If only was as easy as your videos make it seem, tried replacing the tire, screws just are in way too tight and start to strip, very very hard to replace
This. He put in minimal effort to remove disc break screws. A couple of mine came off that easy, but one I applied a penetrating catalyst to and it still didn't budge. Guess I'll have to take it into a shop.
@@theunknownparanormal Luckily, I'm in Manhattan and there's a good scooter repair shop within walking distance. Went there and got the tube replaced for $50. Money well spent in my opinion. I watched them replace it. They had an electric drill with an allen wrench drill bit that unscrewed the disc break screws very easily. I'd say having that tool is key for doing this repair. Trying to do this with a shitty allen wrench will lead to huge frustration and potentially stripped screws.
Thanks apollo for a detailed video, fairly easy process BUT...the right tools are extremely important, I'm gonna buy a gooood allen keys set, the screws are veryyyyyy low quality so my advice is to be extremely careful with then...
Your time stamps are wrong. Front is back and back is front. I’m clueless in mechanic and I just installed my wheel backwards, turns the other way. Took me an hour. Quite frankly im pissed
Damn, stripped a screw on the disk brake. Frustrating. I thought i was being careful. Great video, awesome product. But ive only done one lengthy ride, and now i have problem after problem that i can hardly solve
@@6ixsage idk... same thing just happened to me. stripped 3 of the 6 bolts holding the disc onto the wheel. Seems like the materials the bolts are made out of aren't super high quality.
What size Phillips, I've tried three and all appear like they will strip the screw for power cable. Would be great to get advice on how not to strip these screws and actually get them out
For anyone unfortunate enough to need this video - save yourself some hassle and buy some replacement Allen-head screws for the brake disk, go ahead and also buy yourself a quality Allen-key set too. My screws stripped instantly (the stock ones are super crap screws and stuck in with lock-tite) and the Allen keys they give you are also super crap. Had to change tires 3 times now and I’ve had the scooter for 8 months.
@@CubeRhinoDev I don’t unfortunately. What I ended up doing was getting one of the crappy screws out, taking it into my local hardware store, and getting quality some screws that matched the exact size. I think they were steel but I’m not sure.
Can we replace the tires with off-the-shelf tubeless/solid tires? The rear tire of my Ghost just popped again. It's the second time now. Already replaced it before. Not interested doing it again just to get a flat again later.
So the thing with split rim tires is that before going on the scooter at all you MUST check air pressure in BOTH tires before riding. Make sure the pressure in BOTH tires has a proper amount to the riders weight 😂 And remember DO NOT JUMP them !!! If it’s not brutally obvious that a split rim would be overall worse with impact and not popping your tube due to what’s known as “tube pinch” due to it being a split rim !! ❤
I'm surprised if took this long for a tutorial on how to change a tire on this scooter. Was looking for a video since I own this scooter and never found it lol.
So have had the scooter for 1 day front tire popped in 4 blocks, and it’s been sitting for a week. I stripped the screws on the disc brake. What are my options now? Any suggestions would be extremely helpful.
How long did it take you guys to do this change? I have a basic understanding of following instructions. Also did he need a drill or can you do this all with an Alan key?
Goddamnit I fucking hate the process of working on scooters. There’s like 10,000 screws that are all fucked because they’re cheap and go through extreme vibration so removing them to get to the scooter is a nightmare and putting them back in makes me feel like I’m actually breaking the thing. How in the fuck can bikes have a singular latch to remove wheels and this shit needs 18 screws at like 3 different sizes. It’s fucking nuts how complicated a tire change can be
@@unofficialmusicvideos8018 these screws are cheap as hell they stripped on my using the correct Allen key and not much pressure to ensure they don't strip and what do you know they stripped only two came up with any issues this is so frustrating
nice how your screws all come out so nicely if i new what i no now i would not have bought one . they strip easy and flats a plenty make sure you keep presure up or many flats to come . split rim are garbage you can only use tube not tubless or solid tires
@@alexanderarend6982 Ok I don’t want to be that guy but it’s due to them not filling their tires to the proper amount before each ride … I know it seems like a pain to fill and monitor your tires like that, Buy you choose this over the one that comes with solid tires why?
Important information that is missing from the video is the replacement Tire size (3.00-10) Inner tube size (2.125-10) and inflation PSI (40). First check the new Inner tube for leaks after inflating, then wait 24 hours and submerging in water.
