I have a 17 year old Go-Go Traveler and just bought a new Pride ZT10 that is now dead and torn apart in my shop. I'm in remote area with no service. They have been good on sending me free parts. I have found over the years to take notes, take pictures, make sketches. Also use zip lock bags to "bag and tag". Good to see young people jumping in and fixing things. I can remember repairing things in college parking lots and in my dorm room.
I am also a long-term fixer. I have noticed the same thing about myself that this video brought out: The young person is a risk taker and relies on good luck, to get the parts back in place. The lack of good tools or their incorrect use is then common. You learn from your experiences and many mistakes will not be repeated again. Today, maintenance manuals are easy to get, as well as general parts cheaply. Cameras can be used to facilitate assembly.
My hat goes off to you for your patience and understanding you put an awful lot of work in there luckily you had tools I hope it works well for you mine is having the same problems only problem is I'm blind in one eye 70 years old and I can't bend so trying to fix it it's going to be one hell of a chore I need to get some tools some grease Etc I'm much appreciate your video it's going to save me a lot of time take good care and stay safe cheers
Thanks for making this video. As far as I know, even in 2021, it's the only teardown video of this scooter transaxle. I've taken mine apart (I have the Ultra X which has the same transaxle assembly) because of this video. It's actually pretty easy if it weren't for the greasy mess. Mine made the ratchety grinding noise and it turned out to be the sealed bearing that got completely disintegrated. Fortunately, nothing else broke. I found the bearing on Amazon for under $10 for a pack of 10. In case you're wondering, it's the 626-ZZ Double Shielded Ball Bearing 6x19x6 (6mm hole diameter, 19 bearing diameter, 6 width) Chrome steel. I chose the metal seal version rather than the rubber sealed version. If it fails, I can replace it again since I have a pack of 10. It didn't perfectly fix it because there was slight damage and extra wear to some of the gears - basically a slight tic tic sound, but other than that, it's fixed. If you keep riding with a bad bearing, you can damage the a part that can't be replaced. I've looked, and if anything else besides the bearings need replacing, you're screwed. (correct me if I'm wrong) I can't find anyplace that sell replacement gears for this. So you're only option is to buy a new transaxle for about $350, or find a donor scooter. So the lesson is, if it starts to grind, stop riding asap before more damage occurs - even pushing it in neutral can damage it.
hi...my name is Sherry and I really appreciate your videos re: Go Go Elite scooter. I own one of these and find it has many difficulties. It has been in Medichair several times in the course of the 3 yrs that I have owned it. I have found that at times the problem is simple enough for me to take care of. Now, with the help of your videos, I may be able to take of many things resulting in myself having wheels to get around :)
merit scooter have a 800w rear end and 110amp motor controller. used mine for about 8 years till i broke it. im 6'2" 320 pounds and live on a farm. its carried me and everything i could drag for years. i robbed the parts and built a tiny golf cart. i plan on trying to install the rear transaxle in to my go-go. thing wont tote me on farm. does great on concrete or asphalt . wish i had got another merit
Hey man great video, I have an Invacare Meteor Hill climber Mobility Scooter that Im now fixing, One of my cogs is a bit torn apart , luckily I had a spare of another trans-axle the 10amp version, mine has a 2.5hp electric motor. Plus one axle was not turning on the disk brake side, thats now solved. It was the needle case bearing in trans-axle casing that has jammed, needs new one or I may just take out pins n put lots of grease in there, not sure yet. Your video has given me new insight on how these things work. Cheers.
Yes thrust and gear lash aren't really adjustable on those but it is very important that everything lines up and thrust washers if any are put in place
quick tip - removing the motor from the axle first means you can leave the electrical connector in the original place so no re-alignment required. I can see where 2 shims are but where was the 3rd? My wife's scooter seems to have eaten one shim and it was in the grease in bits!! Sounds like one gear was running over another presumably because the shim has broken but d not know where to get one or where is goes! Great video and made me aware up front to watch where everything goes!!
I've got a rebadged Go-Go, (Apex Rapid) it stopped driving but motor was still running. Stripped it just as this gent has done, in my case the two needle bearings on the short axle broke up, there should be a heavy thrust bearing/washer just inside the gear box that the dowel pin through the axle bears upon, then the 45' drive gear sits on the axle with the pin inside it in two notches. In my case I don't believe there was ever a thrust bearing, so two new needle bearings, grease seal and drive pin required, about £25.
Just done a rebuild on one yes you can put the crown wheel in the other way it rubs the casing inside i drilled a hole and taped a thread and make it a wet sump and put in EP80 oil works a treat.
Thanks for the video. I just had to replace the axle bearing on the left hand axle. Its pretty easy if you are handy with tools. You need to be able to press out the bearing from the block. I bought 5 bearings for $6 on Ebay. They are crappy. Find an industrial supply company in your town for bearings and bearing seals. Call a small equipment repair business and ask where they get bearings. The old bearing has the number which indicates the size. Mine was 17-23-18.
I went with 2 smaller bearings to fill the block, I had a bit of a job finding a direct replacement, but I am happy and its working fine! by using a double bearing I had a small centre gap and packed with grease as they tend to go due to lack of lubrication!
Jeff, my scooter has a FS180 transaxle and i also replaced my bearings with 17-23-18 bearings. I know how to put the transaxle back together except for the 4 washers (2 thin and 2 thick). I cannot determine the locations of these washers on the shaft. Can you help me with that?
@@haroldstansel4150 I don't remember any washers like that in mine. I've got photos of my diff apart and dont see any. Are you sure they were inside the case?
@@jefffranke Yes there are two small and two larger washers inside the case on the FS180 transaxel. I assumed this is the axel you had. Today, I finally figured out how the washers fit on the axel shaft and will be putting it back together tomorrow. Thanks for your feedback
@@haroldstansel4150 Hi Harold I have exactly the same challenge after replacing the bearings on my wife's Go Go scooter. Not sure where the 2 large and 2 thin washers go. Please, please be so kind as to let me tell me where they go! awaiting your reply with great anticipation. Regards Greg
I still don't think it's "factory", but it works fine now. Sheri has been using it for months now without a problem. I can hear a little noise, but I'm calling it good. Yeah, share some video. I'm just playing it by ear here. :-)
Great video...my husband drove it over a 2 inch drop on cement and now as I drive it the right side goes bump bump bump. That is all I can describe it as....could it be the bearings somewhere? Either in the tire or the axle? Thank you in advance for any help you can give
it should have CV grease in it, but any type will do, it never hurts to add a little oil in with it, as the wheel bearings at the ends of the axle tube don't see a lot of lube, most of the 4 mph axles have needle roller bearings at the wheels, when the dirt seal gives up water gets in and the needle bearing will rust, and then they jam up. a little oil will make its way down to those bearings. Not so important on yours as u have a separate support bearing on the shaft, but if you have the type where there is a long axle casing going all the way to the outer wheel bearing, then add oil.
Thank you for posting this. I have 2 go go's and the older one is 5 years old and has been worked on quite alot by me. I won't nit pick what you called the different parts as you took the time to film this and share. I was wondering where you got the bearings and what happened originally that caused you to take the trans axle apart? My go go has been gradually making more noise over time but hopefully I will not have to repair my motor/transaxle for a long time. I have not read of another transaxle problem with a gogo yet. I do hear that I will need to replace the motor brushes during it's lifetime. Have you replaced any yet? I wonder if you considered buying a transaxle from fleabay as I've seen many for sale for under $200. In my area there are many scooters for sale in an online classified sales and I bought an almost new gogo for very very cheap. Again thanks for posting this video
Marc, your video was very helpful. I had the outside needle bearing fail on the transaxle and I followed your video in taking it apart. I know how to put it back together except for the 4 washers (2 thin and 2 thick). Your video did not show where these washers fit on the shaft. I took a lot of pictures but did not get pictures of these washers and where they should be installed. Any help would be appreciated.
