Installing DNM USD-8 suspension forks - 8kW Enduro MSVA eBike V3 Build - Part 13
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- čas přidán 5. 02. 2021
- I've bought the DNM USB-8 inverted double crown forks for their good value and great reviews on sturdiness and functionality. They have rebound, preload and air adjustments as well as a whopping 200mm (8 inches) of travel! Here is a guide to how I installed mine on the enduro ebike frame with some tips and tricks along the way.
P.S If you're observant from the last video, you'll notice the motor was still in pieces as I did the rewiring and this at the same time so the order got a bit out!
Main parts used so far:
Frame - www.alibaba.com/product-detai... (actually bought on ebay from djanowicz but would now recommend www.cloudsto.com/ebikes/frame...)
3000W Motor - alienpowersystem.com/shop/bru...
ANT-BMS - www.cloudsto.com/ebikes/bms-1...
Controller - www.alibaba.com/product-detai... (Try and look for one with adjustable regen connector and motor temp sensor, this one doesn't have those)
Moto Seat - www.alibaba.com/product-detai... (Again, bought from ebay but this is the style)
Aluminium 18” Rims - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Aluminium-...
DNM USD-8 Forks - www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DNM-USD-8-...
Cells:
This is the seller on endless sphere forum endless-sphere.com/forums/mem....
And here are the datasheets and pictures - endless-sphere.com/forums/vie...
Contact him if you like them and you can either collect from London or have them posted in europe i believe. - Věda a technologie
The trick is leave that top fork bracket and handlebar stem loose until you get the steering tube cap torqued/tightened properly to the star nut, then tighten it. That'll make sure you have great steering and no issues going no handed when necessary
Always informative, content.
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Great video as always. I might make a short video of mine once it is built
Yeah go for it! It will be interesting and I'm sure will help people wanting to do a similar thing
GREAT VID DUDE..!😍👌 I'v just started my build,That was a very good explanation about the front end..!Helped me out so much..Thanks and i.v Sub'D😎
Glad to be of help 😄
Nice you got your dnm I'll gonna run a zoom until I get my funds up for a dnm
Definitely worth the upgrade when you get them. Heard that zooms can be like pogo sticks :)
@@EverythingEbikeChannel yeah I've heard the pogo sticks comment to but from what I found thats when u actually try to take them off road for street riding I hear good things
@@malicewhite2168 Yep, street riding should be a breeze for any kind of downhill fork!
What disc brakes do you have? I just installed this fork and my capliers don't reach the disc lol
203mm rotors and Shimano Zee calliper with the included DNM brake bracket. What size rotor are you using?
Hi did u have to put any spacer or washer on the bottom bit of Steerer Tube?
I've put loads between the handlebar stem and the frame, but none underneath the frame.
Thanks for replied, 👍Sorry my question was if u put a washer on the forks tube itself b4 pushing it into the bike frame?
@@alireza071 Not a washer, just a cup that mates with the bearings
@@EverythingEbikeChannel that's what I meant one steel cup for bottom bearing and one on the top witch the have cut on them,,, 😊
By the way my dnm has thru bolt and nut not a tread into the forks itself I think is the dnm usd-8s model.. They looks good
Haven't heard of ones without the thread. Luckily mine has one less part for me to loose then 😂
What's the fork like to ride? Is it as good as it looks? Coz it looks SO GOOD.
😁Yh I love the look too! Riding is very comfortable on roads but I need to adjust it to make more use of the travel as it's setup for downhill atm. The rebound damping makes a big difference to the feel but haven't even touched the preload or air pressure yet.
@@EverythingEbikeChannel I'm trying to get the gold one too. But the model is from 3 years ago; and I can't find any. When did you get yours and from which shop?!
@@smartiboo I've heard they're in very short supply at the moment. The ebay seller in the description doesn't have them in stock and I actually can't find any on sale apart from an overpriced american import on ebay...
I don't mean to be that 'your doing it wrong' guy but I just wanted to point out that instead of using a wooden plank to bash down the top crown you should use the top cap and spacers, this also allows you to set the correct amount of preload, which can be detrimental to your headset if not done properly
On a side note, Those DNM forks look the dogs nuts and sound to be pretty good value for money, if you could do a long term review on them after a few months that'd be pretty neat
Not at all, good feedback. What is preload exactly and does the force applied on the top affect it or something?
