F***, I NEED A NEW MOTOR! (65000km, nothing I can do)

[@MarcTravels]

Help me: www.paypal.me/marctravels 💸 Support: www.patreon.com/marctravels 👉🏼☕️ ko-fi.com/marctravels NavigationApp: bit.ly/CalimotoMARC30 Thanks guys 🤙🏼

[@NimaSherpa-p4t]

Where are you now? 😮😢

[@sancortexstk5252]

16:44 The government is planning to construct a new road along the river bed so you don't have to climb up to Dunche and come down to Syaphrubesi. Indian company won the contract, technically they should have completed the task by now but apparently they have abandoned the work. Geopolitics for two giant neighbours again.😅

[@Thenychandyman]

It might seem like motor but it could be the control unit.

[@mohammadabdul250]

Your Bick is not Made for INDIAN Roads Bro.

[@dirkst03011963]

Wenn die jeder Abonnent 1€ überweisen tut, kannst du dir 10 Zero kaufen, ich überweise dir die ersten 5,55€ für ein Kaffee 😂🍀🏍️😊

[@challengegamer2212]

Your a Star, I'm old disabled no longer ride. But thanks to you Mark and Itchy boots I can still get my Fix🤣. Great wonderful experience you share with us all. Thanks so much🫡

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for coming along mate ❤️

[@normangaylor5959]

You'll find a way, Mark. You've got the right attitude. You haven't got that far by chance. Love your videos. I'm always waiting for the next one. Onwards and upwards. ❤❤

[@noelbowerman1562]

Check out. 1, on her bike. 2 ,off she goes 3,Got 2 go. 4 ,Joe Ryan .

[@juliusdavies2005]

@@noelbowerman1562 Also: 5. Krikkos Adventure (Travelling from Sweden to Nepal) 6. Una Moto (Travelling a big spiral from Prudhoe Bay/Alaska to the southern tip of New Zealand via europe/far east)

[@beegie40]

I recently replaced the bearings on the motor of a zero fx. They also told me that this is not possible, but it is easily doable, and the bearings were standard bearings that cost no more than 25 euros. I have made a special table for this where I can secure the motor and pull the rotor out of the magnetic field. I have taken pictures of this and it is not that difficult to recreate it. If you want I can send them. The most important thing is to work cleanly and be careful with small iron parts because the rotor is very magnetic.

[@kountification]

@@beegie40 I’m not sure if we’re in the same time frame as Marc? This problem could already be a few weeks old…?

[@MarcTravels]

I have nobody seen doing it on my motor yet tho…it’s very risky doing this out in the field…if doesn’t go right then it’s definitely over!

[@TheChargeShow]

@@MarcTravels That's part of the adventure but you should be fine. Sounds like bearings to me. Tesla even say to replace the motor in the car, when the bearings go. But it's common knowledge that it isn't that hard to replace them. Hope it goes well mate. Get it fixed up and on you go :)

[@giftwho88]

You and your german engineer friend could easily do it in the middle of the field. Just buy the tool for bearing removal, and thats it. You can do it! ​@MarcTravels

[@giftwho88]

Also for first aid i would try if possible to spray some silicone grease inside the bearings so it grinds less. I think the seal on the bearing (where you put your drive bealt) is broken and the water went inside and the ball bearings got rust on them and you hear grinding sound.

[@Banditmanuk]

I've followed your journey from the beginning. What you've achieved so far is nothing short of amazing. It completely amazes me that Zero hasn't helped you out more considering the immense publicity you've given their bike. You are a positive and resourceful person, things will work out.

[@MarcTravels]

It will work out! I don’t need zero ✨

[@woutleus]

​@@MarcTravelsone other option is to take out the motor, handcarry it to a dealer in europe and have it repaired, then travel back, install it and be on your way again

[@truthruster]

Oh yeah, he was giving them good publicity but now the entire world also know what happens at 65000 km lol. Not sure if that would be positive publicity for them from here onwards.

[@darkmunk1]

@@truthruster Have you not seen where the boy has taken this bike? That is a lot of work for a dust seal and main bearing ;) But it is ridiculous that they are not repairable.

[@Banditmanuk]

@truthruster True, they've missed their opportunity to get good publicity

[@philbikes]

Finding a workshop that repairs industrial electric motors could be a last hope rather than a motorcycle workshop new to ebikes. Good luck❤

[@MarcTravels]

Great point!

