Vado SL 5.0 versus Vado SL 2 6.0 Carbon - thoughts on upgrading

[Twowheelxtc]

Does anyone know how easy is it to drop the motor to unplug the rear light (for rack removal) on these bikes?

 

[Stefan Mikes]

Dropping a motor on SL 1 is easy. No idea about SL 2.

 

[Allan47.7339]

Does anyone know how easy is it to drop the motor to unplug the rear light (for rack removal) on these bikes?

The SL 1.1 and 1.2 motors have the same bolt patterns. The only difference is there is a nylon spacer required for one of the bolts on the SL 1.1 motor that is not required for the SL 1.2. The motors are easy to remove with careful workmanship and the proper tools. Most of the bolts are torx except for one 5mm hex dual purpose bolt for the chain keeper. I would expect there will be a disconnect for the rear light visible after you've removed the motor cover and you won't need to drop the motor. Make sure you tape or seal the open wire ends that run back to the TCU.

https://support.specialized.com/kb/sp_en-us/content/ECV3-6198/Turbo-Bikes-Guideline-for-Wired-Lights

 

[Twowheelxtc]

Thanks Alan very helpful.