baracuda50 Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 Hi all. I have 18l and the tire directions are wrong. Should I use this way or riding opposite side and changing only mudflap direction? Is there a any problem if I use that way. Because I don't want to open my euc from the first day. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eufp Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 I've read here somewhere that at the speed we are driving it is not that important (but I am not sure, at 40 it could be a problem, no?). And another point, that the braking would be improved if I leave the tire in the opposite direction. For now, I have left it in the opposite (wrong) direction. What do others suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Fat Unicyclist Posted September 27, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2018 (edited) There has been a lot of debate about the tyre direction being wrong on the 18L - and this extends into which is the front or the back. Having read a lot of these discussions and talked a little with my contacts at King Song, my understanding is that the power button is actually intended to be on the back of the wheel (and the light sensor on the front). In fact if you look at the diagram in the manual, it clearly shows the power button on the same side as the mud-flap. But it seems that a lot of the wheels are shipping with the mud-flap on the other side... As stated above, it probably doesn't really matter, but if you have enough OCD in you, swap the mud-flap to the other side - it worked for me (and my OCD). Edited October 14, 2018 by The Fat Unicyclist 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wheel Plug Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Does the 18l not have a headlight? Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 1 hour ago, The Wheel Plug said: Does the 18l not have a headlight? Lol It has two actually... King Song wheels can be ridden in either direction, with the head / tail light swapping depending on the direction you ride. However many of the OCD afflicted amongst us simply can't deal with the duplicity and need to know where the front should be... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ednet92 Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Notice the same "issue"; mud flap at the opposite of the power button and tyre apparently mounted the wrong way... Not very serious from the company to mount the mud flap the wrong way then. and it's true that having the light sensor at the front could help with the issue with our front light being shut when a car is behind us; 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lutalo Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 On 9/27/2018 at 3:44 AM, The Fat Unicyclist said: It has two actually... King Song wheels can be ridden in either direction, with the head / tail light swapping depending on the direction you ride. However many of the OCD afflicted amongst us simply can't deal with the duplicity and need to know where the front should be... Guilty as charged, already swapped mine. ?? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See6 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 When I first read this thread I thought it was silly since the KS18L can go either way... But, you were right! The tread direction was going in the wrong direction per the implied direction with the mud flap... and yes, the I moved the mud flap to the other side. But, it felt weird. The pedals seemed to be at a slightly different angle. Now, I'm really new to EUCs and today just got to about 500 yards on my own... (woo hoo) but the pedal did not feel right. It was dipped down just a tad. So, i readjusted the Horizontal adjustment... feels great again. Thanks! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lutalo Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, See6 said: When I first read this thread I thought it was silly since the KS18L can go either way... But, you were right! The tread direction was going in the wrong direction per the implied direction with the mud flap... and yes, the I moved the mud flap to the other side. But, it felt weird. The pedals seemed to be at a slightly different angle. Now, I'm really new to EUCs and today just got to about 500 yards on my own... (woo hoo) but the pedal did not feel right. It was dipped down just a tad. So, i readjusted the Horizontal adjustment... feels great again. Thanks! When I switched my mudflap to the opposite end of the wheel the pedal felt slightly tilted to the rear. I test-rode with the pedals in this position and noticed that it was easier to make the wheel accelerate faster and harder. While I did enjoy the feeling of being able to command more speed going forward, the slight tiltback of the pedal position after switching sides with the mudflap caused me to feel as if I was leaning back too far when braking. The recalibration fixed it. Edited October 1, 2018 by Lutalo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatmike Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 How do you exactly recalibrate the pedal adjustment? I tried but I think I mess up with something and I cant find that "sweet position" anymore. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lutalo Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 5 hours ago, phatmike said: How do you exactly recalibrate the pedal adjustment? I tried but I think I mess up with something and I cant find that "sweet position" anymore. Thank you I use a level on the pedal. For me the sweet spot is perfectly level, but some like it leaning slightly counter to their normal riding direction. However, I find that leaning it slightly rear doesn't work as well for me because I feel uncomfortable with how far to the rear I must lean my body when I brake hard. I prefer more comfortable braking to easier acceleration. Braking is far more likely than acceleration to save my ass. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
