dangle_kt

Thanks, I'll give that a go. I'll strip it down and grease it all too whilst I'm at it. Hopefully it will help. He isn't a very big 4 year old, and there is no fat on him either. I Guess a lighter spring will be needed! Thanks

Well the good news is - he loves it. The bad news is - he cant touch the floor! I was torn between the 12.5 and 16.0...went for the 16 assuming he would just about fit it, but he doesn't. Which means he will need stabelisers - At 4. Doh.

HAHA! Brilliant! Its currently on max setting which I need to turn down before he has his first go later. The bike is mint! Looks like it has never seen mud! (that will change!) The rear end is very stiff - I think I'll strip it down and grease it all up - maybe even see if I can get some proper bearings for the axle (which I think I read on here is just a plastic sleeve rather than a true bearing) The bike is quite noisey to push, but I think its mostly chain noise, and also some from the motor I think...its silent once it gets going, and similarly quiet when its under its own "steam". The front brake is crap, and needs adjusting - but for now I'll leave it crap to save him going over the bars as he learns to stand up on it etc. I had a right laught whizzing round the house on it last night, and up and around the drive. It is really really quiet and I'm so please with it! I just hope the little dude likes it! I'm thinking I'll let him get used to it, then in a few years when most people upgrade to a "normal" bike I'll switch it up to a 48v with custom controller, revised motor and lipo4's for power - but that can wait....

I've finally tracked down a bike for my lad that isn't the other end of the country! HURAH! 16.0 24v, looks like its had a pretty easy life. Can't wait to show him it! Only problem now is his little sister getting grumpy that she hasn't got one! I have a few upgrades planned already Can anyone explain what a 36v can do over a 24v? I wont be doing it soon, but just trying to understand the benefit.

Its illegal to ride without land owners permission. Doesn't matter what the motor is, electric, petrol or diesel. Its illegal. Standard is section 59, get two in 12 months on the same bike or person (they take VIN number and details of rider) and they seize and crush the bike. That said, the chances of anyone calling the police when your riding a silent bike, safety and out of harms way is low - but the rules are the rules and you cant moan if they are enforced.