Any experience with Moterra SL out there?

[SCZ4]

Guys,

Is the Cherry Red SL2 gloss or matt paint? Looks look gloss to me, but just want to check before ordering Invisiframe for inbound bike.

 

[Rhitter]

Guys,

Is the Cherry Red SL2 gloss or matt paint? Looks look gloss to me, but just want to check before ordering Invisiframe for inbound bike.

With invisframe it doesn't really matter. Get the sheen you want.

I got matte for the grey and I think it looks pretty cool.

If you zoom in you can see the gloss at the seams.

 

[dezb]

I reckon gloss would be best on the red one. There's some pics here - Staff Bike Check: Mat’s Cannondale Moterra SL that show it looking pretty glossy.

 

[SCZ4]

Anyone got a rear mudguard which works well with their SL?

 

[Toms11]

You got the error message again?! How many miles? Are you riding in wet conditions?

Yes, I've got it again. 1 season for me is about 1000 km. And it looks like I have to change battery and motor after every season...
My riding conditions are dry. It seems that something wears out over time. And they definitely didn't fix the cause.
I waited almost half year for battery and engine shipping from Japan and it didnt last whole season.

 

[GeordieDownSouth]

Interesting to see Intradrive GD8 gearbox getting another funding boost, it’s mounting hardware is the same as EP8/801 so should fit in the SL

 

[SCZ4]

Trying to weather proof my Moterra by applying some Muc-Off HCB-1 Harsh Conditions Barrier, but struggling to remove the motor cover, can any one advise. I've removed the rear T40 bolts, is the front just a pin. I don't want to pull it any hardware in-case something snaps.

Difficult to get a photo and looks different in each photo.

 

[GeordieDownSouth]

Trying to weather proof my Moterra by applying some Muc-Off HCB-1 Harsh Conditions Barrier, but struggling to remove the motor cover, can any one advise. I've removed the rear T40 bolts, is the front just a pin. I don't want to pull it any hardware in-case something snaps.

Difficult to get a photo and looks different in each photo.

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It’s not a pin it’s a 2.5mm or 2mm allen bolt, need to clean it out with something sharp first like a pic

 

[GeordieDownSouth]

Trying to weather proof my Moterra by applying some Muc-Off HCB-1 Harsh Conditions Barrier, but struggling to remove the motor cover, can any one advise. I've removed the rear T40 bolts, is the front just a pin. I don't want to pull it any hardware in-case something snaps.

Difficult to get a photo and looks different in each photo.

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Whatever you do don’t use a ball head allen key as it’s not deep enough really, use a torque or flat ended allen key

 

[SCZ4]

Got it, thanks guys. It was indeed 2mm and good advice regarding the flat allen key.

Only ridden the bike 4 times since getting it at the beginning of the month, all in wet muddy conditions, but it was surprisingly dry and clean up there.

Sprayed some of the MucOff stuff, but didn't bother with the dialectic grease for now.

 

[GeordieDownSouth]

Got it, thanks guys. It was indeed 2mm and good advice regarding the flat allen key.

Only ridden the bike 4 times since getting it at the beginning of the month, all in wet muddy conditions, but it was surprisingly dry and clean up there.

Sprayed some of the MucOff stuff, but didn't both with the dialectic grease for now.

Be careful with the dialetic grease, only smear it on the outside of the connections to seal them up, i put some inside as they should be fine but the battery connector doesn’t have enough space for it so it stopped the connection, i had to clean it all out again