Marty Backe Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 3 hours ago, Carlos E Rodriguez said: The Monster is so heavy that it basically self destructs if it does a summer salt and lands on the outer edges. Too much force. Sorry for the mishap. I know how it feels to scratch your new ride. Yes, that was my original fear and it has borne out with me too. Turn off the wheel just let it fall on it's side and something is going to break on the shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 6 hours ago, TremF said: I've possibly made a very expensive mistake. My second ride on it and it was going great. 35+ miles (plus 13.5 the other day) and battery at 30%. I went to role over a small obstacle and ended up stepping off as I was possibly too slow to get up. due to the terrain I couldn't grab the Monster as I stepped off. It dropped and the wheel span up spinning it about and damaging my handle, and the top plastic piece, near the front light. The whole handle area is very weak. I've now got two screws on one side where the plastic inside has snapped so either there's noting to screw into or the screw has been pulled through the shell so won't hold. I've had to put 4 strong cable ties on the handle, for now, so as to not put too much stress on the remaining screws BUT I may not be able to risk riding it until I can get a replacement case. They truly are a poor design at the handle, top and front area for the amount of weight they are. The rest of my case, pedals and leg pads are fine. Wow, so sad considering you've only had it for a couple of days. You really had an abusive fall. I can say that my Monster has taken a lot of abuse and mechanically it's been holding up real well. The shell isn't doing that great (but not as bad as yours yet). As I also said in my YouTube reply, I wouldn't go through the expense and time of getting a new shell, because it's just going to get damaged again. Instead, patch it as best you can and live with the road scars. When you're flying through the air you or anyone around you is not going to be caring about how pretty the wheel looks - or not looks Hang in there and try to readjust your expectations so that you remain happy with the Monster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 It looks pretty good to me, would you consider selling it for, aboout $700 dollars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TremF Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 4 hours ago, Marty Backe said: Wow, so sad considering you've only had it for a couple of days. You really had an abusive fall. I can say that my Monster has taken a lot of abuse and mechanically it's been holding up real well. The shell isn't doing that great (but not as bad as yours yet). As I also said in my YouTube reply, I wouldn't go through the expense and time of getting a new shell, because it's just going to get damaged again. Instead, patch it as best you can and live with the road scars. When you're flying through the air you or anyone around you is not going to be caring about how pretty the wheel looks - or not looks Hang in there and try to readjust your expectations so that you remain happy with the Monster. As I said i was traveling too slow. Had it just fallen over and not spun up and/or been so exposed it wouldn't have started break dancing. There's literally one small screw holding the right hand side together at the front end and that's the tiny one at the bottom of the front light panel. If/when that screw goes (the case is already cracked there) there will then be nothing holding it together at the front right hand side and i don't know a decent way of fixing it. I'll replace it because it needs to be and going forward I will treat the Monster how it truly deserves - Like the Bentley of the EUC's. A luxurious ride that can do more than my ACM but I'll be more careful where I ride. The wheel is too exposed. 4 hours ago, steve454 said: It looks pretty good to me, would you consider selling it for, aboout $700 dollars? LOL Hmmm I can't think of a polite response to that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 5 hours ago, TremF said: i don't know a decent way of fixing it. isn't the answer always tape? Tape is one of the true miracles of the 20th century Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddylaz Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 5 minutes ago, Mono said: isn't the answer always tape? Tape is one of the true miracles of the 20th century Lol. Have you seen that movie with The Rock, 'Welcome to The Jungle." He's starts freaking out on the little Cessna this drunk pilot is taking him in when he spots the right wing is being held together by duct tape ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm16600 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Try Sugru, it is fantastic for repairs and will shock proof the sensitive areas of your wheel. Easy to apply and remove if needed. There is a receipe online to make your own for big quantities. I did it for my son hoverboard and it worked like charm. Buy the real thing if you need small quantities it is really worth it. https://sugru.com/about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christoph Zens Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 54 minutes ago, Mono said: isn't the answer always tape? Tape is one of the true miracles of the 20th century Well, sometimes the answer is WD40. As we all know, all of life’s problems can be solved with two things — duct tape and WD40. If it moves and it shouldn’t, you need duct tape. If it doesn’t move and it should, you need WD40. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 3 hours ago, Christoph Zens said: Well, sometimes the answer is WD40. As we all know, all of life’s problems can be solved with two things — duct tape and WD40. If it moves and it shouldn’t, you need duct tape. If it doesn’t move and it should, you need WD40. good point. I never tried Sugru, so I wonder whether this takes it to the next level (the duct taping). