I’ve done all kinds of different charging to my XR. Short cycles, overnights and watching app until I see it reads 100% even though charger light is still red. I’ve had a few BMS problems but the XR has over 3k miles and still takes a charge and keeps me floating the next day. The V1 I bought a few months ago I’ve taken a different approach. I run it down to single digit percentage and then charge the following day until the charger pack light turns green. The V1 has never been on the charger overnight and has minimal short cycle charges.

Curious on people’s charging habits/routine. Let’s hear some feedback on model and charger type.

@Franko Thanks for watching. Sounds like you know, start small and work your way up.

Just posted a new video that’s only a minute long that includes some tricks on the V1, a Captain Morgan slide and some just for fun stuff. Here is the link https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=CN7JMDD-dTs

@OneDan I actually think running a more aggressive mode would help the motor/battery/controller maintain a higher temp in colder weather preventing a cold battery or motor temp shut off. That’s only happen to me twice in sub zero temps. Experiment and follow up. I know we live in two completely different climates so any info would be useful.

@Franko I would think Redwood/Pacific/Skyline/Elevated modes on the Pint would be equivalent to Sequoia/Mission/Delirium/Elevated on the XR.

@LidPhones I only drain my battery level down to single digits every dozen or so regular charges. I can typically get another mile out of the battery when I get the “board needs juice” warning. When I switch to Cruz so does my riding style. I generally keep in under 10 mph in Cruz. Basically would rather go slow and get home than have to perform the walk of shame with a 27 lbs. board.

@a_onekatie Lame AF. That’s so heartbreaking. Curious if you tried disconnecting it from your app or disconnecting it on Bluetooth settings and then reconnecting or updating app? When FM updated the app and added the academy section I was forced to update or it would not allow me to connect. So sad. Don’t give up. The app is so useful to monitor battery level, battery/controller/motor temp and switch settings. I ride in Delirium for 95% of the time but when draining battery to single digits I use Cruz on my XR.

@a_onekatie Haha. Wow that’s some incredible range for sure not matter what tire pressure you’re running. Did you immediately lower pressure of Pint stock tire or did you find that the original pressure was just too high for your body weight and riding style?

@Franko not a speed demon either. No need to take yourself out of the game from a high speed pushback nosedive. I love the rule of thumb of never riding faster than you could run.