How to remove your Shimano E8000 E-bike motor.

Removing your Shimano e-bike motor is easy if you follow these steps.

[@SmurfOutdoors]

Amazing. More learned here than 90 visits to my halfords store!

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Thank you

[@earlskeletor430]

Cheers for the great video, I developed some creaking when pedalling on my EP8 with 300 miles. Followed this video to help with removal and greased the connection points and threads. It’s been silent running since. Cheers!

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Great news, thanks for watching

[@henrystark8692]

Ayup cheers Dave I'm off ta shed to pull out motor got an e02000 communication error so might be the battery to motor, Cheers again for the demos keep up the good work Fella :-)

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching and your comments

[@casualcarl8460]

Fantastic Video mate. Thank you! I just purchased an Azub with a Shimano EP8. How often are you seeing issues with Shimano motors, controllers and wiring? Any idea on how many miles people are putting on before service is needed on the motor? Thanks again for the consideration. Cheers!

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Him Thanks for watching, we dont get many errors or issues with the ep8, the motors are best left alone unless they become noisy, they dont need a service and are sealed, they are generally very robust, try not to jetwash.

[@casualcarl8460]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic Great tips. Thank you.

[@nathanbrooks6423]

Good on you mate, thanks for taking the time to make a vid, watching from Australia 🇦🇺

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Thanks for watching!, Pleased your enjoying them, be great if you would subscribe.

[@nathanbrooks6423]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic I am subscribed mate 👍🏻

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Nathan, Thanks for taking the time to watch, we have relatives in Adelaide. nice to see people watching from far and wide, ask if you need any help.

[@nathanbrooks6423]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic unreal, good to hear you have a tie to us Aussies 👍🏼 thanks again for the effort making vids.

[@jamble7k]

very good overview cheers, do you know if it's similar with the EP8?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Thank you, yes it’s similar

[@petejones1957]

Hi Dave, great video! I was amazed how easily you removed the lockring on the chainwheel, as they're supposed to be done up to 40Nm. I changed mine (factory fitted) recently, and had to hang on to the left hand pedal and then use a tremendous effort to undo it. Its odd that the Shimano tool, unlike the Park tool, doesn't have a hex fitting, is there a special "crows foot" to go onto a torque wrench for tightening? I wonder what the mileage was on that motor, and how you rate them for reliability, against the Bosch? Cheers....Pete

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, yes some can be very tricky to remove. some people forget about the left hand thread.

[@petejones1957]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic Thanks Dave, I certainly knew it was a left hand thread, it was just on incredibly tight,

[@BrysonSenevira]

Hello can you pls. tell me what size and part # of that socket you used to take the lock nut off I want to change the chainring off and having a hell of a time find ing one that fits.... thanks for the help...

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Its a special size and unique to shimano steps. www.parktool.com/en-int/product/lockring-tool-shimano-steps-lrt-2

[@florentlonguet9149]

Hello, great video ! Can you tell me what is the inner thread of the axle ? (also the thread of the preload cap ?)

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, I'm sorry I don't know Iv'e never needed to measure it. Thanks for watching

[@zwiftfrance]

Great video. Which torque value to apply when mounting the 6 main screws ? Thanks.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

There is no specified torque from shimano, you would need to use a generic chart depending on the size of the screw.bolt.

[@surplusstock8778]

Does the motor have to come out to remove the head unit?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, SE-EM800 or like them are plugged in so no the head unit can be left of the bard just unplugged from the motor

[@MrJB31]

Is there a special tool to reseat the small cables for the speedo/Screen. I cannot get them to seat properly, they seem far to loose.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching, yes there is www.tredz.co.uk/.Shimano-TL-EW300-E-tube-Di2-plug-tool_238836.htm?sku=796984&Shifters&gclid=CjwKCAjw77WVBhBuEiwAJ-YoJAygTHVrRGVP0L96Nk_fFOg99C0lz173dQrkRy2pSWU2MyJpevh7EBoClysQAvD_BwE You can use your fingers but it’s faffy

[@andreluisstahl]

Thanks a lot for the tipo! Helpful!

