Servicing BBSHD after a few hundred miles

[arrkaye]

Hi all,

My BBSHD feels a little sluggish when I pedal, and turning the cranks seems to produce a rubbery sound.

Is there any specific maintenance I have to do? Especially after a wet winter here in the UK?

Any advice is appreciated massively.

Thanks!

 

[Deleted member 4366]

Yes. It's called a complete strip down.

Salty water has most likely got in and corroded something. You need to check.

 

[Fordulike]

Before you go through the, not so easy, procedure of a strip down. Take the chain off the chainring and turn the pedals, just to make sure it's not something else in the drivetrain that's causing the issue.

 

[wheeliepete]

I pulled the controller and secondary gear casing off my HD a couple of weeks ago after a winter of deep mud and snow etc. All dry and clean inside which surprised my somewhat. If your drive isn't feeling or sounding right, then it's best to investigate.

 

[arrkaye]

Thanks all. Will give it a go. Are there any guides anywhere demonstrating the process?

 

[tommie]

https://electricbike.com/forum/forum/knowledge-base/motors-and-kits/bbshd/36670-bbshd-teardown-maintenance-and-greasing