[@ghostrider82599]

Yeah, China is at the top of the EV game, they have some high level backyarders too...motors and bearing are there thing. Love to see Eve fixed! she got me watching you

[@MarcTravels]

Let’s see what we can do ✨

[@daniejacobthomas9381]

The way you’ve handled Eve’s motor troubles, navigated through harsh roads, and kept your spirits high is truly inspiring💞.Wishing you and Eve all the strength to make it through China and beyond🤞. Safe travels, 🏍️and looking forward to seeing how this epic adventure unfolds ❤🙂

[@MarcTravels]

Let’s go to china together 🇨🇳✨

[@tempuser109]

China should be a good destination to repair the bike , given their advances in EV

[@MarcTravels]

True

[@stuartmceleny6321]

or even buy a new chinese ev bike. they are much cheaper in china

[@MarcTravels]

@@stuartmceleny6321I can’t just buy a new bike drive it out of the country and leave my one😅

[@ReflectingMe2024]

@@MarcTravels Ship it home and be done with Zero!! ;)

[@ReflectingMe2024]

@@MarcTravels Ship it home Marc, and be done with Zero. :)

[@FASWORLD7]

Randomly found this channel the other day and now I cannot stop watching... Some of the videos and crazy, thrilling and honestly at times a proper emotional rollercoaster. 👍🤟

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks so much ❤️

[@DigiMannen]

When they used a blow torch the grease liquefied and exited the bearing. You need someone with a bearing puller to extract the old bearing and put in new bearing and seal.

[@MarcTravels]

Apparently I can’t get them out and back in without calibrating the motor with the diag tool that I don’t have

[@FFVoyager]

@@MarcTravels I don't understand how it can be like that. It's a relatively simple electric motor - Zero must be making it hard for people to repair on purpose.

[@MarcTravels]

@@FFVoyagerI don’t think they want people to work on the motor

[@FFVoyager]

@@MarcTravels I'm sure they want to make more money from people - but there must be someone who has taken one of these apart and found out how how to get round whatever they try to stop people working on it?

[@MarcTravels]

@@FFVoyageri‘m sure there mate, doesn’t really help me in the situation tho 🤪

[@khwolter9038]

I heard the noise, it's a bearing, not the motor. Probably the bearing on the belt drive side since it's got the maximum load and exposure to moisture & dirt. Most likely it's a standard sized bearing and seal, if there is a seal. I'd not be surprised if you can find someone in China who can replace the bearing, the motor may well have been made in China. Good luck!

[@MarcTravels]

I think it’s made in the us

[@tigerwolf62]

Hi Marc, I travelled the same route with my Himalayan on 16 October 2024 and stayed in the same hotel. At that time, the border was impassable for several weeks due to a significant rockfall on the Tibetan side. So I had to do the whole thing again the next day. For me, it was the worst road I have ever travelled, and also most of the other roads in Nepal that I covered in 30 days were in a catastrophic state. I've been at home for about 2 months now, have been back in Delhi since yesterday and will be starting a round trip in India lasting several months in the next few days. I wish you all the best for your further journey and hope that Eve can hold out for a while longer. You are a pretty cool guy.

[@MarcTravels]

Cheers mate and all the best ✨

[@srj1597]

Hallo Marc, möchte mich bei dir bedanken das du uns mit nimmst auf deiner EVE. Drücke dir die Daumen das der Motor hält🙂. DLZG

[@MarcTravels]

Danke fürs zuschauen ✨

[@michaelironrider9443]

Thanks for the great show Marc. Good luck with the motor, I hope it lasts as long as you need it. It seems that Zero doesnt really want to present themselves as a reliable, customer friendly brand.

[@MarcTravels]

They don’t give a single f***, true 🤪

[@zsoltsomogyics]

Marcus! This video really so authentic so well made! We put our bike on the truck but you fought yourself through this mud heaven! Bravo

[@MarcTravels]

Zsolt and Erica, so good to have you in my videos from now on ❤️✨

[@andreasfriedrichwolf6646]

I have seen a KZbin Video of somebody in New Zeeland with a bearing Problem, her bought a refurbuilt electric Motor and had Problems with pairing Inverter, Motor and BMS. But in your case if only the bearing gets changed, pairing of the Electronic will Not be touched and the System should be running. Bearing on the belt side is held in by 2 circ clips is easy to replace.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah might go well, but if not…that’s definitely it for me. There’s no dealers in Asia! I‘d rather go as far as I can…have to go through china anyways within 15 days 4000km….lets see

[@misscrabstick]

I agree, the bearing is not likely to be anything special and probably on the shelf of any bearing seller, however someone talented is required to not mess anything else up on fitment.

