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Tuning (De-restrict) Orbea Shimano EP8-RS

FreeFly787

New Member
Jan 6, 2022
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For the purpose of tests.

Who has successfully de-restricted your Shimano RS motor with software or hardware (chip).

What are your thoughts?
And do you recommend the equipment/method used?

Equipment recommendations?

thanks
 

aarfeldt

E*POWAH Master
Subscriber
May 25, 2019
713
634
Denmark, Danstrup
With STUnlocker you can change region to US (and lift the assist speed to 32kmh).
This is just a software mod.

You can also change the delivered power and if the wheel settings is altered too, you can lift the assist speed to 42kmh.
Some has noticed vibrations from the motor, when power was incrased - some has not.
 

Tony4wd

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Aug 3, 2022
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Australia
If you take the bike to a Shimano motor dealer they can update the firmware to EP8(85nm), authorised by Shimano. I had this done on my Rise before delivery.
 

ep8-rs

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Jul 18, 2024
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eMax

 

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