not on bosch ebikes you cant as you need a dongle to bypass the speed limit as the system is locked software wise.
Ebike still legal if I run 36V motor at 48V and limit speed to 15mph?
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So being pedantic (i.e. just like a prosecution barrister would be), surely that means that all such bikes are in breach of the law because the user is able to bypass the speed limit...
I suspect you're right @soundwave . With English case law being made up of precedent, I wonder if Thomas Hanlon did us all a favour.
Once you've got your 2000w Bafang, get yourself into a race with a copper to test the theory!
Yes you can. I've seen it done. What's more, you can change the walk assist to unlimited speed. No dongle necessary!
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So what about removing the Kunteng display from my handlebars? The controller can run without display when you short 2 wires of the display-connector.
the user is the one bearing responsibility for altering the speed limit.
If he didn't alter the setting, he would never be caught in the first place.
Therefore, the possibility of alteration alone would not be sufficient to cause any legal hassle.
One more time: LCDs that have settings for speed have been tested and certified that they comply with law. You can make whatever interpretation you want. If you're really worried, take your motor out of the bike, then they'll never get you.
on most Chinese bikes, the speed limit is stored and activated by the display. That's why the speed limiter is a simple on/off switch. If you remove the display, you can still ride the bike but can't change assist level nor speed.
nobody tests the LCD. You don't have 'EN15194 compatible LCDs' nor 'Non EN15194 compliant LCDs' . Manufacturers can password protect the settings but customers have also the right to access some settings. Responsibility lies entirely with those who alter the settings to go faster.
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I assume his point is that they test and certify the whole bike as a complete system. And the LCD is part of that system.
there is no test specific to the LCD.
There are proposals to limit the assist level and make the bike tamperproof but they are still not codified.
Thank you very much for your assessment, everyone.
Could you share your opinion on whether or not it would be illegal to run a 36V 250W motor at 48V, as long as I the speed to 15.5mph?
Could you share your opinion on whether or not it would be illegal to run a 36V 250W motor at 48V, as long as I the speed to 15.5mph?
Tampering with the label is also covered by perverting the course of justice super serious offence -fraud /deception 
compared to no speed limiter its user beware with any kit or display adjustment
[ Any software can be locked to a speed limit via a laptop but we can change that quickly this is why some retailers want a waiver signed ]
compared to no speed limiter its user beware with any kit or display adjustment[ Any software can be locked to a speed limit via a laptop but we can change that quickly this is why some retailers want a waiver signed ]
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