Upgrade Kit Rad Radpower
$229.00
By far the most popular upgrade available, The Upgrade kit includes a new motor controller and new color display. The combination allows you to finally unleash the full potential of the stock motor and battery. This is THE upgrade kit your friends have been talking about.
35a controller and New Color LCD8H.
PLEASE READ FULL DISCRIPTION BEFORE ORDERING. CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RETURN SHIPPING AND A 10% RESTOCKING FEE.
Plug and play for 2016-2018 Rover bikes. Please note that the controller has a tail light plug that will not be used. We do not recommend upgraded lights as it can burn up the headlight circuit.
Plug and play for 2019-2021 Rover models. (Up to Rover 5) (Not compatible with Rover 6) Will only work with stock 200 lumen headlight, will not work with the 500 Lumen headlights. THE 500 will burn up your controller.
Mini - Although also typically plug and play for 2018 and prior, this controller is substantially larger than stock and will not fit inside the frame or stock mounting locations. May have a different battery plug. Please check your bike and photos before ordering.
Older City or Wagon Models - Untested, but customers have reported it works well. Setting adjustments may be required. Controller may not fit correctly. Additional mounting hardware may be required. NOT compatible with new Radwagon 5.
Rover 6 + STEPOVER & STEP THROUGH- Does not work
Runner - Tested and working on prior models.
Rad 5Expand - works
Mission - Works, we recomend turning max power down.
Runner Two - Untested by Area 13, but customers have reported it is compatible.
Runner Plus - Tested and Working. NOT COMPATIBLE WITH 500 LUMEN STOCK HEADLIGHT.
Works with all European/Canadian models except Rover 6
Compatible with both 48v and 52 batteries. (NOT recommended for 60v)
Dimensions: 7.5" x 3.25" x 1.75"
How to Program:
The LCD screen has a handlebar mounted switch with three buttons, UP, DOWN, and a center Power button. 1. Start with battery and handlebar switch on. The LCD will be off.
2. Turn on LCD by pressing and holding POWER button. Holding the UP button will turn on the backlight if needed.
3. Within 5 seconds of turning LCD on, press and hold BOTH UP, and DOWN buttons for a few seconds to enter the settings mode.
Brief explanations are as follows.
P1 Motor Characteristic Parameter Setting Mode (100, 46 for direct drive motors on the Radcity or some Radwagon models)
P2 Wheel Speed Pulse Signal Setting Mode (5, 6 for upgraded 750w motors)
P3 Power Assist Control Mode (1)
P4 Handlebar Startup Mode (0)
P5 Power Monitoring Mode (15)
C1 Power Assist Sensor and Parameter Selection Mode (3)
C2 Motor Phase Classification Coding Mode (0)
C3 Power Assist Ratio Gear Initialization Mode (1)
C4 Handlebar Function Setting Mode (0)
C5 Controller Maximum Current Adjustment Mode (6)
C6 Backlight Brightness Adjustment Mode (3)
C7 Cruise Function Setting Mode (0 or 1. Setting to 1 enables cruise. While riding, hold the DOWN button to enable cruise control. Using the throttle or brakes will disable the cruise.
C8 Motor Operating Temperature Display Mode (0)
C9 Power-on Password Setting Mode (0)
C10 Automatic Restore Default Setting Mode (n)
C11 Attribute Selection Mode (0)
C12 Controller Minimum Voltage Adjustment Mode (4)
C13 ABS brakes of the controller and parameters of anti-charge control (0)
C14 Power-assist tuning parameters (1)
Press and hold POWER at any time to exit the setup mode.
Troubleshooting
* This is a universal kit. New controller may not fit in stock location and physical size may be different.
I cannot get my headlight to turn on:
Long press the UP arrow to turn the lights on and off.
Pedal assist is not working properly:
- If after adjusting the settings your pedal assist still does not work, check the following cables to ensure they are fully plugged in, check the pedal assist sensor connection. Make there is no bent or pins, and it is fully seated together:
- Pedal assist connector (yellow 3 pin coming from sensor)
- Motor Cable
- Main wiring harness (the one typically ran through the frame). Make sure there is NO bent pins
- If all the connections are good and no damage done to the pins or connectors, try changing the C1 setting to 2.
