Quote from: RadPaco on July 27, 2023, 11:35:33 AM
hello again...ok...I will ask him for the serial number but I may not get it...hmm...The seller tells me he tried to get a key before but didnt work...hmm...I don't need the  trouble....and finding a competent locksmith is a good idea since I wouldnt want to leave the battery on the bike when I park it somewhere. That's my luck! I find a decent price ($1,500 Cdn) but I'm not so sure anymore.
thanks

You should always have the option of removing the battery, so a key is a must.  It's probably a legit transaction, but if you have any qualms, that website above will let you search regionally and/or by bike model, so if he's near you or if you know where he's located, try a regional search for any City 5 Plus models.  Note it will show all bikes that match your search terms in the database as I recall, so if it pops up that doesn't mean it's hot unless marked as such.  I think you can filter on "stolen" and "not stolen" as well.

If/when you get a bike, registering it on that site before you forget about it is highly recommended and costs nothing.  You can enter accessories as well, along with any serial numbers (such as the one for the battery in addition to the bike).

By the way, if I was selling a bike, I wouldn't have a problem giving a seriously-interested potential buyer the serial number, for exactly this reason.

Quote from: RadPaco on July 27, 2023, 09:32:14 AM
Hi there...sorry to bother you...I'm considering buying a used  RadCity 5 Plus bike but the seller has lost the key and I worry I will not be able to remove it or replace it ever! did you get a new key to work with yours? Thanks

The bikes come with TWO keys - he claims to have lost both?  Search here https://bikeindex.org/ with the bike's serial number to perhaps verify the seller is legit.  If so, his order should be on file with Rad and they can sell a replacement key.  Meanwhile, you should be able to have a competent locksmith pick that lock to remove the battery (even I could do it; these are not sophisticated locks) if you wish, and perhaps even cut you a replacement key.

I use this Harbor Freight dirtbike rack to haul my MiniST2; it's rated for far more than the 90-lb of my bike and comes with a ramp.  I use the walking-mode of the controller to walk it on/off the carrier with the ramp.  Needed a bit of fiddling to fit my bike perfectly, but it's surprisingly strong for the price (I got it two years ago for about $125 with a coupon) and requires a 2" hitch receiver.  When the receiver-clamps are tightened down, it's solid as a rock.

https://www.harborfreight.com/400-lb-receiver-mount-aluminum-motorcycle-carrier-62837.html

Photo below was taken while I was still figuring out the strap arrangement; later on I cut them to length so nothing can get caught during transport.

Good move, handlebar; I've added a couple reflectors to the back of my MiniST2 even though I almost never ride after dark.  Cheap insurance and can't hurt - I also set my Rad taillight to blinking and have added an on/off motion-sensitive blinking tail light to that.

Quote from: Mdem on July 24, 2023, 07:19:54 PM
I damaged my key to a rad runner plus 2022 and was informed that replacements are back ordered. So now i am down to one good key. Finally found a key blank that works at a locksmith. Is is a Honda motorcycle blank. Manufacturer  is ILCO HD74 blank. Had one cut. Good as new. Make sure you record the number stamped on your original key.

It's been known for at least a couple of years that you don't have to bother cutting that HD74 blank - the blanks will lock/unlock all or almost-all of those batteries on any Rad bike that uses them.  I carry only a blank with me for my MiniST2 to prove this to other Rad owners I warn about battery theft.

Did you try using the blank on your bike before having it cut?  If you're doubtful, buy another one and try it.

If nothing else, check with your home insurance company; it may be covered.  I looked into adding my e-bike to my policy and was told it's just automatically covered with my other possessions, no extra paperwork or fee required.

Quote from: ChefWoodrough on July 19, 2023, 07:35:42 PMI bought the kit for the rad rover 6 plus from electro bike world https://electrobikeworld.com/products/rad-power-6-upgrade-kit

Does anyone have a link to install instructions?

There are written instructions on the link you posted, in the product description near the bottom, and here is a link from Rad for the City (they say it applies to other models): https://support.radpowerbikes.com/hc/en-us/articles/4407172072347-RadRover-6-Plus-controller-replacement-guide 

Might be videos on YouTube by now as well if you search on "Rover 6+ controller upgrade" or something similar.

Other than that, it's should be just a matter of mounting the display and connecting the cables.

Quote from: rjp on July 17, 2023, 06:12:55 PM
13,000 miles now. The down arrow worked, I now have cruise control Thanks for the update

Here's a link to a more in-depth manual for those controllers, in case you don't have it.  Cruise control is on page 10, FWIW.  It's somewhat Chinglish, but still comprehensible ... mostly.

https://www.emotoer.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/KT-LCD8H.pdf

Cheers!

I'm sorry I don't have a specific answer to your question, but I don't think you should lose any sleep over blowing the motor.  It's possible you have a defective motor (yay for warranty) but Altema here on the forum has intentionally tried to fry one of these motors when about to replace it with a different one, running it under full 1,600w+ power loads and high-stressed conditions and was unable to get it to fail.  Unless they suddenly redesigned it to fail somehow, that's probably not it.

