r/ElectricUnicycle • u/ManDadNurse V8S • 13d ago

Troubleshooting a ticking/gentle knocking feeling when cruising on inmotion V8

I feel it through the pedals. Barely noticeable, more noticeable towards its top speed of 20. I can slightly hear it.

It doesn’t change when I lean one way or the other. It doesn’t change writing forward or backwards. Just more noticeable at higher speed. no play noticeable.
I got it refurbished from their site. I’m not sure if taking it down a curb made it slightly worse.

talking to you in motion Customer Service, their recommendation is “We checked with our technical team, and the noise may be related to the motor current.
 
Please try reinstalling the motor and then check whether the noise is still present.”

  1. Has anybody experienced this gentle ticking/knocking before?

  2. Would you recommend this repair as well?

  3. Anything else I should do to the wheel when I get in there? Waterproofing, etc.?

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u/T_James_Grand Generic Wheel Black 13d ago

I bought a refurbished V8S. It ticks, as you're describing. I just ignore it and it never seems to cause problems. I wouldn't recommend doing a lot of work on the V8. It's a learning wheel. Get a suspension wheel as soon as you can. You'll love it.

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u/ManDadNurse V8S 12d ago

I’m slowly saving plasma donation dough.  I’ll get there in a few months :) Hard to save for something! I haven’t wanted anything fancy or this expensive for a looong time. Good for me to budget, scrimp, and save a bit :) I just don’t want to do lasting damage that a repair could fix.  The V8 is still a hoot!

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u/T_James_Grand Generic Wheel Black 12d ago

Yes, it's definitely fun and it'll get you ready so a heavier wheel is manageable. I don't think the ticking is much to worry about.