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Cyc photon first generation mid-drive motor not working

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Hi, can anybody give me their opinion on what might be wrong with my cyc first generation photon mid-drive e-bike motor?

From day one when I started using the motor it would get a little hot and almost shut down on me. But it worked fine for the most part. Every once in awhile it would just stop working until I let it sit for about a minute or two and then it would start working fine again. Then about 2 and 1/2 years later it was doing the same thing. Then last time I was Riding it, Iwas going up a hill and then The motor just completely died.

I've watched a few YouTube videos and people were saying they think that it would be the controller located inside the motor. Do you think this is correct?

Also, does anyone know where I might be able to purchase a controller for it from?

I tried purchasing it directly from cyc and they do not have it available.

I also tried purchasing it from nerd guy, but he has been waiting over a month now and The part is not in yet.

Thank you very much!
 
Hi, can anybody give me their opinion on what might be wrong with my cyc first generation photon mid-drive e-bike motor?

From day one when I started using the motor it would get a little hot and almost shut down on me. But it worked fine for the most part. Every once in awhile it would just stop working until I let it sit for about a minute or two and then it would start working fine again. Then about 2 and 1/2 years later it was doing the same thing. Then last time I was Riding it, Iwas going up a hill and then The motor just completely died.

I've watched a few YouTube videos and people were saying they think that it would be the controller located inside the motor. Do you think this is correct?

Also, does anyone know where I might be able to purchase a controller for it from?

I tried purchasing it directly from cyc and they do not have it available.

I also tried purchasing it from nerd guy, but he has been waiting over a month now and The part is not in yet.

Thank you very much!
If you’ve had overheating problems for 2 1/2 years, then perhaps it’s a sign to upgrade to something that can handle more power and run cooler?
 
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