Originally Posted by
Chuckles1
Ebikes are difficult to elevate for maintenance. Theres so much going on on my conversion (torque arms, motor cable, rear rack, disc brakes and rotors, etc) it's hard to find a place to even lift on (triangle battery, controller, excess wiring wrapped around seat post, rear light wires, etc). I've finally learned to loosen rear top strap of triangle battery to free a couple inches of top bar where it joins seat tube, and lift the bike onto work stand by lifting on left chainstay and stem. I'm always concerned that something will break, especially the top bar or workstand) but so far this seems to work. Now if I can only get the rear brake pads to stop dragging...
I know what you mean about adapting a work around. Don''t know what type of brakes? Disk or pads? If Disk - raise wheel and spin tire with brake bracket loose then while in air spinning pull brake handle and hold while tightening brake bracket. This will center the brake pads. How I do it. Hope this helps,