Levo SL Gen 1 Levo SL motor and battery removal

[Vin829]

Does anyone have instructions how to remove the motor and battery with torque specs? I’ve got some cable rattling in the frame and I wanna take a look in there. Also would be a good thing just to know. Thanks

 

[ImSundee]

https://media.specialized.com/support/collateral/0000141748.pdf

Page 24 for torque specs.

Motor removal is fairly easy once you have the crank arms, chain device and chainring off, its just a few bolts, the bash guard will come off first. And the battery is held on wtih the 2 bolts on the downtube.

 

[p3eps]

You need to remove the guard, and the 4 bolts nearest the front wheel.
You need to slacken off the 2 rear bolts that are inside the chainstay.

The motor should then pivot down whilst remaining attached.

I have attached the torque settings - which are in the manual.

On another note... you’re wasting your time, as you can’t see anything by removing the motor! The cables are inside a pre-routed sleeve (on carbon models anyway)

 

[Vin829]

Thanks man. I looked everywhere for that. Yea I was afraid of not seeing anything. I’m wondering what I can do to quiet the rattling

 

[tokij]

It was very easy to remove the motor unit. The motor is made by MAHLE. I swapped in the Lefty Ocho and 27.5" wheels, removed the main battery and made it a range extender only and got 14.45kg!

 

[tokij]

The main battery weighs 1,874g.

 

[R120]

Doesn't getting rid of the main battery compromise the handling? One of he best things about the design is how low down and towards the bb the main battery is, by relying on the range extender you are pushing the centre of gravity up? May not be that noticeable though due to the weight I guess. Nice build though!

 

[Fivetones]

Nice XC build there @tokij. I’m interested in the weight distribution with just the extender too. It’s a configuration that would allow you to fly with the SL in hold. Mind you post C19 that could be a while off.

 

[AlexEMTB]

I spoke to my dealer and they said if one tampers and tries to remove the battery, the motor warranty is voided. Very surprising to say the least. Has anyone heard different?

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I spoke to my dealer and they said if one tampers and tries to remove the battery, the motor warranty is voided. Very surprising to say the least. Has anyone heard different?

That’s not true at all.

 

[Rob Rides EMTB]

I’ve done it twice. Takes 20 mins. I’ll do a video next week.

 

[AlexEMTB]

That’s not true at all.

SOOOO happy to hear that Rob! Thanks mate!