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#61
RadWagon / Replacement kickstand for RadW...
Last post by RadWagon4 Owner - October 16, 2024, 09:09:03 AM
Company out of stock of RadWagon 4 kickstand for a few months now, any other options out there you know of?
#62
General Chat / Re: Will I Harm My Rear Hub Ru...
Last post by John Rose - October 15, 2024, 02:14:21 AM
Quote from: nextcity on December 14, 2022, 12:33:52 PMI'm a new Radmission owner (yes, the $499 sale).
Waiddaminnit ... does that mean you are a new owner of a pre-owned RadMission bike, or did you find a "new old stock" RadMission bike?
They were discontinued a while ago, weren't they?
#63
General Chat / Re: Will I Harm My Rear Hub Ru...
Last post by John Rose - October 15, 2024, 02:05:16 AM
Quote from: nextcity on December 14, 2022, 12:33:52 PM...  I also recently purchased a spare battery, as they went on sale.

However, it's too cold (and I am too old and sickly) to get out to ride the required first three times (followed by the 12 charge) to condition the new battery.
If it's one of the new Safe Shield™ (or even regular) batteries, it probably does not need to be "balanced" (the procedure of partially draining it, then charging it for exactly 12 hours, 3 times). The instructions for new bikes (which come with new batteries) don't say anything about balancing the batteries any more. The BMS (Battery Management System) circuit is part of the battery, not the bike's controller, and the BMS would be the part that renders it unnecessary in newer batteries.

Even if it is one of the older style batteries, I'm pretty sure that you can put off balancing it until the weather is more cooperative. Any reduction in capacity as a result of not balancing it is not permanent, unlike the premature loss of capacity as a result of always keeping it topped up to 100% during long-term storage.
#64
General Chat / Re: Will I Harm My Rear Hub Ru...
Last post by Naranja_CT5+ - October 12, 2024, 08:14:04 AM
I would guess spinning your motor for a long time would generate a lot of heat.

My RC5+ manual says store the battery with a charge between 40-75%. Therefore while it's not winter yet. Why not go out and ride it to 75%. When I was young, I remembered a trick we've used to drain big capacitors by connecting a 100 watt lightbulb to it. But now with sophisticated electronics this method is not be a good idea.

"For a peak battery performance over time, store the battery at approximately 40-75% charged (about 4 to 7 charge level lights illuminated). Check the battery's charge level monthly. If necessary, use the charger from Rad Power Bikes to charge the battery to about 40-75% charged."
#65
General Chat / Re: Will I Harm My Rear Hub Ru...
Last post by blusky - October 12, 2024, 07:42:13 AM
I purchased a used RAD3ST with very few miles.  I know that the battery hasn't been cycled thru in proper fashion.  I live in a cold climate and know that I won't be getting the "ride hours" needed to get some good charging cycles thru the battery.  SO, in regard to the aforementioned suggestion, running the bike on a stand, is there anyway this can be done without running up the mileage on the odometer?  (I kinda doubt it.) Appreciate any back-feed.
#66
Rad Modifications / Re-purposing an old Honda top ...
Last post by Naranja_CT5+ - October 12, 2024, 07:38:08 AM
I was not very happy with my ammo side cases so I've decided to mount my old Honda CBR250 top case. I thought it looked better.
#67
Rad Modifications / Re: Shimano 7 speed trigger sh...
Last post by Naranja_CT5+ - October 12, 2024, 02:06:59 AM
I meant your install.
The picture of the shifter installed on your bike.
#68
Rad Modifications / Re: Shimano 7 speed trigger sh...
Last post by EBikinOldGuy - October 11, 2024, 10:19:34 PM
#69
General Chat / Re: Anyone Else Feel the Need ...
Last post by John Rose - October 11, 2024, 04:15:16 PM
What OS are you using? iOS, Android, or something else?

To answer the main question: No. I'm not really interested in anything more than the basic tracking info - route, speed, and distance.

As far as finding alternate routes goes, there's always the Google Maps app, which often offers several different routes when you ask it to give directions. Plus you can have it select bike-friendly routes versus car, transit, or walking.

[later]
It looks like the Maps app for iPhone (iOS 17) has auto/cycling/transit/walking route selection preferences too, with options to avoid hills and/or busy roads.

Neither of them can track your progress though, as far as I can tell.
#70
Rad Modifications / Re: Shimano 7 speed trigger sh...
Last post by Naranja_CT5+ - October 10, 2024, 09:24:34 PM
Can you post a picture?
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