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Happy to help!

[@fa.cybfahrradwaschanlagenr8288]

Hi Dave Thank you for the Video. I changed the Beratung successfull bought a new accu for my Focus Jam2. But after start up I get E10 error… could be a calibration topic? All connections and wires are approved cleaned and seems ok. I doublechecked it several times now. Do you have any idea how to solve? Your response would be highly appreciated BR Stefan…

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching, E10 is a tricky one to solve, it generally needs a diagnostic session to sort out but often means internal software errors.

[@benldr]

I think I'm missing a mounting bolt on mine. Where can I find a mounting bolt?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

You should be able to buy one for performance line bearings

[@benldr]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic I went to the hardware store and found almost an exact match except it was slightly too short. I then was able to find the longer version online. I got a whole 20 pieces or something like that for $9.

[@wedavieglasgow1770]

Hi there really would love to know how much roughly shimano would charge to rebuild the motor ? Or how much would a new one set you back? I have a focus jam 2 & love it so honestly dreading this day as I saved every penny to buy one second hand so wouldn’t have any warranty & tbh have it derestricted Would love to know cheers

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi David, thanks for watching.. What would happen if your motor developed a fault or became noisy. We would look at your motor to assess the problem. If it’s become really noisy we can rebuild it for you at a cost off £265.00 plus postage, if it’s not repairable we would send it to Shimano and ask for a cost to replace, the full replacement cost of a new motor is approx £900.00. To avoid this cost it’s best to have the motor rebuild as soon as the motor becomes noisy, hope that helps.

[@Smegmeister]

That apron is still clean... how?

[@Smegmeister]

The way Yorkshire bikes gather mud this is gold.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Good Washing machine

[@xavipadrosacompta9971]

It's possible change my shimano e5000 motor for another motor shimano? E6100 or E7000 or E8000 or EP8? With the same suport

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

I dont think that they are interchangable, the mounts are slightly different

[@spencerwvcmoon]

Thanks dave that was really helpfull

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Glad it helped, Thanks for watching

[@kevinstiles1752]

So what was internally wrong with the motor? Mine has been making a lot noise and killing the battery very fast.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Kevin, The motor was in warranty so I sent it back to shimano who replaced it with a new one, they don't say what was wrong with them as they send them back to the manufacturing plant.

[@garywelsh7230]

Great video

[@antoinettelaveywilliams8994]

Is there a way to connect a throttle? I really need to add a throttle to my bike.

[@1yasin6]

Legally speaking It's not considered a bike anymore if it has a throttle. So be careful but you can also just buy a e bike with a throttle but it's not allowed on public roads anymore

[@Hobbiemtbrider]

Hello there I have a brand new YT decoy shred e8000 and makes round same noise and my friend also have same bike yt decoy but with ep8 and is motor is much im worrie now after watch your video sir do I have to worrie about ? Buy the way your videos are legit

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi Carlos, Dont worry, both the ep8 and e8000 are great motors, plus you get 2 years full warranty.

[@johnWest19657]

What do you do with the bikes while your waiting for parts ?,.bet you can soon get over run with them..

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi John, it’s awkward at the moment. I generally book an assessment of the bike, make a list of any parts needed, check my stock then check supplier stock, depending on what I find I re book the bike in after the parts have arrived, some bikes I have had to turn away because the parts are not available and there are no alternatives

[@davewilding3258]

Can anyone help me please, ive just brought a vitus e sonnet 2019 model and I think it's got the shimano steps .e7000 motor on it, when I brought it the lad had bodged a lead from the computer down to the motor now since I've had it that lead has now snapped on me and for the love of money I cannot find the right lead /wire ! I've no idea the name or what it is I'm looking for, so can anyone please please help me! I'm new to the ebike game and I own a manual nukeproof mega which is Currently off the road atm so Im desperate to get at least 1 sorted whilst we've got the nice weather so please I need help asap before I lose the plot and this good weather lol

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, can you send me a photo of the display you have. do you need a new wire to connect the display to the motor??

