Thanks for the help so far and sorry if I'm hijacking this thread, it does seem related though.
I've started researching the bearings and the exploded view, but I guess I missed where the clutch is? Because the clutch is what the problem seems to be. On my wife's bike, e7000, there is no...
Mine just started this drag today. I compared it to my wife bike with low miles and there's definitely a resistance when the motor actually engages. With the motor off there is no resistance. If anyone has a schematic or recommendations I'd appreciate it.