Surron LBX Maintenance

We Broke Countless Surron LBXs to Find These Important Weaknesses

If you think I’m just going to rant about how crappy a stock Surron LBX is, there’s some of that, but rest assured, I’m here to help. Upgrade your LBX now to avoid fixing it later.
These 8 Upgrades Will Fix Everything About Your Surron LBX

Your Surron LBX is great, but its stock parts have 8 weaknesses. If you’re going off-road or hitting jumps, this upgrade guide is essential.
Upgrade Your Surron Rear Triangle and Linkage for Better Performance

If you want to ride faster, with more acceleration and control, have you considered your rear triangle and linkage on your Surron LBX?
How to Troubleshoot Brake Problems On Your Surron LBX

If you’re not sure what’s up with your brakes, have a look at these symptoms to see if you can work out what’s going on.
This Essential Ergonomic Mod Makes You Even Faster On Your Surron: Bar Risers

Ok, so maybe this isn’t as exciting as adding a heap more Kilowatts, but trust me, you’ll be able to make your LBX perform so much better with a few small, inexpensive tweaks. And if you set up your e-moto correctly, you’ll be able to ride for many, many years without stuffing up your body.
Why Some Riders Go Loud on a Surron Chain Conversion

Let’s look into why the primary drive belt on a Surron LBX is so important, why some riders actually choose to change the belt to a chain (even if it’s louder), and how to make the conversion (and what to do if something goes wrong!)
Thinking of getting a pedal kit for your Surron? (Don’t)

In most states of the USA, there are 3 classes of e-bikes. The classes range in top speeds with various configurations, but all require pedals. Each class is allowed to ride in different locations. Hence, the idea of adding pedals to your e-moto to make it an ebike doesn’t seem out of the question.
How to Fix and Prevent a Loose Headset on your Surron LBX

Surron headset freeplay occurs when the stem mount loosens, or the stock star nut that’s inside the steering tube loses its grip. This can happen over time, especially if you do lots of wheelies or stoppies.
Surron LBX Long Term Maintenance: What You Need To Know

Surron LBX e-motos require maintenance, just like any other motorcycle, bicycle, or vehicle. The good news is that much less needs to be done on an e-moto. There are no air filters to clean, no plugs that foul— it’s all really nice and simple.
The $100 Part That Can Save Your Surron: LBX Jackshaft Bolt Upgrade

The jackshaft castle nut is a ‘castle’ looking nut on the pivot point of your swing arm. It requires a special tool to remove. A quick search on Amazon will show the removal tool isn’t expensive. But, it’s another gadget you’ll need in your toolbox – and something else to carry to the track.
Surron LBX Battery Upgrades For Range, Speed, and Acceleration

Upgrading your Surron LBX’s battery is as simple as purchasing a new one, opening the battery cover, unplugging the cables, removing the battery, and doing the reverse with the new one!
This Is How To Upgrade Your Surron Motor The Right Way

However, it’s not quite as simple as replacing the motor with a bigger one to get a higher top speed. There are three components that need to be considered before you’ll be topping out at a lightning-quick speed.
Can You Tune a Stock Surron LBX Controller? Is an Upgrade Needed?

The Surron controller takes input from the rider via throttle and brake, and from sensors such as a tilt sensor, stand sensor, and even temperature sensors to instruct the motor to output the correct power in the correct way.
Look Like a Circus Monkey on Your Surron? Here’s What You Need to Do:

Tall riders will find these bikes feel small in stock form, much like a 125cc gas bike. But we can fix that — and tell me you wouldn’t have fun on a 125!!
Cut the Speed Limiter on Your Surron LBX Because Why Wouldn’t You

Cutting the speed limiter wire on the Surron LBX is well known to get top speed, but at what cost? Turns out, not much of one.
Here’s How to Keep Your Surron LBX Chain in Tip-Top Shape

With practice, checking your chain should take only a few seconds before a ride and is a great habit to develop. As the saying goes, if you look after your e-moto, your e-moto will look after you!
How to Choose Tires for your Surron and Change Them Yourself

Replacing your Surron LBX tires is straightforward when you know what to do. Read this article for important step by step instructions, and hints and tips on tires.
Can You Tune a Surron LBX Rear Shock or Should You Upgrade?

Surron LBX rear suspension is good for certain ride styles, but if you’re looking at enduro, MX tracks, or single trails, you’ll need to upgrade your shock sooner than later. Read more here.
You Don’t Always Need New Forks For Your Surron, But Sometimes You Do

Is it necessary to upgrade your Surron Forks? Upgrading your Surron Forks depends on ride style and budget. Read this article to work out the best Surron Forks for you.
Stop Wasting Money: The Right Way to Upgrade Your Surron LBX

The best Surron upgrades don’t need to cost a fortune. Read this list of suggested upgrades for your Surron now, and what to mod soon.
Unbreakable: How KTM 85 Forks Fix Surron’s Biggest Weakness

The MX fork conversion gives any Surron LBX, Talaria Sting, or MTB-fork e-moto a proper set of dirt bike forks. Not for the faint of heart, this is for serious dirt bike riders who need pure confidence in their e-moto.
Voltage Conundrum: Is a Surron LBX Better with a 60V or 72V Battery?

60v or 72v battery? Most riders choose the 72 volt option, but is it actually necessary? Read this article if you would like to find out which battery is actually better suited for your riding style, and why. This could save you tons of time and money!
Here’s Why and When Air and Gas Shocks Outperform on a Surron LBX

Is it actually necessary to upgrade your Surron shocks? If you are looking to upgrade your e-moto, the question becomes coil or air shock? Suspension is like a dark art… everything works in harmony when it’s fully dialed in… and when it’s not, well, it can be challenging to know what and why to upgrade.…
Should You Upgrade the Controller on Your Surron LBX Or Something Else First?

You can easily upgrade just the controller on your LBX, but there are a few things to consider before you do.
Precision Braking: How to Achieve Peak Braking on Your Surron LBX

In theory, brakes are a simple system. Pull on a lever, and transfer pressure on fluid in a line that extends a piston attached to a brake pad. The brake pad grabs the disc on the wheel. Your Surron stops. Simple. Or is it?
Precision Handling: The Art of Upgrading Forks on the Surron LBX

The job of forks is simple…allow compression with some sort of damping so you’re not pogo-sticking your way around the track. But do mountain bike forks really hold up to the demands of an e-moto? Here we discuss Surron Stock Forks and options when you run out of clicks.