Hello idk if you’ll see this but I have a brio ebike black and orange colour and I lost the key will this break the bike taking the battery off like that ?
If it is the same type battery, it does not hurt the bike. I have removed mine like this several times. If something did happen, the cradles are replaceable, but it should come off no problem. Hope that helps
To change out the lock cylinder, you have to remove all of the screws holding the bottom plate on, then as you CAREFULLY open it up, take note of how the wires and connectors are positioned inside. Remove the screws holding the lock cylinder, and wiggle it out, then wiggle the new one in. Cram all the wires back into original position as you close the case back up. This is the hardest part of the job, but once done... you're in like Flynn!
Hello idk if you’ll see this but I have a brio ebike black and orange colour and I lost the key will this break the bike taking the battery off like that ?
Life saver I’ve been stressing for about a week and just managed to get mine undone thank you so much and I hope your in good health papa blue shirt thanks from Scotland 🏴
The only secure method for a battery is to take it with you, as if they want the battery they will just tear off the cradle and cut the wires. It is scary how easy it is. Basically the key just keeps the battery from falling off while riding.
Excelente, me has salvado. Trabajo con mi bicicleta electrica. Afortunadamente tengo dos y son de la misma marca aunque modelos diferentes, pero la baterias parecen ser de la misma clase. Hace unos dias tuve un accidente con mi bicileta nueva y la bateria se cayo y no responde a las cargas ni nada. Tenia en mente hacer una bicileta de las dos, pero mirando tu video solo tuve que sacar la bateria de mi bicileta anterior la cual perdi las llaves y pasarla a mi bicicleta nueva. GRACIAS!!!
My bike got stolen a week ago luckily the cops found it but the thief left a new battery on it without the key ofcourse.. Unfortunately the cops couldn’t help but give me the bike back and leave that problem to me This helped me a lot thank you
Glad you got your bike back and were able to get the battery off. If you go to this video you will see how to change the lock on the battery. It is real easy, then you can use your new battery : ) ruclips.net/video/sVz_cqCEaxA/видео.htmlsi=eJhYCv0CsxTCZ0ut
Usually the screws are in-between the battery and the cradle, so you can not reach them. However, doing like in this video, it is very easy to get them off without the key. Especially this style.
The first thing I did when I bought my bike was had 2 new keys made, that pin keeps your battery from popping off your bike when riding in rough terrain, is the h8 as easy to pick the lock?
Good idea. The H8 has the same type cradle, so I would assume it would be just as easy, but I have not tried. In fact, I have not removed my battery since I installed it. I had to move the cradle down to get mine in, and since I only have the one battery I have just left it in place. It may be a little harder because the battery is so big, but I suspect the process would be the same. Hope that helps :)
Basically just bending the cradle until there is enough room for the pin to slide over as the pin will not move. Most of these cradles you can bend enough to get them off. Cradles are very easy to replace, so if bad comes to worse and it breaks, at least the battery will be off and you can make the switch. But I have not heard of anyone breaking it, so you should be able to get it off with no problems. I hope that helps, and good luck : )
I went ahead and added the link for you. It is the first one in the description. If you have a standard type battery lock this should work for you and it is a 2 pack so you will have an extra. Hope that helps :) If your bike has a polly type battery let me know and I will steer you in the right direction.
The link seems to be working from this end, however it looks like your battery is a different type. Yours looks more like a silverfish type, but you would need to remove it to make sure. If so you can find them by doing a search on Amazon for "silverfish ebike battery key" It pulls up several that may work, but you will need to match them up. Hope that helps : )
I bought a used one off online with proof it’s not stolen but it doesn’t have keys do I need keys to ride it and do I have to take the battery off to charge it
Most bikes you can charge on the bike. My wife has 3600 miles on hers and we never remove it. Some bikes have ignition key, but most do not. So as long as you can turn it in you can ride without the keys. Hope that helps😊
What if the key lock component is housed separately such that when the top cover four screws are removed, the key lock component is residing in a separate compartment housed in plastic cover adjacent to the main plastic casing? And battery is slided into the battery holder bracket of the ebike?
Thank you for the vidio. I'm surprised how easy it is. So much for battery locks!! No damage either. Also, your a much younger looking man with you trimmed up beard!! LOL Please keep putting out the awesome videos.
