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Rad Modifications / Did you upgrade your controller? Will you sell me your old one?
« Last post by jared.suddaby on March 23, 2023, 10:48:36 PM »
Hi. I live in Canada where we only get 500w controllers.
I?ve been thinking about upgrading to the aftermarket Bolton style controllers, but would love to try a US 750 watt controller first
I will be in Los Angeles/Anaheim for the last half of April. If anybody in that area has upgraded and would like to make a few bucks selling off their old controller please let me know.
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Service & Repair / Re: Help Bleeding Brakes
« Last post by Mooree on March 23, 2023, 08:38:05 PM »
Recommend bleeding Shimano disc brakes without a bleed kit in case of bleeding brakes with a bleed kit can't work. Just remove your calipers and work on your bike?s bleed port. Let the caliper hang to remove all air bubbles.
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RadWagon / Re: Project Rad Wagon
« Last post by klurejr on March 23, 2023, 01:30:43 PM »
Quote from: ChopChop on March 21, 2023, 11:17:30 AM
Nice project. 

We ride the kids to school on the Rad Wagon 4.  It is so nice riding right past the line of cars waiting to get into the drop off area and then to ride out past the same cars 15 minutes later.

Thanks. Yes that is the plan! Pickup and drop off is a pain when in the car. Doing it via bike will be so much easier.

Quote from: Ddaybc on March 23, 2023, 08:05:21 AM
That new primer looks great. Kind of military looking. LOL
I will need to keep that in mind if I ever want to change the colour of my RW4. I think it makes the bike stand out. I will wait patiently to see the bike once you've put it back together.

Thanks, When I picked this primer it was due to it having a self-etching factor for the places where my sanding exposed the metal, the color was not a factor but it does look really cool. And my wife liked it so the base color will be similar. This storm is blowing up today, I am hoping to have some time on Sunday to sand a few spots I missed the first time around and then put on the final coats of primer and hopefully have a base color picked out next week.
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RadMini / Re: Rad-mini 4 from gears to single speed?
« Last post by inoxa on March 23, 2023, 11:33:26 AM »
Probably but I would consult Area13 formally Bolton Bikes.  They will have the best answer for you. 
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RadRover / Re: RAD 6 semi integrated battery woes
« Last post by inoxa on March 23, 2023, 11:21:18 AM »
I would say if Rad wants to charge for something like that, but aftermarket.
Aftermarket will probably be better quality anyway.
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Service & Repair / Re: Semi Integrated Battery - charges, no power output (no voltage)
« Last post by inoxa on March 23, 2023, 11:18:39 AM »
all the more reason not to have a semi integrated battery. 
Yes they looks nice but not worth the hassle if you need to replace with an aftermarket battery.
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Rad Modifications / Re: E bike battery fires
« Last post by inoxa on March 23, 2023, 11:15:16 AM »
i would say that is excessive overkill.
i charge mine inside the house but on the kitchen counter. 
i also use a timer that shuts it off after 5 or so hours.
never had a battery problem with my Rad Rover 5 and over 4000 miles.
charge after every use probably 300 days a year.
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Rad Modifications / E bike battery fires
« Last post by how on March 23, 2023, 09:54:44 AM »
My partner has become worried about all of the reported e bike battery fires. Perhaps too much time has been spent on u tube videos of these occurrences.

so because most of the solutions to these fire issues have simply failed in any independent tests and
I also like to charge my batteries off the bikes & inside my home (for theft security and away from freezing temps).....

so in response....
I only use stock-brand name manufactured batteries.
I use a luna charger that can limit the charging input to 1 amp and to either 80/90 or 100%.
I charge my battery in a welders toolbox that's been fully lined with a 1 inch layer of fortified & re-enforced concrete.
That tool box is internally vented through the wall to the outside with an insulated 3/4  black iron pipe.
The area immediately around this tool box is protected by a fire proof hardi board.
Have a furnace turbine fan run air handler beside it that is set up to automatically direct vent any fumes to the outside that can escape from this fire vault.

probably over kill but I guess that's what most insurance turns out to be.

Has this e bike battery thermal run away issue been a concern for other rad owners and if so what has been your solution for it?
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RadWagon / Re: Project Rad Wagon
« Last post by Ddaybc on March 23, 2023, 08:05:21 AM »
That new primer looks great. Kind of military looking. LOL
I will need to keep that in mind if I ever want to change the colour of my RW4. I think it makes the bike stand out. I will wait patiently to see the bike once you've put it back together.
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Pride & Joy / Re: Rad Runner N.MN,US
« Last post by Fionn on March 22, 2023, 05:52:33 PM »
Nice one and a bridge picture too!
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