[@hartsyde]

@@misscrabstick exactly get a skilled person to change a bearing , but if he runs it until it fails before being replaced then likely the outcome will be really grim 😔

[@misscrabstick]

@@hartsyde Yep, once the insides start scraping it's game over.

[@BiglumpADV]

Bearings are bearings. The irony of an electric bike designed to be "green" yet when a component like a motor wears out, throw it away... Those bearings will be replaceable, no doubt at all

[@saanjthimmaya]

I like your attitude Marc ! You are really positive ! Am sure there will be a solution to Eve’s problem in China for sure ! Hoping you travel safe ! ❤

[@MarcTravels]

Hope so!

[@jitut316]

Wishing you a good luck for your travel to china. People in CHINA are really very helpful and you need not panic. Go Ahead and enjoy your trip. ❤ Safe travel MARC

[@MarcTravels]

Thank you so much!!

[@tomhill1852]

You are great! And you have a fantastic mindset. I understand its hard sometimes. Looking forward to see China.

[@MarcTravels]

Thank you so much! First china video already out 🇨🇳✨

[@robinguitar]

A spray can of lithium grease with a straw ( like on WD40 cans). Try and get some grease in there. It might get to the bearings and help them last longer. Good luck dude!

[@MarcTravels]

Great tip!

Köszönjük!

Keep up the good work! By the way-we as a community maybe can pay you a new motorbike :) if the Zero, or OTHER (HELLO GUYS!) won't. Maybe you have such influence to reach this goal!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks man ✨

[@MarcTravels]

It’s okay I have an old dual sport bike at home that can’t wait to get back on the road ❤️✨

@@MarcTravels that’s true, but probably you want to go further, not only phisically, but technickly, mentally, etc..on an old bike it won’t be the same. Of course, the jurney is the point, but if you have the opportunity, just grab it

[@ravgup1]

It sounds like the motor bearing. Please find an industrial motor rewind place and have the motor overhauled before bearing breaks and damages the winding.

[@MarcTravels]

Not possible for this motor, only replace

[@ravgup1]

What I believe is that the shaft seal got destroyed in mud and dirt and allowed it to enter the motor bearing. I’m sure a specialist motor repair shop can replace the bearing and seal. But maybe you can’t take chance until you get a replacement motor.

[@niw-w1f]

@@MarcTravels It is possible and there are some people that are offering this service here (not even close to your location though unless you ship it home :P). if the cage of the bearing is damaged (happens pretty fast now or already has happened) you will get some play on the motor axle which means your internal rotor is already rubbing against the outside. this is due to the small air gap for high efficiency of the motor. anyway better to let someone take a look and hopefully repair it instead of destroying it.. but yeah those are my thoughts..

[@luyisu6880]

The sick bike didn't give up on you, wow

[@Andre-py9ry]

They are even saying that the new car alternator is not fixable because it is sealed but there is guy close to my city that he find a way to opened them and give them new life (saved 500 EUR). All is fixable sometimes is not pretty but it can be fixed. I bet that already Marc did find the way!

[@MarcTravels]

Let’s see, it only has to get me through china 🇨🇳

[@danderson8463]

You didn't give up and our girl won't either. She'll give you every mile she's got left ❤🤞🏻

[@MarcTravels]

I‘m sure she will

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

All will be good. Dont worry. You wont believe, you will find unbelievable motor replenishers in India and also China. They rewind all the copper windings, and they work better than original after that. They do this within no time.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay 🤙🏼

[@duniek86]

yeah, ZERO dont repair motors bcoz labor cost a lot more, same as tesla and other brands, cheaper is just replace it - shipping and customs is pain, so even repair (bearings and windinds will cost) similar to new motor it will be a better choice bcoz proper rewind will work better and longer than stock one

[@KetansaCreatesArt]

@duniek86 Yes true. I can give you an estimate of motor rewinding in India - If you use first quality pure copper winding then a simple ceiling fan motor will cost less than 5 dollars to re wind. And further if it is a huge stator generator motor, the winding will cost around 1200 dollars. The same should be in China too (if he finds the right person's address).

[@Klaaske22]

Thanks for the marvellous video. I stopped many times, because I was afraid haha! First one on an electric bike, for sure! 🎉🎉🎉 Magnificent!

[@MarcTravels]

Glad you enjoyed it! We can do it ✨

[@daveh1625]

Come on Zero - the world has been watching this durabilty test, your bike has stood up to plenty of 'abuse' on poor roads. It would be a shame if zero response is the global decision you take! We (the watchers) are seeing how well Eve has taken a battering(despite marc "gentle use" comment) the non-tarmac has proved your bike to be much stronger than many off-road, grand tourers etc. Give him some support - you already have plenty of proof on the quality of your bikes.

