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- Bent Motor Rim Guide: Causes, Effects, and SolutionsBent or damaged motor rims can lead to tire installation problems, air leaks, and reduced riding safety. This guide explains how bent rims occur, how they affect your scooter, and what solutions are available. 1. Common Causes of Bent Motor Rims Riding on a Flat Tire Continuing to ride with a flat tire is one of the most common causes of rim damage. Doing so can: Scratch or deform the rim surface Damage the tire wall Force tire sealant (gel-type) out of the tire and onto the motor - particularl…Read more
- How to Increase Cable Slack on Go Rear MotorIf you received a replacement rear motor for an Apollo Go, the connector cable may be slightly shorter than the original. Here's what to do: Open the deck Locate the rear motor cable Gently tug to create extra slack This will help you connect the rear motor cable. You can find the video here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18A8UdSwW_IjCHKzCLs2KfxrYbGTHnnIp/view?usp=sharingRead more
- How to Fix the Rear Motor Wire on the Explore 2.0If your motor has rotated, causing the motor wire to be facing up instead of down, you can fix it by following these steps. Tools Needed: Small Allen key Flathead tool Instructions: Remove the screw near the motor using a small Allen key. Use a flathead tool to pry and pop open the part of the motor that was being held by the screw. Remove this section to gain access to the underlying parts. Remove the other corresponding piece. Gain access to the area and rotate the motor so the wire faces dow…Read more
- Motor Stuttering During Acceleration or BrakingMotor stuttering on Apollo Scooters often occurs when initiating acceleration or during braking due to mechanical looseness, synchronization issues between the motor and controller, or load‑related factors. This issue affects smooth power delivery and regenerative braking performance. Symptoms Jerky or stuttering motor response when starting to accelerate from a stop. Vibration or hesitation during regenerative braking (regen) without full hydraulic brake engagement. Issue often worsens under r…Read more
- Motor Noise While on StandbyMotor Noise While on Standby You may notice a slight electrical or humming noise from the motor on Apollo scooters when powered on but not in park mode, especially during gentle back-and-forth movement without throttle. This sound does not occur when powered off or during normal riding. It is normal behavior for the electric scooter motor and controller, confirmed safe with no impact on performance. Symptoms Humming or electrical-like noise when scooter is powered on and lightly rocked. Absent …Read more
- How to do motor detection (motor calibration): press the power button 10 times on the scooter, it cannot be started in the Apollo appMotor detection, also called motor calibration or controller calibration, is started on the scooter itself. It cannot be started from the Apollo app: the app has no motor detection feature. It applies to every Apollo scooter from 2022 onward, with a MACH controller or a non-MACH controller. It does not apply to legacy and discontinued models from before 2022. When to do it After a motor or a controller is replaced, so the two are in sync. Do not ride until it is done. When a motor accelerates u…Read more
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