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    Help! Pro-Rider Hub motor issue

    Thanks for your reply and advice. The controller is capable of driving the motor in reverse as far as I know. Also if my thinking is correct the wheel won't rotate when / if the motor is running in reverse as the oneway bearing comes in to effect as it does when the bike freewheels. If a new...
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    Help! Pro-Rider Hub motor issue

    It has been a while since my last post as I have been trying to source a replacement bearing. Eventually got one from China and fitted this weekend. All seemed fine until I took the bike off the stand and once again same problem, motor spinning but no drive so clearly not the bearing. After much...
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    Help! Pro-Rider Hub motor issue

    After further investigation I can only think that the one way bearing of the planetary gears is worn. I have emailed Pro-rider to see if they can supply a replacement but can anyone suggest alternative suppliers of these parts as I have struggled to get any response from Pro-Rider previously. In...
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    Help! Pro-Rider Hub motor issue

    Fair point. Had another test ride this morning after checking all the electrical connections by the motor controller. Worked fine for about 500 yards then same issue going up a slight incline. As you can see / hear in the video it sounds like the motor is spinning but no drive to wheel. You may...
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    Help! Pro-Rider Hub motor issue

    An update. Put the hub back together and greased up the gear wheels. I couldn't see how to get the motor out of the housing so decided to leave well alone rather than doing any damage. Bike ran ok for about half a mile but then same issue. Whilst pedalling manually home I turned the controller...
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    Help! Pro-Rider Hub motor issue

    Thanks for that. The drive failed when out on a ride and setting off after stopping on an incline . I am actually in the process of stripping it down. Before I started I tried it again and to my surprise it seems to be working fine ??? But I decided to investigate anyway. I have the rhs cover...
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    Help! Pro-Rider Hub motor issue

    I am looking for any help or advice regarding an issue with the hub motor on a Pro-Rider E-Tourer. The drive has failed. The electic motor is turning but not the wheel. I have tried contacting Prorider Leisure but no response yet. I'm planning to open up the hub unit to see whats going on inside...