Yeah, the lock is really only there to hold the battery on when riding. I think most of them you could break off the cradle with your hands if you wanted the battery bad enough. Glad it worked for you. Do you need to change your lock? I just posted a video showing how to do that. Re beard: Yeah, I usually cut it every year when I am gardening because it gets too hot. This year I skipped the garden [have grow room with air LOL] So it never got cut. Now if I cut it people would not recognize me ; )
I've lost keys to the battery lock and the bike ignition. I know I can change the lock cylinder but not sure about the ignition. Any ideas on how I can deal with the lost ignition key. It's a Lifecycle classic 2011 model? Thanks
I am not familiar with that model, but I would think any ignition key could be replaced as well. I wish I could be of more help but they are all a little different.
My problem is the exact opposite...I can't secure the lock on my battery...Not sure why, but I had an ugly wipe-out last week which may have loosened something...
Or they had a key, I think there is only a few different ones and some are masters. I guess if you look on the bright side, they did not tear out your cradle. That is how most of them get taken and then they are damaged and must be repaired. Hopefully you can get another battery and get going again.
I have a shimano steps battery on my ebike but I have lost the keys, unfortunately I purchased my bike second hand and I have not been able to contact the previous owner, can you help in anyway please thankyou in advance
I am not familiar with that model, sorry. Have you tried the manufacturer? Most of them use a certain number of keys, they may be able to get you a replacement key by having you give them the number on the lock.
If the pin is in the out position, you can just remove the lock altogether, This video will show you how: ruclips.net/video/sVz_cqCEaxA/видео.htmlsi=PIcAlzHaeI7rMdIm Then you will need to get velcro straps or duct tape the battery in place so it does not pop off. It is kind of a crude way of doing it, but it will get you going again. If the pin is in the in position, then you can leave the lock and just figure out a way to secure it so it does not pop off using velcro straps or duct tape. Hope that helps
Here is a link to a video that shows how to take apart your case: ruclips.net/video/97zIMiApGy8/видео.html Once your case is apart there are 2 screws that hold on the key lock. Remove those and replace it with your lock and reassemble. I hope that helps 😀
Yeah, this is probably the most common battery type especially on your low end ebikes. The built in ones will be quite different and probably need to pick the lock to get them off. But for this type, it works well. thanks for watching
I lost mine and i picked the lock in 40 seconds. All these batts are 4 pin and you can even rake them. Get a lock picking kit and it will be easy. Or contact the manufacturer for another key.
You really do not need this to steal the battery. Just twist it to the side and the whole thing pops off and they run away. The key just keeps it from popping off during riding, it does very little in regards to theft. thanks for watching
Most thieves just brake them off, the cradle actually snaps pretty easy from side force. And it is faster. The key is really only there to keep the battery from falling off during the ride.
Yeah, it is easy. The key is really only meant to keep the battery from falling off when riding. It is not to prevent someone from stealing it, I would imagine you could rip the battery off no problem with a swift kick. Most batteries are like this, so always remove when left unattended. Re Hand warmers: yes, the hand warmers are great. I can ride to about 5 degrees with just a light pair of gloves. Now if I could find something for my feet LOL.
Papa Blue Shirt said, *_The key was not meant to keep your battery from being stolen, it was just meant to keep the battery on the bike while your are riding_* One doesn't need a key to mechanically secure an arbitrary battery to an arbitrary ebike. When a key is used like this, Ecotric is just making things more _expensive and cumbersome_ for the ebike owner by requiring a key (have to carry a key around and worry about finding replacement for lost key even assuming Ecotric is still around by that time.) A simple reliable clamp/bracket would "keep the battery on the bike" and wouldn't require a key. Marketing tactics like this are really annoying...especially when they increase the cost of an item for little to no real benefit. By offering a key my opinion is Ecotric ends up misleading people with a marketing technique that provides a false sense of security. Owners are led to believe they have a reasonable anti-theft device for the battery. As a result many owners undoubtedly leave the battery "locked" to the ebike.
I agree, it only gives you a false sense of security. Two seconds is all I would need and the battery would be gone. But I don't think it is an Ecotric thing, all the batteries I have seen have a key. So it is more like the battery manufacturer thing. They could do the same thing with a little combo lock, then of course people would lose the combination LOL I think the key is more of a thing to keep "honest" people honest LOL
@@papablueshirt said, " I think the key is more of a thing to keep "honest" people honest LOL" Sadly, I'm thinking all the honest people have been steadily joining a secret society these days.
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Fantastic. Straight to the point and clear. Thanks.
I'm not a bike thief. I lost my keys :(
Hello idk if you’ll see this but I have a brio ebike black and orange colour and I lost the key will this break the bike taking the battery off like that ?
