E bike adding a thumb throttle

[The laird]

Anyone fitted a thumb throttle to a e bike hybrid
The bike has never had one and I have one to fit there are three wires red,black and green
Much appreciated any info here's a pic of said cycle

 

[ActiveCampers]

Any unconnected cable connectors near the control panel?

 

[Exwindsurfer]

There is usually a spare connector near the head set to plug into Gordon well there is on mine.

 

[The laird]

Not seen any yet going to strip it fight down this week
This has never had a throttle on it but will delve when grandkids go home this week

 

[The laird]

Any unconnected cable connectors near the control panel?

None at all

 

[The laird]

There is usually a spare connector near the head set to plug into Gordon well there is on mine.

Cheers Jeff will go further in when I get some p&q when g kids are away this week

 

[Landyseverywhere]

On the conversion kits the thumb throttle plugs into the motor controller..try looking on eBay for ebike motor controller there are some with wiring info in the photos.

 

[Hotrats13]

Anyone fitted a thumb throttle to a e bike hybrid
The bike has never had one and I have one to fit there are three wires red,black and green
Much appreciated any info here's a pic of said cycle

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Who`s donating the fum.

 

[The laird]

Who`s donating the fum.

My we are witty Jim

 

[r4dent]

SWMBO has an E trike with a thumb throttle (standard legal power)
She puts the brake on (cuts circuit to motor); fully opens thumb throttle; Lets go of brake lever.

From 0 to 100% power instantly. The acceleration is frightening.

 

[trevskoda]

SWMBO has an E trike with a thumb throttle (standard legal power)
She puts the brake on (cuts circuit to motor); fully opens thumb throttle; Lets go of brake lever.

From 0 to 100% power instantly. The acceleration is frightening.

Law breakers the lot of you.

 

[Geek]

Although to date, police enforcement has been minimal, this makes the e-bike into an electric motorcycle.
Being caught riding it without registration, mot, tax, insurance would be enough to cost you your driving licence.

 

[The laird]

Although to date, police enforcement has been minimal, this makes the e-bike into an electric motorcycle.
Being caught riding it without registration, mot, tax, insurance would be enough to cost you your driving licence.

More for foreign trips was thinking on fitting switch hidden to immobilise if stopped

 

[Geek]

More for foreign trips was thinking on fitting switch hidden to immobilise if stopped

Hiding a crime doesn't mean it isn't a crime, even though it reduces the risk of detection.

 

[GeoffL]

Although to date, police enforcement has been minimal, this makes the e-bike into an electric motorcycle.

In most cases, that's true. However, throttles are legal on approved e-bikes provided they don't work at speeds faster than 6 km/h (i.e. they're supposed to allow the bike to propel itself when being 'pushed'). Also, older spec bikes are OK with a throttle provided the motor provides no more than 200W (i.e. the pre-EU spec) or the frame is earlier than 2016.

UK Electric Bike Law – Pedelecs – Electric Bike Community

www.pedelecs.co.uk

 

[Geek]

Neither of these conditions are met in this case, though, re they?

 

[The laird]

Hiding a crime doesn't mean it isn't a crime, even though it reduces the risk of detection.

Think there's a lot worse things going on in the world I have no crime against me but there are people in power etc and others doing things and getting away with it so end of this post please as it is not for debate. I only flipping asked if anyone knew fgs

 

[GeoffL]

Neither of these conditions are met in this case, though, re they?

... but it may well apply to others that read this thread and have an e-bike with a legal throttle. For example, Jan and I have conversions based on bikes manufactured in the 1990s. Both bikes have throttles and cadence sensors and we typically use the throttles to 'get going' on hills as the cadence sensor takes about half a revolution of the pedals to kick in. Also, the manufacturer in the OP's case might supply throttles that can be quickly disabled (equivalent to a 'hidden switch'); which is something that can be investigated...

The OP's manufacturer's website mentions throttles for many models, so they can (presumably) be supplied with throttles. Some models have throttles as standard and I suspect that throttles can be supplied as after-market items for at least some others. That said, that website is littered with warnings that at least imply any throttle fitted must be disabled and the motor governed to 250W for UK road use. (https://greenhybridbikes.co.uk/)
For what I suspect is the OP's bike, the manufacturer says:

Important UK Law Regarding Throttle Use​

In the UK, electric bikes must not exceed a speed of 15.5 mph (25 km/h) when powered solely by the motor. The Volta VB2 may feature a throttle function, which can be disabled for road use, as throttle-only riding may not comply with UK road regulations. Riders should ensure that they adhere to local laws to avoid fines or penalties. Please note that bikes with motors exceeding 250W are intended for private land use only.​

Regarding police enforcement: I've seen a lot of recent posts where e-bikers (mainly fast-food delivery workers) have been apprehended. However, those machines were usually being ridden at speeds well in excess of the 25 km/h limit for motor assistance!