How to remove the battery, cranks and motor on a Specialized Turbo Levo SL
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- čas přidán 5. 07. 2024
- This is how you remove the Specialized Turbo Levo SL 1.1 motor and internal battery. Useful if you ever want to just use the 160Wh Range Extender only, saving 800g weight, or want to be able to put the bike on an aeroplane where you may be restricted by the 320Wh internal battery.
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I've had a few rides on just the range extender only and it works really well. As it reaches the last 20% power does drop off considerably, but thats understandably as it the battery voltage drops.
Please note, that riding without the main battery could risk water ingress in the main battery connector if not correctly sealed. With 2 open battery holes located on the down tube I'd recommend that you exercise caution in wet weather. Although the battery connector can be sealed with plastic wrap / tape, there is still a chance of water ingress as it is no longer connected directly to the battery with the water tight plug.
The motor is water tight. Marine-grade seals mean the motor is dust and waterproof to IP66 & IP67 standards,
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Great detailed video Rob! I’m wondering if it would be easier to just drop the motor out completely instead of removing the drive side crank arm and chainring? I’m assuming the need to remove the drive side crank arm and chainring is because the motor can’t swing back without interference with the chainstay and chainring?
Hi Steven, actually I saw a guy that has mentioned that you can just drop the motor completely, just need to remove all 6 bolts. Then no need to remove chain ring.
Probably removing rear wheel then only chain guide + 6 bolts must be good enough
@@RobRidesEMTB Yup just did it today. Remove the 6 bolts altogether and saves the hassle of muscling the crank arm off. Tip: if you have small enough hands (like mine), you can actually reach up the downtube and tape some electrical tape from the inside to reduce the risk of water ingress. I did that to both battery holes that no longer take the screw obviously because there's no downtube battery to screw them into. Good tip on the bubble wrap though. I also threw a bit of electrical tape to the two connectors that connect the motor to the TCU just as an extra precaution.
Hey Rob. As you’ve been I see there could you maybe comment on cable / hose routing. Thanks f I need to you’re a new rear brake hose I’d expect to maybe use the old one to pull the new one through. But a LBS told me it’s a matter of taking out motor and battery to change the rear brake hose. 1.5 hours. Wonder if there’s a workaround.
@@CMneilB I replaced my SRAM rear brake with Hope a few weeks ago. I cut the SRAM hose at the calliper end and the new Hope hose at the lever end. I joined the SRAM and Hope hoses together with the recommended double-end RockShox barb (£1.50 from Amazon). I then slowly PUSHED the new Hope cable through from the rear end. Very easy! No need to drop the motor or remove the battery.
I just replaced the speed sensor on my KSL and this video was a great help. Thanks Rob!
still helping people 3 years later 🙏
Great video!!! All the angles and close ups where great!
Great video, thanks Rob!
Thanks Rob for the video. I don't have a pick tool and could not get the "retaining ring" off. So I will just drop the motor as others have suggested to get to the battery. I ride mainly unassisted and use the SL's motor only on the steepest of climbs to make the ride more enjoyable. I took a 3 hour ride yesterday and only used 4% of the (main) battery. So I have more battery than I need. Relying only on a RE battery alson makes much for sense for what I'm doing, and, yes, I'm an admitted weight weenie and losing 800 grams by removing the main battery fits my needs. Thanks for confirming that I can do this!!
Great video ..Thanks so much. I'm flying from Canada to Barcelona and I hope they let me fly with 2 range extenders
Thanks for sharing. I was considering this bike so I could still ride it in many places where ebikes are not allowed yet in US.
Will wait for next gen when hopefully battery and motor can be removed in few steps so the weight is similar to a Stumpjumper. A real dual bike would be such amazing!
Great vid and very helpful Rob! Didn't realize what a job it is so I'll crack on with the battery in place :)
Looks really straight forward, thanks Rob fantastic channel
thanks rob....just received an SL today. excellent video.
Rob Great tutorial !! Cheers from Canada East Coast .
Very good video! Thought the frontal lighting was much better too!
Another great vid super detailed but simple to follow, one point seal up the hole where the bash guard screw is missing to keep down water ingress into the frame.,
Agree!
Another great video Rob, stripped the Creo the other week (with no instruction/knowledge other than referring to the torque specs etc.. mainly to find out how it compares to dropping the motor out a 2018 Levo. 50/50 I say in terms of easiness, some bits more fiddly, other bits much more straight forward!👍 Levo SL almost identical to the Creo SL
very well explained, thanks Rob
Hi Rob, great video. Can you tell me please how i can change the stem on the sl? How can the cap (swat) be remove?