Pumping air into the tube is almost as painful as pulling a tooth. If your designs are “better”, I don’t want to know what the previous scooters were like.
just bought a used one of these and the goof sold me it with a back tire that doesnt hold air. we juiced it up with air and it was flat within 15-20 mins. seems like these things suffer from this? took me like 18 months before i ruined a tire on my ninebot :|
Innertube for the ghost has been sold out for over 4 months. When are you guys planning on restocking that? Feel like I have my email notifications on for no reason.
armordillos is trash and doesn't work, i'm in the process of putting a solid tire on the back of my ghost but its not going well cause i can't get it on
Hey there, Thank you for this feedback, we've gone ahead and checked this on a 2021 and 2022 version and found that both unit had a 18mm Nut. We do apologize if your unit had a different size nut installed it is possible the factory used a larger sized one while waiting for a 18mm batch, rest assured it would remain safe to use.
Am I mentally deficient, don't answer that, or is the description on the bottom bar of the video reversed. Like which tire is he changing in the first half and which tires is he changing in the second half? Because on the bottom it says he's doing the back tire second but then right when he finishes right before the video ends he says so that's how you change the front tire on the Apollo ghost, and is there even a difference? Thank you for clearing that up
No you’re right, his time stamp descriptions are wrong. It’s supposed to the the rear tire first and then the front tire, according to the video process
You forgot to mention before you put the new tube in inspect the tire for embedded debris .Find out what caused the flat!✅🙀. Could be a glass or a piece of metal in the tire.Take it out!⚠️Otherwise you repuncture the tube again! You're welcome.🤣👑
Hey Ismael, We're sorry to hear your last screw screw has stripped on you during the replacement process. If you haven't already, please reach out to our support team, they'll be able to provide some tips to help remove the stripped screw.
Listen that is not a 18mm wrench 🔧 for that bolt went out for one like you said to small I am sure it must be like a 20 but I wil go back to home deport and check. Why say 18mm and it’s clearly not.
TLDR: The perfect example of when the engineer doesn't talk to the mechanic scooter. If only it was that easy...... The OEM innertube when pumped up slightly protrudes and blocks the ring from contacting the motor. This blocks the holes the 6 bolts need access to and pushes the motor in the wrong direction. Forcing a balance act of pressing both sides while simultaneously trying to secure the bolt in the TIGHT threads. The video shows the innertube receding into the tire once air is pumped which is not what happens with the current produced OEM tubes I bought (from apollo). I honestly would advise everyone to NEVER buy one of these scooters, the replacement of the rear tire/innertube/motor assembly is nearly impossible and terribly designed. What purpose does the rim ring installation order serve when attaching the motor? The assembly could be a singular piece, put the tire/tub over the motor then secure the ring on the exterior to ensure it doesn't dehub. Major design/ease of use flaw for no reason, the rev was out for like 5 years and this is the design yall signed off on? On top of all that the hardware is super low quality, even just mocking up the ring to the motor without the tire/tube assembly, the brand new bolts were like threading a needle, like I was tapping new threads. Why would you use such precise hardware for the most commonly replaced part with such little margin for error. The rev for example (superior in every way but suspension) can still function when the tire/tube is placed over the motor. The ring secures the assembly further. If the hardware was to fail on the securing ring, it could still function. With the Apollo, if the hardware were to fail or backout, the whole thing is fucked. AND ITS HARDER TO PUT BACK TOGETHER. Not to mention the hardware is far more robust on the rev and actually seems like it was meant to be put together. Why are you guys reinventing the wheel when more simple designs are working and are more functional? Saves everyone time and money. You could have just asked 3 of your friends to replace the tire for 100 bucks to have a real world test of how the inevitable matainence would go. Disaster. I'm not even mad at this point, just sad I spend my money on this. I could be riding a far more ergonomic scooter with the same specs, at the same price :(. At this point with how stupid the design is and how unpractical attempting to finesse these ogre made parts together. I would be happy maybe joyous, throwing away this $2000 dollar scooter. Knowing that I would never have to change the innertube again and that a well designed scooter is destined in my future.
for anyone saying this is hard... you obviously havnt changed a tire on a scooter without a split rim. That is a nightmare. Changing these tires is insanely easy.. Thank you Apollo for making a split rim
I don’t think it’s possible to not strip bolts while changing the tire tube. What a horribly made product. Wish they would give me even a partial refund to get this garbage out of my garage.
your design for the ghost makes a WORLD OF difference to make tire changes easier compared to other scooters without split rims - well done!
