Change Bosch Classic motor

[dust40]

I have a bike with a defect 1. Gen Bosch motor. As it is out of warranty I am considering to buy a new motor on German eBay. Does anyone know if any special tools are required and if I need access to the diagnostics tool to do the swap?

Steinar

 

[BootsDave]

I replaced the Classic motor on my wife's bike, found one in Holland. You really need the tool to get the cranks (pedal arms) off. Then it's easy, there's a video somewhere on YouTube. The motor on my wife's needed a software update, but it worked without it.

 

[dust40]

I replaced the Classic motor on my wife's bike, found one in Holland. You really need the tool to get the cranks (pedal arms) off. Then it's easy, there's a video somewhere on YouTube. The motor on my wife's needed a software update, but it worked without it.

Thanks, I've ordered the motor and will give it a go.

 

[Artstu]

Thanks, I've ordered the motor and will give it a go.

I guess there must be a few configurations they can be set to, wheel size and whether they are for a bike with a derailleur or hub gears, the later having a softer start and less power.
Have you a link to the supplier please? I'm tempted to buy a spare motor.

 

[dust40]

I guess there must be a few configurations they can be set to, wheel size and whether they are for a bike with a derailleur or hub gears, the later having a softer start and less power.
Have you a link to the supplier please? I'm tempted to buy a spare motor.

Here you go: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/121974601567. Still a few hours left of the 20% discount.

 

[RobF]

Here you go: http://m.ebay.co.uk/itm/121974601567. Still a few hours left of the 20% discount.

That's cheaper than a Bafang Max Drive.

It's not often the real deal is less than the knock-off.