I?m hoping to do some rail trail rides this year. They have some 20 mile or longer rides in CA. I imagine I could end up 10 miles or more from civilization. Even with cell service a breakdown would be a big problem if there isn?t any way to get help to your location. An unexpected 10 mile hike would not be desirable.

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?

When I rode ATV?s I used an frs/gmrs radio with a head set wired into my helmet. I?m plann8 g on getting the Sena helmet for my Rad.

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.

$57.20 shipped brand new from Rad.

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: 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: 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: 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?

Thanks for the help.

Over the years I?ve watched videos on YouTube by the lock picking lawyer. I think he can open most all of them. He gave a pretty good recommendation to the forgetaboutit lock. I got the 5? long chain with built in lock. They?re probably safe as long as the crook doesn?t have an angle grinder.

Quote from: JimInPT on December 27, 2022, 09:42:28 AM

Quote from: Trogster on December 27, 2022, 09:16:25 AM
There are only two locks out there worth considering....the Hiplok, and the Litelok.


Both out of the UK.

Don't forget the ABUS Granit U-locks - the premium versions > $100 which happens to be on sale right now for $90.  Strong, heavy, bulletproof.  Get the longest one for e-bikes to reach bike stands for attachment.
https://amzn.to/3PTGpQN

This is mine, in its carrier on my rear basket, with the ABUS cable for tree trunks etc.:

That is a big lock.

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?m thinking about getting an action camera to mount on my new RadRover 6 plus. I?m disappointed by the short battery life of most cameras. I?m not posting to YouTube, I just want it as a dash cam. The Drift Innovation Ghost XL Pro looks to have good video and long battery life. It also has the ability to plug in a battery for even longer battery life. At $250.00 I could get one to face front and back for the same price as the GoPro max. Has anyone tried them? Any reviews? Thanks.

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?