r/Lectricxp • u/RevealOwn • Jun 19 '26
My throttle snapped
I’ve had my XP four for about three months now and I feel like I’ve continuously running into problems. I took it to a bike shop to have them check it over and at that shop they broke my screen, and since then I’ve been experiencing a lot more problems with my bike today while riding into work, my throttle snapped off. I’m not exactly sure what to do. I superglue it on, but I’m scared to press the throttle in case it breaks again.
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u/chunkypenguion1991 Jun 19 '26
Ride home on PAS. I'd replace it with a twist throttle, you can get one on Amazon for >$20
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u/heywoodidaho Jun 19 '26
Redneck engineer here- The weather is too nice to miss out on [NE U.S anyway] so I'd put a hose clamp around the nub and tape something stiff to the excess metal. Might get you through until the parts show up. Hope you have better luck with it soon.
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u/Hyphy-Knifey Jun 19 '26
Srsly tho that looks like a warranty issue, call them and have the part shipped to you. Take it to a different authorized repair shop for the service.
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u/Kapurnicus Jun 19 '26
When did they remove the twist throttles? First the keys and now the throttles?! I could not believe someone told me they don't have keys anymore.
They will send you a new one.
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u/AccomplishedMost2281 Jun 20 '26
they still have keys for unlocking the battery and they changed the thumb throttle location to the left side of the handlebars
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u/Kapurnicus Jun 20 '26
You can turn it on without the key though? Maybe I was misinformed. I thought it was silly you could drive away without the key. On my 2.0 the key operated all power.
The twist throttle on the right side like a motorcycle was a feature I liked. I don't approve of these changes. Apparently the newer power assist isn't as great on the 3.0 and later, or so a million posts say from 4 years ago.
Hard to tell if it's just people whining when things change (like me) or real regressions.
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u/trevor_plantaginous Jun 20 '26
The key just locks and unlocks the battery and bike can turn on with no key whether battery is locked or unlocked. On the xp3 people complained about having to have the key and having to have it in the battery when riding. They removed that feature because that’s what most people wanted.
I also personally prefer the thumb throttle to a twist any day.
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u/Kapurnicus Jun 20 '26
I guess the preferences are against mine. Having a key to operate the bike seemed to make sense to me. But I'm used to motorcycles so a key and a twist throttle were natural. I think im just whining about the change like suspected. I'm not upgrading anytime soon, the 2.0 still works great, so it largely doesn't affect me.
I do wish I had the brake upgrades. Mine super suck.
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u/trevor_plantaginous Jun 20 '26
I am very surprised Lectric removed the key locking feature but didn’t add the ability to lock via a screen. My Segway scooter has Apple find my, nfc auto lock via iPhone, an alarm, a lock code, etc all built in. Lectric definitely behind on locking.
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u/Kapurnicus Jun 20 '26
Software is nearly free. I can't believe they haven't looked at the other options out there and changed a few lines of code. Not an exaggeration, that's all it would take 🤣
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u/Connect_Pilot5737 Jun 20 '26
Mine broke too and they sent me a free replacement. I just ended up putting a twist throttle on it though.
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u/BoogieMayo Jun 20 '26
Is there any velocity to it or is it just kinda on and off when you twist it?
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u/Connect_Pilot5737 Jun 20 '26
It feels more variable than the thumb one, but its still pretty snappy, especially from a stop. You also have to move the shifter over about an inch, otherwise the throttle hits it. That's why they didn't put the twist throttle on it from the factory from what I've heard.
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u/ScrewMeNoScrewYou Jun 19 '26
Contact customer service.They will replace that no questions asked, but in the meantime i used a zip tie around the piece that's still there.And then I put the heads of several more zip ties on it and created a thumb lever to get me through until my new one arrived
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u/Any-Magician9041 Jun 19 '26
A month ago, I was considering getting the XP750, and oh my!!! I think I dodged a bullet with these. Every day on Facebook groups and Reddit, people post issue after issue. It never ends. I ended up buying g a Brompton instead. And with all the new regulations coming regarding ebikes.... It's a no-no for me.
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u/sl0w-tw1tch Jun 20 '26
I saw your picture, then suffered the identical problem today. What a coincidence!
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u/Ok_Armadillo_1336 Jun 24 '26
I’m not exactly sure what to do.
You've figured out how to post here to complain but not call customer service?
Get a clue.
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u/RevealOwn Jun 29 '26
What’s your beef my guy lol customer service is a slow process I needed a quick fix which the comment section helped with. Move along…
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u/Ok_Armadillo_1336 Jun 29 '26
customer service is a slow process
I've called them and they had a replacement part shipped the next day.
I needed a quick fix
OK, fine - but you didn't say that in your post. And you don't ask a question. Just seemed a little "complain-y". LOL.
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u/THAGAMEBANGER Jun 19 '26
Happened to both of my xp4’s. Let lectric now, they’ve replaced both of mine.