using a generic throttle with swytch kit. hopefully helps someone out there support! buy merch: garysprojects.... donate: www.paypal.com... follow for reg updates: / garys.projects
I replaced the screen/controller on my Bafang m400 mid drive. It has now become very saucy, and seems to be producing a lot more torque. Also it has unlocked speed adjustment.
Hi Gary! can you post the exact bafang throttle you've used? I checked two I had but they both had different coloured wires ( one was gray, black purple and the other was red black and blue)
Unfortunately *not allowed in Germany* . Pending a story from my neighbor's son - because of him I know now. In order to be allowed to use thumb throttle, you have to have an "S-Pedelec" and these are treated like Motorscooters by the law. However, these S-Pedelecs are also allowed to drive at 45 km/h instead of the 25 km/h like E-bikes. But for S-Pedelecs you need at least a "small" 50kmh Teenager driver's license, insurance (so you get a license plate), helmet is absolutely mandatory and it is forbidden to ride on the sidewalk. If the police catch on an E-bike with thumb throttle, it can even cost you your regular driving license in the worst case of an accident. If they catch you during a normal check, the ticket isn't funny either. Even if you own the Biggest Motocycle License they will fine you. A neighbor's son (now 16) who was repeatedly caught with thumb gas and too fast (almost 40 km/h) has now been given from court a driver's license ban up to the age of 20. In Germany Car driving licenses are allowed the age of 18. After the ban, when he is 20 years old, he has to take a mental aptitude test. As a repeat offender, he got an entry in the driver's license register for "willful repeated violation of traffic rules". They will check if he is more grownup to understood what is going on in Traffic and if he gets it to obey trafficrules. This can be interpreted very, very negatively, should it ever come down to whether you take traffic rules seriously at all. In the worst case, he is not allowed to do a driver's license even at 20.. because of a thumb throttle and 40kmh tuned e-bike at the rascal age of 15-16 years. Such nonsense can destroy your entire working life right from the start in Germany.
Hi Gary, i bought a generic throttle like you did. Is yours a 130x like one i bought? I have red, black and blue wires rather than red, black and white like yours.
@@garysprojects Thanks for the very quick reply Gary. My one has 130x in tiny letters on the casing and I have the same end connector as yours (I got mine on Amazon).. I just looked at ebay photos for your description above and see 130x when I zoom in.. One further question, when you show the throttle working at the end of the video, did you just connect the throttle connector and leave the pedal sensor wire attached?
@@garysprojects I tried doing it the way you did and ended up ruining my wiring. didnt go as planned. now i gotta dish $$$ to a ebike technician shop. 😒
Thank you George for your generous donation!! Much appreciated 💕😊
I replaced the screen/controller on my Bafang m400 mid drive. It has now become very saucy, and seems to be producing a lot more torque. Also it has unlocked speed adjustment.
Nice! With my kit there is the option to turn off the limit , helpful for sure 👍
@@garysprojects the dark arts of e bikes! The higher speed is great in traffic.
@anthonywalsh2164 hahah yes! A dark art for sure 😂
thanks i bought a throttle off ebay for my ariel rider and it gave an error, my wires were black and yellow but switching them worked.
Hell ya dude !! Glad u were able to get it working
Bit of a bodge! You should solder the joints and also use heat shrink tubing to cover over the joins!
that’s true , sometimes gotta do what you can. you’ll be happy to know that it’s still going strong !
You can also use wago
What’s wago ?
Ah I see a splitter plug
That would be extremely bulky! Better to just solder the joins and seal with heat shrink tubing!
Hi Gary! can you post the exact bafang throttle you've used? I checked two I had but they both had different coloured wires ( one was gray, black purple and the other was red black and blue)
@@jasperpayne9417 High Quality Cycling Control Throttle Thumb Speed Control 3PIN BBS01 BBS02 BBSHD
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Unfortunately *not allowed in Germany* . Pending a story from my neighbor's son - because of him I know now. In order to be allowed to use thumb throttle, you have to have an "S-Pedelec" and these are treated like Motorscooters by the law. However, these S-Pedelecs are also allowed to drive at 45 km/h instead of the 25 km/h like E-bikes. But for S-Pedelecs you need at least a "small" 50kmh Teenager driver's license, insurance (so you get a license plate), helmet is absolutely mandatory and it is forbidden to ride on the sidewalk.
If the police catch on an E-bike with thumb throttle, it can even cost you your regular driving license in the worst case of an accident. If they catch you during a normal check, the ticket isn't funny either. Even if you own the Biggest Motocycle License they will fine you. A neighbor's son (now 16) who was repeatedly caught with thumb gas and too fast (almost 40 km/h) has now been given from court a driver's license ban up to the age of 20. In Germany Car driving licenses are allowed the age of 18. After the ban, when he is 20 years old, he has to take a mental aptitude test. As a repeat offender, he got an entry in the driver's license register for "willful repeated violation of traffic rules". They will check if he is more grownup to understood what is going on in Traffic and if he gets it to obey trafficrules. This can be interpreted very, very negatively, should it ever come down to whether you take traffic rules seriously at all. In the worst case, he is not allowed to do a driver's license even at 20.. because of a thumb throttle and 40kmh tuned e-bike at the rascal age of 15-16 years. Such nonsense can destroy your entire working life right from the start in Germany.
Wow lucky I’m in Australia! Good to know for German ppl thx for sharing !
Hi Gary, i bought a generic throttle like you did. Is yours a 130x like one i bought? I have red, black and blue wires rather than red, black and white like yours.
@@andyjlance not sure it’s “High Quality Cycling Control Throttle Thumb Speed Control 3PIN BBS01 BBS02 BBSHD”
@@garysprojects Thanks for the very quick reply Gary. My one has 130x in tiny letters on the casing and I have the same end connector as yours (I got mine on Amazon).. I just looked at ebay photos for your description above and see 130x when I zoom in..
One further question, when you show the throttle working at the end of the video, did you just connect the throttle connector and leave the pedal sensor wire attached?
ya i did, i have option for both so just kept it in, i am running both pedal sensor and throttle right now
My twist throttles have signal so no voltage so would that be crossing the black and red over and leave the white signal wire?
sorry man i really dont know and dont want to give wrong advice since its electrical. this is just what worked for me
@@garysprojects I tried doing it the way you did and ended up ruining my wiring. didnt go as planned. now i gotta dish $$$ to a ebike technician shop. 😒
@michaelhart5087 ah that’s too bad hopefully the technician can tell you what was wrong