If it is the same type battery, it does not hurt the bike. I have removed mine like this several times. If something did happen, the cradles are replaceable, but it should come off no problem. Hope that helps
To change out the lock cylinder, you have to remove all of the screws holding the bottom plate on, then as you CAREFULLY open it up, take note of how the wires and connectors are positioned inside. Remove the screws holding the lock cylinder, and wiggle it out, then wiggle the new one in. Cram all the wires back into original position as you close the case back up. This is the hardest part of the job, but once done... you're in like Flynn!
Best thing ever I lost my keys 1 year ago and found this and done it I’m happily riding 78mph again
Glad it helped : )
What ebike do you have?
Custom bike?
You, are a genius my man. I had my battery off in under 3 minutes! I thought I was screwed on my upgrade. THANKS
Glad it helped, thanks for watching😀
Niiiiiice👍 thank a bunch and greetings from Norway 🙂
Hello idk if you’ll see this but I have a brio ebike black and orange colour and I lost the key will this break the bike taking the battery off like that ?
Life saver I’ve been stressing for about a week and just managed to get mine undone thank you so much and I hope your in good health papa blue shirt thanks from Scotland 🏴
So Glad it helped : )
This convinced me to find a new method of securing ebike batts. Thanks.
The only secure method for a battery is to take it with you, as if they want the battery they will just tear off the cradle and cut the wires. It is scary how easy it is. Basically the key just keeps the battery from falling off while riding.
Excelente, me has salvado. Trabajo con mi bicicleta electrica. Afortunadamente tengo dos y son de la misma marca aunque modelos diferentes, pero la baterias parecen ser de la misma clase. Hace unos dias tuve un accidente con mi bicileta nueva y la bateria se cayo y no responde a las cargas ni nada. Tenia en mente hacer una bicileta de las dos, pero mirando tu video solo tuve que sacar la bateria de mi bicileta anterior la cual perdi las llaves y pasarla a mi bicicleta nueva. GRACIAS!!!
Wonderful, glad I could help : )
Wow after watching this video I figured out that my battery just popped off no tools nessary lol and tips on making the 🔋 last longer lol ty
Oh my god you saved my life and with google I was desperate for couple of days thanks a lot
Glad it helped : )
My bike got stolen a week ago luckily the cops found it but the thief left a new battery on it without the key ofcourse..
Unfortunately the cops couldn’t help but give me the bike back and leave that problem to me
This helped me a lot thank you
Glad you got your bike back and were able to get the battery off. If you go to this video you will see how to change the lock on the battery. It is real easy, then you can use your new battery : )
ruclips.net/video/sVz_cqCEaxA/видео.htmlsi=eJhYCv0CsxTCZ0ut
Can't you just unscrew the battery rack from the bottom?
Usually the screws are in-between the battery and the cradle, so you can not reach them. However, doing like in this video, it is very easy to get them off without the key. Especially this style.
Thanks I got the same bike for free with no keys straight to what I needed to know
Glad it helped, thanks for the comment.
This helped me. Thank you very much!
Glad it helped : )
The first thing I did when I bought my bike was had 2 new keys made, that pin keeps your battery from popping off your bike when riding in rough terrain, is the h8 as easy to pick the lock?
Good idea. The H8 has the same type cradle, so I would assume it would be just as easy, but I have not tried. In fact, I have not removed my battery since I installed it. I had to move the cradle down to get mine in, and since I only have the one battery I have just left it in place. It may be a little harder because the battery is so big, but I suspect the process would be the same. Hope that helps :)
Are you just prying it off or using the screwdriver to hit the lock pin?
Basically just bending the cradle until there is enough room for the pin to slide over as the pin will not move. Most of these cradles you can bend enough to get them off. Cradles are very easy to replace, so if bad comes to worse and it breaks, at least the battery will be off and you can make the switch. But I have not heard of anyone breaking it, so you should be able to get it off with no problems. I hope that helps, and good luck : )
The Lock picking lawyer would be impressed.
Lol
Thanks for saving me time and aggravation brother
Happy to help, thanks for watching
Nice video -thx papa smurf 👍
Glad you enjoyed!
Good job Papa. what I am missing from the links you listed is where to buy replacement lock, my bike needs one. Thank you
I went ahead and added the link for you. It is the first one in the description. If you have a standard type battery lock this should work for you and it is a 2 pack so you will have an extra. Hope that helps :) If your bike has a polly type battery let me know and I will steer you in the right direction.
Thanks again.