Just got my flat tire with only 100 miles. What a bummer! AND THIS LOOKS COMPLICATED FOR SOMEONE WHO ISN'T HANDY
IKR? A lotta screws and things to remember but you’ll get used to it if you do it a few times so that’s good…
If only was as easy as your videos make it seem, tried replacing the tire, screws just are in way too tight and start to strip, very very hard to replace
Yeah, I can't get the damn disc break off. 4 screws left. Very angry.
This. He put in minimal effort to remove disc break screws. A couple of mine came off that easy, but one I applied a penetrating catalyst to and it still didn't budge. Guess I'll have to take it into a shop.
@@tylerbutler4771 I got my tube in no problem without disc brake taken off. Sucks but take your time.
@@theunknownparanormal Luckily, I'm in Manhattan and there's a good scooter repair shop within walking distance. Went there and got the tube replaced for $50. Money well spent in my opinion.
I watched them replace it. They had an electric drill with an allen wrench drill bit that unscrewed the disc break screws very easily. I'd say having that tool is key for doing this repair. Trying to do this with a shitty allen wrench will lead to huge frustration and potentially stripped screws.
@@tylerbutler4771 big time. Getting it professionally done is surely a lot better then the wasted hours and frustration lol
Thanks apollo for a detailed video, fairly easy process BUT...the right tools are extremely important, I'm gonna buy a gooood allen keys set, the screws are veryyyyyy low quality so my advice is to be extremely careful with then...
Funny how they don’t like your comment or comment themselves…they obviously don’t value truth what a shame
Very helpful, thank you!
FYI: Chapters labels are transposed "rear" & "front".
This is very cool Much much much easier than other famous scooters.
Thanks for the video. It made changing my first flat easy and straight forward. Took about 30mins.
Your time stamps are wrong. Front is back and back is front. I’m clueless in mechanic and I just installed my wheel backwards, turns the other way. Took me an hour. Quite frankly im pissed
Damn, stripped a screw on the disk brake. Frustrating. I thought i was being careful.
Great video, awesome product.
But ive only done one lengthy ride, and now i have problem after problem that i can hardly solve
i stripped 2 screws what can i do now?
@@6ixsage idk... same thing just happened to me. stripped 3 of the 6 bolts holding the disc onto the wheel. Seems like the materials the bolts are made out of aren't super high quality.
@@NeuroticTurkeyof course not they don’t give a f
What size Phillips, I've tried three and all appear like they will strip the screw for power cable. Would be great to get advice on how not to strip these screws and actually get them out
For anyone unfortunate enough to need this video - save yourself some hassle and buy some replacement Allen-head screws for the brake disk, go ahead and also buy yourself a quality Allen-key set too. My screws stripped instantly (the stock ones are super crap screws and stuck in with lock-tite) and the Allen keys they give you are also super crap. Had to change tires 3 times now and I’ve had the scooter for 8 months.
do you know the sizes for the bolts? and a recommendation for a "good" alternative? having same experience with the screws myself
@@CubeRhinoDev I don’t unfortunately. What I ended up doing was getting one of the crappy screws out, taking it into my local hardware store, and getting quality some screws that matched the exact size. I think they were steel but I’m not sure.
As others say, extremely easy to strip these cheap soft screws. Very frustrating.
It's a joke how easy he gets the disk screws out
Yeah but a good way to prevent that is using a drill
Yea I'm doing this now. I'm struggling to remove the last 3 screws holding the rim in place. You weren't lying about the loctight. 🥴
legit cant get any of the screws off of the front of the scooter( 1 screw stripped 3 of my allen keys and now i need a new set ) :(
Well... I stripped an Allen screw... now what?
Super helpful and relatively easy. Id ont what other people are saying screws too tight cane out just fine for me. Thansk
Can we replace the tires with off-the-shelf tubeless/solid tires? The rear tire of my Ghost just popped again. It's the second time now. Already replaced it before. Not interested doing it again just to get a flat again later.
I’ve been waiting for them to restock the ghost inner tubes for like 4 months now. It’s starting to irritate me.
So the thing with split rim tires is that before going on the scooter at all you MUST check air pressure in BOTH tires before riding. Make sure the pressure in BOTH tires has a proper amount to the riders weight 😂 And remember DO NOT JUMP them !!! If it’s not brutally obvious that a split rim would be overall worse with impact and not popping your tube due to what’s known as “tube pinch” due to it being a split rim !! ❤
I'm surprised if took this long for a tutorial on how to change a tire on this scooter. Was looking for a video since I own this scooter and never found it lol.
How about giving some actual torque specs for the screws and lug nuts instead showing someone strong arm them on.
I've been waiting for this video, thanks guys 👍🏻
Did you not have a video showing how to replace the Ghost battery?