See6 Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Yes, I used a level too... tried with the iPhone level app but an actual level worked better. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phatmike Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 I like the opposite, leaning slightly to the driving direction. I used the level too but not on the pedals. I will try soon Thank you. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zugu Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 (edited) curiously , @eddiemoy in his videos haven't change the thing... Still have the power button on the front... Edited October 14, 2018 by zugu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 On 9/27/2018 at 12:25 AM, The Fat Unicyclist said: There has been a lot of debate about the tyre direction being wrong on the 18L - and this extends into which is the front or the back. Having read a lot of these discussions and talked a little with my contacts at King Song, my understanding is that the power button is actually intended to be on the back of the wheel (and the light sensor on the front). In fact if you look at the diagram in the manual, it clearly shows the power button on the same side as the mud-flap. But it seems that a lot of the wheels are shipping with the mud-flap on the other side... As stated above, it probably doesn't really matter, but if you have enough OCD in you, swap the mud-flap to the other side - it worked for me (and my OCD). OMG THANK YOU! At this point, I'm going to just assume you are right, and not let anyone convince me otherwise. I was JUST about to cave into my ocd and remove the tire to swap its direction. ANY unneccesary opening of the euc sucks, as those screws and plastic wear so easily. Not to mention, wrestling a stupid tire and try not to ruin a good tube. Before reading this, I just assumed it shipped to me correctly and THEY know more than i could. I like your answer better than mine. Makes perfect sense the power be behind you and the sensor in front. Wrong or right, THANK YOU a jillion times.... Happily resurrected thread in my book, still relevant. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 32 minutes ago, ShanesPlanet said: OMG THANK YOU! At this point, I'm going to just assume you are right, and not let anyone convince me otherwise. I was JUST about to cave into my ocd and remove the tire to swap its direction. ANY unneccesary opening of the euc sucks, as those screws and plastic wear so easily. Not to mention, wrestling a stupid tire and try not to ruin a good tube. Before reading this, I just assumed it shipped to me correctly and THEY know more than i could. I like your answer better than mine. Makes perfect sense the power be behind you and the sensor in front. Wrong or right, THANK YOU a jillion times.... Happily resurrected thread in my book, still relevant. I've been riding this way since before my post (so probably 18+ months now) and I haven't had any problems whatsoever... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 (edited) Out for a ride today, on my newly acquired wheel. I checked the tire and YUP, its mounted backwards. My other 18L came with the power button on back per tire direction, but i had to swap mud flap. My newest wheel has the tire mounted the OTHER way. So, 2 wheels, same kind, different tire mounting direction. I will remount the tire and make sure to reset the bead, as I will not have 2 identical wheels with tires opposite. Edited May 13, 2020 by ShanesPlanet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadRunner Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 24 minutes ago, ShanesPlanet said: Out for a ride today, on my newly acquired wheel. I checked the tire and YUP, its mounted backwards. My other 18L came with the power button on back per tire direction, but i had to swap mud flap. My newest wheel has the tire mounted the OTHER way. So, 2 wheels, same kind, different tire mounting direction. I will remount the tire and make sure to reset the bead, as I will not have 2 identical wheels with tires opposite. Another 18L? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Custom Power-Pads Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 2 hours ago, RoadRunner said: Another 18L? I think @ShanesPlanetwill surprise us soon as he rides to the gas station with 2 18L's at the same time to impress the kids loitering there. With 2 different wheels this might be even harder. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syrupnew Posted May 15, 2020 Share Posted May 15, 2020 On 5/13/2020 at 5:18 PM, buell47 said: I think @ShanesPlanetwill surprise us soon as he rides to the gas station with 2 18L's at the same time to impress the kids loitering there. With 2 different wheels this might be even harder. Not that difficult when you are 13, it seems 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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