Thanks a lot Marco
Great video and thanks. My crank sounds noisy and feels like it needs a clean. Have you removed one and do you have a video, etc? Thanks
Hi Rob, really good video and explain. Many thanks therefore. I have an expert and want to switch the seat post like you.
I can't get the cable of the seat post out of the frame. The cable blocked somewhere. if I pulled out the cable at the front side of the frame I only get 10 cm out. the other end of the cable at the seat tube a can't reach. Have you an advice for me. I don't want remove the motor. Thanks a lot in advance. Marco
Hi Rob. Sorry, maybe a dumb question but could you tell me the where you got the hook tool from that removes the circlip securing the chainring? My bike shops appears not to know....
Great video! That bolt for the battery leaves a hole exposed into the compartment where water, dirt, mud can enter and make its way down into the motor I assume? Did you do anything to seal it?
Thanks Rob for this great Video. It helped me understanding the Levo SL cable routings. After replacing the Sram brakes with new Shimano XT (and new housings) I got a lot of creaking noises. I guess it the hydraulic cable is causing it :-(
Geart Job Rob,
can you show me how many V and Ah of the internal battery at 9.04 minutes? thankyou.
Great video, very well describe thanks! I was looking for the Vado SL , how to change the battery if it fails after a couple of years, just got my answer , how to replace it.
hi, did you make Sealing of the battery screws thet you didn't use after remoe the battery pack?
Brilliant. Will be picking my Sl next week and hope to try this. Is warranty an issue though?
Really useful vid. A few more bolts than I was hoping. Not going to do this just to make it easier to get on the roof rack...
Cheers. It’s not a 5 min job, more like a good 20 mins. Definitely not worth it for just putting in the rack, like you say!
Hey rob just picked up a levo sl and notice my trails i have 80% battery left running with friends with acoustic bikes. I would like to remove the internal battery and run my extender... do i really need to remove the crank and chainring? I can see the bolts you need to remove. Please advise. Thanks for your help in advance. Love your reviews!
Rob your a star ! 1st off for helping me choose an ebike / second for getting me out of a tight spot half way thru THIS process ( couldn’t have completed it without watching this!) couple of requests / questions ... my sworks Levo sl ALWAYS boots into trail mode ? Is there anyway I can get it to eco mode when I power it on ? Plus ant+ connectivity ?? Can u do a vid on this ( if you haven’t already?) seems somewhat of a dark art ... my garmin s60 picks up speed / cadence / hr - however - none seen by the bike ? Apple Watch similar - I thought mission control was supposed to do all that Belevo app could do now ?
Is it possible to remove just the chainring from the spider, rather than remove the entire crankarm? Idid this on my Creo and removed just the chainring, which is a lot easier than removing the entire crankarm, and gave me clear access to the drive side motor bolts. Not sure if the Levo chainring is set up the way or if the crankarm would have to come completely off.
Great video. This removal looks like it would be possible without removing the RHS crank arm … would the chain stay clear and allow for battery removal with the crank still on?
Cool info! Even though I don’t own a Levo
Hi Rob, love most of the content you lovingly product and share. But I have to be honest ...this video is no where as sensual as Chris of Berkshire Bikes building the Levo in his workshop!!! Last weeks conversation with the Marco of Specialize was simply outstanding.
😂😂😂 Agree!!
Thanks Rob, I have the 2020 Levo SL and after washing the next day I could not get the battery to turn on. I rode after wash, dried and then charged.
I put the range extender on and it boots up and show both batteries on.
With out the range extender battery I cannot get the bike to boot up.
Any suggestions?
Jason
Hey Rob, this is super helpful. I needed the guide as reference to Specialized Creo gravel bike that I need to remove the internal battery to fly with. Great to have you confirm that you can run just on the bottle battery extender with no internal battery in. Specialized dont seem to advertise this feature, but being able to fly with ebike and take a couple of the portable bottle batteries is a great selling point from their point of view. Just wandering, did you by the Levo SL for yourself? Just wandering if you rated it good enough and lack of power not too detrimental to spend your own hard cash on one! Specialized should have sponsored this video as it very well done and useful information for someone buying one of their products with the Turbo SL system. Cheers as ever mate, from Vienna, Austria.
Very helpful video Rob! I assume it’s the same ordeal with the 2023 levo sl ?
Hi Rob, I saw only one bolt to remove the bash guard, the long one t20. Where are the other 2?
Thanks for the video. I might want to go to brian head ski resort this summer to do the lifts/downhill. Apparently they don't allow ebikes. However if you remove the battery then they will allow them.....
A up Rob .....have you had much motor trouble with your Kenevo ?
Hey Rob Rides Emtb! Perhaps some adhesive tape over the battery holding bolt holes will prevent mud or water from entering the down tube! Ride ride ride!