Following the link shows no result for the item searched. My bike is an NCM paris foldable e bike
The link seems to be working from this end, however it looks like your battery is a different type.
Yours looks more like a silverfish type, but you would need to remove it to make sure. If so you can find them by doing a search on Amazon for "silverfish ebike battery key" It pulls up several that may work, but you will need to match them up. Hope that helps : )
I bought a used one off online with proof it’s not stolen but it doesn’t have keys do I need keys to ride it and do I have to take the battery off to charge it
Most bikes you can charge on the bike. My wife has 3600 miles on hers and we never remove it. Some bikes have ignition key, but most do not. So as long as you can turn it in you can ride without the keys. Hope that helps😊
Does any know if there is the same option to unlock Bosch Powerpack rack battery without a key ? The locker is damaged and the key cannot be inserted.
Did u ever find out
What if the key lock component is housed separately such that when the top cover four screws are removed, the key lock component is residing in a separate compartment housed in plastic cover adjacent to the main plastic casing? And battery is slided into the battery holder bracket of the ebike?
Yeah, this method only works for cradle mounted batteries.
Hi I have a Nakto Pony ebike & I lost the key can you tell me if this same technique can be used in my ebike
I think that model has an upright battery, so I think it would be a different process, sorry
Thanks! Simple and direct.
You are welcome, glad it helped
Thank you for the vidio. I'm surprised how easy it is. So much for battery locks!! No damage either. Also, your a much younger looking man with you trimmed up beard!! LOL
Please keep putting out the awesome videos.
Yeah, the lock is really only there to hold the battery on when riding. I think most of them you could break off the cradle with your hands if you wanted the battery bad enough. Glad it worked for you.
Do you need to change your lock? I just posted a video showing how to do that.
Re beard: Yeah, I usually cut it every year when I am gardening because it gets too hot. This year I skipped the garden [have grow room with air LOL] So it never got cut. Now if I cut it people would not recognize me ; )
I've lost keys to the battery lock and the bike ignition. I know I can change the lock cylinder but not sure about the ignition. Any ideas on how I can deal with the lost ignition key. It's a Lifecycle classic 2011 model? Thanks
I am not familiar with that model, but I would think any ignition key could be replaced as well. I wish I could be of more help but they are all a little different.
My problem is the exact opposite...I can't secure the lock on my battery...Not sure why, but I had an ugly wipe-out last week which may have loosened something...
Sorry to hear you wiped out, hope you are ok. I sometimes try to put my battery on too high. It will catch but not be on all the way on.
Cool. This confirms how I think my battery just got thieved today
Or they had a key, I think there is only a few different ones and some are masters. I guess if you look on the bright side, they did not tear out your cradle. That is how most of them get taken and then they are damaged and must be repaired. Hopefully you can get another battery and get going again.
Can you put it back on???
Yeah, but you would have to pry the front down so the pin will clear. Kind of do it in reverse. Or you can take the battery apart and remove the lock.
Thanks
glad it helped : )
How about on a Schwinn 29 wheel Ridgewood electric bike
I have not experience on that one, it may be a little tougher.
I have a shimano steps battery on my ebike but I have lost the keys, unfortunately I purchased my bike second hand and I have not been able to contact the previous owner, can you help in anyway please thankyou in advance
I am not familiar with that model, sorry. Have you tried the manufacturer? Most of them use a certain number of keys, they may be able to get you a replacement key by having you give them the number on the lock.
@papa blue shirt Thankyou for replying back and thankyou for advice, I will take your advice and get in touch with the manufacturer.
working on that same model bike with no key. (bad battery rail) thanks for the tip
You are welcome, thanks for watching.
How to get one off a Shimano e rider mountain bike
How about getting the battery back on? PLS
I just lost my key and didn’t have a duplicate or have money to do the trick to changing the lock :(
If the pin is in the out position, you can just remove the lock altogether, This video will show you how:
ruclips.net/video/sVz_cqCEaxA/видео.htmlsi=PIcAlzHaeI7rMdIm
Then you will need to get velcro straps or duct tape the battery in place so it does not pop off. It is kind of a crude way of doing it, but it will get you going again.
If the pin is in the in position, then you can leave the lock and just figure out a way to secure it so it does not pop off using velcro straps or duct tape. Hope that helps
How do you get it back on ???
Once the battery is removed, you can remove the lock mech on the battery and exchange it for a new one.
@@papablueshirt I don’t need to replace the lock ?
On mine the lock mech is on the battery, yours may be different.