Hi, Interesting presentation. I have a shop rider sovereign scooter but the speed control does not work. I have looked at the head but can’t see how you take it apart, can you say how I can take the surrounds of to get at the speed controller, plz.🤔😊. Mick.
I have had a Luggie scooter for about 18 months. It has decided to stop working. It has been making as very low clunk sound for a long time. Nothing like gears grinding. I'll be going along and it just stops like the brake has been engaged. The only light does not go out and does not blink. Sometimes it will start moving again almost immediately, sometimes with a little help, and sometimes I have to let it sit for a while. I ordered a motor after searching for help. I could not find any "help" videos or sites for the motor, transaxle, and clutch repair/operation. After watch your video I think the problem may be in the clutch or transaxle. The motor was available from a Free Rider page, but had no info about it. I'm not sure I want to get into a rebuild like you showed us but may have to. You are located in the UK, corredt? I'm in America. I found you on the UK RUclips site.
Question, our somewhat new GOGO began to make gear noise when going down a steep hill. now when you are on flat and let go of the throttle it makes this new gear sound. Is that normal? Other wise it rides fine.
Dale, My Transaxle broke last night. I hear the motor turning but I have no movement. I am hoping a key has broken (A woodruff key?) or something I can replace myself is bad. I am going to go out and buy tools so what size allen wrenches and what size wrenches were needed? Is there a source for parts you recomend? Thanks for the video and advice.
I have a GK8 and the wheels momentarily locks up after a few feet. I thought that maybe the electric brake was the issue so I disconnected it and it still locks. Any thoughts or guidance would be much appreciated.
Thank you for this helpful tutorial. Last week I was given a GoGo Elite Plus HD. Everything works on it, however there is a clicking noise coming from the rear left area. (mechanical not electrical) when it is driven. The clicking has a rhythm, which suggests to me that it is caused by something in the wheel, transaxle or motor. If I sit on the right edge of the chair, the clicking stops. Sometimes the clicking does not sound, but within a short amount of time it returns. Do you have any idea of what this might be? Also, where were you able to find parts? I talked to PRIDE and they referred me to a national repair service. Your help will be greatly appreciated!
Yep. Something is in the wheel well. When it happens to me (Sheri), it's usually a leaf. The wheels are VERY simple (there are no berrings), so it's not going to be anything major (if it's just a clicking sound, and it's coming from a wheel). That said, the sound may be coming from the transaxle. If it is, there are two sealed bearings inside the transaxle, and one of them could be broken, internally.
Would have liked to see wiring on axle.Somebody had repaired mine (not) with tape.It stopped would not work so turned upside down and found wires wound round axle and tape everywhere. Any help appreciated please. Good vid
hay just a note gogo scooter has a crap bearing on the right translator that will lock up making people think the trans axles bad . gogo will not sell or even carry a replacement bearing approximate cost 10 bucks they would rather sell the whole transaxle for 275 bucks quick fix find a machinist and have him make one out of brass /bronze and it last better than that crap bearing . thanks for the good video
When putting the scooter back together set the back end so the wheelie bars are on the floor and put the front on and when you flip the back down it snaps right into place
I make them when I think about it. I've never been very consistent. I just used standard manual-transmission grease from an auto parts store. I used high-temp grease, though it doesn't really matter. The scooter's transaxle doesn't get nearly as hot as a car's gear box, so high temp grease isn't really important. Though, it's not going to hurt anything either. 🤷♂
My go go elite trav. has to be rocked forward and back to get motor to CLICK and start.Same prob with reverse. WHAT do I need to replace? Is there a relay type switch???? Battery posts are tight.
@@terencestrong9228 Usually if you just disengage and reengage the clutch a few times you'll clear out whatever is in the way of the switch. I forgot that it can also be caused by not having the scooter completely together. In that case, release the wheel assembly, and slam it back closed again. It shouldn't take "fixing" it's a question of getting the connection to sit.
(Transaxle = transmission +differential). The gear assembly you are holding is called differential, allowing two wheels to turn differently when the vehicle turns a corner. You need to know what a differential is to assemble it correctly.
All wheels have axles around which they revolve. without an axle, a wheel is not a wheel, but a disc. (Exept in a ring wheel where its revolution is defined by a number of stationary bearings set around it's rim.) In this scooter, the two axles that turn the wheels are driven separately by the two side gears of the differential.
Obviously I meant to write "driveshaft" (message above), where I wrote, "axle". I was thinking "driveshaft", and typed "axle". My message should have read, "The scooter has no driveshaft. The electric motor is connected directly to the differential, which makes the differential a transaxle." Anyway, if you want to argue the difference between a transmission and transaxle, this guy spells it out pretty well: www.carid.com/articles/transaxle-vs-transmission.html
The little twig with two bearings and a small pinion gear on it is called a driveshaft that drives the ring gear of the differential. The pinion gear, being so small and is driven by the motor at 3,000~6,000 rpm, usually is the one that goes first, wearing itself out so badly it causes great noises and eventually fails to drive the scooter.
Great video. Very informative. Very limited information in the public domain on mobility scooter maintenance. Did you ever nanage to find an electronic copy of the manual?
I did a quick search, but I didn't look very hard. I vaguely remember seeing one, as I said in another message, a long time ago, but couldn't find it again.
Hi i need a liitle help. I have scooter motor and transaxle taken apart to attach top another ride to serve as the main motor i wanted to make just one wheel that serves as the pusher but it won't run unless i put the two wheels.
On my 3-wheel LX with CTS Suspension, the rear right wheel seized up and the other wheel can operate normally. I think it's the electric brake problem and I need to replace it (part #WR198A345P1). Before I buy the part which is rather expensive. My question is why rear right wheel became locked up and not the rear left wheel? Does it have two electric brakes, one for each wheel? Thanks.
I don't know the specific scooter, but I'm going to say, "no". The brake is on one side of the axle, so the other side is free to spin when the brake is engaged. If both wheels are on the ground, the brake and the weight of the scooter (and rider) will keep the other wheel from rotating.
They all use the exact same keys as the others of that model. The keys are really are only there to keep honest people honest. If someone wants your scooter - they can pick it up and put it in a truck pretty easily.
Dale, technically, I think I think I'm right. However, I'm calling everything a, "bolt". I never describe nuts even once, which seems a little odd. I noticed this when I was editing the video, and can't explain why it's the only word I used to describe the screws. I think I was just on a roll.
Excellent question, Charles. My exact problem. I have two larger washers and three very thin washers that a parts diagram would be wonderful to have. Have you found any information to help you?
Your videos have been very good I got Gigi elite any body got any ideas stripped down checked connections if shorting out none I give off shocks or get shocks when calling a lift. When turned of no problem except voltage meter flicks while later goes well .
Was This issue ever resolved? I'm having a similar problem with the transaxle, when I close it, tightening the bolts it locks up the gears and wheels won't spin. I don't think I put washers on correctly. There are 4 washers, 2 thin and 2 thick washers. I've tried every which way and no matter how I put them nothing seams right. Can you shed some light to my dilemma?
