Hi Mike
We don’t have any idea.
Magically, when we reached Tsawwassen and unloaded our tandem from the UHaul, the motor worked! We were both fighting a cold/flu bug (not COVID thankfully) when we got home, so we haven’t had a chance to pursue it. Nonetheless, on our island rides, the motor has been working just fine. Will update if we figure it out. A truly frustrating experience for both of us. The irony is not lost on us that we are committed to travelling by bike and in our our island life we rarely drive our car. Yet this adventure lead to a need to rent 2 UHauls.
What a crazy year it is.

Hi Barry
Have you found out yet why your e motor is misbehaving?

Mike

I enjoyed your trip with all its ups and downs. Thanks for sharing. You certainly had some beautiful scenery, and plenty of adventure! Sorry that you had e-support problems. I love riding an e-bike but also realize what it means to be dependent on so much technology. I now have a Shimano Steps and it is giving me grief, too, just giving partial or no support on hills if I reduce my cadence just a bit. So I am always trying to outmanoeuvre the system. I never had problems with my Bosch, but my husband did with his. So I guess we can't say one system is better than the other.
I hope you get the technical problems taken care of and find more touring opportunities when the seasons and Covid allow.
Greetings from Munich,
Suzanne

Hi Steve
Thanks for hanging in there with us. The trip has been good and frustrating too, but no regrets!
Sorry we overlooked getting back to you regarding the Ligo batteries
Barry has been a researching machine regarding all of this....and as far as we know, yes, one can travel with them in a carry on bag. Your info from the Air Canada pilot is the first we have heard of this restriction. We ordered our trikes beginning of August and as of then, we were still advised that Ligo were allowed on the plane.
Now, on to the Shimano system. We contacted Shimano and yes, they will allow a different battery, but with research we discovered that it is still a Shimano battery, just a different name and manufacturer. And that is why we went with Bafang originally. After our problem with the Bafang on this trip, we are now going with Shimano Steps and Shimano battery. If we want to travel internationally someday with our trikes, we’ll figure that out at the time. Meanwhile, we plan to have fun here with the trikes.

It was a nice outing to follow along with, even if the bike did fail.

Hey, don't forget to answer the question about Ligo and Steps. To review, there are two things: Are you sure a pile of LiGOs will be allowed on a plane? and Can LiGO really interface with Steps?

Even sitting here in my warm PJs and slippers I know well what 95 km heavily loaded in the rain means. You deserve kudos for this day. But wow, those Bafang motors have been trouble!

We have Shimano Steps on one bike here. The battery setup looks pretty proprietary. But you have discovered how to use LIGO with it?

I can feel your pain!! Nice to know that you came out the other side. I guess it was all due to pulling on the rain gear, huh? We're interested to hear more about your trikes!

I admire your positive spirit in the face of so many challenges. I don't think Kerry and I would deal with all you have with such equanimity. Enjoy your warm and dry night!

Looks like a cool place!

Good job for pushing through!

We it will post this info on the caption. Thank you so much Bill for your keen eye and knowledge.
Regards
Barry and Mary Ellen

Red osier dogwood.

http://ontariotrees.com/main/species.php?id=2036

Hi Mike
Thank you for your message. I guess we shouldn’t complain about missing our usual travels as I can see that your restrictions are considerably more significant than ours. Keep well

I am sorry that you missed your usual European tour but I enjoyed the beautiful scenery in your home Province.

Herein Victoria Oz in the Greater Melbourne area we are restricted to 5km radius of our homes.

Cheers
Mike

Nice clean air up there! I suspect Salt Spring Island is as bad as it is here in Vancouver. I'm starting to consider a loop like this next year if overseas travel still isn't advisable.