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    Bafang BBSHD ebike Error 8 Hall Sensor repair howto.

    Love the use of the hammer:eek: perfect for finding dry joints:) the cable route is interesting
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    Two stolen KTM Machinas

    Been in security industry for many years lock picking is no longer a dark art , if it looks like most front door keys a battery pick gun can be used [now openly sold on ebay/amazon] if it is rated sold secure it only needs to resist this but if it is pick proof the angle grinder will win in...
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    Bit confused on bbs01 reprogramming

    I have given up the need for speed and enjoy my 250 watt for what it is an assisted bicycle and enjoy the ride and take in the countryside . Now I have adjusted the settings of the keep current up from 20% it was horrible the lead/laptop is not required but it was trial and error some one...
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    Best Vendor of Hailong Downtube 36v 14Ah+?

    I have tried various battery I have a cheap no name Chinese battery it is surprisingly good cost under £250 A triangle high capacity from German /China warehouse excellent with mega range but heavy and the bag did not last it cost time in building various boxes :eek: eBay adds have...
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    Bit confused on bbs01 reprogramming

    The only problem with the bafang 36volt mid drive is it arrives in the uk it is restricted by the firmware .:( The unit was originally intended to run at 25 amps which v x w =900watts peak potentia:Dl .My 250watt will not go past 15 amps a peak max of 540watt in real life my watt meter flicks...
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    Bit confused on bbs01 reprogramming

    The first thing I noticed about the settings on a standard programed bbs01. Rather than program for power the basic setup is for less warranty repairs and longer battery life :( The biggest change I made was to up the keep current and test ride then tweak again I have ended up at 90%keep as I...
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    which battery for 48v 750w baffang ?

    If I had not committed to the 36volt I would go for bbs02 48 volt but use a 52volt battery with 30q cells check out this link https://electroncycles.co.uk/product-category/batteries/
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    Audacious bike thieves in and around Essex

    The thieves will just do more damage if they are all chained together.The higher the value the more the problem will increase they need bolting down with a ground anchor but even then they will go shopping with bolt croppers or battery angle grinder some are even stolen to order The real...
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    Audacious bike thieves in and around Essex

    Sounds like they had a daytrip out from London the same tactic has been used on many high end stores.Day time is now seen as the easiest time to steal [night time alarms and smoke cloak etc ] the high value of e mtb will only see an increase in this problem
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    Cells out of balance

    I used 3x 12 volt car headlamp bulbs connected in series to drain a pack :cool:
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    Anti-tuning measures

    This will result in a catch 22 situation service light comes on or develops a fault bike stops working so software update installed .The question is if the item no longer fit for purpose unrestricted use on your own private land could you demand a full refund
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    Saddle sore

    That s the one I cannot get on with:( it spoils the look of the bike and you perch on top of it no grip perhaps it is like marmite
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    Anti-tuning measures

    The problem with regulations are they are left open to interpretation with terms like nominal and average so the new regs will attempt to close that loophole. The pressure will be on the UK supplier to ensure compliance will they have to report tampering? . The fact that product is legal in...
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    Options for Conversion to E Bike

    Just given up trying to fit bbs01 and a gates belt drive today cannot get it to line up but will go back to a chain tomorrow I have to agree with Nealh the alfine 8 is the way to go
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    Anti-tuning measures

    It is not just Bosch every manufacturer will be forced into this. The last two Bafang 250 watt mid drives that I UK sourced have had a limit to the max current of 15amps ,any attempt to adjust makes a error code this is in the firmware. The EN standard will attempt to make things tamper...
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    Options for Conversion to E Bike

    Hi I have tried front drive with a alfine 11 on the rear I could not get on with it, ok in the dry on road but in the wet or on gravel I found it slid or spun but that was probably my heavy hand so I went for a mid drive but it is a personal choice many people find it ok I now have nexus...
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    HELP the wife went out to the garage

    The trouble is I have previous for this offence:rolleyes: before we moved I used to have two bikes in the workshop two in the garage and two in the shed .So when we packed only two went into the removal van the rest went on Ebay . [it was less than a year ago] o_O
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    HELP the wife went out to the garage

    no the shoe thing will not work:( just found the spaniel on my pillow and the lab has terrible wind after much ;) have said will put the unused stuff on ebay
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    HELP the wife went out to the garage

    Today disaster struck the wife went into the garage and counted the bikeso_O:eek: we have a two bike rule and most of the time only two complete bikes are on show . She found four set of wheels two frames my two e bikes and my next project now fighting with the Labrador for its comfy bed:oops:
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    Saddle sore

    https://www.ismseat.com/saddle/ism-touring :oops: I have this one but it spoils the look of the bike I always seem to go back to my Lidl £7.99 specials not found anything as comfortable :rolleyes: