Rehab1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 The pedal hanger assembly required a little more effort than previously shown. I realized the hangers were out of alignment. Just tightening the nuts does not make them parallel with each other as you will see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 @Jason McNeil Great job getting Gotway to do some future proofing (or they just did the calculations for real after you asked, had an "oooh" moment, and quietly upgraded the wires?) Good to see Gotway are reacting, and quite fast given the circumstances. Now if you can get them to improve the lights to at least KS level (front and back)... @Rehab1 Congratulations on the motor that already has what you tried to do with the first one. I'm almost envious. When will your wheel be ready? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 5 minutes ago, meepmeepmayer said: @Rehab1 Congratulations on the motor that already has what you tried to do with the first one. I'm almost envious. When will your wheel be ready? Thanks buddy! I just need another 3- 4 hours to finish up a few items! I keep making progress and best of all...no extra screws so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 @Rehab1 You have a different tire? I assume that is on you, not a new GW standard? 1 hour ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: All seeing, all knowing. All seeing, all knowing. Never underestimate the powers of the "Psychic SummonerTM." Anyone want next week's lotto numbers? Not bad, not bad Here's my theory: you must be from the future, communicating with the past to prevent a catastrophe and save the planet (or just prevent EUC cut outs). Your frequent old-man-with-no-filter offtopic-ing is just a clever disguise, to save us all, by giving hidden hints and stealthily guiding us! Am I right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted May 18, 2017 Author Share Posted May 18, 2017 1 minute ago, meepmeepmayer said: @Rehab1 You have a different tire? I assume that is on you, not a new GW standard? Yes I added the new Kendra tire. Only the assembled motor arrived. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Woops, was just a few minutes away from the tire description in the first video. Got too excited when I saw that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Really good how the motor side covers are flat. No dirt can get stuck on there somewhere. So many other manufacturers showing off their fancy motors, but with tons of grooves where dirt, road salt, ... can accumulate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 2 hours ago, Hunka Hunka Burning Love said: "Psychic SummonerTM." Psychic Channeler also! Straight to Gotway. somehow don't know how to spell channeler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve454 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 36 minutes ago, Rehab1 said: Yes I added the new Kendra tire. Only the assembled motor arrived. The Kendra tire looks like a good dirt tire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunka Hunka Burning Love Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 18 minutes ago, meepmeepmayer said: Here's my theory: you must be from the future, communicating with the past to prevent a catastrophe and save the planet (or just prevent EUC cut outs). Your frequent old-man-with-no-filter offtopic-ing is just a clever disguise, to save us all, by giving hidden hints and stealthily guiding us! Am I right? SHHhhhhHhhhhh They will find me if the secret gets out!!! Old man? Maybe old fashioned possibly. Nostalgic? Yes, I would go with that. I do have a selective filter which sometimes is no filter at all which can be good and bad. But yes I am here to save you all. Can't tell you how or why, but um just remember not to eat that one sushi roll third from the right next Tuesday. Remember, third from the right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, steve454 said: The Kendra tire looks like a good dirt tire. I am hoping it works well in dirt, loose gravel and snow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 hour ago, meepmeepmayer said: Really good how the motor side covers are flat. No dirt can get stuck on there somewhere. So many other manufacturers showing off their fancy motors, but with tons of grooves where dirt, road salt, ... can accumulate. That may change. I received this photo of a new GW motor from a supplier in China when I was shopping around. You can see the rim cut outs. I thank the GW Gods my new motor was purchased from @Jason McNeil! ,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 I meant the side plate itself, not the outer rim (but of course it would be nice if the entire thing would be as flat as possible). As opposed to this, for example, my first thought about the 2nd picture was "dirt is going to get in there" (it's not that bad, but still): Also, awesome how you got insider information just by being in contact with suppliers. Looks like aluminium instead of steel, for weight reduction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSport Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 My MSuper has the cutouts also. Maybe just the difference between 16" & 18"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 8 minutes ago, SuperSport said: My MSuper has the cutouts also. Maybe just the difference between 16" & 18"? Interesting. It may be possible the lady was blowing smoke up my behind and it was not an ACM motor. I do like the appearance! Have you looked at your motor wires? Do they look like the photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSport Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 They do appear to be the same. The only thing I don't know for sure, is whether or not the ends are the same. Mine are covered in plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 34 minutes ago, SuperSport said: My MSuper has the cutouts also. Maybe just the difference between 16" & 18"? The Monster has the cutouts too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 The connectors in the photo are just like the version installed on my new motor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Afaik the motor is exactly the same between ACM and msuper V3 (and thus the motor wires); just one has the wider rim with cut outs to make it 18 inches diameter. Must be the 18 inch version in the picture, the 16 inch rim is much smaller overall (space between motor side plate bolts and tire rubber) - or it's for something entirely new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 1 minute ago, Marty Backe said: The Monster has the cutouts too Maybe just the 'M' machines have cutouts!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abinder3 Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 5 hours ago, Rehab1 said: Oh GW used red...trust me! There is one more version, I believe it is purple.., now that stuff is tough! We use red all of the time on our braces so the kiddo's don't loosen screws. We never have any issues with removal. Nope. Purple loctite has less holding strength than blue. We use the 3; purple, blue, and red loctite at work. Allen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 May I in advance humbly request that you video the process of connecting the motor wires to the board wires? Never seen soldering or what else is to be done before, and would be very interested how the entire process looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxLinux Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 15 hours ago, SuperSport said: I find it encouraging that they are listening and fixing things as they come. I know many seem frustrated at times, but it can take a little while to incorporate new features and fixes in the next iteration of things. They appear to be doing that. First, more Mosfets, then connectors, and now wire gauge. It's a start. Yes, very encouraging developments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted May 19, 2017 Author Share Posted May 19, 2017 14 hours ago, meepmeepmayer said: May I in advance humbly request that you video the process of connecting the motor wires to the board wires? Never seen soldering or what else is to be done before, and would be very interested how the entire process looks. Ha..ha... you just want to see the sparks fly Yes I will be more than happy to record the process. Give me a few days. Off to a relaxing weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted May 19, 2017 Share Posted May 19, 2017 Actually, no, just genuinely curious how it works exactly. I can guess you somehow "twirl" 2 cables together in some way, so they are electrically connected, and then solder something on it so it holds, but it's the details I have no idea about. May need to know how to do this sooner or later. I do not wish sparks on you (or maybe, more probable, fire in this case), you've had enough crap already. Thanks, looking forward to see the video, but no hurries Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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