[@MarcTravels]

For 4000$ I can get a new motor😅 no thx💸

[@gasdive]

Zero doesn't support anyone.

[@JLBFJR1300]

​@@gasdiveyes, ZERO is what they literally are.

[@MarcTravels]

@@gasdivetrue

[@sydneyjohnstone2347]

I've just returned from riding a Royal Enfield Himalayan 450 three weeks in Nepal. The roads are unbelievably bad. Exhausting and not fun, just exhausting and dangerous with trucks and buses. Your video shows how bad Nepalese roads can be. I'm seriously impressed that you pulled it off on road tires and normal suspension. I bottomed out so many times I thought I'd break something. Well done Marc. You are also a great ambassador for e-bikes.

[@christianwalkling9596]

I‘m going to Laos in 2nd week of Feb. I would have some space in my luggage and could maybe carry the motor from Germany 🤔

[@MarcTravels]

No they want 4000$, I’m not paying that much…it’s okay I will ride it until it gives up 🤙🏼 thanks for the offer tho ❤️

[@Arpan_akm]

Suddenly I’m happy with Indian roads with those potholes and unmarked speed breakers , can’t imagine going through roads like that and that too over the edge 😶‍🌫️ Good Luck marc!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks ☺️

[@navmeshsingh]

21:40 - 25:15 If someone listens to only audio it feels like Marc is having some good time 😉 (you know what I mean) but instead Marc was struggling to drive his bike. 😂

[@MarcTravels]

Haha 😂

[@sidhanthk5473]

Dont lose hope... whatever you do don't leave eve,Try your maximum❤

[@pkotijb]

Germany's WV cars also runs for about 70k kms well, after that all the cars start developing a lot of problems.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah

[@ramishrambarran3998]

There is NOTHING like the Japanese machine !

[@gauravjoshi6310]

Marc you have taken a good care of motorcycle, I'll give you that point, but to say you baby'd EVE is understatement of the century, we have seen it taking abuse in journey.😂😂😂

[@MarcTravels]

Well yeah can’t help the roads 🤣

[@MrKaush123]

More power to you brother! You inspire a lot! Keep going!

[@MarcTravels]

Thank you! Will do!

[@Vikas_F]

At this point Zero needs to sponsor the motor for you with all the customs duty and courier fees etc. I mean what's better than promoting their Electric bike Around the glob through all social media platforms possible. Well.. God speed to you. 💯🙌🏻✴️✴️

[@MarcTravels]

They don’t give a sh*t🤪 they want 4000$ for it

[@duniek86]

@@MarcTravels at least they have it - i have energica, and they went bankrupt so I can;t even get parts now

[@MarcTravels]

@@duniek86well, with that price it’s no difference for me…I won’t spend that kind of money for sure

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

@@duniek86 Energica is not decided yet, have hope. Their outcome won't be known for another month or two. There is STILL a SMALL chance that they may live on.

[@ludomailly4657]

Merci ! Et courage

[@MarcTravels]

Wow thank you my friend! You must be my biggest supporter 🌟 I appreciate you so much ❤️

[@ludomailly4657]

@ I give you a little support, so that you can continue your adventure with Eve.

[@lin_b40]

Hello Marc. Sand, water and mud are very harmful to the electric motor, you can only get rid of it by changing the bearings. Success in your journey

[@MarcTravels]

Yes, you are right

[@windwalker583]

​@@MarcTravelschina you can get one of those new awsome 3 wheeled motorcycles one type can even fly also.. in china you will be able to sort you bike out anyways...

[@PaulvanBuren-1492]

You will find a solution, great work so far. Love your spirit

[@MarcTravels]

Thank you!

[@klerobi1]

It's hard because you love something, but I wouldn't worry too much. The show has to go on, I would take something popular, stupid, maybe a Honda Monkey or a 50cc moped. The crazier the better, what I love to watch is your story, the harder it is for you, the more we sympathize with the story. I hope I said it right, English is not my first language. I mean, don't worry, everything will be cool

[@MarcTravels]

I already know my next bike 🏍️

[@LTLT900]

Probably a Honda.

[@USUG0]

​@@MarcTravels an Eva (of course!) EsseEsse9? You can find it used for around 12k now. Unfortunately, Energica went bankrupt, so no assistance. But, for that reason, you could find a new one at heavily discounted price

[@eezatamang6404]

Safe ride and I loving seeing your videos !🫶❤️

[@MarcTravels]

Glad you like them!

