Shimano E8000 derestricting options

[Gary]

it will. Send me a PM with your address and I'll post you a strip of mastic

 

[davosaurusrex]

Only if you put your return address on it - if I find out you've dipped it in novichok when I start throthing at the mouth I want to have some anthrax ready to pop in the return post to you

 

[Gary]

haha
There's a 30ft roll here. entirely up to you if you want to risk it

 

[Gary]

Just been out to try out the difference the 36T ring makes on the flat again.
top speed reached was 31mph (GPS). Cadence reading 115rpm. still assisting. seems fairly legit.
No wonder Jeans and a Tshirt aren't the TT riders clothing of choice.

slow speed but fairly fast cadence light pedalling force in 42T sprocket still causes intermittent cut out. Not that it's a sensible gear/mode to ever use but y'know.. nice to know for nerding about n that.

 

[davosaurusrex]

Which power mode were you in?

 

[Gary]

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOST

 

[Gary]

Now... this is weird

I was just out (had time to waste) riding around the village Bored and mesing around in the street rather than on any trails.
Thought I'd try the lowest gearing in boost to see if it cuts out. (told you I was bored) it wouldn't, not at faster than walking pace anyway. Great it seems to be fixed!
This got me thinking about what I'd previously said about the assist cutting off at around 130rpm (Back when the bike was new before any firmware update).
I'm not sure how accurate the built in cadence meter is but from experience it's definitely not far out. but I did a couple of short spin ups in bottom gear on the flat road just to see where abouts the motor stops assisting.. and it wouldn't stop assisting. I only took it upto 160rpm first try, then 200rpm... no cut out. finally I spun upto 220rpm a few of times. no cut out.
I was in jeans so didn't really want to try much harder but it seems that the system doesn't cut out at all due to cadence anymore. This seems like it can only have changed through firmware updates.
Does anyone know where we can read what is actually in each firmware update? (infact is there anywhere to read what's included?)

 

[mark.ai]

Firmware updates are listed here if still interested: E-TUBE PROJECT | Firmware

But mostly "Bug fixing" isn't very helpful information Programmers, honestly ...

 

[Gary]

Thanks @mark.ai

 

[Carlbaggott]

Hi All,

New to this forum but hoping you can help. I have just fitted a Peartune MSO purchased from E Bike tuning to my Shimano Steps E8000 with Di2.

Activated the lights on in the phone E tube app then you can switch between lights off and on in the on screen display on the bike.

Problem is that the motor seems to cut in and out when pedalling and as of yet I can’t determine a pattern although at faster speeds and pedalling it does seem to be less noticeable.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks.

 

[Bob lakin]

Hi All,

New to this forum but hoping you can help. I have just fitted a Peartune MSO purchased from E Bike tuning to my Shimano Steps E8000 with Di2.

Activated the lights on in the phone E tube app then you can switch between lights off and on in the on screen display on the bike.

Problem is that the motor seems to cut in and out when pedalling and as of yet I can’t determine a pattern although at faster speeds and pedalling it does seem to be less noticeable.

Any ideas anyone?

Thanks.

Did you sort the problem with the peartune?

 

[Carlbaggott]

Not yet, I think it may be something to do with over spinning the pedals in certain gears but probably need a longer test to figure it out.

If it wasn’t for this issue this would be perfect as I like the on/off feature, the connectors are supposedly genuine parts and very easy to connect and after speaking to my bike shop they said it would not affect my warranty with them.

Don’t really want to change the chainring gearing as some suggestions.

 

[Bob lakin]

Not yet, I think it may be something to do with over spinning the pedals in certain gears but probably need a longer test to figure it out.

If it wasn’t for this issue this would be perfect as I like the on/off feature, the connectors are supposedly genuine parts and very easy to connect and after speaking to my bike shop they said it would not affect my warranty with them.

Don’t really want to change the chainring gearing as some suggestions.

Ok mate keep me posted if poss.

 

[drjarvis2003]

My 11 month old badass shimano unit, has just stopped working this week and there is no number tophone the place to ask about it. Had to email them instead. Has anyone else had problems?

 

[Bob lakin]

My 11 month old badass shimano unit, has just stopped working this week and there is no number tophone the place to ask about it. Had to email them instead. Has anyone else had problems?

Renew battery.

 

[drjarvis2003]

Renew battery.

That was the first thing i did and when that didnt work, i cleaned it out with contact cleaner. They have a new version out now that claims to be more waterproof, which tells me that they were aware of a problem with the old models.

