Rix
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Please share your rebuild/build up with us here. I look forward to it. Fighter 86, was that the larger frame fighter designed for the headway cells?
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Rix
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Great ride this weekend. Went 29 miles mostly offroad, and still had 40% battery left. 
Rix
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Had a great day on the 4th of July!
it's easy to open and close the v-boxx with no problems that's why it was unnecessary for any service diagrams.
Yes. Go back about 15 years in this thread to see what led to them no longer covering riding in sand. 
have you made a warranty claim with Stealth bikes.
how can they prove it was used in sand if the bike is clean and has no sand on it.
Stealth bikes sand warranty.
Google AI Overview
Riding a Stealth bike in sand will strictly void your warranty. The fine, abrasive nature of sand enters moving parts and electrical housings, which drastically increases the mechanical and electrical load on the bike's components. [1, 2]
Warranty Coverage Breakdown
Additional Information
The hand-built frames feature a protective zinc undercoat and tough powder coating to defend against corrosion. However, care must also be taken with water, as excessive exposure or full submersion is explicitly prohibited. [1, 2, 3]
Google AI Overview
Riding a Stealth bike in sand will strictly void your warranty. The fine, abrasive nature of sand enters moving parts and electrical housings, which drastically increases the mechanical and electrical load on the bike's components. [1, 2]
Warranty Coverage Breakdown
- Frame and Swingarm: Hand-built using aircraft-grade alloys, Stealth Electric Bikes covers the monocoque frame and swingarm under a conditional Lifetime Warranty. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Parts and Electronics: General mechanical and electrical components (motors, controllers, and displays) carry varying standard warranties, often ranging from 1 to 2 years depending on the specific model and your purchase agreement. [1, 2, 3]
- Exclusions: As is standard across the Stealth Warranty Policy, coverage is for the original purchaser only and does not extend to normal wear and tear, incorrect assembly, or damage caused by misuse, abuse, or accidents. [1, 2]
Additional Information
The hand-built frames feature a protective zinc undercoat and tough powder coating to defend against corrosion. However, care must also be taken with water, as excessive exposure or full submersion is explicitly prohibited. [1, 2, 3]
i had to check Stealth bikes water warranty.
Google AI Overview
Stealth Electric Bikes do not cover water damage or humidity under their warranty. Because these high-performance models (such as the Stealth B-52R and Stealth P-7S/R) contain sensitive electronic components and displays, exposing them to rain, puddles, or high-pressure hoses will void your warranty. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Warranty & Maintenance Details
Google AI Overview
Stealth Electric Bikes do not cover water damage or humidity under their warranty. Because these high-performance models (such as the Stealth B-52R and Stealth P-7S/R) contain sensitive electronic components and displays, exposing them to rain, puddles, or high-pressure hoses will void your warranty. [1, 2, 3, 4]
Key Warranty & Maintenance Details
- Environmental Exclusions: Water, humidity, and "Acts of God" are explicitly excluded from warranty claims by Stealth. [1, 2, 3]
- Cleaning Best Practices: Do not use a pressure washer or a direct garden hose to clean your bike. Instead, rely on a gentle sponge bath using warm water and an eco-friendly soap. [1, 2]
- Chassis & Components: While the frame and structural swingarm often come with a Lifetime Warranty, the electrical systems (battery, motor, and controller) usually carry separate 1 to 3-year guarantees, all of which are nullified if water ingress is found. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
- Warranty Support: You can review the full guidelines on the Stealth Warranty Policy
i'll look through every page there is about 792 of them and i'm sure i'll learn something new.
i'm reading page 9 and i'm already learning some things.
i have battery chargers for RC nitro & electrics and i like the lipo battery storage mode with those chargers.
why does the simple stealth charger not have a daily storage mode if my batt is at 60% and only want to charge to 80% i'm going to have to guess when to turn off the charger when it reaches 80%.
Google AI Overview
Most standard e-bike chargers, including the one for your Stealth B-52, lack a "storage mode" because they are simple, dedicated bulk chargers. They are designed to do one job: push a constant current until the battery is full, then shut off. Here is why they do this and how you can store your bike safely. [1, 2, 3]
Why your charger lacks a storage mode
How to store your battery correctly
For long-term storage (such as over the winter), you should store your battery at about 60% charge. [1]
why does the simple stealth charger not have a daily storage mode if my batt is at 60% and only want to charge to 80% i'm going to have to guess when to turn off the charger when it reaches 80%.
