Lack of EP6 tuning parts

[johnnybb2000]

Thanks guys! So I'm pretty confident now. I will need to get that tool for the chain ring and I am also interested in what chain ring upgrades are recommended. Makes sense to do that at the same time as you say.
Ref Phillips screwdriver, yeah, I think I saw one once... Used it will a hammer to make a hole! So, should be ok with that?! Also, ordered a torque wrench to get the thing back together correctly.
If anyone has made a video of doing the procedure, it would be welcomed. I will video and post when I do it for others.
Again, really appreciate your time and advice. Thank you.
Jb

 

[Weeksy]

So, things to think about.

1. It's a fiddly job
2. Remove motor straight down, I tried tilting it and failed, it would've been so much easier
3. There's a few spacers behind the mounts, they're horrible to put back.
4. Chainring spacer/nut thing is reverse thread
5. Not all torque wrenches do reverse thread, I'd argue most don't.

 

[johnnybb2000]

So, things to think about.

1. It's a fiddly job
2. Remove motor straight down, I tried tilting it and failed, it would've been so much easier
3. There's a few spacers behind the mounts, they're horrible to put back.
4. Chainring spacer/nut thing is reverse thread
5. Not all torque wrenches do reverse thread, I'd argue most don't.

Hey, that's top advice! Thank you. Never thought of the torque wrench thing. I have ordered one specifically for bikes so, fingers crossed it will be alright. Having said that, researching the Shimano "bit" I need to buy, they also sell a torque tool which looks perfect. Just a case of how much this all gonna cost!
And...

LRT-4 Lockring Tool — Shimano® Direct Mount

Precision-manufactured tool for removal and installation of lockrings found on many Shimano® direct-mount chainring systems.

www.parktool.com

(Thanks Lydon for these links!)
Thanks Weeksy.

Jb

 

[Weeksy]

That may not the one you want
The EP600 motor deffo uses this

Shimano Spares TL-FC430 chainring installation tool for chainring for

Genuine Shimano replacement part

www.bikeparts.co.uk

 

[johnnybb2000]

That may not the one you want
The EP600 motor deffo uses this

Shimano Spares TL-FC430 chainring installation tool for chainring for

Genuine Shimano replacement part

www.bikeparts.co.uk

Oh really?? I reckon I need to go to local Shimano dealer, buy a new chain ring and ask for the right tool..... Won't tell them about the PearTune... They seem to all get their knickers in a twist when you do!

 

[johnnybb2000]

Also, just to say guys. Thanks so much for all your time trying to help. It's genuinely appreciated. I think it's time to go to the shop. It's the shop I bought it from so, don't wanna give any indication I'm fitting the PearTune but, if I give the notion I wanna replace the chain ring, I reckon they'll offer help and support.
Btw, is there any recommends for a chain ring upgrade? Thanks again.

 

[Weeksy]

Oh really?? I reckon I need to go to local Shimano dealer, buy a new chain ring and ask for the right tool..... Won't tell them about the PearTune... They seem to all get their knickers in a twist when you do!

Really really the LRT2 is for the earlier gen EP6 motor

 

[johnnybb2000]

Hey Weeksy! Thanks fella.... You (really! ) are looking at the detail and I could have spent *more* money getting the wrong thing.
Keep saying thanks but, reckon I should do, cos I do appreciate your time! JB