. its just more robust, feels solid! instead of struggling on hills or to get up to speed.

here's the 750 that's commonly used
https://electrobikeworld.com/products/48v-750w-bafang-geared-rear-hub-motor

https://youtu.be/jCMqGodZBMw

#3
Rad Modifications / Rad Runner plus 1000W motor swap
September 08, 2021, 09:52:00 AM
Hey all, im sure you've seen the 500w-> 750W upgrades all around YouTube
however Rad threw us a curveball In respect to the fitment of those Motors on the new radrunner PLUS models. after trial and error and about 2 wasted motors.
I can confirm on the rad runner plus
this 1000W motor will work as a direct swap.
Full disclosure the screws on the housing of the 1000W are at a tiny bit of an angle when installed onto the stock housing. BUT it fits!
going to try it out and see what happens

https://eunorau-ebike.com/products/bafang-fat-bike-48v1000w-rear-hub-screw-freewheel-motor?_pos=4&_sid=cc77833e4&_ss=r

I haven't put many miles on it as I want a bike shop to check my brakes and derailer to make sure I don't fly off a cliff. but I can confirm this fits and runs!!
#4
I actually did this, also found the same problem as the 750 motor isn't compatible.
So I purchased from Eunorau 48v 1000W Bafang motor with the cable on the rotor side. (the same motor linked earlier in the thread RM G062.1000.D)

I was about to begin my install and realized the "1000W" is smaller then the 750W motor I just attempted to install. Any insight on this? its similar to the stock rad motor In size and perhaps just peaks at 1000w?
Anyway I went down a rabbit hole and ended up trying to install the 750W motor with the 1000W motor housing, had to nip and tuck some wires. Ultimately, the 750 W motor spun backwards. Which I anticipated, however after reading some forums I was under the impression I could swap any two of the larger wires inside the connector and it would reverse the direction. That didn't work.
So basically we scrapped the whole project, luckily I never touched my stock motor. So who cares right?

IM back to square one and im thinking of purchasing the 1000W motor AGAIN and trying just to swap the internals. As I mentioned they are small enough, it should fit into the existing housing. But im going to take a break from failed projects for a couple days do some reading and most likely attempt to install the 1000W motor I already have. (except I cut off the connector to use on the 750w motor, that will have to be addressed)

Long story short, why is the 1000W smaller then the 750W? Does that matter?
If there's a possibity I was wrong and the 1000W Bafang motor is indeed a true 1000W ill gladly fix it and try again or purchase a new one.
It just seems unlikely as the technology looks the same, and its significantly smaller then the 750.

excuse me for being long winded.
#5
Hey all! Do you have a link to what you purchased? Im on bolton now and its likely out of stock but the only one that specifies Rad is the one WITHOUT the taillight function. However, I believe biggamebikes has solved that problem already.
Most chatter on this topic is about a year old, so im sure there's some new stuff by now.
anyway, just looking to get the most out of my runner plus and I want to make sure I buy the right kit
much appreciated!
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