[@pmf598]

Oh my God ! . . . . . .the engine is dying . . . . . the road is killing him . . . . . and still he goes on . . . . . Ohh my Gaaadd !!!! . . . . . just fantastic , WELL DONE . . 👍 😃

[@MarcTravels]

Always 🙌🏼

[@CristianRodriguez-je6mb]

Its only a ball bearing Marc. A good electro-mechanic or ev shop can fix that. That engine has a lot of kilometers ahead

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah but can’t open the motor without risking it’s never turning on again without the diagnostic tool which only dealers have

[@CristianRodriguez-je6mb]

​@@MarcTravelsyou're gonna have to take the risk. Maybe on a City with a port and if the engine wont start send it in a ship to Zero USA

[@MarcTravels]

@@CristianRodriguez-je6mbi only have 15 days in china, I can’t risk that…no way

[@CristianRodriguez-je6mb]

@@MarcTravels not in china, I think Thailand is your best option and I think Eve could make it.

[@mattivirta]

@@MarcTravels change bearing have mechanic job, not need any elektric diacnostic or tools.

[@SantoshGhimire-el1kv]

Big fan from Nepal Bro❤

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

I do understand why they want you to run diagnostic software with a bearing replacement. It's to compensate for any variance in the bearing, that might cause harmonic vibrations due to imperfection in the bearing, when running at higher revs. This can cause an in balance, possible shortening the motor's life. The thing is, possibly is the thing. You can get your bearing replaced for now, skip the diagnostic setup, and deal with it later, without an issue, if you get good bearings installed. The bearing replacement it self is not hard. Any EV Mechanic in China will be able to do it for you. You can get the diag's done later.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay 👍🏼

[@Ifitwerks]

Can you explain what this variance and imperfection in the new bearing is ?

[@RoamMeYo]

@@Ifitwerks there is little to nothing a bearing could do that. it is mostly associated with the rotor which has more rotational inertia being more heavier and larger diameter-span. btw, the rotor will be balanced during and mostly will not need any more balancing unless there is any physical change in it (like rewinding, in this case not applicable as it is most probably a permanent magnet rotor, however if the surface is grounded due to coming in contact with the stator, then definitely needs to be checked and corrected for balancing).

[@Ifitwerks]

@@RoamMeYo I am sure a software update can deal with the variance and imperfection in the bearing 😂

[@RG9591]

You did an AMAZING job navigating the roads 🎉🎉

[@MarcTravels]

Crazy road

[@faydionsoedira7882]

For me, it sounds like bearing of the motor Shaft. It sounds as it spin. If you dare to believe on dinamo repair shop, they might be able to repair it

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah or the motor is not gonna turn on ever again

[@faydionsoedira7882]

@MarcTravels dinamo is quite basic system. It spins because of the magnet induce by the electricity. In order to spin smooth, bearings should be used in the both of the end Shaft. The motor will broke down after the bearings failed to hold, thence the core of the Shaft which contains of copper wire touching the body of magnet and short circuit happens. So the only way is change the bearings. If you asked zero, they definitly Will suggest to change the whole unit of motor.

[@zivabrogan5807]

You should check the brushes...if you had a scalextric as a boy, you would know that it is practically the only thing to go wrong on an electric motor...to travel without is a severe oversight! Good luck!!

[@deadmanschest4322]

31:09 - The way you both sounded while haggling, it seemed more like a friend request to me! ;)

[@MarcTravels]

Haha 😂

[@9toenelson]

Definitely a rocky Slip-n-slide! That could have been much worse. Thankful that you and Eve made it well (and that the drones did, too)! Here's to hoping the motor issue gets resolved sooner than later. I'd hate to see Eve's demise come before you reach New Zealand. Ride safe. Ride smart. Have fun!

[@yasnz]

The sound is from a bearing that has wear If you can order the bearing I am sure there will be a workshop in China to change this for you.

[@MarcTravels]

Can‘t open the motor

[@yasnz]

@@MarcTravels Everything can be opened with this motor the only difficult thing you need to use a non-magnetic puller to extract the bearing.

[@MarcTravels]

@@yasnzopening up is not the problem, starting it up after is

[@ktmmark]

The motor can be taken apart and the bearings can be changed, Zero won't do it because it's easy to swop the motor . 100% it can be refurbished .

[@MarcTravels]

Well yeah but needs to be someone who know what he’s doing for sure

[@ktmmark]

@MarcTravels remember it's just an electric motor somewhere in China it can be fixed. The motor itself has one moving part .

