Motor consumable parts and service intervals.

[rootsmanoeuver]

Hi I'm looking at a Focus Jam2 and was wondering if there are any consumable parts the motor needs (E8000), probably keep the bike 3-4 years; also is there a regular service schedule. Does the E8000 suffer from any known faults? I'd rather here this from users as well as the dealer.
Thanks

 

[2unfit2ride]

Not heard of any, but E means added wear to chains & crank bearings due to the higher load & I expect that, be interested to hear of others thoughts on this

 

[khorn]

There are issues with the bearings in the 8000 motor unit but you can fix them yourself if you are out of warranty.

Karsten

 

[hemi.rokingi]

@khorn are you able to describe the process/point me in the direction of some info on how to do this?

 

[khorn]

@khorn are you able to describe the process/point me in the direction of some info on how to do this?

I think one of our members can help you out, @Bearing Man do have videos of how to do.

Karsten

 

[Bearing Man]

I think one of our members can help you out, @Bearing Man do have videos of how to do.

Karsten

Unfortunately, we have not done the Shimano motors yet, not enough second hand ones about to investigate yet. It is on the list though and We are getting more enquires for repairs on the E8000.
Pete.

 

[hemi.rokingi]

Just looking through the forum I can see @Japuserid has stripped and regreased the motor. Care to share any tips/instructions?

 

[Rallysaloon]

I’ve stripped and replaced E8000 bearings

 

[Peaky Rider]

Can anyone remind me how long the b/b bearings are warranted for on the E8000?

 

[Cinnamon]

Asked Shimano last year and official statement was that E8000 requires no maintenance.

 

[Peaky Rider]

Asked Shimano last year and official statement was that E8000 requires no maintenance.

That's not meant to be an answer to the previous post is it Pipo?

 

[Cinnamon]

Well...Not exactly. Motor warranty is 2 years.

 

[Peaky Rider]

Well...Not exactly. Motor warranty is 2 years.

Thanks Pipo, but do you know, or does anyone else, if the b/b bearings are covered by the warranty or will they just come under normal wear and tear?

 

[Rallysaloon]

Thanks Pipo, but do you know, or does anyone else, if the b/b bearings are covered by the warranty or will they just come under normal wear and tear?

The bb bearings will have a two year warranty as they are part of the motor.

 

[Peaky Rider]

The bb bearings will have a two year warranty as they are part of the motor.

Thanks for that Rallysaloon.