chuyskywalker
10 kW
I snagged this xclass for a solid $800. As I began to tear it down to inspect things, it quickly became apparent why the seller was willing to let it go.
Seller said it had an "08H" error, which I looked up and found to be a hall sensor error. Should be an easy fix.
Here's the first thing I found when taking the motor out to see what's up.
Yikes. I've never heard of somebody spinning out the axle on these under stock conditions. I mean, I'm genuinely amazed, especially given this is a geared motor with a freewheel.
Another weird find:
I can't fathom how this was done -- it's like an angle grinder was pushed against the caliper here. I mean, I could see the motor coming out, the rotor being misaligned and scraping on it -- but wouldn't you need to ride it that screwed up for, like, MILES to grind off that much? Plus there's no damage to the rotor. It's pretty wild.
I found a number of other issues the deeper I went:
Suffice it to say, as is needs a LOT of TLC -- but that's ok, I mostly bought this for the frame and style and I'm well on my way to upgrading it anyway.
Plans include:
Should be a really fun build, and I'm excited to have a dual suspension 20x4.
Seller said it had an "08H" error, which I looked up and found to be a hall sensor error. Should be an easy fix.
Here's the first thing I found when taking the motor out to see what's up.
Yikes. I've never heard of somebody spinning out the axle on these under stock conditions. I mean, I'm genuinely amazed, especially given this is a geared motor with a freewheel.
Another weird find:
I can't fathom how this was done -- it's like an angle grinder was pushed against the caliper here. I mean, I could see the motor coming out, the rotor being misaligned and scraping on it -- but wouldn't you need to ride it that screwed up for, like, MILES to grind off that much? Plus there's no damage to the rotor. It's pretty wild.
I found a number of other issues the deeper I went:
- PAS sensor just cut off
- Slice in the display wiring up to the fork
- Rear shock completely loose
- Brake levers only activating ebrake sensors once you've applied HULK SMASH pressure
- Bulb inside the headlight knocked loose
- "torque arm" completely rounded out
Suffice it to say, as is needs a LOT of TLC -- but that's ok, I mostly bought this for the frame and style and I'm well on my way to upgrading it anyway.
Plans include:
- Rear direct drive (statorade and possibly hubsinks)
- dual Grin v4 torque arms (possible a custom torque plate at some point)
- Frankenrunner controller
- CycleAnalyst
- 52v for now
- Build up a dual 72v battery config later (AX shipping, see ya in a month or two!)
- More upright handle bars
- Replace that rear caliper, lol
- Upgrade lighting
- VeeSpeedster tires (so smooth, so quiet)
- Longer seat
- Torque sensor control
Should be a really fun build, and I'm excited to have a dual suspension 20x4.