Repair / Electric drive
Electric drive
Problems, repairs and parts for the electric drive.
Problems
- Controller overheats or shuts downRide with care
- Power cuts out when accelerating hardRide with care
- Dashboard is dark and the bike seems deadDo not ride
- Error code or warning on the dashboardRide with care
- Insulation or high-voltage warningStop now
- Bike judders or jerks when pulling awayRide with care
- Bike is in reduced power or limp modeRide with care
- Motor gets very hot or power drops after a long climbRide with care
- Grinding, clicking or growling from the motorRide with care
- Dashboard is on but the bike will not go to readyDo not ride
- Regenerative braking does not workOK to ride
- Bike shows ready but will not moveDo not ride
- Power cuts in and out with the throttleRide with care
- Bike has been in deep water or a floodStop now
- Rear wheel is locked or very hard to pushDo not ride
Repairs
- Check swap battery contacts and latchRider job · 5 to 10 min
- Check the 12 V auxiliary systemHome workshop · 20 to 40 min
- Check battery state and healthHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Diagnose a charging faultHome workshop · 20 to 45 min
- Handle a damaged battery packRider job · 5 to 15 min to make safe; then hand over
- Check fuses and relaysRider job · 10 to 30 min
- Test the ignition switchHome workshop · 20 to 40 min
- Check the throttle, brake and stand interlocksHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Read electric drive error codesHome workshop · 10 to 20 min
- Diagnose a controller faultWorkshop job · 30 to 60 min first assessment
- Test and adjust the brake light switchesHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Check hub motor bearings and playHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Diagnose a motor faultWorkshop job · 30 to 60 min first assessment
- Check motor position (Hall) sensorsWorkshop job · 30 to 60 min
- Check motor phase connectorsWorkshop job · 20 to 40 min after isolation
- Clean and seal electrical connectorsHome workshop · 15 to 45 min
- Check cooling of the motor and controllerHome workshop · 20 to 40 min
- Check the cush drive rubbersHome workshop · 30 to 60 min
- Check for brake dragHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Check the chain for wearHome workshop · 15 to 20 min
- Make an electric motorcycle safe to work onWorkshop job · 10 to 20 min for the rider steps; workshop isolation time depends on the model
- Check and adjust chain slackRider job · 20 to 30 min
- Check tyre pressureRider job · 5 min
- Check regenerative brakingHome workshop · 15 to 30 min
- Check a bike after water exposureWorkshop job · rider steps 15 min; workshop assessment 1 to 2 hours
- Check high-voltage insulationWorkshop job · 30 to 90 min
