How many people are using there e-bike off-road?
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Soon one year with my KTM. It has developed an annoying creak somewhere and yesterday I spent some time trying to fix the problem. First I gave the headset a complete clean&grease, did not help. Next I checked if the bolts are tight in the motor. First time I opened the motor (Bosch 2015) and this is how it looked after one year of offroad/wet/mud/snow. Lots of fine sand everywhere.
I only opened the non-drive side. All the bolts were tight and the creak is still there :-( Next step is to remove the whole motor and clean everything. Other suggestions?
I only opened the non-drive side. All the bolts were tight and the creak is still there :-( Next step is to remove the whole motor and clean everything. Other suggestions?
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That is pretty much how my motor looks after every few weeks of riding. 
I regularly drop it for cleaning purposes. I also apply ACF50 to help prevent the build up of corrosion.
Even the motor on the new bike has already been out twice. First time to fit the Reverb, and now it is out again to clean the bike after the weekend ride.
This might be of help to you.
http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/cube-reaction-hybrid-pro-bosch-cx-500wh.23332/page-2#post-295764
If the creaking noise isn't the motor mounts, it could be a pedal crank bolt.
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I regularly drop it for cleaning purposes. I also apply ACF50 to help prevent the build up of corrosion.
Even the motor on the new bike has already been out twice. First time to fit the Reverb, and now it is out again to clean the bike after the weekend ride.
This might be of help to you.
http://www.pedelecs.co.uk/forum/threads/cube-reaction-hybrid-pro-bosch-cx-500wh.23332/page-2#post-295764
If the creaking noise isn't the motor mounts, it could be a pedal crank bolt.
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I really begrudge the thought of buying a neoprene battery cover, but I'm really fed up of cleaning the battery after every ride, so the time has come to very reluctantly buy a cover.
Cheapest that I have seen is Rose, at £31.46 including delivery. https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/nc-17-neoprene-sleeve-for-bosch-activeperformance-line-frame-battery/aid:792027
Anyone see them advertised cheaper?
Cheapest that I have seen is Rose, at £31.46 including delivery. https://www.rosebikes.co.uk/article/nc-17-neoprene-sleeve-for-bosch-activeperformance-line-frame-battery/aid:792027
Anyone see them advertised cheaper?
Nah, but I could just do what a few others do, and not ride in wet or mud.
But then again, perhaps not!
But then again, perhaps not!
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That's not going to happen is it?!Nah, but I could just do what a few others do, and not ride in wet or mud.
Maybe not!
I've noted your ride preferences over recent times and you're not shy of a bit of wet mud / 2 foot deep full on stream!
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all around 39 euro i can find tho did look at this.
http://www.mhw-bike.com/sks-mud-x-schutzblech-5625
http://www.mhw-bike.com/sks-x-board-schutzblech-5624
http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/CUBE-Battery-Cover
http://www.mhw-bike.com/sks-mud-x-schutzblech-5625
http://www.mhw-bike.com/sks-x-board-schutzblech-5624
http://www.allterraincycles.co.uk/CUBE-Battery-Cover
Not a hope in hell that I would ever fit something like a crud catcher. Thanks anyway.
I need to order up some clothing from Rose anyway, so maybe I'll stick with them for it.
A shot from Saturday.
I need to order up some clothing from Rose anyway, so maybe I'll stick with them for it.
A shot from Saturday.
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If you remove the drive side bearing you will maybe find that it has got some dust and grit in it,the bearing should float in the bearing housing,it is located by a wave washer,clean it out and apply some Bosch grease,it usually gets rid of clicking and creaking
Quality bikes, these Haibike FS models.
Didn't you read the Haibike release statement, that states that all Haibike full suspension bikes, require the factory upgrade cable tie kit. Please contact your nearest Haibike dealer, for free modification.
You should know that this search needs to be at the top of your favourites list.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R1.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xcable+ties.TRS0&_nkw=cable+ties&_sacat=0
Nothing inspires me to want a full suspension Haibike.
One meticulously maintained, ultra reliable, well engineered bike, already for tomorrow evenings organised group ride, taking in Hornshurst Wood.
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Didn't you read the Haibike release statement, that states that all Haibike full suspension bikes, require the factory upgrade cable tie kit. Please contact your nearest Haibike dealer, for free modification.
You should know that this search needs to be at the top of your favourites list.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1311.R1.TR12.TRC2.A0.H0.Xcable+ties.TRS0&_nkw=cable+ties&_sacat=0
Nothing inspires me to want a full suspension Haibike.
One meticulously maintained, ultra reliable, well engineered bike, already for tomorrow evenings organised group ride, taking in Hornshurst Wood.
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cant cable tie that bolt tho tbh never checked it as never thought that 1 would fall off.
i take it its this i need then
https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/eBike-Spare-Parts/Haibike-xDuro-sDuro-Swingarm-Main-Bolt
i take it its this i need then
https://www.e-bikeshop.co.uk/eBike-Spare-Parts/Haibike-xDuro-sDuro-Swingarm-Main-Bolt