Yeah, I got it working. The issue is just an alignment problem. You must determine what is pushing against the other. After you pull it apart (in the "locking up" configuration), look at the sides of the gears. See if you can determine what is hitting, and which direction the assembly must move. There will be less grease on one side of a spacer/gear than the other. If you can't tell... just try a few configurations. Don't bolt it completely together, but tight enough that you can see if it moves freely. If not, take it apart move the spacers to a new configuration and try again. There are not an unlimited number of variations. After two or three attempts you should be able to find something that works. The bottom line is that all of the spacers will fit. By arranging the spacers in different configurations you're moving the inner workings one direction or the other. If it's locking up when it's bolted together in means that the assembly is too far to one side. So, you just have to determine which side is touching the housing... then, it's a question of swapping the spacers around.
Hi I've got a go go 4 wheel version but it keeps stopping and beeping so have to turn it off and on again for it to start then it may go a yard or so and do it again but mainly on a hill any ideas? Thanks iain
Holy Cow! The GoGo Elite is a bunch of crap. Are all mobility scooters like this?????????? I am so glad you posted this video. You saved me from a fate worse than purgatory. Run do not walk to the nearest exit of a GoGo elite dealer. Average price for one of these crap items $2000. Free freight from China? Hmmm?
Bill Rundell It's actually a really good little scooter. This particular one has gone at least 3,000 miles. It has been used nearly every day for 6 years. The only annoying problem is the connector between the battery and the chassis, where the vibration between the battery and chassis wiggles the connector loose, and it needs to be tightened every once in a while. If I were to buy a new scooter - I would probably buy this one again.
mrcnwmn If looking for a first time scooter and you saw this video, would you give it a second look? Just alone the battery and charger issue on having to figure out which one was defective is very troublesome. Stated in the video the company knew of the problem and still put crap batteries in them with defective chargers. He had at lest 4 chargers he used The seat and elbow rest interfered with raising and lowering. Most definitely a design problem and the company never put out a fix for it or recall. The problem remains unfixed in manufacturing, as far as the video presentation.. Wobbly seat problem?????? Power cut in and out, faulty connection, you guessed at. Broken lifting handle. Read the raining comments same problems. Finally, were was the company support on the issues you presented. They apparently never knew you after you bought the GoGo The GoGo is defiantly NoNO
Bill Rundell The point of the video is not meant for people to make a purchasing decisions. It is not a sales video, nor is it a review. The point of the video is to help people understand that they can fix their current scooter themselves. If I can do it - they can do it. In term of issues: The 'GoGo Elite Traveler' is no different than any other scooter - anywhere. All scooters have similar problems eventually. If you think this is a bad review about the this scooter', then it is actually a bad review of ALL scooters. Scooters are electronic and mechanical equipment which are exposed to the elements, vibrations, as wells as other incidental forces. All vehicles; motorcycles, to automobiles, to scooters need periodic maintenance as a result of our environment. Is the GoGo perfect? Absolutely not. But, it fits Sheri's needs very well. It's been extremely reliable. This video is a testimony to how easy it is to fix, not how unreliable it is.
Hi! I have a 4 years 48 volts (4 batteries of acid / lead of 12 volts each, I don't know the amperage) Gio electric scooter. My batteries full charged (53 to 56 volts: 3 full blocks on the screen), I can only make 14 kilometres instead of the usual 50 to 70 kilometres. It's like there's almost no current left. However, the voltage of my batteries is 46 volts (two blocks on the screen) and the lights, the turn signals, the horn and the screen light work. Is it a batteries problem or other electrical / electronic issue? How do I find the problem myself? I have a multi-meter.
Your video was very helpful. Question: Where did you get the small bearing (skateboard) that you said you replaced originally. This is the same bearing that is bad on my father-in-laws scooter and I am unable to find it
It's not actually a skateboard bearing, though it looks like one. Find a shop that carries bearings (and other industrial machine parts) in your area. It's fairly common. They'll likely have one in stock. Just bring in the broken one. Trying to find the right part on the internet is a pain. It's a lot easier when you can hold the old part next to the new one and know it's the right one. When I bought the part I looked up industrial part supply places in my area. when I found one I just walked in with the bad bearing. They asked me if I would like the same manufacture, or a better one. I paid $15 for a better one. Not sure if it's actually better, but for $15... I wasn't going to ask for a stress test. :-)
Quick reply and very helpful. I will look in area. The medical supply place where I bought it said they will sell me the entire back end for $75. I think I am going to buy that, find a bearing and have a replacement if needed. We bought this used for my father-in-law and his first reaction was to snub it.. there was no way he could see himself using it or needing it. Now, he depends on it so much that being without it for a day is driving him crazy. Again, thanks for the quick reply and the valuable information
Sorry. My model doesn't have a light. If I would venture to guess - it would probably be battery charge. Why? Because the indicator on the steering is not a charge indicator, though you might think it is.
I Had a Pride Legend & I whe on Monster scooter parts & I Got a Throttle pot & I got a potentiometer & headlight too. I had no trouble doing any of that.
Good morning, I kindly request advice for the diagnosis of a scooter DAYTONA 4GT. The scooter has more speed when reverse is activated and when moving forward is much slower. We have changed the card, the speed potentiometer, batteries, but the team continues with the same problem. I appreciate a quick response to this concern.
Um.. sounds like polarity (the wires) on the motor is reversed. If that's true, it's totally stupid. If My guess is right, then the levers are currently reveresed from what they should be..
Hi, great Video and I have used it to find the broken roller bearing and removed the broken rollers, I need to order the bearing and have found a link here www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEARING-NEEDLE-ROLLER-SINGLE-1-SIZES-HK0306-HK1814-FREE-UK-SHIPPING-/190868020650?var=&hash=item2c709eddaa:m:mJkLdy--NvQ9SoWRSEzf23g Only thing is I live quite a way away, can you advise the size if you have ordered one previously ? It would be really appreciated Thanks Dan
$1000!!! They are about £509 new for the 4 wheel Gogo Elite Traveller version in the UK (with disabled VAT relief) = about US$735. That must be a first, something cheaper in the UK than the US!
You can certainly replace the wheels, but the wheel wells are very small. You would need to drop the axels down a few inches to get larger wheels. Basically, it would require welding. It's possible to do, but I think getting a scooter that's already set up for the beach would be a better bet.
This video helped me out when I had to replace the bearing on the drive shaft!Why did the manufacturer not make bearing replacement simpler by allowing easy removal after the wheel was removed? Because they do not expect Joe Public to perform this task and making money for their agents ! Allowing for rip off merchants to profit!
Where did you find that bearing? Our scooter stopped working, the bearing assembly was wedged in there, so I hit it with a hammer and greased it...seems to be working now, but who knows how long.
@@stanleytehee I think your on borrowed time, i replaced the original bearing with two bearings of a smaller width, well packed with grease! The bearings I used were ordered on ebay and were ordered with no reference to MOBILITY SCOOTERS!
I suspect you mean it's loose or wobbly. If all the connectors are tightened down, then the issue is the bearings. It could be a design flow (bearings that are too small), or that the bearing housing has expanded. Also, sometimes bearings can escape the bearing housing. So, if you lost a few - it will get really wobbly. Typically you can only loose bearings if the connectors are loose. When bearings are first sold they are packed with grease, and usually feel very solid. Over time the grease breaks down and the bearing will begin to feel looser. This is normal. If it's a sealed bearing (the bearings in the housing are not exposed to the air) than the only choice is to buy a new bearing. If not, you can pack it with grease again.
