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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Just got mine running - Awesome Opossum Hill Climbing is way Better
This is day one. The Rad Rover upgrade kit. Alone no motor upgrade yet. Bike speed is topping out at 28 now on flat ground. The main improvement is at least hitting 10mph up Seattle's hills now, before I topped out at 5 with pedal assist. Now even without pedaling I can get up hills much faster. I'm 255 lbs. So your hillclimbs might be faster. The hardest part of the kit was the connection in the frame. OMG that sucked. Take the gromet out first. And pull any easy to get cords out first. Tip of the day! That last plug is a pain. So far, the bike is working great. I'll update after a few weeks. And I might order that new motor too. As I said, I'm 255 lbs. Also waiting for that 2nd battery splicer to be back in stock. Bolton you all rock!
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Much better hill climbing ability with the upgrade!!
Just got the kits for our Rover 5's - I have to say WOW! Amazing difference for hill climbing. Prior to the upgrade, I could go up our hill at best 6MPH with just the throttle, now it's 10 to 12 MHP. Lots more torque! My wife loves the extra power. Yeah, it eats up a bit more battery life, but way worth it. Time will tell if we need the motor upgrade. Waiting for the hydraulic brakes to get in stock now. Thanks, Kyle for putting these together!
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Outstanding
Hey got my upgrade kit for my radrunner just saying thank you it's a world of difference keep up the good work appreciate the quality product have a great day
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Worth the wait!
Huge power and performance increase. Installed on a Rad Runner 1 with a 500w motor. Day 1, full power from a stop - the front tire can / did lift off the ground. Throttle controls are more sensitive, but just takes some getting used to. Driving in the city has significantly become more enjoyable, knowing I'm able to accelerate in traffic and keep up if needed (especially on narrow roads or construction areas) I would like to see a manual with instructions for each setting or a pdf for offline use in addition to the YouTube video Kyle has made.
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Definitely an improvement on my 2021Rad Rover 5.
I installed this yesterday (9/10/21) I thought I saw where someone installed this in an hour or something like that but it was longer than that for me and I didn’t have any issues doing it. I followed the directions to the letter which by the way are easy. It takes time to do it right the first time. Anyway it’s just as advertised. More torque. I can’t wait to see how it does on a hill. I also want to see how much more battery it uses. When I powered up to do the codes the display wouldn’t come on so I thought the terminal to the motor must not be in all of the way in so I pushed on it again and I pushed hard or I thought I did. Then the display flashed but didn’t stay on so I knew I was on the right path so I pushed on it again and this time I felt a very slight movement. Works now. Like Kyle said in the video push hard and he wasn’t kidding. Glad I got this. 750 watt motor upgrade next. BTW… I did the hydraulic calipers a couple of days ago and I definitely think they are worth it as well.
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Works great on 2020 Radrover 5
Simple install, no problems. I used the original Rad controller brackets with 2" 8-32 machine screws plus nyloc nuts from home depot. The one issue I'm having is a long lag between the start of peddling and the motor kicking in. I'm assuming it's a settings issue and haven't played around with the parameters yet. As everyone else is saying here, big power upgrade. My riding is mostly hilly streets and where 3rd gear and peddling was necessary before, now I can climb the same hills in 6 or 7th gear with the same or less peddling force. Your battery range will go down but this is to expected. Good bang for the buck.
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A must for the radrunner 1
The stock single speed radrunner is a heavy turd, unless you weigh 100 pounds or have super strong legs it struggles up most hills with the single speed gearing. This kit is a game changer, turns it into an electric scooter that can keep up with traffic, power up hills. Battery range is terrible but it's worth it for the speed and power. Install manual could be better, especially the instructions on how to reprogram the computer.
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A great upgrade, but be cautious around puddles!
I bought this for my Radrunner 1 to avoid having to get a radrunner plus for that additional speed without having to get another bike or lose out on the cargo loadout I have. Here's a key thing I want to warn you potential buyers about though, this controller is NOT waterproof. Water Resistant, but not as waterproof as the stock controller. Ran a few big puddles one early morning on my way to work, and the throttle started to malfunction. I managed to pull over to a dry area, and wipe things off and it was as good as new, but be extremely careful around any bodies of water. You can hit puddles with the stock controller fine, but this one is a little more sensitive. Secondly, the Skid Plate that comes with the runner will not fit with the controller upgrade. I tried but the holes don't align at all, either by the 4 on the controller or the two that hold it in place. So make sure to either modify it, or make one yourself, otherwise you will have to go without. For the best settings, refer to this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTRs7c9Kc7U, it also tells you what each setting does in depth. If you're willing to take the risks, this upgrade is well worth it, just take care to watch out for big puddles of water.
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Damn!
Installed on my RadMini and Holy Horses Batman, my bike climbs hills like they were hardly there. Nice quick take off too! I'm seeing 1.2kW going to the motor at times. From the stock 17A to this 35A output is almost a doubling of the power. You won't go much faster, but you'll get there quicker. Think of it like a turbocharger. A much more enjoyable ride. This 60 year old fat man is all over the place now with a huge grin on my face. Thank you Bolton for making this kit available. Very much a must have for the RadMini or RadRunner. My RadMini non-step-through is a 2021 model and the supplied connectors fit perfectly. I was able to install the controller in the same place as the old one using black outdoor rated zip ties.