Popular Post Pingouin Posted September 20, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted September 20, 2019 (edited) Hello guys, After owning dozens of EUCs (19), after almost 4 years of riding, I wanted to give you a feedback of the EUC I used the most as a daily commuter, my trusty inmotion V8 ! There is not much to say about this EUC, it's performance are "ok" compared to todays EUC's, but when it came out in 2016 the performance of the V8 were great at that time. However, the V8 has something "special", a "just right" feeling when I take it. It has a cut off switch that doesn't make any sound, same for the power on button. It has NEVER failed once during the 10 000km (6214 miles), I have been using it in extreme weather, storm, heavy rain, extreme heat, snow, mud...I took it to the moutains, offroad, jumped it, used it to learn some tricks....and it still looks good ! The grip is still the original one, I think it'll last until the battery is dead ! The shell is no longer brand new, it has multiple scratches, but no rift, nothing broken. I really like how easy it is to dissassemble the V8 to change the tire for example. The performance I get of course has diminished along the years, it only has 380Wh left out of the original 480Wh. I had two flats, and changed the tire once. The speed is still the same, I can still get about 25km riding normaly, up to 40km riding really slow. I don't really need more speed, or more range for a daily use, of course having more range is great, but it comes at a cost : weight. The weight of the V8 is just right, I can bring it up with me almost anywhere ! I feel like Inmotion managed to build an EUC that is perfectly balanced. I just can't think of any EUC that could fit me needs better, only the MCM5 comes close, but it came out 2 years later, and it's much heavier. After owning several "big" machines (MSX, Monster, KS18, 16X...) I think the V8 has something that the other EUC's don't have, it's like an extension of yourself, can't really describe it. For those who want a daily commuter that is not the fastest, nor does it have the longest range, but something that will become your best friend, that you can trust in every situations, then the V8 us for you. Now I hope to take it to the 15 000km mark, I'm sure it'll do fine, because it still works great ! See you for the 15k mark ! Edited September 21, 2019 by Pingouin 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meepmeepmayer Posted September 20, 2019 Share Posted September 20, 2019 You should add that you're light as a feather 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Enforcer Posted September 22, 2019 Share Posted September 22, 2019 Wow, did I read that correctly - 10K km and you're still using the oem grip tape on your pedals? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pingouin Posted September 22, 2019 Author Share Posted September 22, 2019 (edited) On 9/20/2019 at 9:11 PM, meepmeepmayer said: You should add that you're light as a feather Yeah 60kg ! I checked the axle it's not bent at all. 10 150km now 3 hours ago, Sidewalk Enforcer said: Wow, did I read that correctly - 10K km and you're still using the oem grip tape on your pedals? Yes you read me correctly, there is only a little piece of grip that came off after having something scratching it, it's been there since 5500km. Here is a pic of the pedal. Edited September 22, 2019 by Pingouin 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidewalk Enforcer Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 21 hours ago, Pingouin said: Yes you read me correctly, there is only a little piece of grip that came off after having something scratching it, it's been there since 5500km. Here is a pic of the pedal. Outstanding! Mine only lasted 1500 km before getting all torn up, and I'm not much heavier. That's some bad ass light-touch riding style you have there. Guess I must have shuffley feet or something. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazarinho Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 On 9/20/2019 at 8:40 PM, Pingouin said: something that will become your best friend, that you can trust in every situation Absolutely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend27 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 We need pictures of the machine! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wheeler337 Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 That's very cool to have that many miles on a wheel. I like my V8 it goes everywhere with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblade Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 I do love mine too, just wish it had more range. I have been debating for a while about attempting to build my own 20S-3P or 21700 based battery pack like @alcatraz to increase the range by ~50% with a pound or 2 increase in weight. Looks like a fair amount of work though, need a battery spot welder (I don't have one and don't need one outside of this project), and need to take care to not electrocute oneself or burn the house down in the process. So I remain on the fence for now. :-) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 15, 2019 Share Posted November 15, 2019 26 minutes ago, Blueblade said: ...need a battery spot welder (I don't have one and don't need one outside of this project)... I used a temperature controlled 110w soldering iron for my 20s3p build. This one keeps the cells cool and works very well... