Can I ride my e-bike without its battery?

[Shameel Ho-kim]

My adrenalin e-bike with a bafang motor needs a new controller. While I’m sorting this out, can I simply use the bike with the battery removed?

Thinking about shoving so a foam insert to prevent any dirt from entering that cavity or cover with a plastic cutout . I’ll be conscious of water entering too

Any risk to the motor itself doing this?

[zeerpuD1]

Yes, just put the battery cover back. No need for foam inserts.I’ve done it many times

[Shameel Ho-kim]

3 minutes ago, zeerpuD1 said:

Yes, just put the battery cover back. No need for foam inserts.I’ve done it many times

Thanks, there’s actually no cover, just the battery itself that I assume also does the sealing too

[zeerpuD1]

That could be a problem. See if you cannot get a cover made from plastic or something similar that will seal it tight. You can even strap it to frame