How To Upgrade To A 750 Watt Bafang Motor
Hub Motor cleaning and relubrication is an important part of your ebike maintenance, for long life of your motor and improve overall drivetrain performance. Although this article is performing a motor upgrade it will also help walk you through each step of cleaning and lubing a your current motor and maximize your drivetrain performance.
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Before starting the motor disassembly and cleaning process, inspect your chain and freewheel sprockets for wear. If the chain shows wear beyond its service life, it’s best to simply replace the chain.
To get a really clean chain use a degreaser. Bicycle-specific degreaser is formulated to cut through the grime and thick buildup and oil usually found on well-used bicycle chains.
It’s easiest to clean the chain while the bike is in a repair stand – If you don’t have a repair stand, position the bike against something stable such as a support beam, making sure that you are able to backpedal to access the entire chain.
Prepare for a mess while cleaning your chain, and disassembly of motor an apron and gloves are recommended. If you are working indoors, prep your work area by laying down cardboard or something similar underneath the drivetrain to prevent degreaser and contaminants from staining any surface or finished floors. If you are outside, try spraying your work surface with water before starting to make it easier to clean grease and contaminants after you’re finished.
Key Takeaways
- Check the chain and sprockets for wear, replace if needed.
- If possible use a bike stand or turn bike upside down to remove rear wheel.
- Prepare for a mess use gloves, and cardboard for floor protection.
- Make sure keyway is properly seated for reinstall of motor
- Use a high quality grease on your motors gears.
- Make sure to have proper tools for motor disassembly and freewheel removal
