![]() ![]() Pass a washer and a locknut onto each bolt end. On the lower mounting bolts, use a 4 mm Allen wrench to thread in each bolt fully. Hold the rack in alignment with the mounting point, and at the same time, use a 4 mm Allen wrench to tighten each of the top bolts about three full turns, alternating between the two bolts to tighten them evenly.A small amount of resistance is normal, but take your time and make sure you don’t cross-thread the bolts or damage the threads in the frame. Tightening only partway will help make it easier to align and thread the other three bolts into their mounting points. Thread on the locknuts by hand, then use an 8 mm wrench to tighten the locknuts securely.Ĭontinue to the next section to install the rear rack on the bike. On the other side of the mount, pass a washer and locknut onto each bolt end. Install the taillight mounting hardware.Place the taillight into position on the built-in mount on the rear rack.Locate the rear rack, the taillight, and taillight mounting hardware set aside earlier. Secure the taillight to the rear rack.Keep the bracket for future use or recycle it according to local rules. Set the taillight, locknuts, and washers close by they will be used to mount the taillight to the built-in mount on the rear rack. Use an 8 mm wrench to remove the locknuts and washers. Remove the taillight from the taillight mounting bracket.Recycle the hardware according to local rules. Press the tool into the bolt head fully, and turn the tool slowly to prevent damaging the bolt head. Use a 4 mm Allen wrench to remove both bolts. Remove the taillight mounting bracket.Allow the cable to hang out of the way for now. Carefully snip the zip ties holding the cable to the cable guides to the seatstay.Snip zip ties as needed to create cable slack, and pull the connector directly apart, without twisting, to unplug. Trace the cable from the taillight to the connector. Turn off the bike, remove the battery, and press and hold MODE to discharge remaining power. I assume you could put a 1000 watt and up motor on the bike. As somebody else pointed out, the bike should have good modification potential down the road. I like that the front wheel is quick release and being able to fold the sucker is a huge bonus. I really enjoy being able to use the throttle to cross busy intersections and on country roads it helps when getting back on the road after having pulled over onto the dirt for a break. Although I like the original battery position under the seat (low center of gravity, less noticed by others, aesthetics, etc.), those who have the dolphin battery mounted on the rack seem to have options to get bigger amp batteries from other manufacturers. Even with a modified front rack the battery appears to be to long to mount there. Actually, in looking at the rack again, the most you could lower it would be 2 inches so a lot of expense for little gain. I was imagining somehow lowering the original rear rack so that it is closer to the tire, then add a second level to the rack, and use the caged in, as it were, lower level to hold the second battery. ![]() The obvious location is the rear rack although I hate to give up that space incase I need to carry something else. I hope by removing the battery, the front wheel, and the seat post and putting them in a cloth bag, that I can carry the bike on the bus.Īny thoughts on how to carry a second battery for the bike. I have yet to try to carry it on board the bus. I really like the bike overall even though the wide tires do not make it bus friendly it will not fit on the carry rack of of bus system. I got the tire trued, it was off some, but the chain rubbing only went away after the Rad rep told me to lower the pressure from 35 psi to 20 psi. The only issue I had with the tires was that the chain was rubbing against the rear wheel in first and second gear, causing the chain to bounce around. Would any 3 inch or 3 1/2 width tires fit on the bike? It appears the original tires are not the most puncture resistant and a narrower tire might put less strain on the battery. Under 4 inches would work on the Mini using the original rims. Although there has been a little discussion about tires for the RadMini I would like to know what width tires
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