How I Wash my Ebike - Tinkering Turtle
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- Опубліковано 11 жов 2024
- In this video I show how I clean my Ebike.
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Bikehand Ebike bike stand (used in this video)
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Tinkering Turtle
Nice Tim, Thank you! I have used a leaf blower to dry mine off to prevent water from seeping in somewhere it shouldn't go. I hose it off (lightly) after riding at the beach to remove any salt.
Great tips! thanks!
Great idea, I'll give this a try as well, as I just got a new battery operated blower for leaves.
I told Him the same thing. Leaf blower gets the hiding water out of almost everything !
Such a good idea! Seems obvious but yeah! Never considered this!
@kc drones eh? It's blowing not sucking dude. Providing you don't put it in the water itself it'll be fine.
Another great instructional video by Tim the Turtle. I actually bought one of the bike stands and returned it because it was flimsy and I felt that using it was counterproductive. Thanks, Tim!
Your welcome!
For the bike stand, I wonder if you got the 110lb version or the stand that is only rated for 55lbs?
Either way the stand works well for me. Have a great weekend!
Good tips Tim! So far, at 260 miles on mine, just a dry cloth has done the job for taking off light dust, but I'll use your tips when it comes time for a good rinse. Unfortunately, I don't have a rig like yours, thus when I need either the front or rear raised, I have hooks in the ceiling of my garage (used for a canoe I once had) and two 'tie down straps' where I have two on the ceiling hook, and for the front, add one to each side of the handlebar, and raise the bike up via the tie down straps I use for an atv we have. On the rear, I do the same, but hold the bike up by the rear rack, with one strap on the outer part of the rack. I don't leave it held up for extended periods, but it works well for cleaning, or if I want to spin the tire for whatever reason.
We do with what we got, sounds like your making it work!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS VIDEO
I WASNT SURE IF IT WAS SAFE TO GET THE ELECTICAL COMPONENTS WET. BUT I GUESS ITS PRETTY SAFE TO WASH MY BIKE AS LONG AS I TRY TO BE CAREFUL ABOUT IT
THANKS AGAIN 👍
Glad I could help!
I do that similar wash but I use My leaf blower after to dry and push any access water out and off the bike.
nice!
Thanks for the video Tim!!
My pleasure!
My husband and i really appreciate your videos, thank you for all your research and hard work. Recently made the fatal error of putting my ke in charging port. Can you make a video how to check for blow fuses and most important, can the charging port be replaced? Thanks again!
I appreciate your support.
I probably won’t be doing a video on checking the fuse unless I have an actual problem. But there are a few videos out there already. Just please be very careful! If you don’t know what your doing … that is a lot of voltage!
Hi there. I just watched this great video. Thank you!. My question is the following. Knowing that these type of bikes weight more than 70 lbs. Can you tell me if your tripod stand is a good one? If not, is there any of these bike stand holders in the market I should buy? Where can I buy the electric cover lid made by you?
The Bikehand bike stand works well for the heavier bikes. The only problem is you have to get the 70lbs bike up into the clamp. I put one of the wheels up on a block or in my case a rolling stool, so I don’t have to lift all the weight. once up the stand is nice and stable.
Bikehand bike stand link:
amzn.to/3apKKIx
For the Terminal covers you can find them in my Etsy store. Please make sure they fit your particular bike before ordering.
www.etsy.com/shop/hornshawwoodworks?view_type=list§ion_id=34072343
Tim the connection covers how much are they great job
You can check out the terminal covers here:
www.etsy.com/shop/hornshawwoodworks?view_type=list§ion_id=34072343
You and I are the same size man. I was going to buy a himi but there was a long wait so I bought an esoteric bike. love it and have put a couple of hundred miles on it. I need to put a riser snd a neck on it but need to get the diameters. are they all universal? how did you get the right one?
Nice! I measured the steerer tube and Handle bar diameter at the bike stem with a set of calipers to get the proper dimensions. I imagine you could reach out to Esoteric and ask them what the steerer tube diameter is and what the handle bar diameter is at the bike stem.
I imagine they are … probably?… standard these days, but I don’t know for sure.
Hope this helps!
Check out this video on measuring the bike stem.
ua-cam.com/video/-ghz5N5ZVr4/v-deo.html
What about the soap getting on the disc brake parts? Won't that leave a film that will cause brake squealing?
I personally haven’t had any issues. The rinse takes care of it. But if you wanted, you could do a quick wipe down of the rotors with isopropyl alcohol after you are done cleaning. That should remove any residue.
Excellent!
Many thanks!
Im a new ebike owner, so i have questions...Where do you get the bike stand from? I like that. Can you use that to do your adjustments? I havent set yp my bike yet. Just got it.
What side mirrors do you recommend?
I did a video on the bike stand here: (sorry about the loud music)
ua-cam.com/video/cBTWQ415hLU/v-deo.html
It has worked well for my cruiser or stepthru, but I can’t find a good way to use it with my escape. Keep in mind that you do have to lift the bike up and clamp it in place. I am happy with it, I like being able to get the bike off the ground to do the work.
Here is an affiliate the link to the stand:
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I use, and very much like the Hafny bar end mirrors. But depending on the stock grips that came with your bike you may need to cut a hole in the end of the grip. The mirror will give it a nice look though.
