TedTheAtheist Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 It happens sometimes when I ride. I hear this "clunk clunk clunk" sound while riding. It's as if there's something attached to the wheel that's hitting the side of the covering, but I've looked a bit and there is nothing. It will stop after a little bit more riding, but it might come back. Some days I'll go without that sound at all. It will go slower if I ride slower, faster if I ride fast.. and it seems the faster I ride, the less sound it'll make.. but then alas, it can just go away for awhile. I haven't actually taken apart the wheel fully - just taken off the side covers to look around (as if that does anything) and also looked in with the flashlight as best as I can around where anything could touch. I see nothing. I realize maybe taking the wheel completely off might help, but I've never done that... but I guess I'll have to? Any ideas? I know this is damn vague. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..... Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 (edited) run a towel thru the fender. If that doesnt solve it, youll have to open it. There isnt much to it. Just be careful. the screws are made of chinesium and the plastic is only mediocre in durablity. Finesse and patience is key. Edited September 11, 2020 by ShanesPlanet 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedTheAtheist Posted September 12, 2020 Author Share Posted September 12, 2020 Thanks for that. What do you mean, towel through the fender.. you mean, let it ride up the wheel while hugging the wheel and wait for it to come out the other side or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Eisenman Posted September 12, 2020 Share Posted September 12, 2020 (edited) Assuming your shell to motor/wheel clearance is clear.....and that the pedal columns to shell mount area is not cracked (allowing shell to tire clearance to flex)... You might want to check that the large axle nuts , pressing the shims into position (at least on Monster and other Gotways) , are tight. Tightening the nut on the side where the motor wiring passes through the wheel will likely need a special 'channeled deep socket' tool which you might be able to create. Monster uses 24 mm axle nuts. Edited September 12, 2020 by Bob Eisenman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedTheAtheist Posted September 13, 2020 Author Share Posted September 13, 2020 7 hours ago, Bob Eisenman said: Assuming your shell to motor/wheel clearance is clear.....and that the pedal columns to shell mount area is not cracked (allowing shell to tire clearance to flex)... You might want to check that the large axle nuts , pressing the shims into position (at least on Monster and other Gotways) , are tight. Tightening the nut on the side where the motor wiring passes through the wheel will likely need a special 'channeled deep socket' tool which you might be able to create. Monster uses 24 mm axle nuts. I have that socket tool! Ok I'll try that next. Thank you bro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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