Recent content by Sparkys6887

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    problems with 8 fun

    Yeah. I cycled home from work yesterday and bike seemed better than ever. HUGE thank you to Kirstin for helping get me back on the road ;)
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    problems with 8 fun

    Heard from my Dad today that the Battery had arrived from Paul at 8fun. My brother has fitted it and it's working well. I can't wait to collect it. I'll post some photo's when I get it back. In the meantime. Thanks very much to d8veh and KirstinS for your help with this :) really is much...
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    problems with 8 fun

    Thanks to my brother for doing the tests and for the advice. The bike is in warranty song have emailed Paul at 8fun for a replacement battery. Will take up your kind offer of help Kristen if needed ;)
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    problems with 8 fun

    Good morning. I have tested the battery as described above and it is coming out with a reading of -26.7 and falling and getting nothing at the throttle connector,
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    problems with 8 fun

    Hi Multi meter has arrived. It's the yellow one. I might hand over fixing the bike to my brother and dad but they will need you help. Can you advise next move please. Thank you
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    problems with 8 fun

    Thank you. I'll be back in touch when . It arrives :)
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    problems with 8 fun

    Would I get one from Maplins? Are you able to suggest one? Thanks
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    Case studies - how has your electric bike changed your life?

    Hi. I have two chronic physical disabilities and only since my 8 fun kit has stopped working have I realised just how important it has been. I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and syringomyelia. The bike hasn't just been transformative in supporting me in work it'd helped me exercise which has...
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    problems with 8 fun

    Well I fitted a new controller replaced by 8 fun who have been helpful and it's still not working argh. I'm really struggling without it. Have become dependant on it :(
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    problems with 8 fun

    Think I've just reached my limit as don't have a volt meter. Will ask around and thanks again for your help
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    problems with 8 fun

    Hi. Thanks again for this. I've had a go at doing what you suggest but there is no power to the motor when I short between red and blue with green and black disconnected. I've a feeling the loose wire came from a sensor??? Is there any way of checking the controller? This bike has been so...
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    problems with 8 fun

    Forgot to say. In haven't shorted it out as I'm not sure which blue and read lead to do.
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    problems with 8 fun

    Hi. More information. When I took the controller lid off there was a loose red lead. It's paired with a blue lead and joined to a connector. I've re fixed that and now when I turn the power on the lights on the dash board flick up through and stop at one and flash I find fiddly things...
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    problems with 8 fun

    Thanks that's all really helpful. I'll have a go tomorrow. Think the battery is okay. The bike has got wet but it was working really well the day before and up till it stopped. Thanks again :)
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    problems with 8 fun

    Don't know if this will help. It's this kit on a giant hybrid bike. http://www.8funbike.com/detail.asp/sku=8F26F36B