 

[Gary]

My 11 month old badass shimano unit, has just stopped working this week and there is no number tophone the place to ask about it. Had to email them instead. Has anyone else had problems?

11 months is still under manufacturers warranty
Did you buy from ebiketuning ? I have found their email and contact form response to be non existent. I'm not sure if it's a poor customer service, language barrier or some sort of Email/server issue but it isn't good either way.
I'd keep trying to contact them by every means you can think of.
good luck

 

[thebarber]

They passed me straight over to peartune who replaced my 'broken' peartune chip, turns out it was just the bad plug that goes into motor which I've chopped off and replaced with a shimano one, so far so good

 

[drjarvis2003]

11 months is still under manufacturers warranty
Did you buy from ebiketuning ? I have found their email and contact form response to be non existent. I'm not sure if it's a poor customer service, language barrier or some sort of Email/server issue but it isn't good either way.
I'd keep trying to contact them by every means you can think of.
good luck

Yes, it was from ebiketuning and you are right, still no response. Am going to get the new version from a place in UK. Electric bike sales.

 

[Nautonier]

If anyone has a used BadassBox, Speedbox or other solution they want to sell at less than retail let me know. Would like to try my E8000 at 32km/h or more, but not sure it's important enough to spend ~$300 on. Does anyone know how the Shimano reps do it? I'm tempted to take mine to NZ and get it done by a rep there (NZ allows 32km/h). Just wouldn't be able to actually ride it there as I wouldn't have a battery...

 

[Bob lakin]

If anyone has a used BadassBox, Speedbox or other solution they want to sell at less than retail let me know. Would like to try my E8000 at 32km/h or more, but not sure it's important enough to spend ~$300 on. Does anyone know how the Shimano reps do it? I'm tempted to take mine to NZ and get it done by a rep there (NZ allows 32km/h). Just wouldn't be able to actually ride it there as I wouldn't have a battery...

I have BADASS freeze for sale (unused) if you're interested.

 

[Nautonier]

I have BADASS freeze for sale (unused) if you're interested.

I can't figure out how to PM you, can you please message me and let me know how much you want for it.
Cheers

 

[thebarber]

Managed to get out today on local trails and got an inconsistent w011 code so assume it's the chip - bike interface again.
Pulled the chip and worked champion, thing is I hate the 15mph barrier so want something better than this.
What's out there that'll de-restrict properly giving all the right info on the dash?
Found this on YouTube.....

 

[dirt huffer]

Would anyone outside the EU be able to ship a BadassBikes Box 4 Shimano to me in the US? Looking to avoid the VAT tax and can't find a dealer who will ship to the US

 

[Polaris]

Installed my badass box 4 last weekend, works like a charm just like the 3.4 version does on my bosch bike.. now it feels like a proper e-bike! Thing I like about the badass is that its non intrusive so easily removable "when required" i.e. tear it off and swallow it or stick it up my ass with one hand while holding spleen in with the other when ploughed over by a bus to avoid blame. secondly they are non detectable as long as you put the original magnet back on spokes so waranty remains valid! sweet

 

[Polaris]

Would anyone outside the EU be able to ship a BadassBikes Box 4 Shimano to me in the US? Looking to avoid the VAT tax and can't find a dealer who will ship to the US

did you sort a box out? I'm in the UK but could try to ship you one as a "low value gift" without packaging and AAA battery to avoid all the punk tax?

 

[BigFoot]

Managed to get out today on local trails and got an inconsistent w011 code so assume it's the chip - bike interface again.
Pulled the chip and worked champion, thing is I hate the 15mph barrier so want something better than this.
What's out there that'll de-restrict properly giving all the right info on the dash?
Found this on YouTube.....

I use EMAX works perfectly with firmware 4.3.2 and hear it works with 4.6 But half the display reading. Emax can update you to 4.3.2 and FreeMax will adjust Eco ,Trail, and Boost in 1% increments. great tech support also

 

[thebarber]

Yeah I got emax and run it with 4.6 ATM.
I've got another thread going , I'm trying to get more from the battery by reducing all modes.
When I get this where I want I might try 4.3.2 and get a bit more from the motor

 

[nickw1965]

Bought myself the Shimano PCE1 interface and looking to go Emax route.Quick question before I download the free software edition is it possible to set speed to USA without the licensed serial number .20mph seems like a sweet cutoff point for now

 

[thebarber]

Nup