Hey, im wondering if this electric bicycle would be legal on UK's roads and paths?
http://stealthelectricbikesunitedkingdom.com/the-bikes.html
Top speed: 30mph or 50mph depending on which bike
Answer
Both are illegal for use on public roads and paths. An electric bike must be limited to 15 mph under power, although there is nothing to stop you peddling it (or free wheeling down hill) faster if you can. It also can not exceed 200w, the one you have linked to is 750w.
You must also be over 14 years old to ride one.
Both are illegal for use on public roads and paths. An electric bike must be limited to 15 mph under power, although there is nothing to stop you peddling it (or free wheeling down hill) faster if you can. It also can not exceed 200w, the one you have linked to is 750w.
You must also be over 14 years old to ride one.
Yamaha MT-03 and Kawasaki Eliminator 250 - Electric problems?
ChiosNic
My partner is looking to buy either of these two bikes. Living on a Greek island he is concerned whether they have a reputation for problems with the electrics. We have an excellent mechanic nearby for 'nuts and bolts' problems but anything more 'technical' might be difficult.
Hands on experience with either greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
To MT03 BEN
Thanks for all the info. Its not goats we have to worry about in the village, its the wrinklies who are not expecting anything faster than a donkey and just cross the road anywhere!
Answer
Hi
I have an mt-03 great bike load of fun to throw about!
The problem is like most new bikes the MT has an ecu chip which does require a Yamaha dealer with a laptop/software to reset certain things like immoblisers etc.if they go wrong and since they are built in italy they can go wrong!
The engine is bullet proof as it's been around a longtime made by morini of italy.the valves need checking at 8000miles,oil filter needs changing at 600miles and every 4000miles after that or once a year,
also it's fuel injected not carb.
Electrics are simple really no different from any other bike,the odd fuse can go but easy to change.
but the things your partner should really think about is the tyres;
As they are 'road' tyres not meant for any kind of sand/grit or bad surfaces.... u'll slide off when the firstime a goat/donkey comes out of somewhere unexpectedly!
Then there's the warranty (2yrs) you get and "we" mt owners have had problems with the clocks and paint finish on the oiltank at the front/bottom of the bike and if it's not serviced by a yam dealer they can void your warranty (if your buying from new).
any way it's a gr8 bike have a look at the mtownersclub in the uk or if your greek i think they have 1 to.
Hi
I have an mt-03 great bike load of fun to throw about!
The problem is like most new bikes the MT has an ecu chip which does require a Yamaha dealer with a laptop/software to reset certain things like immoblisers etc.if they go wrong and since they are built in italy they can go wrong!
The engine is bullet proof as it's been around a longtime made by morini of italy.the valves need checking at 8000miles,oil filter needs changing at 600miles and every 4000miles after that or once a year,
also it's fuel injected not carb.
Electrics are simple really no different from any other bike,the odd fuse can go but easy to change.
but the things your partner should really think about is the tyres;
As they are 'road' tyres not meant for any kind of sand/grit or bad surfaces.... u'll slide off when the firstime a goat/donkey comes out of somewhere unexpectedly!
Then there's the warranty (2yrs) you get and "we" mt owners have had problems with the clocks and paint finish on the oiltank at the front/bottom of the bike and if it's not serviced by a yam dealer they can void your warranty (if your buying from new).
any way it's a gr8 bike have a look at the mtownersclub in the uk or if your greek i think they have 1 to.
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