Additionally, the "too powerful" controller won't just hammer the motor with full power, especially on level ground, but keep an eye on the wattage you see if you use the Bolton controller; mine usually peaks out around 700-800 unless going up a hill or heavily loaded.  IMHO, the power limit is more for safety for people who don't feel comfortable with the max power output, younger kids etc.  My Mini could literally leap out of my hands if I'm off the bike and twist full throttle accidentally, so I can understand some folks wanting to muzzle that a bit.

Hope you'll get an answer soon; Altema and DickB were very helpful when I was considering the Bolton kit for my 2021 MiniST2 - don't give up on it, that's an amazing upgrade.  I also added Bolton's hybrid mechanical-hydraulic brakes to lasso that motor; another worthy upgrade to add a bit more stopping power without having to re-plumb the entire brake system.

Quote from: Radio Runner on July 11, 2023, 10:27:22 PM
Right on, I was starting to wonder. They must have two locations of inventory (or at least this time) giant box for 1 tire, No box for 2plus. Hope these are not it for 3? semi slicks. I would probably look for a complete new bike if I was forced  to ride knobbies on pavement due to lack of options. The dream would be some Schwallbe Marathons in this size but I ain?t holding my breath.

Yeah, I don't think I could tolerate knobbies like the Kendas Rad used to put on the Mini; I'm far happier with the Big Boats than I expected to be.

Hey, speaking of shipping, literally as I am composing this, two minutes ago I signed for a 9-lb Fedex box at my front door.  Two days ago it was sitting 350 miles east of Shanghai in a rural China warehouse.  I'd say that's pretty good shipping.  Same company Fedex; two different shipment classifications.  Or maybe the ship across the Pacific just caught a very nice tailwind.

Quote from: Radio Runner on July 03, 2023, 11:19:20 AM
My order of one Big Boat has docked. It came in a large box this time much to my surprise. Tire is dusty like it?s been sitting on the shelf for awhile but otherwise in perfect condition.

Mine just arrived, sans box, 5 days late, with "Shipment exception Barcode label unreadable and replaced" noted both Sunday and Monday.  Klassy-with-a-capital-K packaging, as your previous one was; didn't even bother snipping off the excess ziptie, but no apparent damage because it's tires not Hummel figurines.

Happy to have spare tires in inventory after having to search around to find them at all.

Quote from: handlebar on July 09, 2023, 11:52:04 AMWhen I tried your link, Amazon didn't offer a price.

I just checked and you're right.  I think they must have sold out between my and your postings, as it was shown at about $10.35 or so yesterday.  I assume it'll restock eventually.  I paid $10.95 for mine April of last year.

Quote from: handlebar on July 08, 2023, 07:20:35 PM
Here's what I bought a couple of years ago.
https://amzn.to/3DoAQnI

I wanted one like yours because it has only one slot. I tried your link, and Amazon said it's for sale through Amazon UK for $22.74.

Mine has 8 slots that look alike. The correct slot must be rotated to align it to slide on, so I may not realize it immediately if I've got one of the 5 slots that are too small to slide on. Two others are too big, which means I could round the corners of a nipple.

I filled 6 of the 8 slots with RTV to reduce confusion. I had to leave the 13g slot, opposite the 12g slot, open to straddle the spoke. So there's still room for confusion. I guess I'll make it permanent with J B Weld. Besides filling 6 slots, I can put a bump on the 13g side so I'll know by touch that the opposite slot goes on the nipple.

I have one of those too, but decided against recommending it because it's somewhat awkward to use compared to the Park tool, which doesn't cost much more in the US at least.  I do carry it in my on-bike tool bag though because it's very compact, for emergencies, and you never know when somebody else's bike with different-sized spokes might find it useful.

Like your idea to plug the unused slots with JB Weld to eliminate confusion and make usage faster/easier.

This is the tool I use for my 2021 MiniST2 with the 3" rims - note that Rad changed from 4" when they switched from Kenda knobby tires to the CST Big Boat; I don't know if the spokes are the same, but the odds favor it.

https://amzn.to/3Kauf4q

"The SW-3 is sized for 3.96mm (0.156") nipples."

P.S. you might consider changing this thread's Subject to "RAD Mini ST spoke size" to make it more useful and easier to find with a search.

Quote from: Radio Runner on July 03, 2023, 11:19:20 AM
My order of one Big Boat has docked. It came in a large box this time much to my surprise. Tire is dusty like it?s been sitting on the shelf for awhile but otherwise in perfect condition.

That's good to hear - they do exist!  Even though I ordered before you, I'm not so fortunate so far.  Fedex is still claiming it'll deliver today, but unless they took it out of the truck that was in Nebraska last night and put it on a jet, I don't think it's likely it'll be west of Seattle right now, so I expect another "delivery update" with fresh wonderful new delay information.  Fortunately it's not urgently-awaited, if it took another month I'm fine unless a tire shreds - I just hope the order is accurate and complete.