Rear motor clicking: torque the axle nuts to 65 N·m, align anti‑rotation washers, spin to check spoke tension, and lubricate if squeak persists.

<h3 fast-checks"" id>Fast checks</h3>
<ol>
<li>Torque rear axle nuts to <strong>55&#xA0;N&#xB7;m</strong>.</li>
<li>Ensure the axle is fully seated and the anti&#x2011;rotation washers are aligned.</li>
<li>With weight on the bike ride for a short distance; listen for spoke pinging &#x2014; tighten loose spokes. We recommend using a shop for this maintenance, unless you are familiar with the process.</li>
<li>If this does not help, contact us through our contact form.</li>
</ol>
<p><img alignment"" alt and axle image_url_here"" nut src torque washer></p>
<h3 id related"">Related</h3>
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<li><a arielrider.gorgias.help en-us href https: tire-pressure-xclass60v"">Tire pressure.</a></li>
<li><a arielrider.gorgias.help brake-rub-xclass60v"" en-us href https:>Brake rub.</a></li>
<li><a arielrider.gorgias.help en-us href https: service-intervals-xclass60v"">Service intervals.</a></li>
<li><a arielrider.gorgias.help en-us href https: riding-in-rain-xclass60v"">Riding in rain.</a></li>
<li><a arielrider.gorgias.help en-us href https: top-speed-xclass60v"">Top speed.</a></li>
<li><a arielrider.com contact-us"" href https: pages>Contact us.</a></li>
</ul>

Motor clicking sound. — X‑Class 60V

Restore Power  Power the bike off by pressing the main metal power button on the frame of the bike. Ensure the battery is fully charged Inflate tires to 30 PSI.  Related  Tire pressure. Brake rub. Service intervals. Riding in rain. Top speed. Contact

<h3 id="restore-punch">Restore Power</h3>
<ol>
<li>Power the bike off by pressing the main metal power button on the frame of the bike.</li>
<li>Ensure the battery is fully charged</li>
<li>Inflate tires to 30 PSI.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="related">Related</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/tire-pressure-xclass60v">Tire pressure.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/brake-rub-xclass60v">Brake rub.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/service-intervals-xclass60v">Service intervals.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/riding-in-rain-xclass60v">Riding in rain.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/top-speed-xclass60v">Top speed.</a></li>
<li><a arielrider.com contact-us"" href https: pages>Contact us.</a></li>
</ul>

Bike feels weak. — X‑Class 60V

The controller hit its thermal/current limit.

<h3 id="what-s-happening">What&#x2019;s happening</h3>
<p>The controller hit its thermal/current limit.</p>
<h3 id="fix">Fix</h3>
<ol>
<li>Stop and let the bike cool for 5 minutes.</li>
<li>Use a lower PAS level and pedal as much as you can to assist the motor.</li>
</ol>
<h3 id="related">Related</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/tire-pressure-xclass60v">Tire pressure.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/brake-rub-xclass60v">Brake rub.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/service-intervals-xclass60v">Service intervals.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/riding-in-rain-xclass60v">Riding in rain.</a></li>
<li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/top-speed-xclass60v">Top speed.</a></li>
<li><a arielrider.com contact-us"" href https: pages>Contact us.</a></li>
</ul>

Bike cuts power on hill. — X‑Class 60V

<h3 id="checklist">Checklist</h3><ol><li>Check to see if the brake icon is illuminated on the display. It is a red (!). If it is, the brake motor cutoffs may need to be adjusted</li><li>Power the bike off. Unplug/replug the throttle and PAS connectors then power the bike on and test for functionality.</li><li>Lift the rear wheel and test throttle in PAS&#xA0;1.</li><li>Still no spin? Submit a ticket and include a short video and photos of the connectors.</li></ol><p><img alt="Main harness and throttle/PAS connector points to check" src="IMAGE_URL_HERE" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></p><h3 id="related">Related</h3><ul><li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/error-code-e05-throttle-fault">E05 &#x2013; Throttle fault</a></li><li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/error-code-e21-speed-sensor">E21 &#x2013; Speed sensor</a></li><li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/error-code-e30-communication">E30 &#x2013; Communication fault</a></li><li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/bike-wont-turn-on-xclass60v">Bike won&#x2019;t turn on.</a></li><li><a href="https://arielrider.gorgias.help/en-US/display-flickers-resets-xclass60v">Display flickers or resets.</a></li><li><a href>Contact us.</a></li></ul>

No error but motor does not spin — X‑Class 60V

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