I also had difficulty with my disassemble and lube task. I was able to remove the first assembly plate. I did find some evidence of glue (though I wondered if it was some other heat related goop). I cleaned it off before reassembling. The issue of realigning the wheels before reinserting the pins was another challenge. The back plate was installed with the punch marks on the freewheel side. Couldn't see them. With a crochet hook I could feel them and reassembly proceeded. Runs like a top.
If it is glued and mere mortals are not supposed to disassemble, that will make thorough removal of old grease an issue. The maintenance bulletins need to be brought into line with current reality.
I am delighted with the power. If I thought the controller and mechanics could take it, I would crank it up. With the potential for 150A for brief bursts, I have it capped at 100. Three chainrings in one wkend was enough. That seems to have settled with a steel driven narrow chainring, and precise chainline adjustment. The stock tensioner is just fine. I still have chain skip at extremes of the rear cluster. The Alfine 8 would settle that chainline issue if indeed they prove to tolerate the abuse. Temp is rarely over 100C, though some trails push it up. Ensuring low enough gears is good for temp control.
The wife (who steals it on occasion) has 2 switched settings at 15 and 20%. of max. It gives a boost for the Bob trailer and 80 lbs groceries. A true electrically assisted bike!
What fun!
If it is glued and mere mortals are not supposed to disassemble, that will make thorough removal of old grease an issue. The maintenance bulletins need to be brought into line with current reality.
I am delighted with the power. If I thought the controller and mechanics could take it, I would crank it up. With the potential for 150A for brief bursts, I have it capped at 100. Three chainrings in one wkend was enough. That seems to have settled with a steel driven narrow chainring, and precise chainline adjustment. The stock tensioner is just fine. I still have chain skip at extremes of the rear cluster. The Alfine 8 would settle that chainline issue if indeed they prove to tolerate the abuse. Temp is rarely over 100C, though some trails push it up. Ensuring low enough gears is good for temp control.
The wife (who steals it on occasion) has 2 switched settings at 15 and 20%. of max. It gives a boost for the Bob trailer and 80 lbs groceries. A true electrically assisted bike!
What fun!