Google AI Overview
Most standard e-bike chargers, including the one for your Stealth B-52, lack a "storage mode" because they are simple, dedicated bulk chargers. They are designed to do one job: push a constant current until the battery is full, then shut off. Here is why they do this and how you can store your bike safely. [1, 2, 3]
Why your charger lacks a storage mode
- It’s a bulk charger, not an analyzer: Storage modes are common on expensive RC hobby chargers (like those made by iCharger or Traxxas) that allow you to set specific cell counts and chemistry types. The Stealth charger is a heavy-duty power supply designed specifically for a large, proprietary 72V or 84V pack. [1, 2, 3]
- No discharge capability: A true "storage mode" requires the charger to pull power out of a fully charged battery to bring it down to a resting state. The standard Stealth charger only pushes power in. [1, 2, 4]
- The BMS does the heavy lifting: Your Stealth B-52 battery has a built-in Battery Management System (BMS). Its primary job is to monitor cell voltages and prevent damage, balancing the pack during the final stages of charging. [1, 2]
How to store your battery correctly
For long-term storage (such as over the winter), you should store your battery at about 60% charge. [1]
- Check the voltage: Never store your battery at 100% or completely empty. A fully charged or fully depleted lithium battery puts extra stress on the internal cells. [1, 2, 3]
- Monitor it: If you aren't riding for a month or more, check the charge every few weeks. Top it off for a short cycle if the capacity drops too low. [1, 3, 4]
when i bought my bike used it had 87% batt capacity i then rode it a few times until it reached 67% then connected the charger.
i had the charger on for 20 mins then turned it off and turned bike on and it had the same reading 67%, i did it again for 20 mins and once again 67%, i continued with charging for another 40 mins and now it has 100%, i was expecting to see a percentage increment change during the on and off charging process but i didn't see that.
i think next time when charging i'll just check the display screen batt volts when to turn it off.
i had the charger on for 20 mins then turned it off and turned bike on and it had the same reading 67%, i did it again for 20 mins and once again 67%, i continued with charging for another 40 mins and now it has 100%, i was expecting to see a percentage increment change during the on and off charging process but i didn't see that.
i think next time when charging i'll just check the display screen batt volts when to turn it off.
Rix
Super legend
Oh yes, CD has had a couple of warranty claims.
Rix
Super legend
My last three Stealth bikes including my current B52R do the same thing, The battery meter indicator on the DC1 wont trip to 100% until you get past a certain voltage during charging. If you charge it and toggle the key to power the bike on and off, you will see some increments during charging up to 100%.
Rix
Super legend
Wednesday's ride. GPS Confirmed top speed of 61.35MPH, or about 99KPH.
Hey Rix,
i came back from a ride with the battery at 57% and 86.8v and i put in on the charger for 40 minutes and turned the bike on and it still at 57% but with 90.1 volts, i did toggle the power key while the charger was off a few times and it didn't change the percentage at all.
that must felt fast and so close to 100.
Rix
Super legend
That's pretty close to what I have, at 83.8 volts, I show 54% and then when I charge and volts exceed 90 volts, it goes to 100%. Yah, it felt plenty fast at 99kph. More than happy with it!
yep exactly, there is no other display reading than 100% when charging it...it's too bad if you want to charge it to 80% that can't happen.
wow, stealth bikes recommends to have the battery fully charge wherever possible.
that bad don't do it..charged it to the storage capacity "good luck with that" if it's not being ridden that day.
this statement is contradicted to there above statement.
the stealth display is not capable of giving a correct battery percentage when charging from 50%.
when i have been charging and the 2 red charger lights are on i can turn the charger off and then turn the bike on and it has 100%. And it should not show 100% because the the green light on the charger did not come on.
Rix
Super legend
That I don't know, the DC1 probably has the ability to set and display that, but I don't know where that would be or if its in the advanced menu which I don't know how to access on the latest generation.
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