[@ThierryMICHEL-r6m]

Bonjour Marc, je suis tes aventures depuis quelques mois, c’est vraiment passionnant, en immersion totale ! Je roule en DSR/X et adore cette machine. Tu pourrais lancer un appel à tous (abonnés) via une cagnotte en ligne spécifique pour le remplacement du moteur, je suis certain que vu le nombre de followers ça ira très vite. Il te restera à organiser, et ce ne sera pas le plus facile ! Bon voyage en Chine, hâte d’avoir les vidéos ! 🏍️⚡️✌️

[@3goldfinger]

You beat the 💩out of that motor.

[@MarcTravels]

Well I drove it 😜

[@da602krew12]

@MarcTravels i would say you "rode" it

[@3goldfinger]

@ He translate from German, in many countries the use the same word for cars and bikes, anything that moves on wheels "drives"

[@keyuraghor6767]

I hope you get a new motor or a new bike (electric ofc).....and i hope you have a safe journey thorugh china

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks mate

[@mattivirta]

waste only time and money stupid buy new, old can repair easy, not big job.

[@tonyrebeiro]

I don't believe that this motor is not serviceable. It looks like a bearing issue.

[@MarcTravels]

Not serviceable

[@carcamp5451]

eagerly waiting for your China experience... hope Eve makes it

[@MarcTravels]

I hope so too 🇨🇳❤️

[@ArnavGupta-o5o]

16:45 I like to call it heaven ❤

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah ✨

[@bikashranamagar]

You need to take eve back home some how, I still have my first bike with me, because its not jus a bike its a emotions you carried with. Hoping to see eve with new Motors ❤

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah I have to take her home regardless. Otherwise I won’t get my carnet deposit back💸

[@Nowhereman1]

Be careful, always have in mind that the motor may seize at some point.

[@MarcTravels]

That’s my biggest fear

[@hertwend]

When you part the journey with Eve, I think it's going to be emotional. What a journey you have had, and still hopefully 1000's kms ahead🏍 what a shame from EV you have offered them exposure of their product but nothing in return

[@antosilv]

the motor isnt dead Marc..just a ball bearing

[@MarcTravels]

I can’t repair it

[@antosilv]

@@MarcTravels you can try in china...trust me you can find everything there

[@colinwillimott4118]

Any good engineering workshop can change them... ive changed bearings on loads of large electric motors

[@MarcTravels]

@@colinwillimott4118it’s not the bearings it’s just the programming, I don’t have a diagnostic tool and if something is up after opening I’m definitely screwed

[@robertredziak6461]

@@MarcTravelsdo you mean they added some kind of DRM the engine parts and once engine is dismantled, the DRM is breached? Or bearings are integrated somehow with motor’s chassis and all parts of the engine must be programmed into ECU? It’s not that I don’t like EVs (electric engine is phenomenal device, simple, powerful and efficient), but approach, where everything is secured in a way preventing from repairing it, makes me sick and deters me from getting any kind of a modern „smart” vehicle.

[@kbenham7683]

This trip has been a fun experiment, getting this far is amazing. You have beat the odds for a long time and are now probably the most experienced EV motorcyclist in the world. Like they use to say in the Air Force, "we do the difficult immediately, the impossible may take a little longer." I understand, they make good electric vehicles in China, probably have good EV techs too. 💣 😊 Always fun to prove the experts wrong. Make EVE a Marc, not a Zero.

[@idarborlaug]

Zero should fix this. A dying motor after 5 years and 65000km should be a warranty job. Zero have 5 years warranty here in norway.

[@MarcTravels]

Battery only. They want 4000$ for a new motor unfortunately. No way

[@VeryImportantPepe]

Honestly, this street E-bike wasn't built for offroading india, but for the casual short distance road rider. Surprised it lasted this long lol

[@idarborlaug]

@MarcTravels its not that expensive for a complete new motor. But having to change a motor after 65000km is just wrong. Bearings should also be replacable or last the lifetime of the motorcycle. The warranty in norway is 5 years for the entire bike. Not just battery.

[@joachimdorr6060]

​@@VeryImportantPepe Nope - even with offroading - the motor respectively the bearings has to last longer than 65,000 km.

[@VimeuxDorian-bp9jk]

Force a toi Marc 👍et de trouver la solution la moins chère pour tes problèmes moteur 🤗☺😊

[@yubrajrajak]

Yes, brother that one is the hydro plant named Trishuli 3A and that is at Rasuwa and i am also there at upper trishuli-1. Good journey

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks for the info

[@Lee-gsx]

Sorry about Eve's motor as for the road if you can call that a road I would have fell off 😂. Fair play to you Marc 👍🏻 As always thank you for sharing your adventures with us 🫡

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks 👍 it didn’t even look quite as scary as it was for real 🫠

[@kozd]

I was involved in some ev repairs and you can definitely change the bearing without programming. You probably need diagnostic for whole motor change. You could find some shop in china that can do that.

