Super 73 Z1 speed hack

[@Pdmakesenc]

Thanks again Brian! I'm very weary to attempt any mods but you're attention to detail is very encouraging!

[@briandhoward6137]

You can do it! they will increase your fun factor

[@dukefox4807]

Instablaster

[@gavindunlop8766]

Hey Brian, do you sell batteries?

[@briandhoward6137]

@@gavindunlop8766 yes I do

[@makesmewanna]

Thank you for the detailed instructions. I was able to follow easily. Just did mine within 40 min. Very happy!

[@briandhoward6137]

Awesome, enjoy

[@ReizenCreations]

Yikes I was hoping it could go much faster. 25 is insanely slow

[@bobbysuh8497]

Did the speed hack... put it all back together and when I pushed the throttle... nothing!!!! I was sooo mad! I thought this was a trick to brick all our Z1s... But this is crucial for everyone... there is a wrong way to plug in the motor to control cable near the back wheel! Make sure you align the arrows when you plug it back! The hack worked perfectly and now the power doesn’t cut off when I go over 20mph! Down hill and power would cut... this was my biggest frustration until this hack! Thanks for the video! Love my Z so much more now!

[@briandhoward6137]

Awesome man, glad this helped you have a better ride. :)

[@bryangarfinkle5097]

Thanks bro your help is greatly appreciated

[@MrEmirbeytur]

I have tried this on my Super73 ZG but it did not work for me and my controller shuts down after I reach the highest speed. I can’t ride my bike anymore unfortunately 😔. So do I have to get a new controller or something? I don’t know what to do.

[@zig3]

Good luck modding, m8!

[@MrTurkeybags]

Just connect the wire back. Should work after

[@BlakeClendenen]

Just solder it back together it happened to mine to

[@Benny46drift]

Thought these we're only peddle assist... Throttle?

[@CBSGaming-cq1ki]

Hey it’s been a while but a lot of people tell me it doesn’t work after like the bike in general once you do it they say it’s like a risk

[@briandhoward6137]

@@CBSGaming-cq1ki the bike I did this to is still going

[@livinsloher]

Is this for the super 73 Z-1? As it says V1?

[@MONGOLS.69]

Will this work on a zx?

[@briandhoward6137]

@@MONGOLS.69 good question, I would think so, and if not you can just reconnect the wire

[@yapper.nathann]

does this work on the super 73 R???

[@manuelb.vergara21]

I have an european one. Pedelec... That can work on it too?

[@briandhoward6137]

I do not believe so, you would need a different controller, a us one. There are many guys that have swapped motors and controller in the use to bigger ones, you may be able to find one

[@manuelb.vergara21]

@@briandhoward6137 I was thinking maybe on getting a throttle and and extra battery and maybe do the assembly you did in the other video with your extra battery and changing the controller

[@briandhoward6137]

@@manuelb.vergara21 setting up a second battery is easy and the range is so great

[@charlieswann8324]

Hello where did you get your finders

[@THELW_]

How do u do the z miami

[@briandhoward6137]

Unfortunately I am not 100% sure but I believe it the same controller so this should also work for you

[@THELW_]

@@briandhoward6137 oh okay thanks man 👍

[@Maverik36]

Hi Brian, Any issues with the Z since you did this speed hack?

[@briandhoward6137]

None

[@michaelhorton4509]

Will this hack work on the super 73rx?

[@zeroboyrick1717]

I'm going to assume this will blow your warranty too. lol

[@briandhoward6137]

There warranty isn't long ,mine was over also

[@unseenghoul]

Would this work on the new z Miami?

[@briandhoward6137]

Great question. I would open the controller and see if it looks similar, if it does try it, but I'd cut the wire where it can be repaired just in case it doesn't work. Thanks for watching. Good luck

[@schwaggybammer968]

I don’t think it would work on the z Miami, you can click onto mode 4 with the app on your phone, which does around 26 mph

[@jinghuang5549]

Hi,is it the same for super 73 s2?

[@briandhoward6137]

Sorry it is not

[@jinghuang5549]

how can I super 73 s2 speed hack

[@briandhoward6137]

@@jinghuang5549 I am unsure, I never got my hands on an s2 sorry

[@liquidworldvideo]

How much is your z1 second battery setup

[@briandhoward6137]

send me an email and I can get you hooked up. [e-mail]

[@36tashia]

How many miles you think I can ride with the dual hack and the 2 batteries now.

[@briandhoward6137]

Hard to say,we all ride different and have different terrain, but I'd say 30+

[@36tashia]

@@briandhoward6137 that bro

[@Brianfwdslash]

Is your z1 the first batch of z1’s

[@briandhoward6137]

I believe it is

[@Brianfwdslash]

Brian D Howard how is it keeping up?

