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.
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.
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!)
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.
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 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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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!!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Look after your battery by recharging it before it gets ridiculously low, storing it correctly when not in use, and watching the charging temperature range.
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!
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. Read about the rear suspension here to find out if shocks need to be on your shopping list.
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?
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.