- If it still does not function, please check to make sure the motor works with throttle to eliminate a different type of problem. If throttle works but the pedal assist does not, the next step would be a different pedal assist sensor, or the stock motor controller and display. This should narrow down where the problem is occurring.
“Motor position sensor fault” or “Motor or controller short circuit fault!”:
In nearly all cases of receiving this error, the motor cable is not fully seated. Please note that the arrows can sometimes be up to 1/8th turn off. The cable should be firmly seated with the lines around the circumference of each half of the plug nearly flush. Wiggle back and forth on both cables and push firmly together.
I have a 48v battery, but it says 53v (or similar):
This is perfectly normal. A 48v battery when fully charged will be about 54 volts.
My battery voltage is over 48v, but the gauge reads empty:
Take the bike for a ride! Depending on settings it may be waiting for calibration. A few seconds of riding should fix this. If the problem persists, check the main harness connection coming from the controller through the frame and up to the handlebars. Check for any bent pins. A single bent pin will cause issues.
My speed does not read correctly, it jumps up to 49mph when coasting (and/or reads 0):
Please verify your P2 setting. An incorrect setting here will cause the wrong speed to be displayed when coasting. Also make sure you have the correct wheel dimension (DIM). The dimension is the overall tire diameter, not just the rim size. P2 = 5 for stock motor. P2 = 6 for upgraded Bafang 750W motor.
RadCity and RadWagon (direct drive motor):
Note that some settings may need to be changed for proper operation. P1 is determined by the number of magnets or poles in the motor as well as the gear reduction. As the RadCity and older RadWagon have a direct drive motor, use the setting 46 for P1. P2 may also require a change for a correct speed reading.
Motor or system shuts down while riding:
Adjust your C5 setting to a lower current output. Settings 0-2 are different take off speeds followed by max power. 3 is the lowest current output and 10 is the highest. Take the bike for a spin and adjust the current output till you find a happy medium the controller and motor are happy with. For stock motors, we recommend 5 - 7 for C5.
CHECK OUT THIS YOUTUBE VIDEO FOR STEP BY STEP SET UP. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0F6x8V0NZQ
*The Upgrade Kit is created for specific models of Rad bikes, and that name is used for part compatibility or identification only. We are not affiliated with that company and this item is an aftermarket part.
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Reviews
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Torque is good!
I love the power it gives to my bike now!! Going to make more upgrades soon
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Upgrade kit
All went well, also did you stop supplying clamps with the kits? Mine had none. No worries, all good!
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Great...
We have used the Are 13 upgrade kits on over 30 Rad Rovers, 11 Rad Runners and we have always had success with this an affordable easy, pretty much plug and play solution for those customers looking to significantly improve the performance of their Rad Power product..
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Excellent Upgrade
This upgrade kit was installed on a 2019 RadRunner. Background: As soon as I took my first ride on the RadRunner I knew I would need some sort of upgrade to boost the torque off the line. After a fair bit of research I stumbled upon the Bolton website. Seeing that there was a kit in development that would preserve the tail light function I bookmarked the site and checked back every so often. Once I saw the kit up for pre-order in early March I ordered it straight away. Installation: Very easy to install after watching your video on the test-install you did for a customer. Took about 30 mins with basic hand tools. (word of warning; definitely follow the advice of giving yourself slack on the cable that runs through the frame. I almost had to re-run it through because the connector nearly came loose) Setup and Test Ride: The controller settings on the product page seem to work perfectly for the bike. First impressions after the install? HUGE boost to initial torque. It's hard to quantify it in a number but I'd say no less than a 50% increase from a dead stop. I'm a big dude and before I would have to pedal away from a stop in order to get up to a good stable speed. After the controller install pedaling is completely optional. It honestly feels like a totally different bike, one that lives up to the idea of being either a lightweight moped or a regular e-bike depending on your mood. Conclusion: Great upgrade over the OEM controller and well worth the wait and cost.