[@sebasperaltaperez9836]

What it’s that small extra cable in front of the controller? For light or something like that?

[@briandhoward6137]

Yes it is for the head light

[@sebasperaltaperez9836]

Thank you so much 🤘

[@spirityt2211]

How do you connect the app to the z

[@briandhoward6137]

There is no app for the Z. I was using a gps app.

[@spirityt2211]

@@briandhoward6137 what is the gps app called

[@briandhoward6137]

@@spirityt2211 it's called GPS speedometer. For Android

[@deanmak1489]

Can you pls do a tutorial on how to put a super73 trottle on the zg?

[@briandhoward6137]

I'd love to, but here in the us the come with a throttle already, in other places they are pedal assist only, they also have a different controller than the US bikes.

[@geekstuh]

does this work on the super73z miami?

[@briandhoward6137]

I believe so.

[@asianmoney5071]

does it mess with the range?

[@briandhoward6137]

More speed draws more power, so the range is reduced. That is why I ran dual batteries on the z1

[@JohnjOcampo]

I did not know class 4 was illegal here in new york, glad there is a way to turn it off.

[@briandhoward6137]

You can also buy a fake sticker that says 250x class 2 to put on other bike

[@JohnjOcampo]

@@briandhoward6137 ill do that thanks, did it go faster than 23mph after you fully charged the battery? I would like to have the max speed of 28mph.

[@briandhoward6137]

@@JohnjOcampo your welcome, the sticker is at Luna cycles.com. the bike did but definitely not 28 mph like 26 was max

[@JohnjOcampo]

@@briandhoward6137 got it last question, if i simply buy a better controller will it be able to reach 35mph or will i also need a better battery to reach that speed?

[@briandhoward6137]

@@JohnjOcampo you would need a battery also, 36v would most likely not get you there

[@jaylenjohnson17]

What light do you have on it

[@briandhoward6137]

custom light kit I am working on

[@David-1-2-7]

Can you do this speed hack without the dual battery ?

[@briandhoward6137]

Absolutely

[@David-1-2-7]

@@briandhoward6137 how much range will you get tho , with the speed hack and just the stock battery

[@briandhoward6137]

@@David-1-2-7 you will loose range, more speed means more battery draw.

[@David-1-2-7]

@@briandhoward6137 yes I know but do you have like a rough estimate of how much range you get after doing this hack and only having the stock battery ?

[@briandhoward6137]

@@David-1-2-7 that's hard to say because we all ride different and have different landscape we ride , hills, flat ect and different rider weight, different tire pressure and a difference in riding style, where I may loose 30% you my only loose 10% . My advice is get a second battery and not worry as much about range. I personally like to worry about the fun and not the range that's why all my bikes have dual batteries. Hope that helps a little

[@joshuastrong2398]

I subscribed

[@briandhoward6137]

thank you

[@MyJosh360]

I did it, 27.3mph on flat ground, woot!

[@briandhoward6137]

Awesome!!!!

[@tomaiTTI]

Do you have an after market battery installed as well or did u just cut the white wire?

[@briandhoward6137]

@@tomaiTTI I have a second battery, but run off the stock one until it's dead than I plug in the second one . I do not run them at the same time

[@tomaiTTI]

@@briandhoward6137 would you modify my z1 for some cash?

[@briandhoward6137]

@@tomaiTTI where do you live

[@Super73zx]

How far can it go with the speed hack

[@briandhoward6137]

Overall you will lose range, and you are pulling more amps from the battery, if you want more range watch my dual battery video on the z1

[@Super73zx]

@@briandhoward6137 do u now what ure range is?

[@briandhoward6137]

@@Super73zx with the dual battery it's over double stock range with speed hack

[@hadend9812]

I really want to do this but I wants to confirm in the long run that it still works

[@wmurray003]

I'm fairly sure it will work. Why would they reengineer it at this point?

[@alexcamerano8621]

Any chance there is a zx version you can do this to? Lol

[@briandhoward6137]

I am sure it's possible I just don't have a zx to try it on

[@NovaCaddoWolf]

Its interesting and that hack does work but I don't know if doing all that is worth gaining only 2 to 3 mph, plus I am sure that voids the warranty and puts more load on the batteries.

[@briandhoward6137]

My warranty is long gone, it is only 30 days long when I purchased this, I am not worrying about battery life, I wanted to up the fun factor.. to get ach there own. Thanks for watching and the comment

[@technocrat7971]

@@briandhoward6137 U should had done the shunt mod while you was at it. That might have got it closer to 30. Or better still run them 2 battery packs in series, 72v baby ! And you'd be surprised how 72v does work but 37mph is really pushing to the limit for that motor

[@briandhoward6137]

@@technocrat7971 I wanted to do mods that everyone can use, I don't ride this bike, to small. I have a mario bike and a surron are my go to bikes

[@David-1-2-7]

@@technocrat7971 what’s shunt mod ??