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You might enjoy my accessories video:
ua-cam.com/video/_0K8kiCP1Jo/v-deo.html
Do you have a video on raising your handlebars? I tried to raise mine (Himiway Cruiser) but the wires are not long enough to attach to a raised handle bar. Thank you!
Of course, but the limiting factor will naturally be the length of your cables and wires. If they are too short for the height you want, then you will have to extend the cables or wires to allow full height.
Here is a link to the video:
ua-cam.com/video/lJzmAja-APk/v-deo.html
Perfect i was sercing fore this
cool
Can I use a power washer at the car wash for my himiway
I have heard of other people doing it, but if you force water into the controller or some other electronic component it may cause failures. Be careful.
(it’s not worth the risk to me)
This is something I need to do. I have not washed my ecotric hammer since I got it last July 7th of 2020. Under where the battery goes is mud I am a little concerned about getting water in it. Any suggestions
I would get as much off as you can with a dry rag or something. Then depending on how close to the electronics you are use a soft bristled brush with some soapy water to loosen what is left. Just take a good look and make sure there aren’t any missing seals or anything like that.
Wow you take it on dirt! Mine all road so no cleaning … yet!
Some dirt, but mostly paved bike paths. I also store it in my shop, which doesn’t help. :)
And is there any other way to charge your battery faster? Maybe a better box charger for it
You can purchase a charger that has a higher amp rating than the 2amp oem charger. But I would give you a couple cautions. First the batteries last longer when charged slowly. Second you should absolutely research the male DC bullet connector and find out how many amps they recommend for it.
I have a question concerning battery charging. 8-9 hours for a full charge is such a long time. Can only ride bike once a day if I deplete the battery. Is there any after market fast chargers that you know of for the Himiways? Don't know why they didn't just make a faster charger. Like 4 hours. There's bigger bikes out there with bigger batteries that only take 4 hours to charge
I know some bikes have a 3amp charger vs the 2amp charger that come with the Himiway. I am not certain if the barrel connector that is used in these batteries can handle higher amperage or not. You might want to do a little research on that. The batteries also do better over time if you charge slower.
The Luna charger will allow you to change the charge amperage. This may help, but again make sure the barrel connector is rated for the amps you select.
lunacycle.com/luna-charger-48v-advanced-300w-ebike-charger/
if you do go with the Luna charger, this is the xt60 to barrel connector you will need.
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@@TinkeringTurtle Thanx Tim. Could be an alternative. Unfortunately, they are out of stock. Lol. Of course
@theone2be33 ok, I almost don’t want to suggest this without you doing the NECESSARY research about how many amps the barrel connectors are rated for. But on aliexpress.com you can find chargers for 48v lithium batteries that are 3amp or more. The amperage determines how fast you battery charges. (17.5ah / 2amp charger = 9hrs to fully charge.)
(17.5ah / 3amp charger = 6hrs to fully charge) you get the idea.
On aliexpress I found this 3amp charger, that has the correct connector (5.5x2.1 dc) for the Himiway battery. USE AT YOUR OWN RISK!!
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I Also want to remind you that the batteries last longer if you charge slowly. Good Luck.
@@TinkeringTurtle Thanx again Tim. Yes, if I were to use the 3amp charger it would only be occasionally. Like in a Saturday if I wanna do a morning ride and an afternoon ride. I would use it ALL THE TIME. Thanx again
Good vids.
Thanks!
What brand bike stand are you using ? I have an 80plus lb ebike
It is a Bikehand bike stand, rated to 110lbs.
Amazon link: amzn.to/35KPHIU
I did a video on it here: (sry about the music)
ua-cam.com/video/cBTWQ415hLU/v-deo.html
I have a Rad City that looks the same I think you need to do a second video!
Why won’t this video work for both bikes?
@@TinkeringTurtle He feels left out cause You ride a Himiway - - - The Best of them all !!
I'm going to order a bike from Magicycle. Do you have a discount code?
I don’t know if my discount codes work anymore. They are listed in the description of my Magicycle videos if you want to try them. Other than that, it looks like Magicycle has a sale going on right now and I think you can get an additional $60 off if you sign up for their email list.
I hope this helps!
@@TinkeringTurtle TURLE worked to give me $100 off. LIVE200 did not work.
Do those terminal covers work for Magicycle ebikes?
Yes, and no. It fits on my Magicycle, but the straps don’t fit.
The Himiway has a cradle bolted onto the frame and the Magicycle is more integrated into the frame.
In the next few weeks I will make a terminal cover specifically for the Magicycle with different straps to accommodate the difference. I will post in the Facebook groups, and maybe do a video as soon as they are ready!
@@TinkeringTurtle Thanks TT, you are the man. Enjoy watching ur informative videos and thanks once again for all you do.
How do you keep the cassette from rusting?
I haven’t done anything special. I just blow off the extra water. I don’t see why you couldn’t put some lubricant on it for protection.
@@TinkeringTurtle I didnt want to gunk it up, I dont know why its rusting or showing the signs of rust. I guess Ill silicone spray it, thanks. Other than that its been a really great bike. Very impressed with it.
There is an easier way to clean e-bike. Soak with spray foam, pre-rinse, brush, rinse, then use coating.
Interesting!
Did you wax your bike? Lol.
lol, no. But my wife, who complained all summer about how dirty it was, was shocked how good it looked afterwards!