Quite a few people have similar issues with noises they can't identify. Unfortunately, it can be many things. The only solution is to listen for where the noise is coming from. Most likely, something is rubbing against a tire. I've had sticks and leaves stuck in the wheel wells that don't sound the way you would expect. Anyway, you're going to have to identify where exactly it's coming from. You might have to ride it yourself to find the source.
Hi,my mobility scooter now and then just cuts out but when i turn key of then turn back on it works ok till i slow down again then it cuts out again.Anyone got any ideas.Thanks.
Mine was acting up similarly, as well as erroring in the middle of intersections. It turned out to be worn contacts in the key switch. Hopefully, your problem will be something as simple.
There is no brake. The motor provides resistance when the current is removed. If the wheels are engaged to the motor - the motor will stop the scooter. If you feel your scooter isn't stopping as quickly or sharply as it used to, that's probably true. But, it's because the motor has broken-in. Bearings and bushes slowly wear down over time, making the motor less effective. You might be noticing it during the power off resistance, but it'll also be true for power-on torque too.
The breaker pops when the system is being overloaded. Unfortunately, it's a combination of amps, weight, slope, and distance. If the breaker pop it means that too much current is being pulled from the battery. The best solution would be to find a different (less hilly) way to whoever you're going. You could also apply less power up the hill, or let the scooter rest every so often. Mechanically, you could replace the breaker with a higher amp one. I don't recommend that, but if you want to go that route, I'd also change the batteries for ones that produce higher cranking amps. The connections (wires) between the battery and motor are probably fine (rated higher than the current they're carrying). The motor will probably also be fine as long as it doesn't get too hot. If you were to remove the breaker all together (just bridge the connection), probably the thing that would go wrong first is that the batteries could melt. Really, the breaker is a warning sign that you're putting too much stress on the system. You could probably get away with a slightly higher rated breaker without changing anything else, but there's risk in that.
I have brand new vmax tank batteries in my scooter that i have been using for the last 2 years the pride batteries are junk. I just replaced the batteries and the breaker keeps tripping even on a full 12 hr charge. Could the breaker be bad and not letting the increased electric go thru?
Hi I have a scooter GoGo Elite Traveller Plus version with the steering wheel as pictured - thumbs.picclick.com/00/s/NzQ1WDExODM=/z/uKEAAOSw8w1X3~F2/$/Pride-Go-Go-Elite-Traveller-Plus -4-Mobility-_57.jpg For a long time I have the scooter this problem, namely after turning and pressing forward scooter goes when fire you throttle driving scooter stops, and when again I push scooter is no longer going, does not emit any sound signals only slightly vibrated tip of the state of charge battery. What could be causing this behavior? Best regards
New Grease made mine like new the old grease was like dirt And I put in more grease than what anyone else would probably put in it's spunn very free after that
Of course. However, you're talking two different things: Speed and power. Either (but not both) can be achieved by changing the gearing in the transaxle. But, that's probably not what you're asking for. You're likely thinking that you'd like to drop a larger/faster electric motor in the scooter. But, that's not really nessesary. Really, all you need to do is push more current into the existing electric motor. Having said that, it will have physical limitations and will overheat given enough power. I imagine the upgrade would be pretty simple once you knew what to do. Electric motors are pretty awesome things. Add a little extra electricity to an electric motor, it will burn out sooner, but it will answer back with more power. If all you're looking for is 5% more speed, then my bet is that it can be done with the existing motor pretty safely. An electrician would just have to tell us how. Of course, the battery will drain substantially quicker, and you might have heat problems with the battery and/or motor. Still, I'd try upgrading the electronics before replacing the motor. Like most motors, the manufacture set the default power output to "safe/economical" levels. Who knows how far under-performing the motor is set? It's entirely possible to get the motor to go twice as fast without burning it out. Who knows? But, the point is... you probably don't need to change the motor. Just getting more electricity to it will speed the motor up.
mrcnwmn This also depends on the motor controller. Mine has a PWM (Pulse Width Modulator) that sends 24V pulses to the motor in the form of a square wave (alternating between 24V and 0V). The longer the duration of the pulse, the longer the motor receives the full 24V and the faster it will go. To change this, if it's not already at maximum, the controller needs to be programmed to send the longer pulses. I'm not sure about the GoGo but, to find out, very slowly increase your throttle until the scooter just starts to move. If it's jerky, the motor is receiving pulses. I've been learning about this because I'm building a special scooter to fit my own needs and I've done research on different ways to do speed control on DC motors. PWMs are quite common in many applications, apparently.
Oh, I definitely put the shims in the wrong order the first time I assembled the transaxle (I did not film it). I believe I put them in the right order in this video. I made several attempts to get it right. Mathematically, there are only a few ways they can go in. You just have to be patient, and take several stabs at it if you have to. In this case, I knew the order was wrong before I started... so keeping track wasn't necessary.
I have a 17 year old Go-Go Traveler and just bought a new Pride ZT10 that is now dead and torn apart in my shop. I'm in remote area with no service. They have been good on sending me free parts.
I have found over the years to take notes, take pictures, make sketches. Also use zip lock bags to "bag and tag". Good to see young people jumping in and fixing things. I can remember repairing things in college parking lots and in my dorm room.
I am also a long-term fixer. I have noticed the same thing about myself that this video brought out: The young person is a risk taker and relies on good luck, to get the parts back in place. The lack of good tools or their incorrect use is then common. You learn from your experiences and many mistakes will not be repeated again. Today, maintenance manuals are easy to get, as well as general parts cheaply. Cameras can be used to facilitate assembly.
My hat goes off to you for your patience and understanding you put an awful lot of work in there luckily you had tools I hope it works well for you mine is having the same problems only problem is I'm blind in one eye 70 years old and I can't bend so trying to fix it it's going to be one hell of a chore I need to get some tools some grease Etc I'm much appreciate your video it's going to save me a lot of time take good care and stay safe cheers
Thanks for making this video. As far as I know, even in 2021, it's the only teardown video of this scooter transaxle. I've taken mine apart (I have the Ultra X which has the same transaxle assembly) because of this video. It's actually pretty easy if it weren't for the greasy mess. Mine made the ratchety grinding noise and it turned out to be the sealed bearing that got completely disintegrated. Fortunately, nothing else broke. I found the bearing on Amazon for under $10 for a pack of 10. In case you're wondering, it's the 626-ZZ Double Shielded Ball Bearing 6x19x6 (6mm hole diameter, 19 bearing diameter, 6 width) Chrome steel. I chose the metal seal version rather than the rubber sealed version. If it fails, I can replace it again since I have a pack of 10. It didn't perfectly fix it because there was slight damage and extra wear to some of the gears - basically a slight tic tic sound, but other than that, it's fixed. If you keep riding with a bad bearing, you can damage the a part that can't be replaced. I've looked, and if anything else besides the bearings need replacing, you're screwed. (correct me if I'm wrong) I can't find anyplace that sell replacement gears for this. So you're only option is to buy a new transaxle for about $350, or find a donor scooter. So the lesson is, if it starts to grind, stop riding asap before more damage occurs - even pushing it in neutral can damage it.
