The point of them? They’re powerful direct drives at a very low price point that simply need some love and care. I’m including most of the parts needed to fix them up.
Yes they have some miles and wear and tear on them, hence why they need some work. Replacing the bearings is a quick job but there’s an issue on one of the motors where I think the stator is making contact with something in the can. I have not found any wear or damage on the magnets or windings or anywhere for that matter from this which is strange but it’s one of the things that needs fixed. Could even be something else other than stator contact but idk. That’s also why they’re cheap and a project to work on.
Not sure but shipping to UK would be something like $40.
Most things should be easy to fix, just replace a few screws and replace a bearing. I don’t think I have all the right screws with me, but I identified which ones they are.
But there’s also what I think is the stator making contact with the motor can. But like I said I couldn’t find any markings or scrapes from that but something is not as it should be. If you want I can take a look at it again and see If I can find anything.
I would prefer to send this to someone capable of fixing that stator problem. Don’t want to have someone buy it thinking they can easily fix it and not be able to figure out what’s wrong with it after all; that isn’t cool. If you want to try though; have at it.
I have half a mind to figure it out myself now that I have more tools, skills, and something else to ride.
When turning the can I feel strong resistance and hear knocking at that point if I jiggle it back and forth. It’s been a while since I messed with it but I think I recall it stopping or reducing when spun up.