[@MarcTravels]

They told me I can’t

[@kozd]

@MarcTravels The motorcyle company can say that because they can't but 3 rd party can do it. The car manufacturers says same thing but people can repair it. The motor on your motorcycle is probably bosch or some well know brand. The big manufacturers use common parts with all their products so the bearing is easy to find and can be mass produced. Even if you open the motor and can't find the bearing you can put grease in the bearing so it can last longer after that close and it will work without programming. Only changing circuit board or serial number need diagnostic.

[@tracydaniels2577]

Its a shame if it cant be sorted but she has done a great job on some awful roads and brought us some amazing footage. I will continue to watch you adventures whatever happens ❤

[@MarcTravels]

Thank you❤️

[@alistairnicholson1090]

I have to say I'm really disappointed at Zero's lack of support for what is a a great promotion for their product. I'm never likely to do a trip like this, but their lack of empathy has certainly put me off Zero. Good luck moving forward (literally!) Marc.

[@MarcTravels]

They couldn’t care less about this! Thanks for watching mate 🤙🏼

[@alistairnicholson1090]

@@MarcTravels been following you since Scotland!. Safe travels!. 👍

[@ATstrmboui53]

Great attitude Marc. Ride on brother!

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks! Will do!

[@individualofuniverse9110]

The fact that you are constantly travelling for 65000 km itself is a huge feat. Props to EV. It lived up to expectation i guess

[@MarcTravels]

Sure ✨

[@andersenchiangmai]

65000 km is not much for a petrol powered motorcycle. Should do 3-5 times more before worn out if regular maintenance is done....

[@windwalker583]

​@@andersenchiangmai Agreed even many times more than that..not good

[@TheRealGigaCat]

​​@@andersenchiangmaiexactly. This was a bummer

[@McSlappin1]

There has to be no better feeling than seeing a curvy asphalt road after going through the hell of the off road bits..

[@disclosed2229]

Back in the day, it was child's play just to swap motor bearings... Why would anyone make a motor that isn't serviceable is beyond me.. especially when they are pretending to be eco-friendly ..We are actually devolving at this point for the first time in human history...I've been following you since you passed my house in the uk on the test trip as I was curious about electric bikes, I've never been a fan of electric vehicles but thought an electric bike might make sense/work, so I thought I'd say thanks for making my mind up, I've just ordered my replacement motorbike which is an old 2006 gsx 1400 with as few electrics as possible which i can repair forever with a hammer and and adjustable spanner😂😂.. Should be delivered early next week, ..

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah this is not eco friendly for sure

[@bjlamasyangba4231]

I enjoyed your vlog and Lots of Love from Nepal ❤️🇳🇵

[@MarcTravels]

Thank you so much 😀

[@ReflectingMe2024]

Absolute class, Marc. Been here with you since pretty much the beginning, and your episodes are getting better and better. Holy cow... I hate heights and my heart was in my mouth until you moved to the right hand side of the road on that muddy mountain pass. I hope Eve survives her motor issue, why Zero don't simply offer to help you is beyond me - just think of the positive PR they'd get. Looking forward to watching you head through China (which in real-time I guess you're through now, anyways). Keep safe, ride safe. John

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks John, appreciate you being here coming along for the ride ❤️

[@vivekmachaiah5667]

65k, that is a great journey with Eve.

[@MarcTravels]

It really is!

[@tyriontrolls8971]

All the best brother, you will definitely get your bike fixed, with EVE its not just a machine its an emotion, so I hope you will get your full journey through the EVE .... issues will be solved soon. Love the vlogs ❤️🎉💪🤘🤜🤛 Good luck From Shimla Himachal.🎉

[@MarcTravels]

I hope so too

[@tyriontrolls8971]

@@MarcTravels stay safe from HMPV...🥲

[@Mieke3133]

What a pain! It sounds like the bearing on the output shaft, which should be straightforward to replace, if you take out the motor and have tools to remove the end plate. Even if you can't get Zero parts, any engineering bearing supplier should be able to supply an identical bearing. Good luck!😟

[@MarcTravels]

It’s just so risky, since nobody has opened up this motor ever and they tell me I can’t do it

[@jamesfranko5098]

​@@MarcTravelsI would just do it and make content out of it. It would be really interesting. From what I've seen of similar bike motors being taken apart it's not very complicated.