@Titus357 thanks that’s good to know. $100 is worth it.
hi...my name is Sherry and I really appreciate your videos re: Go Go Elite scooter. I own one of these and find it has many difficulties. It has been in Medichair several times in the course of the 3 yrs that I have owned it. I have found that at times the problem is simple enough for me to take care of. Now, with the help of your videos, I may be able to take of many things resulting in myself having wheels to get around :)
A true mechanic works in his living room!
merit scooter have a 800w rear end and 110amp motor controller. used mine for about 8 years till i broke it. im 6'2" 320 pounds and live on a farm. its carried me and everything i could drag for years. i robbed the parts and built a tiny golf cart. i plan on trying to install the rear transaxle in to my go-go. thing wont tote me on farm. does great on concrete or asphalt . wish i had got another merit
Hey man great video, I have an Invacare Meteor Hill climber Mobility Scooter that Im now fixing, One of my cogs is a bit torn apart , luckily I had a spare of another trans-axle the 10amp version, mine has a 2.5hp electric motor. Plus one axle was not turning on the disk brake side, thats now solved. It was the needle case bearing in trans-axle casing that has jammed, needs new one or I may just take out pins n put lots of grease in there, not sure yet. Your video has given me new insight on how these things work. Cheers.
Yes thrust and gear lash aren't really adjustable on those but it is very important that everything lines up and thrust washers if any are put in place
quick tip - removing the motor from the axle first means you can leave the electrical connector in the original place so no re-alignment required. I can see where 2 shims are but where was the 3rd? My wife's scooter seems to have eaten one shim and it was in the grease in bits!! Sounds like one gear was running over another presumably because the shim has broken but d not know where to get one or where is goes! Great video and made me aware up front to watch where everything goes!!
Good work ... Balance tighting , line up perfect ...
I've got a rebadged Go-Go, (Apex Rapid) it stopped driving but motor was still running. Stripped it just as this gent has done, in my case the two needle bearings on the short axle broke up, there should be a heavy thrust bearing/washer just inside the gear box that the dowel pin through the axle bears upon, then the 45' drive gear sits on the axle with the pin inside it in two notches. In my case I don't believe there was ever a thrust bearing, so two new needle bearings, grease seal and drive pin required, about £25.
Just done a rebuild on one yes you can put the crown wheel in the other way it rubs the casing inside i drilled a hole and taped a thread and make it a wet sump and put in EP80 oil works a treat.
Good job. Thanks for this video. I have a Drive Scooter but this was informative.
Thanks for the video. I just had to replace the axle bearing on the left hand axle. Its pretty easy if you are handy with tools. You need to be able to press out the bearing from the block. I bought 5 bearings for $6 on Ebay. They are crappy. Find an industrial supply company in your town for bearings and bearing seals. Call a small equipment repair business and ask where they get bearings. The old bearing has the number which indicates the size. Mine was 17-23-18.
I went with 2 smaller bearings to fill the block, I had a bit of a job finding a direct replacement, but I am happy and its working fine! by using a double bearing I had a small centre gap and packed with grease as they tend to go due to lack of lubrication!
Jeff, my scooter has a FS180 transaxle and i also replaced my bearings with 17-23-18 bearings. I know how to put the transaxle back together except for the 4 washers (2 thin and 2 thick). I cannot determine the locations of these washers on the shaft. Can you help me with that?
@@haroldstansel4150 I don't remember any washers like that in mine. I've got photos of my diff apart and dont see any. Are you sure they were inside the case?
@@jefffranke Yes there are two small and two larger washers inside the case on the FS180 transaxel. I assumed this is the axel you had. Today, I finally figured out how the washers fit on the axel shaft and will be putting it back together tomorrow. Thanks for your feedback
@@haroldstansel4150 Hi Harold I have exactly the same challenge after replacing the bearings on my wife's Go Go scooter. Not sure where the 2 large and 2 thin washers go. Please, please be so kind as to let me tell me where they go! awaiting your reply with great anticipation. Regards Greg
i give you props for actually trying. good job man, ill show you what i did with mine sometime in the future
I still don't think it's "factory", but it works fine now. Sheri has been using it for months now without a problem. I can hear a little noise, but I'm calling it good.
Yeah, share some video. I'm just playing it by ear here. :-)
A really useful video. Having a go at repairing my dads as soon as I can.
A very helpful and informative video. Thanks for making this and sharing it. Much appreciated.
You don’t over tighten the motor screws because they will will break apart in the motor sometimes and cause problems with in the motor housing
Great video...my husband drove it over a 2 inch drop on cement and now as I drive it the right side goes bump bump bump. That is all I can describe it as....could it be the bearings somewhere? Either in the tire or the axle? Thank you in advance for any help you can give
it should have CV grease in it, but any type will do, it never hurts to add a little oil in with it, as the wheel bearings at the ends of the axle tube don't see a lot of lube, most of the 4 mph axles have needle roller bearings at the wheels, when the dirt seal gives up water gets in and the needle bearing will rust, and then they jam up. a little oil will make its way down to those bearings. Not so important on yours as u have a separate support bearing on the shaft, but if you have the type where there is a long axle casing going all the way to the outer wheel bearing, then add oil.
Thank you for posting this. I have 2 go go's and the older one is 5 years old and has been worked on quite alot by me.
I won't nit pick what you called the different parts as you took the time to film this and share. I was wondering where
you got the bearings and what happened originally that caused you to take the trans axle apart? My go go has been gradually
making more noise over time but hopefully I will not have to repair my motor/transaxle for a long time. I have not read of
another transaxle problem with a gogo yet. I do hear that I will need to replace the motor brushes during it's lifetime. Have you
replaced any yet? I wonder if you considered buying a transaxle from fleabay as I've seen many for sale for under $200. In my area
there are many scooters for sale in an online classified sales and I bought an almost new gogo for very very cheap. Again thanks for posting this video
thanks for this video. I am having clutch problems with my Gogo. This give me an idea of how to tear into the rear assembly.
Marc, your video was very helpful. I had the outside needle bearing fail on the transaxle and I followed your video in taking it apart. I know how to put it back together except for the 4 washers (2 thin and 2 thick). Your video did not show where these washers fit on the shaft. I took a lot of pictures but did not get pictures of these washers and where they should be installed. Any help would be appreciated.
I just learned how to F-up my go-go! Thanks! Lol! Just busting yer chops, good video
Hi, Interesting presentation. I have a shop rider sovereign scooter but the speed control does not work. I have looked at the head but can’t see how you take it apart, can you say how I can take the surrounds of to get at the speed controller, plz.🤔😊. Mick.
I have had a Luggie scooter for about 18 months. It has decided to stop working. It has been making as very low clunk sound for a long time. Nothing like gears grinding. I'll be going along and it just stops like the brake has been engaged. The only light does not go out and does not blink. Sometimes it will start moving again almost immediately, sometimes with a little help, and sometimes I have to let it sit for a while. I ordered a motor after searching for help. I could not find any "help" videos or sites for the motor, transaxle, and clutch repair/operation. After watch your video I think the problem may be in the clutch or transaxle. The motor was available from a Free Rider page, but had no info about it. I'm not sure I want to get into a rebuild like you showed us but may have to. You are located in the UK, corredt? I'm in America. I found you on the UK RUclips site.
Question, our somewhat new GOGO began to make gear noise when going down a steep hill. now when you are on flat and let go of the throttle it makes this new gear sound. Is that normal? Other wise it rides fine.
Dale, My Transaxle broke last night. I hear the motor turning but I have no movement. I am hoping a key has broken (A woodruff key?) or something I can replace myself is bad. I am going to go out and buy tools so what size allen wrenches and what size wrenches were needed? Is there a source for parts you recomend? Thanks for the video and advice.
there are shims, don't mix them up, they will put the correct space from the gear to its mating gear or housing.
Hello, I have a lynx scooter but when weight is on the seat,!!, there is a clicking noise from the axle, would you have any idea what this is.?plz.🤔
Broken bearing. Pretty much - that's probably it.
