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#91
Service & Repair / Re: Is this the replacement br...
Last post by JimInPT - October 03, 2024, 09:18:09 AM
Thanks!
#92
Rad Modifications / Re: Finally made a CHAIN GUARD...
Last post by John Rose - October 02, 2024, 05:37:46 PM
Quote from: NorthParkRad on April 11, 2024, 05:20:41 PM... a good gauge cookie sheet works well for the metal. ...
Ah, yes.
If you buy a new-ish second-hand one from a thrift store it'll (A) be cheap, and (B) have a nice Teflon coating that will shed water and mud.
#93
Rad Modifications / Re: Proper Battery charging
Last post by John Rose - October 02, 2024, 02:01:14 PM
If I used my bike daily, I would charge to 100% after a ride.
I don't, and usually go on relatively short (8-15 km) trips, so if I'm down one bar out of five I just let it stay that way. When I plan a ride I will charge it to 100% the night before.

I think the main concern is to not keep it charged to 100% when you are not going to use it for days/weeks/months at a time. It results in a gradual chemical change that is not reversible. It's very different from the "battery memory" effect in Ni-Cad batteries. Ideally, I suppose the best strategy (to maximize long-term battery life) is to wait to top it up until immediately before you plan to ride it. I charge it the night before (on a count-down timer) as a compromise.
#94
Service & Repair / Re: Is this the replacement br...
Last post by SemperVee - October 02, 2024, 12:35:47 PM
Quote from: JimInPT on October 02, 2024, 10:20:32 AMI dumped my 2021 MiniST2 the other day (ow) and it did pretty well other than folding in the left-side pedal and bending the left-side brake lever.

I bent the lever handle back easily and it seems to be working ok, but I'm concerned the bending weakened it and I might have it come off at a very-bad time when I need it.  So I went in search and found this one:  https://dealer.trpcycling.com/product/el555-rt-brake-lever/

It looks right and even mentions Rad cable compatibility, but can anybody confirm if this is the same model installed by Rad factory back in 2021, so I can order a spare?

Thanks!

Hi, Looks exactly like my spare so I would say it is a safe bet.
#95
Service & Repair / Is this the replacement brake ...
Last post by JimInPT - October 02, 2024, 10:20:32 AM
I dumped my 2021 MiniST2 the other day (ow) and it did pretty well other than folding in the left-side pedal and bending the left-side brake lever.

I bent the lever handle back easily and it seems to be working ok, but I'm concerned the bending weakened it and I might have it come off at a very-bad time when I need it.  So I went in search and found this one:  https://dealer.trpcycling.com/product/el555-rt-brake-lever/

It looks right and even mentions Rad cable compatibility, but can anybody confirm if this is the same model installed by Rad factory back in 2021, so I can order a spare?

Thanks!
#96
Rad Modifications / Re: Bafang G063 1000 watt moto...
Last post by JTK77 - October 02, 2024, 10:03:06 AM
RadMonster with modded G062. 60v battery with 40% SOC. Still plenty of speed 😅
https://youtu.be/yNqTIDrea7c?feature=shared
#97
RadWagon / Re: Caboose alternative
Last post by Kwesinyc - October 02, 2024, 09:27:04 AM
I would be interested in purchasing your caboose if you still have it and moved on to another solution.
#98
RadCity / Re: Intermittent Power loss, R...
Last post by RadMagnus - October 02, 2024, 02:16:48 AM
I have the same issue...
#99
Service & Repair / Re: Erractic motor behavior
Last post by RadMagnus - October 02, 2024, 02:10:25 AM
I have kinda the same problem with my radmission 1. PAS typically dies (controller and lights still work) when I go for a while and then brakes. Then after 1-2 minutes and sometimes faster / longer, it starts to work again...
#100
Service & Repair / Re: Bike died after a quick fl...
Last post by RadMagnus - October 02, 2024, 02:06:28 AM
Quote from: RadMagnus on January 26, 2024, 01:50:51 AMHi again - so I'm ordering wiring harness and batteryconnector from Rad. It is going to cost me 36+36 euro plus shipping. Anything I should add to the order while I'm at it? The Radmission is 3 years old. Already got new battery, two displays. The PAS sensor is very exposed to moisture etc - is that something I should order or is it easy to get from 3rd party? Thanks!

Realized I never went back here. So I bought the wiring harness and that did the trick :)

Thank you for all tips!
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