Just had a thought... these guys:
http://www.unionrim.c...

At Union Rim Repair, we specialize in rim Straightening, Refinishing, and Welding. Using our state-of-art equipment, we can straighten, refinish or weld your rims for only a fraction of the price of a new rim! With our trained professional technicians, we can only provide high quality service to bring back your damaged, corroded, scratched curbed, bent, cracked (just to name a few) rims back to life and to original factory showroom. We are located in the heart of Toronto (click here for directions).

Thomas I know you are out Burlington way, but maybe there are other businesses local to you that do similar work?

LocK

So Jim...

ElectroCyclist here:
http://shop.ecyck.com...

I see they have Golden Motor product, although the only hubs they show are Magic Pies that lace into bicycle-style ebikes...

On the Golden Motor site:
http://www.goldenmoto...

...they do show a 48V 16" scooter-style hub:


...at $135 plus shipping, HST etc.

So you're saying this motor would be a drop-in replacement for Thomas' old 500C? What are the chances the plugs are compatible?

Seems like ElectroCyclist might have to special-order...

GM Canada doesn't list the scooter-style hubs either as a stock item...
http://www.goldenmoto...

LocK

Hi, LocK, sorry didn't see your reply,
from the picture i looked at, (the blue one) it looks like it should, it looks like the old 350-500w gio or Daymak, frame that uses the standard 16in hub, (48V -16in) the plugs should be the same, if not just switch over the old ones, just make very sure to follow the colour code....or you will own a doorstop... :)

unless the rim is really trashed, or out of round, I would just sand off any burrs, and if the rim will hold the bead of the tire onto the rim @ 40psi, a new tire and tube should have him up and running,
(with luck, just a new tube)
a new set of both front and rear tires and tubes would cost less then $100.
much less then a new rear end...
I've done tire repairs on some of the GiO units I've sold, that were ridden for miles flat, and have not had to replace a rim, (yet)
I should make a video on how to repair, or replace both front and rear tires/tubes and other common stuff, lights, brakes, fuses etc..

I have a 2011 GiO 500W+ unit that I stripped down right out of the crate, I use it, as a training aid and a template, to fix any problems someone may show up with, other then the odd flat tire, or light out, the only problem so far, has been rear sprockets not being torqued on...very simple fix,

re-thread the sprocket onto the hub, tighten by turning clockwize until tight, put the right side petal on, with the rear wheel of the bike on the ground, standing next to the bike, use your left foot with the petal @ 3 o'clock and kick down HARD.. repeated two or three times...yes you can use locktight if you like, and no you will not break the chain
jim

was Riding home from Burlington Mail got nail in Rear Tire.
did Notice till Rear Wheel stop Spinning look like Rim is Damaged

Anyone know where I get a used Rear Wheel and Hubmotor Challenger Series 500C
I was told the Repair for him Dealer in Dundas Ontario will be around 400.00
The Includs Pickup and Delivery.
Since end of Season The Bike under a Tarp at nextdoor \
As he had room to store it for me. All Electic is in the house.

it will take all winter to save for the Repair But if Can Fine a Rear wheel and Hub Motor
Cheeper that could cut down the cost .

You would be far better off to replace this with a hub motor
A new hub motor is will cost between $100 to $225
It can be installed in an hour cost $35
Volt Canada
1 877 508 8658
In Hamilton call Rich 905 912 1458

was Riding home from Burlington Mail got nail in Rear Tire.
did Notice till Rear Wheel stop Spinning look like Rim is Damaged

Anyone know where I get a used Rear Wheel and Hubmotor Challenger Series 500C
I was told the Repair for him Dealer in Dundas Ontario will be around 400.00
The Includs Pickup and Delivery.
Since end of Season The Bike under a Tarp at nextdoor \
As he had room to store it for me. All Electic is in the house.

it will take all winter to save for the Repair But if Can Fine a Rear wheel and Hub Motor
Cheeper that could cut down the cost .

You would be far better off to replace this with a hub motor
A new hub motor is will cost between $100 to $225
It can be installed in an hour cost $35
Volt Canada
1 877 508 8658
In Hamilton call Rich 905 912 1458

Hi Marg,
at this point, all we are looking at is a flat tire, from what we have read, let's see a few pictures of the problem.
I want to see if we can come up with a simple safe repair at next to nothing cost, if they said it would be all winter to save up for a repair, i'll take that at face value, and offer up parts at my cost, to help out..
just paying it forward...
jim

here are Photos of Hub Damage

The Hub us Damaged beyond Repair

RIGHT SIDE

Left Side



If click the green Link above there more photos .

The Hub Rear Wheel and Tire all have to be replaced

I spoke to guy In London Ontario who said He maybe able to Replace the Wheel and just reuse the hubmotor
I sent him photos.

ok Tom, it's trashed, now I'll need to find out if we can fit a GiO rear end on this, if anyone knows...I'm open to idea's

Anyone know if Geo wheel well Fit?

is there a way we test fit the geo wheel?

Being out Burlington may be an Issuie

Still trying to find way to repair this ...

I like this bike cause it been able to handle all work I throw at
I thrown 30 Pound bags of dog food + Me on bike and it always made it home

I've contacted a few Dealers in US /and local one in Dundas Ontario

I have friend who mail the parts two to save the HST if I send them threw the US.