I have a GK8 and the wheels momentarily locks up after a few feet. I thought that maybe the electric brake was the issue so I disconnected it and it still locks. Any thoughts or guidance would be much appreciated.
Hey do you know where i could order some transaxle internal parrts, like gears or shims ect.???
Thank you for this helpful tutorial. Last week I was given a GoGo Elite Plus HD. Everything works on it, however there is a clicking noise coming from the rear left area. (mechanical not electrical) when it is driven. The clicking has a rhythm, which suggests to me that it is caused by something in the wheel, transaxle or motor.
If I sit on the right edge of the chair, the clicking stops. Sometimes the clicking does not sound, but within a short amount of time it returns.
Do you have any idea of what this might be? Also, where were you able to find parts? I talked to PRIDE and they referred me to a national repair service.
Your help will be greatly appreciated!
Yep. Something is in the wheel well. When it happens to me (Sheri), it's usually a leaf. The wheels are VERY simple (there are no berrings), so it's not going to be anything major (if it's just a clicking sound, and it's coming from a wheel).
That said, the sound may be coming from the transaxle. If it is, there are two sealed bearings inside the transaxle, and one of them could be broken, internally.
@@HaoleDreamer put grease on the shaft and the inside of the hub on the wheel it stops the clicking make sure the nut or bolt is tight to hold it on
@@HaoleDreamer This is what happened to mine see my post.
Would have liked to see wiring on axle.Somebody had repaired mine (not) with tape.It stopped would not work
so turned upside down and found wires wound round axle and tape everywhere. Any help appreciated please.
Good vid
hay just a note gogo scooter has a crap bearing on the right translator that will lock up making people think the trans axles bad . gogo will not sell or even carry a replacement bearing approximate cost 10 bucks they would rather sell the whole transaxle for 275 bucks quick fix find a machinist and have him make one out of brass /bronze and it last better than that crap bearing . thanks for the good video
When putting the scooter back together set the back end so the wheelie bars are on the floor and put the front on and when you flip the back down it snaps right into place
Thanks i don't find that noise but i lubricate the axis on each oxo and it desapear
Is that the only way to get the wheels off?
Buen trabajo men , saludos desde jalisco..México..
nice video, you stopped making videos? anyhow what sort of grease did you use, it did the job?
I make them when I think about it. I've never been very consistent.
I just used standard manual-transmission grease from an auto parts store. I used high-temp grease, though it doesn't really matter. The scooter's transaxle doesn't get nearly as hot as a car's gear box, so high temp grease isn't really important. Though, it's not going to hurt anything either.
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good info thankyou@@marc.newman
My go go elite trav. has to be rocked forward and back to get motor to CLICK and start.Same prob with reverse. WHAT do I need to replace? Is there a relay type switch???? Battery posts are tight.
Sounds like there's a dead spot on your motor.
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GoGo Elite Traveller won't engage in drive and beeps when key turned on. Battery is fully charged. Any ideas?
It is because the clutch is not fully engaged.
@@marc.newman Thank you. Is it easily fixed by me, or does it need to go to registered supplier.
@@terencestrong9228 Usually if you just disengage and reengage the clutch a few times you'll clear out whatever is in the way of the switch. I forgot that it can also be caused by not having the scooter completely together. In that case, release the wheel assembly, and slam it back closed again.
It shouldn't take "fixing" it's a question of getting the connection to sit.
@@marc.newman thank you
(Transaxle = transmission +differential). The gear assembly you are holding is called differential, allowing two wheels to turn differently when the vehicle turns a corner. You need to know what a differential is to assemble it correctly.
The scooter has no axle. The electric motor is connected directly to the differential, which makes the differential a transaxle.
All wheels have axles around which they revolve. without an axle, a wheel is not a wheel, but a disc. (Exept in a ring wheel where its revolution is defined by a number of stationary bearings set around it's rim.) In this scooter, the two axles that turn the wheels are driven separately by the two side gears of the differential.
Obviously I meant to write "driveshaft" (message above), where I wrote, "axle". I was thinking "driveshaft", and typed "axle". My message should have read, "The scooter has no driveshaft. The electric motor is connected directly to the differential, which makes the differential a transaxle."
Anyway, if you want to argue the difference between a transmission and transaxle, this guy spells it out pretty well: www.carid.com/articles/transaxle-vs-transmission.html
The little twig with two bearings and a small pinion gear on it is called a driveshaft that drives the ring gear of the differential. The pinion gear, being so small and is driven by the motor at 3,000~6,000 rpm, usually is the one that goes first, wearing itself out so badly it causes great noises and eventually fails to drive the scooter.
Great video. Very informative. Very limited information in the public domain on mobility scooter maintenance. Did you ever nanage to find an electronic copy of the manual?
I did a quick search, but I didn't look very hard. I vaguely remember seeing one, as I said in another message, a long time ago, but couldn't find it again.
Hi i need a liitle help. I have scooter motor and transaxle taken apart to attach top another ride to serve as the main motor i wanted to make just one wheel that serves as the pusher but it won't run unless i put the two wheels.
On my 3-wheel LX with CTS Suspension, the rear right wheel seized up and the other wheel can operate normally. I think it's the electric brake problem and I need to replace it (part #WR198A345P1). Before I buy the part which is rather expensive. My question is why rear right wheel became locked up and not the rear left wheel? Does it have two electric brakes, one for each wheel? Thanks.
I don't know the specific scooter, but I'm going to say, "no". The brake is on one side of the axle, so the other side is free to spin when the brake is engaged. If both wheels are on the ground, the brake and the weight of the scooter (and rider) will keep the other wheel from rotating.
Do these scooter use standard keys. Meaning that if I lose the keys, I don’t have to replace the entire ignition ?
They all use the exact same keys as the others of that model. The keys are really are only there to keep honest people honest. If someone wants your scooter - they can pick it up and put it in a truck pretty easily.
Dale, technically, I think I think I'm right. However, I'm calling everything a, "bolt". I never describe nuts even once, which seems a little odd. I noticed this when I was editing the video, and can't explain why it's the only word I used to describe the screws. I think I was just on a roll.
mrcnwmn hi my my patrners does the same what does that mean can you please email me your answer thanks......antonysmith905@gmail.com.
Be nice to know which way the main gear and washers go
Excellent question, Charles. My exact problem. I have two larger washers and three very thin washers that a parts diagram would be wonderful to have. Have you found any information to help you?
Your videos have been very good I got Gigi elite any body got any ideas stripped down checked connections if shorting out none I give off shocks or get shocks when calling a lift. When turned of no problem except voltage meter flicks while later goes well .
Was This issue ever resolved? I'm having a similar problem with the transaxle, when I close it, tightening the bolts it locks up the gears and wheels won't spin. I don't think I put washers on correctly. There are 4 washers, 2 thin and 2 thick washers. I've tried every which way and no matter how I put them nothing seams right. Can you shed some light to my dilemma?
Yeah, I got it working. The issue is just an alignment problem. You must determine what is pushing against the other. After you pull it apart (in the "locking up" configuration), look at the sides of the gears. See if you can determine what is hitting, and which direction the assembly must move. There will be less grease on one side of a spacer/gear than the other.
If you can't tell... just try a few configurations. Don't bolt it completely together, but tight enough that you can see if it moves freely. If not, take it apart move the spacers to a new configuration and try again. There are not an unlimited number of variations. After two or three attempts you should be able to find something that works.
