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  1. KirstinS

    Police crackdown on illegal e-bikes

    Throttles are still legal here in uk though I believe And even when new legislation does come in they will have grandfather rights. Again that's my belief
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    Anyone re- celling old battery cases.

    True - but it isn't op bike, just a stock photo grabbed off interweb
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    Bafang hub opener tool - anyone sell/hire/lend me ?

    Thanks trex - tried that to no avail. Also tried making a tool but used a type of epoxy resin putty to form the four teeth - under a heck lot of pressure they sheared off Grub screw .....ahhh , didn't check that ! Could be my issue . Will check this eve when I'm home
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    Leisure v Utility

    95% utility / commuting
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    Battery maintenance, repair & recycling service

    Hi morphix Sounds like d8veh to me .. He has been off the forum for a couple of weeks Cheers Kirstin
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    Bafang hub opener tool - anyone sell/hire/lend me ?

    Morning I'm seeking to beg /borrow/buy/hire a hub opener tool for a bafang swxk hub I know that greenbike kit sell them but I use my bike for commuting and am hoping for a faster solution that posting from China Of anyone able to help I'd be most greatful ! Kirstin
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    Anyone re- celling old battery cases.

    Be careful - if trex is correct about which bike op has then some brushed motors and some brushless. I think they changed over in 2011 from memory I mention only as , if it's a brushed one, then you need a pack capable of giving a constant 20a as brushed pull more amps At least that's my...
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    8fun motor developed knocking noise

    Ok thanks john - just need to get the cover off then. Will try to make something today
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    BPM/BPM2

    Are you using yours yet ?
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    BPM/BPM2

    This made me think - not a lot when I ordered mine ! http://www.endless-sphere.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=35910&sid=c95e8d7a25c2da3006749ffa37edec73&start=25
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    8fun motor developed knocking noise

    Great find , thanks very much. Really helpful I think I might have a crack at making an opener tool. My bpm2 will be here in about 2 weeks - I hope anyway so I can get back on the road with that I can try to make a tool and if the problem is the gears then I need to find a supplier. Not...
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    8fun motor developed knocking noise

    Also the other side has no screws. Here
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    8fun motor developed knocking noise

    Ok so I took off the three Phillips screws and a metal plate How to I get any further - do I need a special tool ?
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    8fun motor developed knocking noise

    Thanks but I'm on hub motor - the bbs won't fit my Bottom bracket :( I've added a front 350w Bpm2 to my BMS battery order
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    8fun motor developed knocking noise

    Oh dear - after my 15 mile daily return commute it sounds horrendous - still only on power. Can't imagine this is a screw. It feels more like teeth in gears going one after another :(
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    8fun motor developed knocking noise

    Ahh interesting - so looks I'll have to have a crack at getting inside it over the weekend If it's just a screw then easily reparable !
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    8fun motor developed knocking noise

    Not got the tools to get into it. And even if I did not got spare parts. Or find a supplier - BMS don't stock I've had it a while - time for a new one maybe and keeping running this until it dies
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    8fun motor developed knocking noise

    Yes, the knocking is highly regular , only when power is applied and is the same under load or no load Gearbox cog you reckon then ?
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    8fun motor developed knocking noise

    Hi all My 8 fun motor ( bought from uk folk) has overnight developed a loud knocking noise The wheel is silent when rotating without power but as soon as I hit the throttle there is a knocking noise. So it can't be the wheel/ brakes etc - had to be the motor itself The frequency of the...
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    new member

    Sorry I'm afraid I don't know enough to answer that. Anyone else know ?