Just about to change bearings in my T4 so watched this video to see if Begode is doing things differently from other EUCs, but it seems easy enough. I did notice you forgot to put any bearing glue on the new bearing. I am changing bearings in my T4 because of bearing knocking which happens when the manufacturer forgets to use bearing glue (common problem on S22 for example). I also didn't see you use any silicone before you put the motor covers back on, so the wheel is not waterproof now.
Dawn is hilarious. After all this time, I'm surprised she hasn't figured out that EUCs are not motorcycles nor even bicycles to cut across deep (or unknown depth) puddles & streams without nary a thought. O well, I'm hopefull she'll stop & push it across next time 😁. Thanks for showing up how to swap bearings Roger 👍
Thanks for the video tutorial. I am in the middle of replacing the bearings on my Commamder Mini. I was able to remove one motor cover and insert the new bearing,. I confused though on how you were able to remove the other motor cover, the one with the power cable exiting it. It is still attached to the motor and axle. Since the power cable is obstructing placing the large socket into the axle hole to bang the axle out of the cover and bearing, how were you able to work around this issue to release it? Thanks. The socket wrench attachment hole in the socket is not big enough to feed the cable through it either.
Can the stator and side covers be put on either side of the rim or does ir have the go a certain forgot to mark mine and a friend said on his sherman that it only goes one way
So I did replace the bearings on mine, but I've heard that there is a risk if putting the motor back together the wrong way and making it face plant when turned on. How true is that ? I think I made enough photos to put it back the right way do you have tricks or recommandations ? Thanks:)
Rather than pounding on bearings, I’ve found a temperature differential works well for mounting them. Heat up the thing receiving the bearing in the oven, and freeze the bearing. Slips right in, and when the temperatures equalize there’s a snug fit. Any reason that wouldn’t work for this kind of thing?
my old method was the bearings in the freezer and the motor covers in the oven. I would also have a torch ready for some extra heat at the last moment. Now I use a hammer. Way easier. I don’t see anything here that could possibly damage the bearings.
How did you manage to clean all that rust and gunk out of the motor? Baking Soda/vinegar + toothbrush and elbow grease, or is there a good commercial cleaner you recommend?
Thank you for the video! I have a question: Why the RS friction is a good thing? Can only think as waterproofing, about to swap my Smax bearings and I have Z's instead of RS's for the reason of lower friction and better durability + I have extra printed waterproofing on motorcover, thus the bearing can't get any water (thank you @nothing.euc & cer4).
Would a bearing press kit like u would use for a car work for this? Opposed to hammering? 😅 just seems like it may be less likely to damage the new bearing. Thanks for the video too! Good stuff!
I don’t feel that I put the bearings in any danger. I made sure to hammer into the motor cover from the outside race and to hammer onto the axle from the inside race. I do have a press in my shop, but I did not think it was necessary.
@@roghaj I do trust ya. Was just wondering. Thanks!
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I used heat to warm up the covers. That way no hammer was needed. Getting the new bearing in... just fell in. Then when the cover cooles down to normal temp the bearing is stuck like it should. Using a hammer can very easily damage a new bearing even with the home made tools ;)
I went through a small flood in Paris today. 10m max of depth up to the pedals at walking pace. I rode then about 10km home, going 60+ kph most of the way and had a very steep hill to finish. The motor heated enough so that the wheel was dry when I arrived and with the centrifuge force it seems the water did not make any ingress. It's a master V2, never had any issues at 3300km riding fairly hard in Paris' bad roads, used it under very heavy rain from time to time with no specific care, except I did replace the thermal pad by some pretty good thermal paste, making it run just ambiant +10°C indicated. Do you think I should be worried about bearings dying after that short excursion in the water, or any other significant damage ? Thanks !
Pedal height means your bearings were getting hit with water. Not that water was being pushed into them. There is a ton of air space in the motor. Put it under water and the air pressure inside is less then outside... that when the water makes its move. You should be good if your bearings were halfway good.
Hey Roger, I rode my T4 in the snow a couple days ago and had a blast, but now the bearings make some noise. Think I can just regrease and hope for the best, or will I also have to go through this? Thanks for the vid by the way, I'm sure it'll be almost completely identical on the master's little brother
@@TheDwilliams1000 Getting them out of the motor covers on an EX30 is harder because the EX30 does a better job of protecting the bearing.... pretty much the same... just more difficult. Check Dawns video on it if you can find it.
Why not use a torch to expand the metal to remove the bearings easier. What I did replacing my bearings. Not really sure it was much faster though..lol
I posted a comment with a link to a RU-vid video and it's gone now. Suggesting to check out some RU-vid videos about CorrosionX. Spray on to protect your EUC electronics from dunks. Also some people even get the electronics to work again if you turn it off quick enough and spray this stuff on it afterwards... Also works on bearings. Maybe Dawn can recover her motherboard...?
One of the guys said, he just rides through the water. She figured, if he can do it... she missed the part where he said he goes over the little rock bridge.
