The regen feels nearly identical to engine braking. You can change this in the controller, but I have it set to apply 20% regen when I press the former starter button (right thumb) and then have it vary up to 100% using a regular 0-5K throttle on the left grip (twisting forwards). 20% is a gentle slow-down (but effective). 100% is almost like a hard-press on the brakes - it brings me to a near-halt very quickly. The final ~4 mph of speed must be bled off using the friction brakes.
On Wed, Apr 9, 2008 at 11:20 AM, gmail <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > As of now I'm using my old starter switch (right thumb) to activate > > regen (left throttle for variation). I might also use the front/back > > brake switch. The regen works VERY well, though I only get about 8% of > > my total trip energy back (on average). > > > > Your regen recovery is about what I'd expect, I hear reports of 10% from > cars with regen. > You should get more improvement if you ride aggressively not that I'd know > anything about that.... > I'm interested in regen for ridability. I'm used to using engine braking to > slow down. > Does your system feel the same as backing off the throttle on an IC bike? > > > Andrew in Ann Arbor Michigan > > > > >