So have had the scooter for 1 day front tire popped in 4 blocks, and it’s been sitting for a week. I stripped the screws on the disc brake. What are my options now? Any suggestions would be extremely helpful.
hey the screws stripped out for me too; were you able to get yours out?
Try putting a thin rubber-(thing) on the stripped screw it works
@@garuda2903 thanks! i actually ended up putting a big slot in it w a dremel and got it out with a flathead
How long did it take you guys to do this change? I have a basic understanding of following instructions. Also did he need a drill or can you do this all with an Alan key?
About 15 minutes by hand. You don't need a drill.
Goddamnit I fucking hate the process of working on scooters. There’s like 10,000 screws that are all fucked because they’re cheap and go through extreme vibration so removing them to get to the scooter is a nightmare and putting them back in makes me feel like I’m actually breaking the thing. How in the fuck can bikes have a singular latch to remove wheels and this shit needs 18 screws at like 3 different sizes. It’s fucking nuts how complicated a tire change can be
Btw, this is for all scooters and I’m just mad as shit that I’ve stripped screws, taken it to the mechanic then stripped the new screws
@@unofficialmusicvideos8018 these screws are cheap as hell they stripped on my using the correct Allen key and not much pressure to ensure they don't strip and what do you know they stripped only two came up with any issues this is so frustrating
nice how your screws all come out so nicely if i new what i no now i would not have bought one . they strip easy and flats a plenty make sure you keep presure up or many flats to come . split rim are garbage you can only use tube not tubless or solid tires
How easily does it flat?
@@alexanderarend6982 Ok I don’t want to be that guy but it’s due to them not filling their tires to the proper amount before each ride … I know it seems like a pain to fill and monitor your tires like that, Buy you choose this over the one that comes with solid tires why?
Important information that is missing from the video is the replacement Tire size (3.00-10) Inner tube size (2.125-10) and inflation PSI (40). First check the new Inner tube for leaks after inflating, then wait 24 hours and submerging in water.
@Apollo, please start using quality screws on newer scooters. Or send extra tire screws that come with the purchase. Thank you!
Sorry to hear you’re having some trouble with the included screws. I will definitely share your feedback with our technicians.
It’s just impossible to take the disc out, I can’t believe how much I spend in this scooter and the headache that have been for a simple repair
WHAT A PAIN IN THE ASS NO WONDER SOMEONE IS SELLING THERE GHOST UNDER 1000 DOLLARS HE HAS A FLAT IN THE FRONT & BACK
Pumping air into the tube is almost as painful as pulling a tooth. If your designs are “better”, I don’t want to know what the previous scooters were like.
just bought a used one of these and the goof sold me it with a back tire that doesnt hold air. we juiced it up with air and it was flat within 15-20 mins. seems like these things suffer from this? took me like 18 months before i ruined a tire on my ninebot :|
What is the size of the inner tube
why does Apollo use Tubes for? is that just not safe at all when you going fast and it pops? why don't apollo have Tubless Tires?
Why the use of a zip tie and not just use the Philip screw when re-installing the power cable
I was wondering this too 🤔
Innertube for the ghost has been sold out for over 4 months. When are you guys planning on restocking that? Feel like I have my email notifications on for no reason.
My brake disk does not have a directional arrow :/
So, I went to remove my power cable screws and quickly realized they were already stripped. (so stripped by assembler/manufacturer).
Very helpful!
I think i would just throw some tire sealant like flatout or armadillo and if by chance i still got a flat i would take it to a shop.
armordillos is trash and doesn't work, i'm in the process of putting a solid tire on the back of my ghost but its not going well cause i can't get it on
So the wrench size is 21 mm not 18 or a 3/16 is all the same size I took that 18mm back they suggested in the video.
Hey there,
Thank you for this feedback, we've gone ahead and checked this on a 2021 and 2022 version and found that both unit had a 18mm Nut. We do apologize if your unit had a different size nut installed it is possible the factory used a larger sized one while waiting for a 18mm batch, rest assured it would remain safe to use.
Am I mentally deficient, don't answer that, or is the description on the bottom bar of the video reversed. Like which tire is he changing in the first half and which tires is he changing in the second half? Because on the bottom it says he's doing the back tire second but then right when he finishes right before the video ends he says so that's how you change the front tire on the Apollo ghost, and is there even a difference? Thank you for clearing that up
There isn't much of a difference. He does the back tire first then the front. They look almost exactly the same.
