Torque Arm Installation Query!

[bikefreakvinnie]

Hi,
this is my first post here!.. This is probably a tricky one!..
I've got a front hub 24v conversion kit, its all working very well on my 32km round commute, got steel forks but since its an old shogun bicycle the fork drop-outs aren't so large so I'd like to install a torque arm to both sides of the axle and between both nuts...

My question is how do I install the torque arm on the axle side with the wire, that is the side that provides the power to the hub motor. This is the right side of the bicycle. The left side is very straightforward with no wire. can the wire be disconnected or something! at the moment it leads to a plug which is too large to put through a torque arm hole...

All suggestions are welcome..
Thanks in advance..

 

[dogman dan]

No easy way, you have to cut the wires and put a new connector on, unless it has andersons or some type of connector that will allow the contacts to be removed from the housing. If connectors do come out of the plug, make sure you mark em well so you get em back the same.

One tourqe arm is sufficient for 48v and below. Put in on the non wire side, so it faces back towards the rider. This makes the forces on the tourqe arm pull the axle into the drops, instead of of pushing it out.

 

[Crash Machine]

What I did was use a torque arm from these guyshttp://www.ampedbikes.com/. They have a center section with teeth and then an outer arm which makes them fit almost anything. Then I just cut a slit out of each to allow the wire. Just make sure the slits are opposite each other. When you look at one you'll see what I mean. Here's a pic that kinda shows it...

 

[Russell]

If the problem you're having is with the hall connector and you have the generic connector shown below then it's not difficult to back the pins out using a thin long-nose pliers or a good pair of tweezers. Also shown are the motor phase wires equipped with Anderson pins with the housings removed.



Close-up of pin with the tab that needs to be compressed to allow it to slide out.






-R

 

[rguy56]

Honestly, you have a 24v. motor, and have tightened the axle nuts properly, you're not likely to need a torque arm. Justin le from ebikes.ca is doing testing on that topic, and has a current thread here if you look around.

All bets are off if you've ever spun the axle in the existing fork, though.

 

[NeezyDeezy]

What motor and front rack are those Crash Machine? thanks

What I did was use a torque arm from these guyshttp://www.ampedbikes.com/. They have a center section with teeth and then an outer arm which makes them fit almost anything. Then I just cut a slit out of each to allow the wire. Just make sure the slits are opposite each other. When you look at one you'll see what I mean. Here's a pic that kinda shows it...

 

[bikefreakvinnie]

Hey,
thanks a million for all the responses, its been really inspiring!
I'd still like to install the torque arms for peace of mind!
A few things have been cleared up now for me and I've bought some raw steel plates and began making my torque arms (decided to make my own since i'm based in the republic of Ireland and there's nowhere really nearby i can source them from plus i'll make them to specifically suit my bike..).
I have a plan for both sides of the axle including the side which has the motor wire so I'll post up the some pictures of the job when its all done... probably in a week!..

 

[dnmun]

take the plug off using the tip of the needle nose pliers againstt hat tab. make sure to push the tab back out when you replace it so it remain in the plug, after you put it back in. once the plug is off the wires will all slip through the washers and nut.

 

[Crash Machine]

What motor and front rack are those Crash Machine? thanks

The motor is the Fusin gearmotor and the rack is the Surly Nice Rack(it's nice ) it's all chrome moly steel also the forks are Surly Instigators. The rack is supposed to hold 70 lbs. but I don't think I'd want that much weight on the front of my bike. The Fusin has had a few problems but it's gotten me the groceries for almost 1700 miles. I'm switchin' up to the X5 the hills here will kill a motor.