The bottom line is that all of the spacers will fit. By arranging the spacers in different configurations you're moving the inner workings one direction or the other. If it's locking up when it's bolted together in means that the assembly is too far to one side. So, you just have to determine which side is touching the housing... then, it's a question of swapping the spacers around.
It’s a limited slip rear diff. The right wheel should go in the opposite of the left
Hi I've got a go go 4 wheel version but it keeps stopping and beeping so have to turn it off and on again for it to start then it may go a yard or so and do it again but mainly on a hill any ideas? Thanks iain
i found it did that if it got wet , dry it out and it will be fine
Holy Cow!
The GoGo Elite is a bunch of crap.
Are all mobility scooters like this??????????
I am so glad you posted this video. You saved me from a fate worse than purgatory.
Run do not walk to the nearest exit of a GoGo elite dealer.
Average price for one of these crap items $2000.
Free freight from China? Hmmm?
Bill Rundell It's actually a really good little scooter. This particular one has gone at least 3,000 miles. It has been used nearly every day for 6 years. The only annoying problem is the connector between the battery and the chassis, where the vibration between the battery and chassis wiggles the connector loose, and it needs to be tightened every once in a while.
If I were to buy a new scooter - I would probably buy this one again.
mrcnwmn
If looking for a first time scooter and you saw this video, would you give it a second look?
Just alone the battery and charger issue on having to figure out which one was defective
is very troublesome.
Stated in the video the company knew of the problem and still put crap batteries in them with defective
chargers. He had at lest 4 chargers he used
The seat and elbow rest interfered with raising and lowering. Most definitely a design problem and the company
never put out a fix for it or recall. The problem remains unfixed in manufacturing, as far as the video presentation..
Wobbly seat problem??????
Power cut in and out, faulty connection, you guessed at.
Broken lifting handle.
Read the raining comments same problems.
Finally, were was the company support on the issues you presented.
They apparently never knew you after you bought the GoGo
The GoGo is defiantly NoNO
Bill Rundell The point of the video is not meant for people to make a purchasing decisions. It is not a sales video, nor is it a review. The point of the video is to help people understand that they can fix their current scooter themselves. If I can do it - they can do it.
In term of issues: The 'GoGo Elite Traveler' is no different than any other scooter - anywhere. All scooters have similar problems eventually. If you think this is a bad review about the this scooter', then it is actually a bad review of ALL scooters. Scooters are electronic and mechanical equipment which are exposed to the elements, vibrations, as wells as other incidental forces. All vehicles; motorcycles, to automobiles, to scooters need periodic maintenance as a result of our environment.
Is the GoGo perfect? Absolutely not. But, it fits Sheri's needs very well. It's been extremely reliable. This video is a testimony to how easy it is to fix, not how unreliable it is.
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Hi!
I have a 4 years 48 volts (4 batteries of acid / lead of 12 volts each, I don't know the amperage) Gio electric scooter.
My batteries full charged (53 to 56 volts: 3 full blocks on the screen), I can only make 14 kilometres instead of the usual 50 to 70 kilometres. It's like there's almost no current left. However, the voltage of my batteries is 46 volts (two blocks on the screen) and the lights, the turn signals, the horn and the screen light work.
Is it a batteries problem or other electrical / electronic issue? How do I find the problem myself? I have a multi-meter.
Your video was very helpful. Question: Where did you get the small bearing (skateboard) that you said you replaced originally. This is the same bearing that is bad on my father-in-laws scooter and I am unable to find it
It's not actually a skateboard bearing, though it looks like one. Find a shop that carries bearings (and other industrial machine parts) in your area. It's fairly common. They'll likely have one in stock. Just bring in the broken one. Trying to find the right part on the internet is a pain. It's a lot easier when you can hold the old part next to the new one and know it's the right one.
When I bought the part I looked up industrial part supply places in my area. when I found one I just walked in with the bad bearing. They asked me if I would like the same manufacture, or a better one. I paid $15 for a better one. Not sure if it's actually better, but for $15... I wasn't going to ask for a stress test. :-)
Quick reply and very helpful. I will look in area. The medical supply place where I bought it said they will sell me the entire back end for $75. I think I am going to buy that, find a bearing and have a replacement if needed. We bought this used for my father-in-law and his first reaction was to snub it.. there was no way he could see himself using it or needing it. Now, he depends on it so much that being without it for a day is driving him crazy. Again, thanks for the quick reply and the valuable information
Thanks for the videos. I just purchased this model. Can you please tell me what the light on the exterior battery case indicates?
Sorry. My model doesn't have a light. If I would venture to guess - it would probably be battery charge. Why? Because the indicator on the steering is not a charge indicator, though you might think it is.
@@marc.newman how to order gear box gear box
Yellow lever to disengage the wheels is frozen on mine. Won't move. Any idea what could be the problem of this?
Harley Rowe blow some air in the brakes it could be some rocks got lodged in the brake disk
Spray WD40 as there is water damage.
I Had a Pride Legend & I whe on Monster scooter parts & I Got a Throttle pot
& I got a potentiometer & headlight too.
I had no trouble doing any of that.
It Seems like That one Works & Runs Good.
If It Starts Making Noise Again At least You know What To Do
Good morning, I kindly request advice for the diagnosis of a scooter DAYTONA 4GT.
The scooter has more speed when reverse is activated and when moving forward is much slower.
We have changed the card, the speed potentiometer, batteries, but the team continues with the same problem.
I appreciate a quick response to this concern.
Um.. sounds like polarity (the wires) on the motor is reversed. If that's true, it's totally stupid. If My guess is right, then the levers are currently reveresed from what they should be..
Are the bearings inside the transaxle just pressed in place?
My scooter runs when power is applied and it stops when power is released, but how come I can push it forward like it’s in neutral?
Helpful video thanks
where did you buy the washers? I have the same issue. Thanks and a very nice video to post. -Luke
I only bought a single bearing. I found it at a local parts warehouse that advertised having lots of bearings.
Hi, great Video and I have used it to find the broken roller bearing and removed the broken rollers, I need to order the bearing and have found a link here
www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BEARING-NEEDLE-ROLLER-SINGLE-1-SIZES-HK0306-HK1814-FREE-UK-SHIPPING-/190868020650?var=&hash=item2c709eddaa:m:mJkLdy--NvQ9SoWRSEzf23g
Only thing is I live quite a way away, can you advise the size if you have ordered one previously ? It would be really appreciated
Thanks
Dan
what is the name of the grease you used in the video?
You can get parts for the gogo scooter at gogo parts one was 329.99 dollars just thought you might want to know.
my axle is locked wont turn if i take the thing apart id number them on the card board
You do what you have to do in a small apartment.
Spitfire Pro 3 wheel Tiller bearing need R & R can you assist?
yes. but when the key is removed and there is no power I can push the buggy with very little resistance.
You shouldn't be able to. Sounds to me like the motor isn't fully engaged to the wheels.
thank you for your quick reply..ill strip it when i get the chance. thanks for the info.
$1000!!! They are about £509 new for the 4 wheel Gogo Elite Traveller version in the UK (with disabled VAT relief) = about US$735. That must be a first, something cheaper in the UK than the US!
Everything medical costs and arm and a leg in the US. You can actually get it for about the same in the US, but if you use insurance... it's more.
Is it possible to replace the wheels for use on a beach?
You can certainly replace the wheels, but the wheel wells are very small. You would need to drop the axels down a few inches to get larger wheels. Basically, it would require welding. It's possible to do, but I think getting a scooter that's already set up for the beach would be a better bet.
Makes sense, thanks!!!