No you’re right, his time stamp descriptions are wrong. It’s supposed to the the rear tire first and then the front tire, according to the video process
Hi, can u pls provide size,dimension of the tube and tire. 🙏🏻❤️
The tire is 10x3.0 and the inner tube is 10x2.50
Anyone having issues with the inner tube blowing up too big to be able to get it back on?
Is the blue loctite necessary??
Yes :)
look anyone could do this but it just seems annoying, I really wish they could just implement tubeless tyres
What a junk scooter, Inspend more time replacing tubes than I do riding the damn thing. I'll never buy another Apollo.
You forgot to mention before you put the new tube in inspect the tire for embedded debris .Find out what caused the flat!✅🙀.
Could be a glass or a piece of metal in the tire.Take it out!⚠️Otherwise you repuncture the tube again!
You're welcome.🤣👑
bought an apollo ghost this april, dont think it came with a power cable
Please contact our customer support team, that should definitely be in the box. I apologize for the oversight.
One screw n it strips fucking hate dis so close
Hey Ismael,
We're sorry to hear your last screw screw has stripped on you during the replacement process. If you haven't already, please reach out to our support team, they'll be able to provide some tips to help remove the stripped screw.
I need a new rim. I don't see it on the site
Hi there, please contact our support team at support@apolloscooters.co!
@@ApolloScooters I ordered it, thanks
I hope to never have to replace the tire or tube myself 😞
Listen that is not a 18mm wrench 🔧 for that bolt went out for one like you said to small I am sure it must be like a 20 but I wil go back to home deport and check. Why say 18mm and it’s clearly not.
What’s the inner tube size?
NOT 10X3 I CAN TELL YOU THAT
I thought the ghost had pneumatic tyres?
Now wat do i do from here
If the video does not make things clear, please contact our customer support team, and one of our agents will be happy to help you!
Better than Segway.
thats alot of work for just changing the inner tube and then a week later you run over a screw or nail ... maka faka
TLDR: The perfect example of when the engineer doesn't talk to the mechanic scooter.
If only it was that easy...... The OEM innertube when pumped up slightly protrudes and blocks the ring from contacting the motor. This blocks the holes the 6 bolts need access to and pushes the motor in the wrong direction. Forcing a balance act of pressing both sides while simultaneously trying to secure the bolt in the TIGHT threads.
The video shows the innertube receding into the tire once air is pumped which is not what happens with the current produced OEM tubes I bought (from apollo).
I honestly would advise everyone to NEVER buy one of these scooters, the replacement of the rear tire/innertube/motor assembly is nearly impossible and terribly designed. What purpose does the rim ring installation order serve when attaching the motor? The assembly could be a singular piece, put the tire/tub over the motor then secure the ring on the exterior to ensure it doesn't dehub. Major design/ease of use flaw for no reason, the rev was out for like 5 years and this is the design yall signed off on? On top of all that the hardware is super low quality, even just mocking up the ring to the motor without the tire/tube assembly, the brand new bolts were like threading a needle, like I was tapping new threads. Why would you use such precise hardware for the most commonly replaced part with such little margin for error. The rev for example (superior in every way but suspension) can still function when the tire/tube is placed over the motor. The ring secures the assembly further. If the hardware was to fail on the securing ring, it could still function. With the Apollo, if the hardware were to fail or backout, the whole thing is fucked. AND ITS HARDER TO PUT BACK TOGETHER. Not to mention the hardware is far more robust on the rev and actually seems like it was meant to be put together.
Why are you guys reinventing the wheel when more simple designs are working and are more functional? Saves everyone time and money. You could have just asked 3 of your friends to replace the tire for 100 bucks to have a real world test of how the inevitable matainence would go. Disaster. I'm not even mad at this point, just sad I spend my money on this. I could be riding a far more ergonomic scooter with the same specs, at the same price :(. At this point with how stupid the design is and how unpractical attempting to finesse these ogre made parts together. I would be happy maybe joyous, throwing away this $2000 dollar scooter. Knowing that I would never have to change the innertube again and that a well designed scooter is destined in my future.
for anyone saying this is hard... you obviously havnt changed a tire on a scooter without a split rim. That is a nightmare. Changing these tires is insanely easy.. Thank you Apollo for making a split rim
Made cheap and takes ages to arrive.
I don’t think it’s possible to not strip bolts while changing the tire tube. What a horribly made product. Wish they would give me even a partial refund to get this garbage out of my garage.
the quality is pure crap big waste of money
dont buy only if you want to change your tire once a week lol
i had my ghost for about 8 weeks and never had one flat tire yet lol