I installed the new BBS02 motor onto the Yuba Kombi last night without any problems. Where I did run into problems was getting the battery installed. The hailong G56 battery does fit in the frame, but afaict doesn't allow sliding out unless I drill some new holes right where the battery plugs into the base. I obviously don't want to start drilling until I'm 100% sure it'll work, but also there's no way to hold the base down and test the battery slide/release without using bolts. 🤷
It's all very annoying and I'm considering uninstalling/moving the motor to allow installation of the battery underneath the frame (what they did here: https://www.reddit.com/r/CargoBike/comments/s4p2wh/yuba_kombi_with_electric_conversion_i_love_this/). But I wrenched the motor in really tight, and also if the motor ever comes loose (which already happened with my TSDZ2, and had happened to the former owner of my BBSHD), it will probably smack into the battery with some force..
Much drilling later, and the battery's installed where I originally wanted it. Taking it in and out is not easy, but there's a trick to it. But will I remember the trick?
I might cut off or file down those cable stops/guides at some point because they are what require the trick. #BikeTooter#Kombi#EBike
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