X-Class 60V: Controller ReplacementUpdated 9 days ago
60V X-Class Controller Replacement
This guide walks you through replacing the controller on your 60V X-Class e-bike. Follow each step carefully and in order.
What You'll Need
4 mm hex wrench
8 mm socket and screwdriver
Aerial Rider seat wrench
Zip ties (for cable management)
Handlebar jacks (available at ArielRider.com)
Before You Begin
Always turn off your bike and remove the batteries before performing any maintenance. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or damage to components.
Phase 1: Prepare the Bike
Turn off your bike and remove your batteries.
Install your handlebar jacks (available at ArielRider.com) to support the bike when flipped.
Ensure the area around the bike is clear of obstacles.
Grab and squeeze both brake levers to lock the wheels, then walk the bike backward until it is upside down.
Gently set the bike down on the handlebar jacks.
Phase 2: Access the Controller
Remove the under-seat cover by unscrewing the M5 bolts with a 4 mm hex wrench and clipping any zip ties.
Disconnect the main cable assembly and the lighting cable connector.
Clip any zip ties as needed to gain access to the controller.
Disconnect any remaining cables connected to the controller.
Remove the five M6 nuts securing the seat to the bike using the Aerial Rider seat wrench.
Phase 3: Remove the Old Controller
Return the bike to its upright position: hold the brake levers, lift the bike, and walk it forward onto its wheels.
Locate the controller mounting bolts.
Remove the controller mounting bolts using an 8 mm socket and a screwdriver.
Phase 4: Install the New Controller
Thread one bolt through the frame into the controller cover mounting component to get it started. Be careful not to cross-thread the bolt.
Fasten the remaining three bolts using an 8 mm socket and a screwdriver.
Return the saddle to the bike.
Phase 5: Reassemble
Install your handlebar jacks and flip the bike upside down again: engage the brakes, walk the bike backward, and gently set it down on the jacks.
Torque the five M5 seat nuts and washers back onto their posts under the frame using an 8 mm socket. Take care not to trap any cables.
Reconnect the tail light connector and secure the extra cable length with a zip tie.
Connect the motor cable extension and all remaining connectors.
Tidy up the full bundle of connectors and zip tie them to the standoffs.
Bundle and zip tie any remaining cables in place.
Return the controller cover to the underside of the seat and secure it with a 4 mm hex wrench.
Zip tie the controller cover in place and trim the excess zip tie length.
You're Done!
Your 60V X-Class controller has been successfully replaced. Reinstall your batteries, power on your bike, and verify that all systems are functioning correctly before riding.
Need More Help?
If you have any questions or run into issues, contact Aerial Rider tech support. You can also reference the original video walkthrough for additional visual guidance.
Video reference: 60V X-Class Controller Replacement Video