@Rob Rides EMTB @eric M - it would be great if Specialized (or another vendor) sold some empty battery casings, so that you can insert for travelling and use with just the extender - while protecting from water etc.
If I have levo 2018, can I upgrade old motor and battery for a new model of theme? Thanks
Mate, may i ask, i cannot find on the net, what cassette tool to loosen the extractor, is it Shimano or Campagnolo cassette tool? Thanks!!
Hey Rob great vid as always.. which bike stand are you using ? Is it a Park Tool ? looking to buy one :) Cheers Pete
Cheers Pete. Yes the PRS25
How do you connect the external battery?
Thanks a lot !
Good at repairing normal bikes, crap at repairing eBikes me!! Good video mate, but difficult undoing the crank 😁 but I did it, wooo hooo!!
Nice video! Off topic but what does ‘NOS Tighten’ mean on that suspension bolt just behind the chainring? My local bike shop hasn’t a clue...
That’s actually says NDS and means Non Drive Side. The other side will have DS meaning Drive Side.
Is there a tool needed for the first lockring, timestamp 3:17? thanks.
Is that where I can access the brake hose?
This is a great video!. Thanks. Does anyone know if SL 1.2 is same a SL 1.1 for battery removal?
another question on mine , there is looseness in the bottom bracket, do you already have it?
Very fun and comfortable
At the moment the bike is the only thing allowed in a plane😂 on a more sensible note it’s quite straight forward to strip for a good clean now and again👍
Hi, I have a 6 mont old Levo SL. The left side crank seems to have a click at the top of the stroke.
Someone mention that maybe the motor bolts are squeeking. Have run into that issue?
why did you have to remove the crank and chain ring? It appears you can get to those bolts with them in place.
Good video Rob, one thing you dont mention is the drive side rear bolt holding the motor (accessed through the opposite bolt hole) is not T30. Only found out this morning after buying a long T30 & it wouldnt go through the hole. Bolt apears to be T25 which i presume the correct torx driver will go through the T30 hole.👍
Maybe you will, I'm not through vid yet, curious how much it weighs without battery. Love channel keep up the good work.
Interesting weight stats on the 325 battery, looking forward to seeing the specs of the 2021 Levo, I predict a 48volt battery a mullet set up and a 650 watt battery with range extender option
why a 650 when the current bike has a 700 ?
What is a Fred Lock?
Can you do a video for 2022 Kenevo SL battery removal? Would be great. Tnx
Hi, I have done this on a Kenevo SL. Wish I’d just left the crank arm and chainring on and lifted the motor out completely. Easier. Also, there is a step between 7 and 8, as you need to remove the charging port from the NDS of the frame to allow the battery to pass it.
Hey Rob where did the interview go with one of the heads of specialized turbo team go?
It went to shite.
Say my motor and battery are beyond repair and i just want to use the Levo SL as an analog, when i remove the motor itself, what do I use to hold the crank assembly together?+
please make a video for the levo sl gen2!!!
The retaining ring proper name is a circlip 👌
thats it!
Rob what percentage of your subscribers would have a Turbo Levo SL do you think?
taking the battery out of the levo is like taking a semi-trailer out of the channel tunnel. If you live in an apartment on the 4th floor without a lift, hello the maneuver.
Hi rob I'm thinking about getting my first e bike what bike do you recommend.
guess :)
Almost all of the ebikes from a reputable manufacturer are very very good now. All depends on what you ride, location, riding style etc. Head over to www.emtbforums.com and ask and you'll get some good responses. Cheers, Rob
@@RobRidesEMTB ok thank you.
Anyone knows how much a new levo sl battery costs?
Do these range extenders work on a levo fsr ?
Nope - try these trailwatts.com & levo-range-extender.com/en/ - not done this myself but with 60+ charge cycles in 9months on my own levo for 500w battery I’m thinking about it as I can only get 35-40km on a hard ride and 45 if i am careful and riding with wife on hers - once it’s out of warranty all bets are off and I’ll start modding the 700w batteries are way too expensive or i may go for another 500w and lug the other around in the pack for a longer rum - i meant run
I see those Ohlins sat in the corner Rob. Come on, got to get those bad boys fitted to something.
Next week!!
Hey Rob rides emtb, where is the vid of the last livestream with Specialized? Would love to see that!
yeah where is it ? did you manage to make him say something he shouldn't have ?
You are correct Martijn, apparently he did. 😂
@@DeeJayEll did he mention the bimotor three wheel Trevo ?
Ciao, It is possible to replace the 360 battery with 700
No. Different sizes.
