who_the Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 I can't be the first to be tackle cracking open the Nikola shell to remove the motor. I've undone all of the hex screws I can find on each side (11 large, 4 small on each side) but I'm getting binding around the top edge. I figure there's a clip or locking system of some sort for the top trim. Anyone have a hint for the final liberating step? BTW very impressed with the build quality and engineering on the Nikola. Definitely a new level for Gotway. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who_the Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 Just found the @EcoDrift video huge thanks guys! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who_the Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 To all those who come after me: Gotway now appears to apply a structural layer of Gorilla Tape to the entire inner surface of the upper battery tray on the 1845wh, holding together the two halves of the shell. When removed, the shell easily separates. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbolest Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 17 minutes ago, who_the said: To all those who come after me: Gotway now appears to apply a structural layer of Gorilla Tape to the entire inner surface of the upper battery tray on the 1845wh, holding together the two halves of the shell. When removed, the shell easily separates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who_the Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 I know, not an hour after: 1 hour ago, who_the said: BTW very impressed with the build quality and engineering on the Nikola. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who_the Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 Additional teardown notes: My pedal hangers are black, not silver Additional space to accommodate the upper battery pack appears to have been cut out with a saw of some sort, with residual rough edges. Suggest filing down any rough edges to minimize risk of damaging packs 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelr Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 7 minutes ago, who_the said: Additional space to accommodate the upper battery pack appears to have been cut out with a saw What color is the inside, black or white? Gotway seems to love improvising as they go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 So what exactly happened that required you to rip open the shell? Details man, details Does that Ecodrift video show the Gorilla tape? Otherwise a video from you would have been cool. I'm not sure I fully understand from your description. Yeah, all the Plus's have black pedal hangers. What's odd is they didn't go with matching black pedals. 8 minutes ago, wheelr said: What color is the inside, black or white? Gotway seems to love improvising as they go. Does this answer your question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbolest Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 23 minutes ago, who_the said: Additional teardown notes: My pedal hangers are black, not silver Additional space to accommodate the upper battery pack appears to have been cut out with a saw of some sort, with residual rough edges. Suggest filing down any rough edges to minimize risk of damaging packs Mother hubbard... I don't know whether to laugh out loud or puke... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelr Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: Does this answer your question? Yours also looks like it has been cut to make way for the battery. I thought it could have been an improvisation as they transitioned to the black plastic. Oh well such is the GotWay lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who_the Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 42 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: So what exactly happened that required you to rip open the shell? Details man, details Does that Ecodrift video show the Gorilla tape? Otherwise a video from you would have been cool. I'm not sure I fully understand from your description. It's coming, trust me. No, big delta from Ecodrift teardown, it's why I posted it, notable change. Would love to post a video but my kitchen isn't as photogenic as your workshop. Did snap a photo though: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 minute ago, who_the said: It's coming, trust me. No, big delta from Ecodrift teardown, it's why I posted it, notable change. Would love to post a video but my kitchen isn't as photogenic as your workshop. Did snap a photo though: Oh, OK. I get it now. Yeah, all the Nikola's have that tape - my 84-volt Nikola has it too. Didn't think much about, but it makes sense that it would be in the way. Thanks. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who_the Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Marty Backe said: Yeah, all the Nikola's have that tape - my 84-volt Nikola has it too. Actually a rather daft use of materials. I've been using GT structurally on my MS* for years. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 16 minutes ago, who_the said: Actually a rather daft use of materials. I've been using GT structurally on my MS* for years. If it's daft why have you been using it for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreeRide Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Marty Backe said: If it's daft why have you been using it for years He may have meant 'apt', but I don't think either description quite applies. Since something similar is easily sourced and replaced i don't think it's in the top 10 ten list of concerns. I wonder if they intended it to be structural, or as extra insurance against water ingress. It might help redirect any moisture than managed to get through the casing due to any flaws in the case. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arbolest Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 3 hours ago, Marty Backe said: If it's daft why have you been using it for years Maybe he meant "deft"? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 5 hours ago, FreeRide said: He may have meant 'apt', but I don't think either description quite applies. Since something similar is easily sourced and replaced i don't think it's in the top 10 ten list of concerns. I wonder if they intended it to be structural, or as extra insurance against water ingress. It might help redirect any moisture than managed to get through the casing due to any flaws in the case. When I saw it on mine I assumed it was for water protection because the control board was there. Any dripping water along that seam would directly hit the control board. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
who_the Posted August 2, 2019 Author Share Posted August 2, 2019 Deft. Thanks. Everyone needs an editor. Including, apparently, an editor! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nils Posted August 2, 2019 Share Posted August 2, 2019 11 hours ago, FreeRide said: He may have meant 'apt', but I don't think either description quite applies. Since something similar is easily sourced and replaced i don't think it's in the top 10 ten list of concerns. I wonder if they intended it to be structural, or as extra insurance against water ingress. It might help redirect any moisture than managed to get through the casing due to any flaws in the case. Yes, that was my take on it when I saw it - extra water ingress protection from water entering from the top. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lioku Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 What's the minimum disassembly required to change a tire on the Nikola? Looks like at minimum one of the battery packs and LEDs from one half of the shell need to be disconnected. Did you need to disconnect and remove the motor or control board also? Seems like there is a glued on cap that would need to be removed in order to take the motor out, which might be really annoying to replace. Looking at this for my next wheel but I'm worried about needing to rebuild the entire thing every time the tire needs replacing or patching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 53 minutes ago, lioku said: What's the minimum disassembly required to change a tire on the Nikola? Looks like at minimum one of the battery packs and LEDs from one half of the shell need to be disconnected. Did you need to disconnect and remove the motor or control board also? Seems like there is a glued on cap that would need to be removed in order to take the motor out, which might be really annoying to replace. Looking at this for my next wheel but I'm worried about needing to rebuild the entire thing every time the tire needs replacing or patching. I have yet to replace a tire on the Nikola, but on all other Gotway wheels you access the motor for tire replacement on the side where there are no motor wires. You don't have to disconnect any wires. I think it's the same here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EUC Custom Power-Pads Posted August 6, 2019 Share Posted August 6, 2019 On 8/2/2019 at 4:33 PM, Marty Backe said: When I saw it on mine I assumed it was for water protection because the control board was there. Or just in case if the housing screws doesn't hold, or the QC guy put the tape there, because it's faster as to check all housing screws? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adel Posted August 16, 2020 Share Posted August 16, 2020 (edited) So what is the easiest way to do tire change on Nikola 84V ? Can it be done without disconnecting motor wires, I would love to be able to replace it the same way as the Msuper where no wires get disconnected at all. I think I've seen either disconnect motor wires and drop the motor without removing the shell, or splitting the shells ? Edited August 16, 2020 by Adel add more questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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