Recent content by pgcarter

Okay guys, here's the update. I had to finish the cut across the bb and then still had to cut the frame in half. Then i was able to twist the motor out. There was some rust but not that much. The motor shaft might not be stainless, maybe just anodized. I think the bb must have taken a hit...

Looks like rust in the pic, but it's just dirt, oil and spent cut off wheel. There hasn't been any sign off oxidation throughout. Aluminum and. i assume, stainless steel. I have taken it on and off a couple of times before and didn't see any corrosion. I say this because i don't want ppl to...

still stuck Can't fricken believe it

I'm going at it with a dremel right now. going well so far.

lewtwo, you must've posted while i was typing my post :lol:

This just isn't working. Maybe the propane torch isn't hot enough, but it is what i have. I think I might have to cut the bottom bracket right out of the frame leaving some on for leverage. Cut a slot across the width of bb, using a drill and dremel, and possibly an angle grinder, and pull it...

Well, i've got a propane torch and a rubber mallet, i've been at it awhile and it still hasn't budged. Still trying but i'm at loss. the torch doesn't even bubble or discolour the paint, that's a surprise. :cry:

I'm a little worried about getting the motor too hot, though I think maybe i might have to risk it, I don't know how to get it cold though, it's all the up to freezing here in toronto. :D

My bike was recently stripped down to frame and motor. So i bought a new bike, but i've taken off the pedals and everything and the motor just seems frozen in the bottom bracket. I've tried wd-40 and mild hammering, but it won't budge. my frame is aluminum and i'm willing to sacrifice it to get...

thanks, i'll give that a try.

I spent 2 hours on hk chat trying to buy lipo in canada, finally she said they could not ship it. Has anyone else run into this recently. Is there an alternate source at a reasonable price?