Motor off going downhill?

[AustroTom]

Hello All,
I have a Stance E2 and my ride is usually steep up our mountain behind our house and same route back down. Heres the thing. When I try to shoot down the trail it seems the motor is holding me back. So I turn it off and it still doesnt want me to pedal faster.
Will I hurt the motor having it turned off going downhill?
Eager to hear your advise.
Thank you,
Thomas

 

[DaveMatthews]

Hmmm...
I'm no ebike tech, and I have the same bike. I'm under the impression that turning the motor off will do absolutely no harm to the system. I believe it's designed to be a regular (but heavier) bike with the motor turned off and/or battery removed.

 

[RustyIron]

Your motor is not holding you back as you coast downhill.
Turning off the motor will have no ill effects.

 

[Cory S]

No need to turn it off while going downhill (non peddling) or coasting. It's not drawing any current or creating and resistance.

 

[johnc]

Hello All,
I have a Stance E2 and my ride is usually steep up our mountain behind our house and same route back down. Heres the thing. When I try to shoot down the trail it seems the motor is holding me back. So I turn it off and it still doesnt want me to pedal faster.
Will I hurt the motor having it turned off going downhill?
Eager to hear your advise.
Thank you,
Thomas

Thomas is saying he wants to pedal faster not coast.