@@papablueshirt do you have instagram or anything to send you a pic ?
No, sorry I don't. I think you can upload to google docs and then send me a link. Or you can send me the model number and I can look it up.
How do you put it back in
You will need to put a new lock on the battery or take to locksmith to have a key made.
I lost my key the company sent me this week to put in don't know how to put the switch in you need a key to get the switch out can anyone help me out
Here is a link to a video that shows how to take apart your case:
ruclips.net/video/97zIMiApGy8/видео.html
Once your case is apart there are 2 screws that hold on the key lock. Remove those and replace it with your lock and reassemble.
I hope that helps 😀
Wow. This would work well if all batteries looked the same
Yeah, this is probably the most common battery type especially on your low end ebikes. The built in ones will be quite different and probably need to pick the lock to get them off. But for this type, it works well. thanks for watching
Thanks so much
You're welcome!
Thank you!!!!!!!!
Glad it helped 😊
I lost mine and i picked the lock in 40 seconds. All these batts are 4 pin and you can even rake them. Get a lock picking kit and it will be easy. Or contact the manufacturer for another key.
Yeah, most of them are easy. I look at the key as a way of keeping the battery from falling off or for keeping honest people honest ; )
nice blue shirt
Thanks for watching
Perfect
Glad it helped, thanks for watching
My battery came without the keys and this was helpful. I'm still going to contact them and pull their ear .
Glad it helped. Yes, contact the bike company, sometimes they hide it somewhere on the bike. I have seen them tucked in weird places.
Good secure battery why need lock 😂
Lock is mainly just to keep the battery from falling off. As a theft thing it is useless.
Now they know where to steal spare batteries
You really do not need this to steal the battery. Just twist it to the side and the whole thing pops off and they run away. The key just keeps it from popping off during riding, it does very little in regards to theft. thanks for watching
Thats not for every bike , so it works sometimes
Depends on the battery style, Some are made different. For this style it works, other styles you may need a different solution.
Mu cha gracias
You are welcome, thanks for watching
Oh great someone will just grab my battery now. Why not?
Most thieves just brake them off, the cradle actually snaps pretty easy from side force. And it is faster. The key is really only there to keep the battery from falling off during the ride.
Too easy!!!
😆
Yeah, it is easy. The key is really only meant to keep the battery from falling off when riding. It is not to prevent someone from stealing it, I would imagine you could rip the battery off no problem with a swift kick. Most batteries are like this, so always remove when left unattended.
Re Hand warmers: yes, the hand warmers are great. I can ride to about 5 degrees with just a light pair of gloves. Now if I could find something for my feet LOL.
@@papablueshirt
Battery powered heated socks.....
That sounds like that may be the ticket😀
And thats how my battery was stole 😅
Bummer.
Yeah, they are pretty easy to get off. Most just break the cradle when they steal them. The key is basically just to hold the battery on.
Ya maybe your e bike .not mine i have a concord e bike
Bang there goes your warranty
Since the battery case is in no way opened or compromised, the warranty will not be affected in anyway. 😀
Papa Blue Shirt said, *_The key was not meant to keep your battery from being stolen, it was just meant to keep the battery on the bike while your are riding_*
One doesn't need a key to mechanically secure an arbitrary battery to an arbitrary ebike.
When a key is used like this, Ecotric is just making things more _expensive and cumbersome_ for the ebike owner by requiring a key (have to carry a key around and worry about finding replacement for lost key even assuming Ecotric is still around by that time.)
A simple reliable clamp/bracket would "keep the battery on the bike" and wouldn't require a key.
Marketing tactics like this are really annoying...especially when they increase the cost of an item for little to no real benefit.
By offering a key my opinion is Ecotric ends up misleading people with a marketing technique that provides a false sense of security. Owners are led to believe they have a reasonable anti-theft device for the battery. As a result many owners undoubtedly leave the battery "locked" to the ebike.
I agree, it only gives you a false sense of security. Two seconds is all I would need and the battery would be gone.
But I don't think it is an Ecotric thing, all the batteries I have seen have a key. So it is more like the battery manufacturer thing. They could do the same thing with a little combo lock, then of course people would lose the combination LOL
I think the key is more of a thing to keep "honest" people honest LOL
@@papablueshirt said, " I think the key is more of a thing to keep "honest" people honest LOL"
Sadly, I'm thinking all the honest people have been steadily joining a secret society these days.
Seems like it, but every once in a while you see a report that gives you hope. But I certainly know what you mean.
Thanks
Glad it helped! : )