I have not seen any of what you suggest. Any idea what they are called? I'd love to find one.
Thanks again.
lock tight or new nylon nuts will fix the arm issues.
This video helped me out when I had to replace the bearing on the drive shaft!Why did the manufacturer not make bearing replacement simpler by allowing easy removal after the wheel was removed? Because they do not expect Joe Public to perform this task and making money for their agents ! Allowing for rip off merchants to profit!
Where did you find that bearing? Our scooter stopped working, the bearing assembly was wedged in there, so I hit it with a hammer and greased it...seems to be working now, but who knows how long.
@@stanleytehee I think your on borrowed time, i replaced the original bearing with two bearings of a smaller width, well packed with grease! The bearings I used were ordered on ebay and were ordered with no reference to MOBILITY SCOOTERS!
I think you are quite right, I’ll look around, it’s such a small bearing.
Why not a brushless motor
does the gearbox need oil?
my steering on my mob scooter is very light ...how do I tighten it up ?
I suspect you mean it's loose or wobbly. If all the connectors are tightened down, then the issue is the bearings. It could be a design flow (bearings that are too small), or that the bearing housing has expanded. Also, sometimes bearings can escape the bearing housing. So, if you lost a few - it will get really wobbly. Typically you can only loose bearings if the connectors are loose.
When bearings are first sold they are packed with grease, and usually feel very solid. Over time the grease breaks down and the bearing will begin to feel looser. This is normal. If it's a sealed bearing (the bearings in the housing are not exposed to the air) than the only choice is to buy a new bearing. If not, you can pack it with grease again.
great video
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HI! my scooter has a cyclic plastic noise, and i dont know where is it. ITs sound appears when my wife is drive it. Sombody cant help me? thanks
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Quite a few people have similar issues with noises they can't identify. Unfortunately, it can be many things. The only solution is to listen for where the noise is coming from. Most likely, something is rubbing against a tire. I've had sticks and leaves stuck in the wheel wells that don't sound the way you would expect.
Anyway, you're going to have to identify where exactly it's coming from. You might have to ride it yourself to find the source.
Hi,my mobility scooter now and then just cuts out but when i turn key of then turn back on it works ok till i slow down again then it cuts out again.Anyone got any ideas.Thanks.
Mine was acting up similarly, as well as erroring in the middle of intersections. It turned out to be worn contacts in the key switch. Hopefully, your problem will be something as simple.
Thankyou for your input and i will check it out.Cheers
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how do you fix the automatic brake on these
There is no brake. The motor provides resistance when the current is removed. If the wheels are engaged to the motor - the motor will stop the scooter. If you feel your scooter isn't stopping as quickly or sharply as it used to, that's probably true. But, it's because the motor has broken-in. Bearings and bushes slowly wear down over time, making the motor less effective. You might be noticing it during the power off resistance, but it'll also be true for power-on torque too.
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everytime i go up a hill the scooter kunks out i have to push scooter pass the hill then i
push the reset button to start
The breaker pops when the system is being overloaded. Unfortunately, it's a combination of amps, weight, slope, and distance. If the breaker pop it means that too much current is being pulled from the battery. The best solution would be to find a different (less hilly) way to whoever you're going. You could also apply less power up the hill, or let the scooter rest every so often.
Mechanically, you could replace the breaker with a higher amp one. I don't recommend that, but if you want to go that route, I'd also change the batteries for ones that produce higher cranking amps. The connections (wires) between the battery and motor are probably fine (rated higher than the current they're carrying). The motor will probably also be fine as long as it doesn't get too hot. If you were to remove the breaker all together (just bridge the connection), probably the thing that would go wrong first is that the batteries could melt.
Really, the breaker is a warning sign that you're putting too much stress on the system. You could probably get away with a slightly higher rated breaker without changing anything else, but there's risk in that.
I have brand new vmax tank batteries in my scooter that i have been using for the last 2 years the pride batteries are junk. I just replaced the batteries and the breaker keeps tripping even on a full 12 hr charge. Could the breaker be bad and not letting the increased electric go thru?
My back right wheel is stuck solid
Hi
I have a scooter GoGo Elite Traveller Plus version with the steering wheel as pictured - thumbs.picclick.com/00/s/NzQ1WDExODM=/z/uKEAAOSw8w1X3~F2/$/Pride-Go-Go-Elite-Traveller-Plus -4-Mobility-_57.jpg
For a long time I have the scooter this problem, namely after turning and pressing forward scooter goes when fire you throttle driving scooter stops, and when again I push scooter is no longer going, does not emit any sound signals only slightly vibrated tip of the state of charge battery.
What could be causing this behavior?
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New Grease made mine like new the old grease was like dirt
And I put in more grease than what anyone else would probably put in it's spunn very free after that
A little nose is very normal because you hearing the gears ⚙️ moving in the motor
What type of grease are you using?
Just standard wheel bearing grease.
Cannot see what you are doing in the dark should of had a bright light above so I could see what you are doing
is there any way i could speed one of these up is there any where i could get a motor to fit this but with more power
Of course.
However, you're talking two different things: Speed and power. Either (but not both) can be achieved by changing the gearing in the transaxle. But, that's probably not what you're asking for. You're likely thinking that you'd like to drop a larger/faster electric motor in the scooter. But, that's not really nessesary.
Really, all you need to do is push more current into the existing electric motor. Having said that, it will have physical limitations and will overheat given enough power. I imagine the upgrade would be pretty simple once you knew what to do.
Electric motors are pretty awesome things. Add a little extra electricity to an electric motor, it will burn out sooner, but it will answer back with more power. If all you're looking for is 5% more speed, then my bet is that it can be done with the existing motor pretty safely. An electrician would just have to tell us how. Of course, the battery will drain substantially quicker, and you might have heat problems with the battery and/or motor. Still, I'd try upgrading the electronics before replacing the motor. Like most motors, the manufacture set the default power output to "safe/economical" levels. Who knows how far under-performing the motor is set? It's entirely possible to get the motor to go twice as fast without burning it out. Who knows? But, the point is... you probably don't need to change the motor. Just getting more electricity to it will speed the motor up.
mrcnwmn This also depends on the motor controller. Mine has a PWM (Pulse Width Modulator) that sends 24V pulses to the motor in the form of a square wave (alternating between 24V and 0V). The longer the duration of the pulse, the longer the motor receives the full 24V and the faster it will go. To change this, if it's not already at maximum, the controller needs to be programmed to send the longer pulses. I'm not sure about the GoGo but, to find out, very slowly increase your throttle until the scooter just starts to move. If it's jerky, the motor is receiving pulses. I've been learning about this because I'm building a special scooter to fit my own needs and I've done research on different ways to do speed control on DC motors. PWMs are quite common in many applications, apparently.
As long As You Have Plenty Of Grease It
Shouldn't Make Noise While Driving It.
The video is too dark to see the parts and what you are doing clearly.
Super, prima Video
sounds good to me
It Sounds Like To Me It Might Need A New
Transaxle.
the yello flap to close to the tire on the right
Just drive it around to work the grease into the gears. It'll quit after a while
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To Remove Hex Screw.
By golly it sounds like you put the washer in the wrong spot old those washer are called shim
Oh, I definitely put the shims in the wrong order the first time I assembled the transaxle (I did not film it). I believe I put them in the right order in this video. I made several attempts to get it right. Mathematically, there are only a few ways they can go in. You just have to be patient, and take several stabs at it if you have to. In this case, I knew the order was wrong before I started... so keeping track wasn't necessary.