@@EverythingEbikeChannel Preload is where you apply axial load to either the inner or outer rings of the bearing. In the case of an mtb headset, Preload is applied to the top race/inner ring of both the top and bottom bearings, usually through a compression ring in the case of cartridge bearings, this is needed to ensure there is no play and that the bearings themselves are 'clamped' in place and don't move from their frame race/seating positions. IIRC some sur ron's also use tapered roller bearings, if that is the case preload is vital to ensure proper, smooth rotation with no play, and that no excessive non uniform wear takes place.
@@jamesdowrick2712 Ah ok so preload doesn't affect the ride feel, it keeps the stem in place and from being loose in the bearings? I noticed in the spacer bag there was a silver ring with a slot in it, is that used to go around the stem?
@@EverythingEbikeChannel Yep, it will stop the head tube from moving about in the headset, It can also affect the ride feel to an extent as you can usually hear a rattle and clang and feel the play as you go over bumps. I also just had another look in your video and that silver ring you talked about looks to be the compression ring... I'd recommend you remove everything and get that installed..
Here's a link to a diagram you can use if your unsure, lh3.googleusercontent.com/proxy/m6wMPIiDrNqW9aSsu69XRnpNgrrgHXKw56xBpugl2Tn-Jjr1uXnXK8KuBecZsVpEUTD6FFp31AIsu_CFJnOueGWk-36Vs3U0xG1r-oDIyE7k
How do i adjust them if one has gone up
If it's just a cm or two then you should be able to pull it back or push the other one in to match up
Does the price justify the quality of the fork🤔keen of getting one and now im searching for reviews,i mostly do ŕoad riding only
I would say yes. There's plenty of adjustment and the seem very sturdy. There are almost certainly cheaper ones out there with more features but I'd be weary of build quality and reliability. If you're in the UK, the more comfortable the fork the better at the moment!
@@EverythingEbikeChannel have you heard of bolany fork too? they too have inverted but I'm not sure issit any good,I'm currently using their air suspension fork
Bro i need this usd fork
Can you send in Bangladesh?
Disk size? Is it 180mm or 200mm?
203mm
Strange how they only gave you one brake adapter?
Hmm I know. Hopefully I can buy them elsewhere. I only plan to use one calliper to start with but if fade is an issue I can upgrade.
@@EverythingEbikeChannel actually the dmn ones are specially shaped so bad
@@MrDeceptacon88 The mounts?
@@EverythingEbikeChannel The adapters are a pain find elsewhere, I found a single seller on aliexpress that sold them for £18 each! Ouch. I'd get two adapters right from the off, in case you ever want to run dual rotors.
@@harryphynn I do. Maybe... Guessing DNM only supply one to the retailers to make some extra $$ later?
where do you get this money
Good question! Tech repair jobs here and there, selling a few old bits of kit on ebay and other work mainly. I know I'm spending a lot on it, but this is why it's taking me so long to build coz I need to save up for each part! :( My attitude is if I'm going to spend the time and effort building it, I might as well make it as good as I can.
Top speed??
No clue yet mate. Over 50 but don't have an exact number until I test it. I've never used this controller or power level b4 so some of it's quite new to me!
Hi, do you have an email address? I am building the same bike as you, same frame and batteries. Thanks.
Yes, it's cgouldstone45@gmail.com. Feel free to email me
Cameron. you have a porn bot post. FYI, block all comments for review with links in them...... Nice video.
Lol is that what it is! Blocked
@@EverythingEbikeChannel Yeah, really annoying I got several on my channel, obviously I'm not briské enough for the porn lovers out there. Just an FYI, it's a bot, so the best is to block comments with a link in them until you've been able to review it, YT has a dedicated place to do this under video settings.
@@GapRecordingsNamibia Ah ok. Don't know why they picked me 😂
Cameron, Do you have a PayPal account?
Yes I have one, what is this for?
@@EverythingEbikeChannel I would like to support a little every month.
Well, I'm very honoured that you would like to do that! I would of course be very grateful and appreciate the support!