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Excellent Upgrade
This upgrade kit was installed on a 2019 RadRunner. Background: As soon as I took my first ride on the RadRunner I knew I would need some sort of upgrade to boost the torque off the line. After a fair bit of research I stumbled upon the Bolton website. Seeing that there was a kit in development that would preserve the tail light function I bookmarked the site and checked back every so often. Once I saw the kit up for pre-order in early March I ordered it straight away. Installation: Very easy to install after watching your video on the test-install you did for a customer. Took about 30 mins with basic hand tools. (word of warning; definitely follow the advice of giving yourself slack on the cable that runs through the frame. I almost had to re-run it through because the connector nearly came loose) Setup and Test Ride: The controller settings on the product page seem to work perfectly for the bike. First impressions after the install? HUGE boost to initial torque. It's hard to quantify it in a number but I'd say no less than a 50% increase from a dead stop. I'm a big dude and before I would have to pedal away from a stop in order to get up to a good stable speed. After the controller install pedaling is completely optional. It honestly feels like a totally different bike, one that lives up to the idea of being either a lightweight moped or a regular e-bike depending on your mood. Conclusion: Great upgrade over the OEM controller and well worth the wait and cost.
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Exactly what my RadRover needed.
Bought my 2020 RadRover 5 in January for a 13 mile commute to work (each way). Bike performed great except on steep hills. Unfortunately, I live at the top of a steep hill and the ride home was a drag at the very end. This kit increased torque so much that I don't even notice that hill anymore. And that's with the stock motor. I'm hooked. Going to look at upgrading the motor and battery in the near future. My bike is a beast now that can tackle about anything. No question about it - this upgrade was 100% what my bike needed.
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Great upgrade on Rad Rover step-thru
Confirmed working on the 2020 Rad Rover Step-thru (version 1). Due to the frame setup, it was tight in the stock mounting location, and does contact the rear fender, but I just had to lightly wedge it in. Mounting locations for the controller don't line up with the stock, as it's a little longer, and there's no way (without drilling holes) to move the mount lower. But, I was able to utilize the stock bracket with the provided longer bolts to mount the top of the controller, and just used a ziptie to hold it through the bottom location. I also used 3D printed mounts that I found through a forum (https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3513211) so the controller sits flush to the bracket, which provides a buffer between it and the frame, so it wasn't just metal-on-metal. You may simply just put a felt strip on the controller brackets, in a pinch. Connectors were plug-and-play, though the brake light wire exits from the opposite end of the controller, compared to stock, so I ran the wire in a small channel in the side of the controller, and used some black weatherstrip adhesive to hold it. I was getting speed readings jumping around with P2 set on 5, so I tried 1, and that seems to work well. Also, watch the recommended C setting for the power output limitation (I forget which one, but its in the video), as it should be set to 10 for max output. Max speed was about 27+ mph with PAS 5, and 26 on throttle alone. Compare that to 25 and 21 before.
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Upgraded the 2020 RadRunner
This product is great for those that are looking to upgrade their Rad Runner's torque. With the upgrade installed, the Rad Runner zoomed up the hills around my area and I weight 225lbs, which was a surprise how well it did. As for the speed, not so much maybe 1 or 2 mph faster, but the positive change is that the limit was increased on the controller, so when going down hill or flat land the power limiter doesn't slow you down by the throttle or the pedal assist function vs just free wheeling it. So you can achieve upwards to 30+ mph by actual pedaling harder on the single drive. The only now I need is a big motor! The negative issue, I had was my control unit came a bit dinged up, corner bent, scratches, etc.. but I installed it to see if worked, and yes it worked well.
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Torque monster!
Just finished the install on my 2018 RadRover, and the 40 to 50% torque increase is quite amazing. The stock Rad controller has a 16.5 amp max current rating. Top speed doesn't really change much, but your average speed will increase considerably. The vastly increased functionality of the colour display is a bonus. Be patient and careful with the connectors, especially on an older bike. The alignment arrows on the motor cable connection are about 1/8 of a turn out of alignment. The connection for the display / control cables is inside the downtube, so I unscrewed my battery tray to give me maximum wiggle and stretch, easily made the connection, then returned everything to the original positions. I'm on the east coast of Canada, so after shipping, exchange, and customs duties, my final cost was $355. Still well worth it!