Electric connections

[flyboy]

Ok, I understand that this is probably the stupidest question ever posted, but how do you undo the wire connectors to remove the rear wheel. Twist, pull, pull harder? I just don't want to brake anything

 

[flyboy]

Ok, I understand that this is probably the stupidest question ever posted, but how do you undo the wire connectors to remove the rear wheel. Twist, pull, pull harder? I just don't want to brake anything

As a follow up to the above, I 'll add that I've been a mountain biker forever, but brand new to e-bikes. The bike in question is an Aventon Level.2, which seems like a pretty decent bike for the price - but the owners manual is a joke.

 

[PedalUma]

If you look closely there are aligned black arrows on the two sides of the connector. I often put a dot of color on each. You can use a couple of plyers to pull the straight apart. They go back the same way. Do not twist.

 

[flyboy]

Got it "do not twist!". Thanks PedalUma.

 

[Ben J]

Wait, what? Mine has a silver ring in the middle which connects the two halves. You have to unscrew that and then pull straight apart.

 

[PCeBiker]

I found that if you wobble the joint a little as you are pulling, it helps to get it apart, and then you don't have to pull as hard.

I put dielectric grease on the joint when I put it back together.
It helps prevent corrosion, keeps moisture out and makes it easier to get apart next time.

 

[PCeBiker]

I found that if you wobble the joint a little as you are pulling, it helps to get it apart, and then you don't have to pull as hard.

I put dielectric grease on the joint when I put it back together.
It helps prevent corrosion, keeps moisture out and makes it easier to get apart next time.

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EDIT:
I don't mean to twist it, just bend it a smidgen back and forth as you're pulling.
It's plastic, it's got a bit of give to it.
(Mine is anyway. I don't know what's on the Aventon?)

 

[flyboy]

If you look closely there are aligned black arrows on the two sides of the connector. I often put a dot of color on each. You can use a couple of plyers to pull the straight apart. They go back the same way. Do not twist.

It sounds like Slime tubes and thorn proof tires are a good idea, unless you want to take your tool chest with you

 

[PCeBiker]

It sounds like Slime tubes and thorn proof tires are a good idea, unless you want to take your tool chest with you

I use Flat Out (it's supposed to be better than Slime) Tannus inserts, and I just installed Mr. Tuffy tire liners.
And I carry a bag of tools.

A lot of people go tubeless to help deal with flat tires.

 

[flyboy]

I use Flat Out (it's supposed to be better than Slime) Tannus inserts, and I just installed Mr. Tuffy tire liners.
And I carry a bag of tools.

A lot of people go tubeless to help deal with flat tires.

I've got a pair (two bikes) of Specialized Armadillo Refects 2.3's on order for the back so hopefully I..

 

[PCeBiker]

I've got a pair (two bikes) of Specialized Armadillo Refects 2.3's on order for the back so hopefully I..

I've got an 80 pound ebike with fat tires that will fall off the rim if they go flat, then the tire gets jammed in the frame so I'd have to carry the rear end of the bike.

I REALLY don't want to get a flat tire.

 

[flyboy]

I've got an 80 pound ebike with fat tires that will fall off the rim if they go flat, then the tire gets jammed in the frame so I'd have to carry the rear end of the bike.

I REALLY don't want to get a flat tire.

Flat tires can be a bitch