[@PeterMakholm]

Could you do a tutorial on how to downgrade shimano e8000 firmware to 4.3.2

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, I will think about it

[@sretlawgerg]

I have an ep8 which will randomly cut out and have to push the power button to turn back on, any connections I should check/clean first myself before taking to bike shop? Thanks!

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Is it still under warranty take it back to the shop, if thats not possible yes check to connections to the battery, make sure the battery is secure.

[@sretlawgerg]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic hi, it’s second hand so don’t think I can use warranty and don’t know original owner It has error code e01022 on the app, any ideas? It’s also on old firmware with stunlocker, is it worth losing stunlocker and updating the firmware?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

My advise would be to remove the stun locker, update the firmware and ride without the chip to see if your still getting errors

[@s2ramz]

whats the size/mm for the tool to remove the chainring?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi thanks for watching and your comment,www.wiggle.co.uk/park-tool-bottom-bracket-tool-bbt-693?lang=en&curr=GBP&dest=1&sku=110908331&gclid=CjwKCAiAp7GcBhA0EiwA9U0mtjC2f-W4iTsXEsk59-kaOwWK1p8Rd1pKv6iec-_Ff3kocbLj4ufSlBoC870QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds

[@alilover9020]

4 mins before he actually starts work. Thanks for letting us eatch ypu put it out the stand . Jesus

[@emtbwarrior4222]

Hi, id like to know if it’s possible replace the e68000 by the ep8 or the bosch cx? Thx u

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, no you can’t they are completely different fixings

[@emtbwarrior4222]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic even between e8000 and ep8? Cause i saw a guy who made a video about it

[@emtbarkansas8138]

Shimano is sending me a replacement e7000. My bike shop guy says he needs a tool to adjust the factory settings to the shifting of my bike. Do you know what tool that is and if I need it? Can one of shimano’s apps help me tune my derailleur to the motor?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi that’s good news, the tool is software based, each motor is programmed for the gearing required, once it’s done it’s set for life, only those with the correct software can change it

[@emtbarkansas8138]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic so basically the software sets the motor to the shimano xt derailleur on my bike?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

No not really, it sets the ratio, it needs to be told via the software how many teeth on the cassette and how many teeth on the front ring

[@emtbarkansas8138]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic if I ride the bike before this adjustment do I risk damage to the motor or the mechanics of the sprockets and chain?

[@martinekhayvanus3160]

I replaced new engine today but it didn’t work, it’s not connecting with my battery 😢

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, thanks for watching, can you explain more

[@martinekhayvanus3160]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic Hey ! my english is not the best but iw will try it =) i replaced a new engine but it can not connect with battery, i cheked the cabels, and connect with my old engine it works ,but the new engine didnt work when i press the power button. The battery is fine, when i remove the powercable to the engine my battery works, when i connect with the power cable it doesnt work. i gope i explain it a little bit understandable. Thank you for try helping me!!

[@emtbarkansas8138]

What is the tool you had to get the chain ring off? I have the park tool wrench but need the part that fits on the teeth. At 6:50 in the video.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, the tool you need is TL-FC39 Chainring Installation Tools For STEPS DU-E8000

[@emtbarkansas8138]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic thanks! Would also park tool LRT 2 work?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Yes it would, the main difference is the Shimano one can be used with the standard bb tool, either will do the trick

[@emtbarkansas8138]

@@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic thank you very much! What a world we live in where a bike mechanic from Yorkshire can help a rider in Arkansas!

[@spohnus]

Thx!

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

No problem!

[@andrewallen5251]

Hi how do I contact you via phone ?

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, 01422 766086

[@sinesurfing6029]

These shimano motors are such junk. Nothing but trouble.

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Hi, Thanks for watching and your comments

[@mariomercedes_taxi7686]

IDIOTT

[@TheYorkshireBikeMechanic]

Thanks for watching and your support