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cm16600 Posted April 24, 2017 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Sugru will shock proof sensitive areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TremF Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 19 hours ago, Mono said: isn't the answer always tape? Tape is one of the true miracles of the 20th century I've ordered some Gorilla Tape. It should help hold and cover some of the scratches until I can get a replacement shell from SpeedyFeet. I'm not sure I want to go down the Sugru road just yet though I may get some to use as bumbers on areas that could get marked/damaged when I fit the new shell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted April 25, 2017 Author Share Posted April 25, 2017 12 minutes ago, TremF said: I've ordered some Gorilla Tape. It should help hold and cover some of the scratches until I can get a replacement shell from SpeedyFeet. I'm not sure I want to go down the Sugru road just yet though I may get some to use as bumbers on areas that could get marked/damaged when I fit the new shell. I'm almost afraid to ask, but let us know what a new shell costs when you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TremF Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 8 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: I'm almost afraid to ask, but let us know what a new shell costs when you get it. Will do. This will likely be a first! Ian is trying to get hold of one for me and has said they only have purple available at the moment. I'm not sure what shade of purple it is and how it's going to look. As soon as he has them up on the website for me I'll share the link/price. Fortunately the most expensive parts are the batteries then the motor which are fine so, yes it may still be a couple/few hundred but, hopefully it won't sting too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Purple is the best of the 3 colors, but apparently they might have discontinued it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TremF Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 14 minutes ago, meepmeepmayer said: Purple is the best of the 3 colors, but apparently they might have discontinued it. From what they told Ian purple is all they have stock of at the moment and it would take too long to make the blue or red? Not sure exactly what that means other than I'm hopefully going to have a purple replacement shell when he next gets his order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason McNeil Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I'm quite certain we'll see a return to Blue/Red, in a communication yesterday, wrote:"About the purple shells, maybe I'll order a couple sets as spares. In the West most owners prefer subtler colors like the Blue/Red, purple might be a bit too much for some." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TremF Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 1 minute ago, Jason McNeil said: I'm quite certain we'll see a return to Blue/Red, in a communication yesterday, wrote:"About the purple shells, maybe I'll order a couple sets as spares. In the West most owners prefer subtler colors like the Blue/Red, purple might be a bit too much for some." Oh dear Subtler colours? I have tried to find photo's of a purple Monster but can't find anything. I really need to replace my case but I'm worried about how this purple might look now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 I wouldn't worry. If it's anything like the matte red or blue it should be poppin'! There's nothing wrong with purple. Check out this car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason McNeil Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 30 minutes ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: There's nothing wrong with purple. Check out this car. You must have agents working in the factory, how else do you explain how you're so on the mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpong Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 Don't buy a Monster and then fret about 'subtlety.' That ship has already sailed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted April 25, 2017 Share Posted April 25, 2017 33 minutes ago, Jason McNeil said: You must have agents working in the factory, how else do you explain how you're so on the mark! The Psychic SummonerTM works in mysterious ways. It's my psychic powahs I tell ya! I just looked at the red and the blue Monster examples, extrapolated what a deepish matte purple might look like, Googled a matching photo to the one in my "mind palace," and wa-lah! It's quite elementary, my dear McNeil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 2 hours ago, Jason McNeil said: You must have agents working in the factory, how else do you explain how you're so on the mark! He is the agent Jason! Plus MemberTM since 2016, Thread Derailer Finger Pointer Specialist, ex-PI, Giver of Free Unsolicited Medical Advice, Post-Grade Five Trauma Survivor, avid reef tank observer, self-proclaimed Zenist Dali Lama of EUC riding, all seeing, all knowing smart-ass , Psychic Summoner, Gotway Espionage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos E Rodriguez Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 4 hours ago, TremF said: Oh dear Subtler colours? I have tried to find photo's of a purple Monster but can't find anything. I really need to replace my case but I'm worried about how this purple might look now. You can name it "the wheel with no name", "Prince","Purple Rain", or something else along that theme. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TremF Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 6 hours ago, Jason McNeil said: You must have agents working in the factory, how else do you explain how you're so on the mark! I don't know what they're worried about. Purple seems cool. I thought it was going to be closer to pink or something hehe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted April 26, 2017 Share Posted April 26, 2017 On 4/25/2017 at 5:39 PM, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: The Psychic SummonerTM works in mysterious ways. It's my psychic powahs I tell ya! I just looked at the red and the blue Monster examples, extrapolated what a deepish matte purple might look like, Googled a matching photo to the one in my "mind palace," and wa-lah! It's quite elementary, my dear McNeil. You could put Loci method expert in your subscript. How do you know all this stuff? This is weird, but as soon as I quoted you, and scrolled back up, a new post appeared that wasn't there before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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