[@technocrat7971]

@@David-1-2-7 KZbin search "speed controller shunt mod" .

[@OHBmaxy]

will it ruin your super 73

[@briandhoward6137]

@@OHBmaxy definitely not

[@agawdsparadise3782]

Is there a speed hack for the s1

[@briandhoward6137]

I do not believe so, sorry

[@dinoscottgrindle5384]

The speed hack should be the same in every controller . It's always the white wire. I did the same hack on my Chinese ancheer.

[@levicolsonskis4231]

I own a z1 I never cut the wire and I’m going 24 already

[@briandhoward6137]

Now is that GPS tracked ?? If so that's great. You got a good one

[@chillsoundstosleep5949]

Cant i just make it faster with a cable or a simple thing ?i am worry that i break it

[@briandhoward6137]

This is the only way that I know of, unless you get a different controller

[@Zachry86]

Should just extend the wire a bit and put on a external switch under the seat or something. Then you could like to be able to turn on the limitation when ever you want

[@briandhoward6137]

That isn't something I would have ever used, I know others that have done that but for us it would have never been switched back, if we want to get a little slower we just use less throttle. Thanks for the comment, and checking out my video

[@Zachry86]

@@briandhoward6137 If this thing had a little more power (mening that it was much faster without the limiter): - It would be nice to turn it down if you ever were to be checked by police/DMV. We have had a terrible accident here where somebody on a DIY Electric bike at motorbike speeds almost killed a pedestrian in an accident. Our Police and DMV is very active in checking these vehicle here. -If lending it to "Kids" or others it would be kind of like safety limiter. But i do agree. In this case it almost makes no difference at all.

[@briandhoward6137]

@@Zachry86 well in my area police don't care, and the DMV would never check a bike that went under 28mph.

[@MrTurkeybags]

Ive done this but with a switch. From my experience it’s necessary because when you snip the wire it has a lag before the power kicks in. It works best it you use the regular mode to accelerate then hit the switch once it get close to 20mph. It works as a hi and low gear.

[@briandhoward6137]

@@MrTurkeybags interesting, I never noticed any lag in the bike.

[@lanceegan3317]

Instead of cutting the wire, You should just pull it out of the connector. Just sayin.

[@briandhoward6137]

Ether way works . Thanks for the input. Happy riding

[@liesbethvannerum5106]

Hello, Is this the same cable on the EU models?

[@briandhoward6137]

I don't not believe so as your bikes are pedal assist only . Sorry

[@robertmotion]

Man great hack bro. Did it this morning (early) and it was literally just following every step you did. Top speed is now roughly 25 mph. Gotta question tho: inside the controller I noticed another pin-plug that’s not connected to anything. What is this plug used for or can be used for? I got nervous 😬 when I couldn’t find where it connected ...then saw you had same wire tucked back in on top of controller. Feel safe now. //Bklyn👑

[@briandhoward6137]

Glad the video helped. If I remember that is for a pedal assist sensor . I have seen a few guys use it.. hope that helps

[@robertmotion]

Brian D Howard man thank you bro. You know I was gonna ask you to do a pedal assist sensor hack video b/c Brian I watched tons of videos for the hack....but NONE would show where to connect the wire once the hack is done. Been saying I wish Brian would do a pedal assist hack video ... what I like best about your videos is that you literally cover every step every minute detail that others just assume the viewer knows...thank you man. Next hack ...dual battery. /Bklyn👑

[@briandhoward6137]

@@robertmotion thank you, I won't be doing a pedal assist video, I'm a however be doing a mid drive swap video on the Z1

[@robertmotion]

Brian D Howard actually I’m thisclose to figuring it out. I’m enjoying the process... Freddy the Super73 thanks you too /Bklyn👑

[@qlunnlive]

Is the range still the same?

[@derrick031072]

Hmm for 3 miles per hour? 😏

[@Laters3]

2/3 mph it’s not worth doing it waste of time me thinks

[@briandhoward6137]

To each there own, and as I said I was on half battery, on a full 25-27mph . Thanks for watching

[@David-1-2-7]

@KonaGaming a Ariel rider is way more expensive that a super 73 z1 , a z1 is only 1250

[@rattyf6230]

Can anyone watching confirm this doesn't brick you bike?

[@robertmotion]

Worked for me. It’s a simple hack. If you follow along - and you own VERSION 1 Super73 Z - you not gonna go wrong just follow every step. Worked for me. Top speed went from 20mph to roughly 25 mph /Bklyn👑

[@David-1-2-7]

@@robertmotion how much range have you been getting on a full charge after doing the speed hack ?

[@bobbysuh8497]

I just finished mine and thought I bricked it... but realized that you can plug your control to motor cable the wrong way... you have to align the arrows...