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  1. Dave_the_B

    Bosch ebike motor reliability

    Completely clean and dry inside..it's my wifes bike so hasn't seen too much mud, my MTB on the other hand sounded like a chainsaw it was so noisy, might have something to do with 12" deep puddles and Dorset clay :-) I got that motor replaced under warrant but would of liked to have seen inside...
  2. Dave_the_B

    Bosch ebike motor reliability

    Energizer Bunny: thanks for the instructions Bearing fitted and motor nice a quiet now. Painless from start to finish..
  3. Dave_the_B

    Bosch ebike motor reliability

    Thanks for the reply. My motor is now disassembled on the bench, thanks to your instructions, and waiting delivery of a bearing.
  4. Dave_the_B

    Bosch ebike motor reliability

    Thanks for the instructions...looks like i'm going to be doing this in the not too distance future. One little question: what grease should I use on the metal gears? many thanks
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    Broken Bosch rack mount battery...how to depose of it?

    I live in Shaftesbury, Dorset. It would be a pleasure to hand it to a fellow E-bike rider free of charge, collection only
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    Broken Bosch rack mount battery...how to depose of it?

    I have had a Bosch rack mounted battery replaced under warranty, Bosch have been very clear in their Emails to the bike shop that they do not want the battery back as it poses a danger when transported. To save the bike shop any hassle I have taken the broken battery off of them, how can I...
  7. Dave_the_B

    36v15Ah Battery

    For sale: 36v15Ah Li-ion Alloy 05-case Battery Bought from BMS Battery April 2015 and used only twice https://bmsbattery.com/ebike-battery/232-36v15ah-li-ion-alloy-05-case-ebike-battery-pack-ecitypower-battery.html Cost £267 with shipping Bargain £160 + £10 P+P Please Text/Phone 07572121378...
  8. Dave_the_B

    Trek Powerfly ( only gone and ordered one )

    Good work fella, I have a 2016 Trek Powerfly 9+ and it is fantastic..you are going to love it Happy Trails
  9. Dave_the_B

    I've a got a battery but which motor is best?

    I bought this battery last year https://bmsbattery.com/ebike-battery/232-36v15ah-li-ion-alloy-05-case-ebike-battery-pack-ecitypower-battery.html which is now surplus to requirement, and I also have a bike which is crying out to have a Bafang BBS01/2 motor fitted to it... which motor would...
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    Noisey Bosch motor?

    I have a Trek Powerfly+ FS9 with a Bosch performance Line motor, it is six months old and from new it has always had a whirring noise when operating together with a slight buzz through the pedals. Since this is my first Bosch motor I excepted it as the norm....only now I have just taken delivery...
  11. Dave_the_B

    How many people are using there e-bike off-road?

    Hello there, I've just started reading some of the Off Road posts and thought I'd say hello :-) I have been riding Mtb for over 25 years now and after buying my wife a step thro Pedelec became interested in E-Mtb's...... a lot of research and a trip to Wales, Coed Y Brenin trail center, to hire...
  12. Dave_the_B

    Two batteries?

    Thank you, I didn't even know these existed. I have followed the link and ordered one :-) Top work thank you again
  13. Dave_the_B

    Two batteries?

    Hello, all done and working :) D8veh I did exactly as you said only I used Kettle connectors because that is what is on the new battery. New battery on top with controller cable plugged in, extended cable with female connector from the old battery on the right at the bottom Huge thank you for...
  14. Dave_the_B

    Two batteries?

    Thanks for the reply d8veh, that solution ticks all the boxes; cheap,safe and easy thank you.
  15. Dave_the_B

    Two batteries?

    Hello there, long time lurker only second time poster here. I have treated my wife to another battery for her rather lovely 8fun pedelec bike and need some advice as to what is a safe way to use both on a ride please. The original is a 36v 9Ah and the new one is 36v 15Ah; I have spent rather a...
  16. Dave_the_B

    Buying a second battery????

    Thank you for the replies. What are the better option please?
  17. Dave_the_B

    Buying a second battery????

    All that I know is that I know nothing, I am after some basic advice please. I wish to buy another battery to compliment the one that came with my wifes 8fun ebike, I have been quoted £270 for one the same as supplied with the bike but, through this forum, I have been looking at the BMS battery...
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    Dave from Dorset

    Thank you for your replies. We haven't been brave enough to do a ride where we run the battery completely flat yet, but today was 22 miles with the battery indicator showing 20% left so things are looking a lot better than my guesstimate of 15 to 20 miles. I might even leave off rushing out for...
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    Dave from Dorset

    Hello there, I'm Dave from deepest darkest north Dorset. I've been an enthusiastic mountian biker for over twenty years now and only recently started riding road as well. My wife has always had an MTB and when we lived in Poole would join me for short rides to the seaside, along the trailways...