Today, this morning, went into the garage and separated the yellow, blue and green motor wires. I'll be...the rear wheel turns freely again. So if these wires are touching, they seem to affect the magnets in the hub motor. Danged, ya learn something every time. That problem is solved. Tightened down the handlebars, not sure how much more though. I fear anymore and the bolt will break off. Ordered new metal center mount adjustable kickstand to replace the dual kickstand.
The manufacturers cassette spacer is 1.5mm, they said I'll need to pull the wheel and then cassette and install a 2mm spacer and then the derailleur will no longer ship. Maybe they should have included that from the start you think.
I shall revisit this issue at a later time, and at that time will install a 5 speed cassette and a sunray shortcage derailleur, and finally a stick shift. My very next priority after getting this working will be getting the Schwinn meridian trike converted so I can do better grocery shopping. I have decided on either a 350 watt (preferable) 36 volt system, or a 500 watt 48 volt system either with a high Amp Hour battery for more distance travel.
On the Gold Krate, I am still contemplating the front Schwalbe tire instead of the currently installed Tannus tire, will decide after a bit more riding on it.