I?ve seen instructions for installing a throttle disconnect kit. It is simply two caps to put on each end of the connector after it is disconnected. I haven?t been able to find how to buy one. I?d like to have the option of disconnecting the throttle to make it legal to ride in CA State Park and Recreation Area trails. Most all those trails are restricted to class 1 e-bikes. Can anyone tell me where to get the disconnect kit?
Quote from: Traildad on January 02, 2023, 12:26:10 AM
I?ve seen instructions for installing a throttle disconnect kit. It is simply two caps to put on each end of the connector after it is disconnected. I haven?t been able to find how to buy one. I?d like to have the option of disconnecting the throttle to make it legal to ride in CA State Park and Recreation Area trails. Most all those trails are restricted to class 1 e-bikes. Can anyone tell me where to get the disconnect kit?
I believe that you have to purchase the disconnect kits that Rad has directly over the phone.
You need to email or call Rad to get the disconnect kit.
keep in mind that your Rad bike is a Class 2 e-Bike and has a sticker that shows it as a Class 2 e-Bike. Disconnecting the throttle cable may not be good enough for local law enforcement. Please check with your local officials before hitting the trail.
I just watched a video on the regs by Area 13. He sells new stickers so you can conform to the laws. It shouldn?t be too hard to make up a temporary sticker. To be legal I need to disconnect the throttle and put a class one sticker on it. I sent them an email. Thanks for the help.
I have not come across any parks yet in Michigan that are class 1 only, but if that event occurs, I can disable the throttle via controller settings. Not sure what the crime is regarding the throttle, as it makes your bike 0% faster. Some parks and trails have their own restrictions though, and my have strict rules in place to accommodate grants for funding.
Quote from: Altema on January 04, 2023, 06:00:26 PM
I have not come across any parks yet in Michigan that are class 1 only, but if that event occurs, I can disable the throttle via controller settings. Not sure what the crime is regarding the throttle, as it makes your bike 0% faster. Some parks and trails have their own restrictions though, and my have strict rules in place to accommodate grants for funding.
What model allows throttle disconnect via controller settings?
Quote from: Traildad on January 02, 2023, 12:26:10 AM
I?ve seen instructions for installing a throttle disconnect kit. It is simply two caps to put on each end of the connector after it is disconnected. I haven?t been able to find how to buy one. I?d like to have the option of disconnecting the throttle to make it legal to ride in CA State Park and Recreation Area trails. Most all those trails are restricted to class 1 e-bikes. Can anyone tell me where to get the disconnect kit?
Personally, I'd just buy a sticker off ebay or wherever that says Class 1 and cover your current sticker. and then use your honor and not use the throttle where restricted, instead of going through all the trouble and money to disconnect and reconnect.
I have seen organized bike tours that are excluding class 2 (with throttle), it's not enough for me to disconnect it, I'd rather rent a class 1 for the tour than do that. I love my throttle and it great for when I need just a little umph up a hill and I'm in the right gear and PAS. Works like a charm!!
Quote from: Tree on January 06, 2023, 08:15:03 AM
Quote from: Traildad on January 02, 2023, 12:26:10 AM
I?ve seen instructions for installing a throttle disconnect kit. It is simply two caps to put on each end of the connector after it is disconnected. I haven?t been able to find how to buy one. I?d like to have the option of disconnecting the throttle to make it legal to ride in CA State Park and Recreation Area trails. Most all those trails are restricted to class 1 e-bikes. Can anyone tell me where to get the disconnect kit?
Personally, I'd just buy a sticker off ebay or wherever that says Class 1 and cover your current sticker. and then use your honor and not use the throttle where restricted, instead of going through all the trouble and money to disconnect and reconnect.
It?s my understanding that I could be fined for riding it even without using the throttle. Disconnected it?s legal. Of course I?d hook it back up the rest of the time. I don?t know how closely they?ll watch for throttles since it seems a minor difference. I?m just glad I can keep it legal if it?s needed and switch back again.
Quote from: Traildad on January 07, 2023, 10:13:45 PM
Quote from: Tree on January 06, 2023, 08:15:03 AM
Quote from: Traildad on January 02, 2023, 12:26:10 AM
I?ve seen instructions for installing a throttle disconnect kit. It is simply two caps to put on each end of the connector after it is disconnected. I haven?t been able to find how to buy one. I?d like to have the option of disconnecting the throttle to make it legal to ride in CA State Park and Recreation Area trails. Most all those trails are restricted to class 1 e-bikes. Can anyone tell me where to get the disconnect kit?
Personally, I'd just buy a sticker off ebay or wherever that says Class 1 and cover your current sticker. and then use your honor and not use the throttle where restricted, instead of going through all the trouble and money to disconnect and reconnect.
