Hey, didn't want to get involved with Andy as he had orders all over the place.Hey mxer does Andy know you have his bike? Two of my buddys have them, like them, paid to much for them too. Sounds like you got the frame only, smart. We adjusted the programming on theirs too to suit their riding style.
I managed to find a company to sent me the frame and motor as one package saving a few $ but the main reason was I wanted my own build with my preference to what spec of components I wanted to fit as I'd probably swop out most bits anyway on a fully built bike.
Mine still cost a packet but I've got the bike I wanted with the cost spread over a few months so the pain was manageable lol.
It's a solid bike! And fits my riding style perfect with no gimmicks or sensors playing up.
My settings are pretty much exactly how I want them I haven't gone "smooth" I've gone for a great Ballance of a stock Vs smooth so I've got a great trail/ motox style setting which is progressive, punchy, and stops dead as soon as I want it too. Remember I've got no sensors what so ever (gear or brake) so need the reassurance it's going to stop when I want it to with the added bonus of the confidence it's not going to shut down on me when I don't want it too.
It's a fantastic bike, solid, great stance and planted with the power if needed.
Love it!!..