Hello all! New joiner here.

[davlaw2000]

Hello everyone. I'm Dave, I'm 64 and I've been a cyclist for a very long time. I recently bought my first electric bike. It is a second-hand Viking Freedom 700c. It's simple and retro, like me.
It has recently developed a fault so I will be asking for advice on how to diagnose it if anyone is able to assist. Many thanks!

 

[sjpt]

More detailed photos of the motor, the battery and controller (probably both tucked into that bag) and display would be a good start; and a more detailed description of the fault.

Good luck, someone should be able to help you sort it.

An easy first thing to check is the connector from the motor, maybe half way up the front fork. (I think it's front hub?). Make sure that is really tightly pressed in so the arrows meet. While looking in that region make sure the cable exists the motor downwards; it looks neater to have it go straight up but can easily collect water into the motor.

 

[davlaw2000]

More detailed photos of the motor, the battery and controller (probably both tucked into that bag) and display would be a good start; and a more detailed description of the fault.

Good luck, someone should be able to help you sort it.

An easy first thing to check is the connector from the motor, maybe half way up the front fork. (I think it's front hub?). Make sure that is really tightly pressed in so the arrows meet. While looking in that region make sure the cable exists the motor downwards; it looks neater to have it go straight up but can easily collect water into the motor.

Thanks for the quick response. I've created a separate thread for the fault. I'll add further pictures as you suggest.

 

[Nealh]

Welcome to the forum Dave , the forum has a few good members who can help you out plus the not so helpful. You will soon be able to sort out the wheat from the chaff.

 

[davlaw2000]

Welcome to the forum Dave , the forum has a few good members who can help you out plus the not so helpful. You will soon be able to sort out the wheat from the chaff.

Thanks! I hope I can help in the future too! It would be unfair to just solve my problem and then disappear.

 

[Nealh]

Thanks! I hope I can help in the future too! It would be unfair to just solve my problem and then disappear.

Many do though, that's th choice one makes on open forums.

 

[thelarkbox]

Great looking stealth ebike you have there, welcome along..

 

[ForViking]

HI Dave, I recently did the same and have had to put a 6-speed derailleur on the back as the 3-speed hub was missing. Weather hasn't been conducive to much pedalling but tinkering in the shed has made up for it!

 

[Hightechpete]

Welcome Dave, love the neatness of the bike especially the hidden cables, I've not seen that model before. I see you like painting.