It?s my understanding that I could be fined for riding it even without using the throttle. Disconnected it?s legal. Of course I?d hook it back up the rest of the time. I don?t know how closely they?ll watch for throttles since it seems a minor difference. I?m just glad I can keep it legal if it?s needed and switch back again.
i mean, sure. you can be fined for jaywalking too.
Quote from: Tree on January 08, 2023, 07:49:03 AM
Quote from: Traildad on January 07, 2023, 10:13:45 PM
Quote from: Tree on January 06, 2023, 08:15:03 AM
Quote from: Traildad on January 02, 2023, 12:26:10 AM
I?ve seen instructions for installing a throttle disconnect kit. It is simply two caps to put on each end of the connector after it is disconnected. I haven?t been able to find how to buy one. I?d like to have the option of disconnecting the throttle to make it legal to ride in CA State Park and Recreation Area trails. Most all those trails are restricted to class 1 e-bikes. Can anyone tell me where to get the disconnect kit?
Personally, I'd just buy a sticker off ebay or wherever that says Class 1 and cover your current sticker. and then use your honor and not use the throttle where restricted, instead of going through all the trouble and money to disconnect and reconnect.
It?s my understanding that I could be fined for riding it even without using the throttle. Disconnected it?s legal. Of course I?d hook it back up the rest of the time. I don?t know how closely they?ll watch for throttles since it seems a minor difference. I?m just glad I can keep it legal if it?s needed and switch back again.
i mean, sure. you can be fined for jaywalking too.
Not anymore in Calif. New law Jan 1 2023 says pedestrians can jaywalk.
Quote from: santacruzpaul on January 08, 2023, 12:56:59 PM
Quote from: Tree on January 08, 2023, 07:49:03 AM
Quote from: Traildad on January 07, 2023, 10:13:45 PM
Quote from: Tree on January 06, 2023, 08:15:03 AM
Quote from: Traildad on January 02, 2023, 12:26:10 AM
I?ve seen instructions for installing a throttle disconnect kit. It is simply two caps to put on each end of the connector after it is disconnected. I haven?t been able to find how to buy one. I?d like to have the option of disconnecting the throttle to make it legal to ride in CA State Park and Recreation Area trails. Most all those trails are restricted to class 1 e-bikes. Can anyone tell me where to get the disconnect kit?
Personally, I'd just buy a sticker off ebay or wherever that says Class 1 and cover your current sticker. and then use your honor and not use the throttle where restricted, instead of going through all the trouble and money to disconnect and reconnect.
It?s my understanding that I could be fined for riding it even without using the throttle. Disconnected it?s legal. Of course I?d hook it back up the rest of the time. I don?t know how closely they?ll watch for throttles since it seems a minor difference. I?m just glad I can keep it legal if it?s needed and switch back again.
i mean, sure. you can be fined for jaywalking too.
Not anymore in Calif. New law Jan 1 2023 says pedestrians can jaywalk.
score one for the people!
Quote from: Traildad on January 02, 2023, 12:26:10 AM
What model allows throttle disconnect via controller settings?
The 35A controller and KT display sold by Area13 and BigGameBikes lets you do this.
It's now apparently fine to store your classified docs in your garage now too as well, so I wouldn't worry too much about bicycle nits. Or, do what I did long ago and just move the hell out of CA to get away from all of it.
Quote from: JimInPT on January 12, 2023, 11:41:59 AM
It's now apparently fine to store your classified docs in your garage now too as well, so I wouldn't worry too much about bicycle nits.
Or, do what I did long ago and just move the hell out of CA to get away from all of it.
I have been here in Cali. for 68 years now (all my life), I can't just pick up and move,
As BAD as it is here, I can not leave my home of many years,
Retired, House paid off, $1750.00 in taxes yearly.
Wilders State Park 3 miles away, Bike trails everywhere, and more coming.
I feel fortunate to be in this situation, BUT, HELL, I am old, worked all my life, And now is the time to relax.
Quote from: FortunatelyTheMilk on January 12, 2023, 08:20:41 AM
Quote from: Traildad on January 02, 2023, 12:26:10 AM
What model allows throttle disconnect via controller settings?
The 35A controller and KT display sold by Area13 and BigGameBikes lets you do this.
Thanks, I?ll have to check it out.
Quote from: Traildad on January 13, 2023, 10:31:23 PM
Quote from: FortunatelyTheMilk on January 12, 2023, 08:20:41 AM
Quote from: Traildad on January 02, 2023, 12:26:10 AM
What model allows throttle disconnect via controller settings?
The 35A controller and KT display sold by Area13 and BigGameBikes lets you do this.
Thanks, I?ll have to check it out.
Looks like it is not compatible with the RadRover 6.
Quote from: JimInPT on January 12, 2023, 11:41:59 AM
It's now apparently fine to store your classified docs in your garage now too as well, so I wouldn't worry too much about bicycle nits. Or, do what I did long ago and just move the hell out of CA to get away from all of it.
could be worse. you could be in a state where they want to take away the rights of anyone who isn't a straight white male Christian.
