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Discussions by Rad Model => RadCity => Topic started by: zfr7 on May 16, 2022, 05:29:49 PM

Title: After-market Rad City ST 3 Rear Fender?
Post by: zfr7 on May 16, 2022, 05:29:49 PM
Hello,

Does anyone know of a place to buy a rear fender and the wiring for the tail light for a Rad City Step Thru 3? I mean after market or DIY solutions.

The rear fender replacement has been out of stock from Rad since at least April 7. I'll spare the details because I'd end up ranting about this experience but long story short, Rad is telling me that I need to replace the rear fender and its wiring before moving onto the controller and wiring harness for my non-functional bike.

I feel so scammed right now that my $1500 bike is completely non-functional and I was told there's no possible solution besides waiting for the fender to be back in stock someday.
Title: Re: After-market Rad City ST 3 Rear Fender?
Post by: Radio Runner on May 16, 2022, 11:38:26 PM
Is there a light attached to the fender or something? Do you mean electrical wire to the rear light, or the wire struts that hold the fender in place? What actually keeping the motor from working here?

Sorry I may have missed some info in another thread.
Title: Re: After-market Rad City ST 3 Rear Fender?
Post by: zfr7 on May 17, 2022, 02:17:31 AM
Quote from: Radio Runner on May 16, 2022, 11:38:26 PM
Is there a light attached to the fender or something? Do you mean electrical wire to the rear light, or the wire struts that hold the fender in place? What actually keeping the motor from working here?

Hey, so I explained it poorly. I'm referring to the electrical wire to the rear light. The wiring is attached to the bottom side of the fender. So, although the light isn't directly attached to the fender, its wiring is.

I think this wiring simply goes from taillight to controller. However, Rad insisted that I replace the rear fender and its wiring for the taillight before moving on to further troubleshooting steps because of the exposed wire tubing. They didn't fully explain why.

As for what's stopping the motor from working, my battery is fully charged but when I turn on the bike, the LCD displays low battery and the bike automatically shuts off. I went through every basic troubleshooting step but no luck.