De-restricting e-bikes

[Tubaman]

As someone who is very new to e-bikes, I know it is easily possible to de-restrict my e-bike for off road use.

I believe the regulator currently restricts the power to around a max speed of 15mph.

Will de-restricting it really cause any problems ?

I know I may get less range, but, I`m more concerned about damaging the battery, regulator or motor.

Has anyone de-restricted their e-bike long-term and if so, have you had any problems ?

36V Lithium Polymer battery, 250 Watt motor

 

[Conal]

What bike?

It would help to know the name (make/model) of the bike

Conal

 

[Grumpy1]

The only one I'm aware of is the Ezee bikes. But if you derestric one you are breaking the law, and probably your battery

 

[torrent99]

The only one I'm aware of is the Ezee bikes. But if you derestric one you are breaking the law, and probably your battery

It may drain your battery a bit more, but it's unlikely to break it.
My Wisper has a derestrict button, that's permanently pressed. No problems...
actually I tell a lie, the Restriction has been made variable so I can restrict it right down to walking pace...

 

[Tubaman]

The bike/kit is an Alien 36V/10AH and this would be Off-Road use only.

Thanks

 

[torrent99]

The bike/kit is an Alien 36V/10AH and this would be Off-Road use only.

Thanks

Can't see that it'd be a problem!


(Derestricting a bike affects its top speed, which actually is where the load on the motor and battery is very low.
The load is usually greatest at LOW speeds, so theoretically if you are really loading the motor on rough off road tracks at very low speed you will be putting a greater load on the battery. This will shorten its life compared to "normal" riding, though whether the shortening will be significant is hard to say. Theoretically for this sort of riding you need a BIG battery (like 20AH) that can deliver lots of amps)

 

[john]

The bike/kit is an Alien 36V/10AH and this would be Off-Road use only.

Thanks

Those motors should be fine without restriction at 36V, only those using 48V have run into problems with overloading that motor.

 

[torrent99]

Those motors should be fine without restriction at 36V, only those using 48V have run into problems with overloading that motor.

Peanut butter anyone?