Bosch Gen4 motor cover

Embee

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Aug 14, 2020
16
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Lancashire UK
Nice idea, I really would like to do something like this for my own Cube also! Is it easy to remove & install the original cover, just those 4 screws open and that's it..?

I was also thinking if 2mm aluminium plate would be enough, or maybe some 4-5mm PE plastic etc. What do you think?
Cover on the 2020 stereo is held on by just 3 fastenings - 2 at front and 1 at the rear/side. Haven’t tried mine in anger yet, but thought 2mm would be a good start and bendable given my limited metalwork skills. At just £2.60 (incl postage !) it’s worth trying to protect probably the most vulnerable part of the bike. Btw, shame Cube and others don’t put something there as std. I ride a BMW 1200 GSA motorcycle with a whacking big metal sump guard as std
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Superken73

New Member
Oct 31, 2020
11
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France

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Jardoon

New Member
Oct 10, 2020
6
1
Bradford
I’ve smashed my bash guard on my cube 160 HPC TM 625
can anyone tell my how to get a replacement ori one if possible
ive googled it but find it confusing HELP please
thanks
 

Studded E-mtb

New Member
Nov 6, 2020
9
1
Norway
I’ve smashed my bash guard on my cube 160 HPC TM 625
can anyone tell my how to get a replacement ori one if possible
ive googled it but find it confusing HELP please
thanks

Hello Jardoon
You can get them from bike-discount.de
  • 18-05599 / 3151 (COVER_motor-20_HY-P4-FSV-CA) Stereo Hybrid HPC
Probably from other shops to.

But i do not understand why Cube would make a plastic skid cower on a 24kg e-bike?
I am building me a aluminium skid plate, when i get my bike back from a repair/service.
Regards
 

Jardoon

New Member
Oct 10, 2020
6
1
Bradford
Hello Jardoon
You can get them from bike-discount.de
  • 18-05599 / 3151 (COVER_motor-20_HY-P4-FSV-CA) Stereo Hybrid HPC
Probably from other shops to.

But i do not understand why Cube would make a plastic skid cower on a 24kg e-bike?
I am building me a aluminium skid plate, when i get my bike back from a repair/service.
Regards
Thanks for that will order one
I totally agree it seems not rite putting a plastic one on I had a canondale before
and that had a alloy one on.
I found these on eBay don’t no if any good for you
 

Akiwi

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Dashfield

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May 11, 2021
32
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Bristol, UK
They look pretty nice.

Has anyone tried one of these anodised ones from eBay? They look pretty good but without any product reviews I wasn't sure if they work well. I've just ordered my 140 TM today and have 4 weeks to wait before I get it. So looking to get a motor guard before the first ride.
 

Reaper

Member
Feb 12, 2021
30
21
Vancouver
What I have done is skin the original bash plate in carbon fibre. The cloth and epoxy cost under $100 (CAD) That got me enough to do at least four covers in 2 layers. Super easy to work with. I tried fibreglass first and that was a nightmare, looked awful and broke after first hit. make sure you scuff up the plastic real good before you glue down the first layer. This is my first attempt and it came out looking pretty nice and shiny . These pics are after quite a few rides and a few hits and scrapes and it’s holding up very well. It’s not perfect but it’s a hell of a lot better than that Cube piece of crap.
I've been waiting on a new cover for four months now and will cover that one too. Maybe 3 layers and see how that works
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Jeffrey

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Jul 29, 2020
97
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Switzerland
What I have done is skin the original bash plate in carbon fibre. The cloth and epoxy cost under $100 (CAD) That got me enough to do at least four covers in 2 layers. Super easy to work with. I tried fibreglass first and that was a nightmare, looked awful and broke after first hit. make sure you scuff up the plastic real good before you glue down the first layer. This is my first attempt and it came out looking pretty nice and shiny . These pics are after quite a few rides and a few hits and scrapes and it’s holding up very well. It’s not perfect but it’s a hell of a lot better than that Cube piece of crap.
I've been waiting on a new cover for four months now and will cover that one too. Maybe 3 layers and see how that works View attachment 61727 View attachment 61727 View attachment 61729 View attachment 61730

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Looks nice!
What's the thickness of the carbon sheets?
How did you applied them? Just epoxy resin or also heating/drying?
 

Reaper

Member
Feb 12, 2021
30
21
Vancouver
Looks nice!
What's the thickness of the carbon sheets?
How did you applied them? Just epoxy resin or also heating/drying?
Not sure about the thickness,they call it 5.8 oz. so I glued the first layer to the original shell then epoxy then another sheet then more epoxy. Just air dry.It looked fabulous just like that without sanding
 

mochitloon

Active member
Sep 11, 2020
13
27
Scotland
Has anyone tried one of these anodised ones from eBay? They look pretty good but without any product reviews I wasn't sure if they work well. I've just ordered my 140 TM today and have 4 weeks to wait before I get it. So looking to get a motor guard before the first ride.
I fitted one of these to my 160 SL from new. First ride it did it's job when I whacked the underside off a rock and scarred the alu plate rather than destroying the plastic cover. Secured via two longer bolts at the front and some 3M velcro at the back. Pretty happy with it.
 

Dashfield

Member
May 11, 2021
32
37
Bristol, UK
I fitted one of these to my 160 SL from new. First ride it did it's job when I whacked the underside off a rock and scarred the alu plate rather than destroying the plastic cover. Secured via two longer bolts at the front and some 3M velcro at the back. Pretty happy with it.

Thanks for that. I think I’ll give it a go.
 

Reaper

Member
Feb 12, 2021
30
21
Vancouver
finally got a new motor guard from Cube and immediately skinned it with 2 layers.Definitrly getting better at it but still can’t get the folds perfect. Made sure the folds are at the back so not too obvious. It added 40 grams to it if anyone cares. 2 layers carbon and 3 layers epoxy
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marossala

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Dec 9, 2022
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Hlohovec
finally got a new motor guard from Cube and immediately skinned it with 2 layers.Definitrly getting better at it but still can’t get the folds perfect. Made sure the folds are at the back so not too obvious. It added 40 grams to it if anyone cares. 2 layers carbon and 3 layers epoxy View attachment 62441 View attachment 62442 View attachment 62443 View attachment 62444
Hello, is it just a carbon fiber imitation foil or is it something other more special ? Thanks for answer. :) @Reaper
 

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