I see... but I think this is unfair. Especially if under warranty I am obliged to repair bringing the bike to the shop :|
Levo Gen 3 Broken charging door
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I see... but I think this is unfair. Especially if under warranty I am obliged to repair bringing the bike to the shop :|
No issues with my door so far, year of ownership..ride pretty hardcore stuff and have had a few big offs!
This thread got me paranoid as I ride some pretty hardcore rocky terrain myself. Every time I hear a thud I look down to see if the door is still there. So far so good, I’ve only had the bike a month though. Im thinking I’ll go ahead and order one of these just to keep on standby as I’m guessing I’ll eventually rip mine off.
I might be wrong but I think a lot of this happens from people catching it a few times and weakening the plastic when it’s charging. Mines been fine and I’ve had a lot of crashes and the bikes wearing some scars
eTrax
Member
The hinge becomes weakened because it sits on the edge of the bash guard. Couple of hits on the side of bash guard and the hinge is toast.
I don't have a new one yet but if it's not inboard of the bash guard seems like the same things going to happen.
The crappy bash guard needed to be a bit wider.
I am on my third cover. After the last one failed, I JB welded magnets to secure cover better, shortened the lever into a nub so it can't get easily be opened and beveled the door edges so they are inboard of bash guard. I have about 10 rides on it and it's been good so far with a few log strikes.
It amazes me that this flawed amateur design made it into production.
If they don't redesign the bash guard as well and make it wider the same thing's going to happen to that new cover it just might last a bit longer due to a better hinge.
I don't have a new one yet but if it's not inboard of the bash guard seems like the same things going to happen.
The crappy bash guard needed to be a bit wider.
I am on my third cover. After the last one failed, I JB welded magnets to secure cover better, shortened the lever into a nub so it can't get easily be opened and beveled the door edges so they are inboard of bash guard. I have about 10 rides on it and it's been good so far with a few log strikes.
It amazes me that this flawed amateur design made it into production.
If they don't redesign the bash guard as well and make it wider the same thing's going to happen to that new cover it just might last a bit longer due to a better hinge.
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MiTurboComp
Member
Awaiting delivery of my Levo Turbo Comp at our LBS here in FL USA. Any good news re: new charging doors?
If not, other workarounds (besides gaffing tape).
Thx fellow emtb'ers,
MiTurboComp
If not, other workarounds (besides gaffing tape).
Thx fellow emtb'ers,
MiTurboComp
eTrax
Member
See post above yours. Been working great.
MiTurboComp
Member
Guess it's time to think about welding . . .
luna87824
E*POWAH Master
I asked for and got the new door with my 2022 carbon comp
MiTurboComp
Member
I didn’t ask for ‘iT’ specifically. Assuming the new door will be on my new bike. I don’t even know what the new door looks like . . .
Maybe thiz?
Maybe thiz?
luna87824
E*POWAH Master
That's it!!
MiTurboComp
Member
How’s that door been holding up?
luna87824
E*POWAH Master
No rides yet, I'm still waiting on parts for my build..
MiTurboComp
Member
Picked up my Turbo Comp yesterday. Black matte color not my 1st choice but sale on 2022 Comp made it a no-brainer. Updated door with hinge included. After registering and charging next step will be applying protective film.
luna87824
E*POWAH Master
So are you saying it came installed on the bike from the factory?
MiTurboComp
Member
Yes. The charging door was not a mod; it was installed on the bike from the factory.
Setting up Mission Control app connectivity and a brief test ride has me thinking probabilities . . . HOWLING FUN!
Setting up Mission Control app connectivity and a brief test ride has me thinking probabilities . . . HOWLING FUN!
luna87824
E*POWAH Master
HOWLING FUN! ....Coming from the motor?
MiTurboComp
Member
No, from me! As in "Wooohooo!!"
brigcampbell
Active member
Just had my duct taped cracked stock charge port door replaced with the new spring hinge.
It's "better" but if you side swipe or graze a log / rock that hinge will immediately rip off.
It's "better" but if you side swipe or graze a log / rock that hinge will immediately rip off.
Aaron
Active member
Had my SWORKS model for a couple of months, mine sheared of yesterday, waiting for replacement under warranty.
Anyone in the U.S. received a warranty replacement that is the hinge door with spring? I got a replacement couple months back and it was the same one I broke with no spring mechanism. It just broke again think I’ll wait to get it warrantied until I confirm the hinge door with the spring is the current replacement.
think I’ll wait to get it warrantied until I confirm the hinge door with the spring is the current replacement.
brigcampbell
Active member
Yes, I'm in SoCal and had my door replaced last week with the new spring hinge.
I had my done at a Specialized store, they bought my LBS.
Interestingly the new levos on the floor have the old door.
brigcampbell
Active member
With the door closed apply a 1" piece of duct tape over the hinge. It will keep it attached until you replace it.
I rode for 500 miles with a crack and tape.
Yamanote
Member
Charge port door is terrible. How did that make it past design?? I'm on my third replacement, waiting for the spring loaded permanent fix. It's just too easy to forget and move pedals and it slices off like butter. What the heck!
brigcampbell
Active member
The replacement door with hinge isn't winning any design awards either. It kind of fits and it makes the battery plug fit awkward and sometimes doesn't fully engage.
Good news is it doesn't fall off.
eTrax
Member
Have to agree, it is only better because its an actual hinge with a pin rather than bending over thin plastic.
The issue is the rock guard on the bottom does no offer any protection to the hinge edge of the door. It is simply wide open to any rock, root or log coming its way.
An elementary school kid could have designed this better. Truly amazing this design went into production.
RM.SGO
Member
Just ordered the new hinges door from a semi-local LSB. Says it’s in stock. Will see when it shows up. My original hasn’t snapped yet but would just assume make the proactive fix
RM.SGO
Member
Pretty fast delivery
Did a google search and found a bike shop in California who had the new door in stock. Ordered for $40 as I recall and got in within a week. Installation was about 15 minutes including dropping the battery. Problem averted.
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