[@musicnepal2025]

Hello Sir, I’ve watched many of your videos, and I sincerely thank you for visiting Nepal. Wishing you safe travels! If you’ve encountered any challenges in Nepal, we apologize for that. 💖🎉 Thank you, and I will always support you.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks bro 🤙🏼

[@musicnepal2025]

And, sir, where are you at this time?

[@baachaakhan591]

I see your vlog, because of electric bike, and second thing, threw your camera we see beautiful places and information.🙏👍🇵🇰.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks a lot 😊

[@twowheelrodeo]

Bearings can usually be replaced, though the fact the company doesn't is a new motor.

[@Embedditlab]

When ben comes in your videos, video becomes more joyful... Love from India❤️

[@MarcTravels]

Happy to hear that!

[@jgroot5617]

nou Marc echt knap wat je tot heden toe hebt gereden met je motor. Inderdaad ik vind dit een mooie rit maar wat een vreselijke wegen wat je moet berijden. Ik hoop voor je dat je echt ver kan komen en dat je niet ergens stil komt te staan in de midle of nowhere . bedankt voor de mooie vlog en verder een hopelijk goede reis en dat je veilig op je doel komt👍👍👍👍

[@gerdmueller4095]

Wow, you are a "tough cookie". Well done, mate ! btw.: BMW R1250GS Adventure is 268kg, without suitcases and luggage....but it is "pain in the a.." anyway to lift it up. for my Husqvarna701 or Yamaha Tenere700 it would be "mud-heaven" 🤣. Happy and safe travels, Marc!

[@MarcTravels]

Interesting fact: Eve is 235kg without luggage, crazy right?😅

[@JesusAlleineRettet]

Oh man I really hope your tires are staying good and of course your electric ⚡️ isn’t running out of service.

[@MarcTravels]

I hope so too!

[@getlosttrails]

The fact you tackled that horrible road on that bike with street tires shows you have lots of riding skill. I would bit the dirt at least once with good tires.

[@MarcTravels]

Yeah bike doesn’t matter so much, it’s important to have long legs 🦵🏼🤪

[@getlosttrails]

@MarcTravels I can't tell you the number of times I have slo-mo fell over just because my feet don't touch where I stop.

[@Nerovehen]

Damn , that’s such a downer. I hope the bike lasts all the way to Laos. If the worst happens, maybe China would be a good place to replace Eve. That said, I really appreciate how you don’t let things like this affect you too much you definitely have an adventurer’s spirit!

[@__justin__]

Let say Marc went to Germany for the winter. Making a custom mounts to lower the footrests for more comfortable riding position.

[@MarcTravels]

Nothing will make this bike comfortable

[@__justin__]

@@MarcTravels Once you said like it's not good for the knees bended like this.

[@ImPanDa98]

Sad to see Marc left india without visiting North-East☹️

[@MarcTravels]

Next time

[@120ms_gamingplatform]

​@@MarcTravelswill be waiting 😢

[@baachaakhan591]

And I am watching your vlog 2230pm Pakistan time. And enjoying, and seeing your difficulties👍.

[@hemalchowdhurym59]

Best of luck brother ❤

[@MarcTravels]

Thank you ☺️

[@CHARLESTHEMOON]

Great videos don’t give up

[@MarcTravels]

Never

[@k.k.sharmasaudiolab3022]

Get well soon eve 🙌

[@MarcTravels]

She‘ll have to do just a little while longer

[@RalfAbbt]

What i learned over time every Bearing can be chnaged. Even if you need to adapt it a little bit. Just find a Bearing that nearly fits and gomto a Machieneshop to adapt it.

[@MarcTravels]

Okay

[@hormazdirani1431]

Like most things mechanical or electrical, you need to find a specialist who can service and refurbish your existing motor. It will be worth your while and save you a package too!

[@MarcTravels]

That’ll be not possible I don’t think

[@iamSSharma]

loving the vlogs mate❤

[@MarcTravels]

Cheers ✨

[@sunnypm006]

Excellent bro hv a safe journey.

[@MarcTravels]

Thanks a ton

[@JetSetGameQuest]

Make more content when your getting your bike fixed more in detail and in depth any ways best of luck for your future and journey ahead

[@MarcTravels]

Can’t fix, only replace

[@JetSetGameQuest]

@ when you are getting it fixed from a certified mechanic or some other mechanics people love watching building broken bikes and what it takes to build/fix bikes