Levo Gen 3 Motor getting noisier
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Troutwrestler
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Mine is in the shop too. Same issue. Starts quiet, but 30mins of climbing and it is wailing like a banshee. Embarrassingly loud. Downhill for a bit and it is quiet again, but sustained climbing brings on the noise again. Mode makes no difference.
I would like to know what the cause is. It started doing is in July last year, on a very hot day. It is definitely heat related. My pal's Levo was showing exact same motor temps, but no noise.
The shop submitted a warranty request to Specialized UK on 22 May. No news yet. I was hoping to go out on it next weekend (8-9 June). Fingers crossed....
I would like to know what the cause is. It started doing is in July last year, on a very hot day. It is definitely heat related. My pal's Levo was showing exact same motor temps, but no noise.
The shop submitted a warranty request to Specialized UK on 22 May. No news yet. I was hoping to go out on it next weekend (8-9 June). Fingers crossed....
When my last motor ( number 3 ) started wailing I recorded a video and sent it to dealer where I bought it. He said to me Specialized won't change it out for a noise but it's logged so just keep an eye on it . I got about another 3 weeks before it went then removed the motor and sent it to shop and they sent me a replacement.
Hi,
my motor became very,very noise at higher temps.
it's a gen2, the 2nd motor, 13Tkm, belt replacement after 12Tkm.
I opened the motor and found the bigger wheel tilts (see video). so it seems there is something wrong with the bearing inside. I cannot open the inner part as it requires special tools.
it's already out of warranty, so I see no other chance or let my say after 13Tkm I don't want to invest more on the old motor, so I bought a new one 2.2 version built in April'24...let's see.
there is one more thing I figured out...the belt might become "loose", means there is a screw with 0.2Nm of torque, but after while it might be that this screw needs to be adjusted again, but it's difficult as it's secured by locktide (and covered by a label). if someone wants to try, you can find it here...see picture
my motor became very,very noise at higher temps.
it's a gen2, the 2nd motor, 13Tkm, belt replacement after 12Tkm.
I opened the motor and found the bigger wheel tilts (see video). so it seems there is something wrong with the bearing inside. I cannot open the inner part as it requires special tools.
it's already out of warranty, so I see no other chance or let my say after 13Tkm I don't want to invest more on the old motor, so I bought a new one 2.2 version built in April'24...let's see.
there is one more thing I figured out...the belt might become "loose", means there is a screw with 0.2Nm of torque, but after while it might be that this screw needs to be adjusted again, but it's difficult as it's secured by locktide (and covered by a label). if someone wants to try, you can find it here...see picture
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Troutwrestler
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I collected mine back from the shop today. New motor under warranty. £50 labour for removal/refitting. I haven't had a chance to ride yet. I hope it is quiet.