Quote from: Tree on January 15, 2023, 03:20:48 PM
Quote from: JimInPT on January 12, 2023, 11:41:59 AM
It's now apparently fine to store your classified docs in your garage now too as well, so I wouldn't worry too much about bicycle nits. Or, do what I did long ago and just move the hell out of CA to get away from all of it.
could be worse. you could be in a state where they want to take away the rights of anyone who isn't a straight white male Christian.
Just curious,
What states want to take away the rights of law abiding citizens that are not straight
white male christians?
Quote from: Tree on January 15, 2023, 03:20:48 PM
Quote from: JimInPT on January 12, 2023, 11:41:59 AM
It's now apparently fine to store your classified docs in your garage now too as well, so I wouldn't worry too much about bicycle nits. Or, do what I did long ago and just move the hell out of CA to get away from all of it.
could be worse. you could be in a state where they want to take away the rights of anyone who isn't a straight white male Christian.
I don?t mind a little threadjack but a political topic like this is likely to be divisive. I got my throttle disconnect kit at the Berkeley Rad store and I didn?t even have to jaywalk.
Quote from: Traildad on January 15, 2023, 10:27:34 PM
Quote from: Tree on January 15, 2023, 03:20:48 PM
Quote from: JimInPT on January 12, 2023, 11:41:59 AM
It's now apparently fine to store your classified docs in your garage now too as well, so I wouldn't worry too much about bicycle nits. Or, do what I did long ago and just move the hell out of CA to get away from all of it.
could be worse. you could be in a state where they want to take away the rights of anyone who isn't a straight white male Christian.
I don?t mind a little threadjack but a political topic like this is likely to be divisive. I got my throttle disconnect kit at the Berkeley Rad store and I didn?t even have to jaywalk.
agreed.
that being said, when Roe v. Wade got overturned and if Obergefell v. Hodges gets overturned, that will be a lot of people losing their rights.
Quote from: Tree on January 16, 2023, 01:37:42 PM
Quote from: Traildad on January 15, 2023, 10:27:34 PM
Quote from: Tree on January 15, 2023, 03:20:48 PM
Quote from: JimInPT on January 12, 2023, 11:41:59 AM
It's now apparently fine to store your classified docs in your garage now too as well, so I wouldn't worry too much about bicycle nits. Or, do what I did long ago and just move the hell out of CA to get away from all of it.
could be worse. you could be in a state where they want to take away the rights of anyone who isn't a straight white male Christian.
I don?t mind a little threadjack but a political topic like this is likely to be divisive. I got my throttle disconnect kit at the Berkeley Rad store and I didn?t even have to jaywalk.
agreed.
that being said, when Roe v. Wade got overturned and if Obergefell v. Hodges gets overturned, that will be a lot of people losing their rights.
Agree what? Agree to keep politics in political topics and allow people to talk Rad without divisive rhetoric?
Quote from: Traildad on January 15, 2023, 10:27:34 PM
Quote from: Tree on January 15, 2023, 03:20:48 PM
Quote from: JimInPT on January 12, 2023, 11:41:59 AM
It's now apparently fine to store your classified docs in your garage now too as well, so I wouldn't worry too much about bicycle nits. Or, do what I did long ago and just move the hell out of CA to get away from all of it.
could be worse. you could be in a state where they want to take away the rights of anyone who isn't a straight white male Christian.
I don?t mind a little threadjack but a political topic like this is likely to be divisive. I got my throttle disconnect kit at the Berkeley Rad store and I didn?t even have to jaywalk.
Was it just two covers to protect the disconnected plugs??
Quote from: Goosecreek on January 18, 2023, 10:33:19 AM
Quote from: Traildad on January 15, 2023, 10:27:34 PM
Quote from: Tree on January 15, 2023, 03:20:48 PM
Quote from: JimInPT on January 12, 2023, 11:41:59 AM
It's now apparently fine to store your classified docs in your garage now too as well, so I wouldn't worry too much about bicycle nits. Or, do what I did long ago and just move the hell out of CA to get away from all of it.
could be worse. you could be in a state where they want to take away the rights of anyone who isn't a straight white male Christian.
I don?t mind a little threadjack but a political topic like this is likely to be divisive. I got my throttle disconnect kit at the Berkeley Rad store and I didn?t even have to jaywalk.
Was it just two covers to protect the disconnected plugs??
Yes, at least that?s what I?m told. I didn?t open the package.
Thanks I have a plug extra plug cover for the bike side from the USB kit and the throttle side I can just tape up to keep out debris. I am not as concerned about moisture getting into the throttle side.
Going to fo the Greenbriar Trail in West Virginia and from what I have read they only allow class 1 e bikes.
Thanks @Traildad