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/60-90-110W-110-220V-Electric-Soldering-Iron-Welding-Heat-Gun-6pc-Solder-Iron-Tip-/312809133964?var=&hash=item48d4e0978c I fitted one of these soldering tips... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-Tip-Tip-Welding-900M-T5C-Aoyue-Hakko-Weller-Etc/323928908708?hash=item4b6baae3a4:g:9GcAAOxy4kpQ-ozm Its safe and won't damage the cells so long as you use good technique and don't let the battery get hot. . Check youtube for videos on how to do this safely. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcatraz Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 In china now diy people use small handheld spotwelders that cost 10-15usd. They are crude but seem to work. On a budget it's best is to use battery operated spot welders. My cheap mains operated kept blowing the home's main fuse. For a split second cheap ones pull like 40A @ 220V. Not all homes can supply this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueblade Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) 45 minutes ago, alcatraz said: For a split second cheap ones pull like 40A @ 220V. Not all homes can supply this. Wow i didn't expect that! I did just happen to put in a 240V 50A plug in my garage for a 175A mig/tig/arc welder-- long time desire to learn to weld, but there are smaller welders that can use 120V/20A outlets that weld things much heavier duty than thin nickel strips. Edited November 16, 2019 by Blueblade 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mono Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 On 9/23/2019 at 1:41 PM, Sidewalk Enforcer said: Outstanding! Mine only lasted 1500 km before getting all torn up Same here, but after even 500km @ 80kg: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcatraz Posted November 19, 2019 Share Posted November 19, 2019 10 hours ago, Mono said: Same here, but after even 500km @ 80kg: My 10k km pedals don't look nearly this bad yet. Maybe the soles of your shoes are very hard and abraisive. I ride in sneakers most of the time which have quite soft soles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lucian75 Posted February 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 25, 2020 I have more than 15.000 km with V8..but in one about 1 year and i have now 4 inmotion V8.. 2 working and 2 i use spare baterry because i ride almost 100 km every day 😁 The only one i start with 0 km i buy it in 17 October and after 40 days i was having 3000 km already 🤣🤣🤣 Now it have 6000. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucian75 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 I have more than 15.000 km with V8..but in one about 1 year and i have now 4 inmotion V8.. 2 working and 2 i use spare baterry because i ride almost 100 km every day 😁 The only one i start with 0 km i buy it in 17 October and after 40 days i was having 3000 km already 🤣🤣🤣 Now it have 6000. But i have few complains about V8 Outer sheels,they are quite strong but still not enough..all my wheels have broken side sheels. Another thing is pedals..they dont stay up anymore and it stay flat not at V angle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someguy152 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 On 11/15/2019 at 11:54 PM, alcatraz said: In china now diy people use small handheld spotwelders that cost 10-15usd. They are crude but seem to work. On a budget it's best is to use battery operated spot welders. My cheap mains operated kept blowing the home's main fuse. For a split second cheap ones pull like 40A @ 220V. Not all homes can supply this. is this what ur talking about https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handheld-Welding-Soldering-Machine-18650-32650-Li-ion-Battery-Spot-Welder-4500ma/392628914099?hash=item5b6a81c7b3:g:9O8AAOSw7oleFClD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someguy152 Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 this looks a bit safer https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000553265378.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.29325454TYwDvr&algo_pvid=0cb34ab6-cd31-4601-aca9-747ec6bba0cf&algo_expid=0cb34ab6-cd31-4601-aca9-747ec6bba0cf-27&btsid=0ab6d67915865239364224779e2078&ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCar Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Did you own an 18 inch wheel? Kingsong 18L? The 18L was so much better for me than the V8. Speed was a big factor as was softer ride because of the bigger 18 inch wheel. Hard for me to imagine someone would prefer the V8 over the 18L. For the me the 18L was so much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uniafi Posted May 1, 2020 Share Posted May 1, 2020 My V8 has almost 2000 miles and I thought it was a lot! I use mine to go to work, gym, groceries, you name it. I like the size, weight, design... The range is okay for me. I just wish it was faster. I thought about buying the V8F but I might wait for V11 reviews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preston Palmer Posted May 3, 2020 Share Posted May 3, 2020 I put about 3,000 mi on my V8 before selling it. It was a fantastic wheel! Zero complaints. It never let me down! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
someguy152 Posted May 4, 2020 Share Posted May 4, 2020 i wonder why the i hear bad reports about the v10 quaity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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