Can we ride this bike without motor and battery? Someone could develop support which will be mounted to motor mounting in frame
Btw thanks for taking the kenevo back 🔥🔥🤘🤘 look out for it on my channel lol
You got it?!
Picked her up yesterday 🤘
Does anyone know if it works the same way to remove the battery from the kenevo sl?
Hi, I have done this on a Kenevo SL. Wish I’d just left the crank arm and chainring on and lifted the motor out completely. Easier. Also, there is a step between 7 and 8, as you need to remove the charging port from the NDS of the frame to allow the battery to pass it.
Many Thinks, I just bought one and I don't undestand how to extract the crank, the first screw is for IT, I put off the 2 and the crank stay :).
Hi my understanding is that you are able to take this bike on a plane without removing the battery due to its capacity being within the legal requirements. Also I think I read somewhere that you have to have some charge in the main battery for the motor to work. You can’t run the bike just on range extenders only. Not sure if that is true, I will test it and see if it works.
Can you travel with it?
Nope, bike works just fine with extenders ONLY.
maximum capacity for most airlines is 100Wh total (in hand luggage of course)
I think that has changed. 160WH on our international flight was fine.
Just imagine if they put 500wh on this bike, how many miles can you go. Or Kenevo version with 500wh, 27.5 and short chaintay.
Regie Bong 27.5all the way👊.i would swap them straight away if I purchased sl .so many do this .its crazy they don’t give 27.5 option from factory
@@Nunnyfcht I been riding my 27.5 EMTB for 9 months now, then I tried my brothers newly bought 29er EMTB. That 29er is fast, its just not as nimble as my 27.5...
@@regiezero yeh faster on long straights ,ime only 5'6 tall and 29 just too bulky for me ,plus makes rear tyre too close to backside when dropper post down and jumping or descending, I run 27.5 on my levo ,but 27.5 front 26 rear on my yt capra when riding places like morzine and leogang, saalbach 👊
Good video. I found the soundtrack a bit loud and distracting. Unnecessary, really.
Do you sell your old Turbo Levo ?
yes
I’m about to do this as I’m getting a ‘motor not found’ warning after washing the bike briefly upside down and assuming there was a sensible drain path for the water to go…
Have got as far as the chainring and spider and they will not budge. No lock ring that I can see anywhere. Just the 3mm Grub screw. Undone that and the spider just won’t budge. Do I need a puller?
Hi Rob great video very clear but why are you filming in a back room of a pole dancing club 😉
Good call - the anthitisis of the white cat in snow storm - physics has proven light cannot escape the black hole
agreed the previous "studio" was a better location, this is just too dark.
160Wh range extender? I have a larger battery in my toothbrush!
Bet you’ve got shiny teeth!
It was easier and less work for me by removing the motor, cranks/Chainring intact with the motor. Slid the battery out and cleaned the inside the bay and cleaning the motor was a breeze.
that is just waaaay too complicated, is this even allowed ? does it break the warranty ?
+1 Could we really use this SL without internal battery, perhaps the battery is a key part of the structure itself, strengthen it. Is this validated by Specialized ?
@@JB-68 I don't think so, just my experience in stripping mine, but it sits very lightly/loosely in the down-tube.
OMG...luckily the front fork could stay in place.
No specialty tools needed to remove drive side crank arm! I have to remove it to service all pivot bearings .
Not sure that the benefits of this are that clear unless you are travelling, and leaving open bolt holes in the outer down tube is simply dumb.
Yes, bolt holes are prone to allowing water ingress. I pointed that out in my description :-) But I've been riding with the the range extender for a couple of weeks, works quite well, and a few folks asked how to do it so I made the vid. Cheers, Rob.
Rob Rides EMTB was not calling you dumb, I think you are probably the most trustworthy reviewer I follow. You also come across as a genuinely good guy as well.
And when with your levo ( at a price bw 4900 to 12900,- €uros), you don’t get any dashboard, and as a marketing response, we are told that no dashboard permits to admire landscapes... Bosch mounted have choice bw purion, kiox color tft, and the all new NYON 2020 tft color computer with GPS galileo (metric precision)... and the 1150 watts dual battery real time management as the one we find on cargo’s engine. For me Specialized are over rated products... never and never
That's the reason I got an SL, low key NON-ebike appearance.Besides, the bLevo app gives me enough info for a thesis presentation.
Useless system and over priced bikes, like Samsung and Apple I stear away🤗
Specialized rip off heaps of shite
You’re both still here though!?!? 😉
Yes it's a Ebike channel. Just trying to Enlighten people😁
ok but they are the best ebikes any money can buy
Nope they're not. They are good, but there's many other good bikes! My Ghost hybride slamr x s3.7 is just as good and cost less than the entry level Levo. And got better specs🤗