Onewheel GT Aftermarket Rail Replacement

Difficulty: Moderate

Steps: 7

Time Required: 45 minutes

Introduction

If your Onewheel GT rails are bent, damaged, or you’re just ready for new ones, use this guide to help you swap them out and get back to riding!

Important: This guide is only designed to outline the process for replacing aftermarket Onewheel GT rails.

For your safety, power off your Onewheel GT prior to disassembly. This reduces the risk of electrical malfunctions and/or damage during the replacement process.

Note: Altering or damaging any component of your Onewheel GT during disassembly/reassembly may render your existing warranty void or lead to refusal of non-warranty service at the discretion of Future Motion, Inc. (the creators of Onewheel).

Step 1 Remove the fender/delete screws and fender/delete

Remove all four (4) screws using a TP25 bit.
Note: Keep screws organized as they are easy to mix up and/or lose.
To remove the fender/delete, apply pressure to each side of it, near the axle carriers, and pull it up and away from the Onewheel GT.

Step 2 Remove the bottom bumper screws and bumpers

Remove all ten (10) screws using a TP25 bit.
To remove the front bumper, pull it toward the nose of the Onewheel GT.

Step 3 Remove the bottom footpad screws

Remove all four (4) screws using a TP25 bit.

Step 4 Remove the top footpad screws and footpads

Remove all four (4) screws using a TP25 bit.
Caution: For the front footpad sensor connector, turn (counter-clockwise) only the smaller part of the connector closest to the controller. Turning the entire body of the connector can damage it or your controller.
Note: If you are unable to remove the footpad sensor connector using your fingers, you may use a Future Motion™ footpad connector wrench or a pair of long nose pliers (be gentle).

Step 5 Remove the hub bolts

Remove all four (4) bolts using a TP45 bit.
Caution: Be sure to use the appropriate bit as these bolts are prone to stripping.

Step 6 Remove the battery/controller module retaining screws

Remove all four (4) screws on both sides of your Onewheel GT using a TP25 bit.

Step 7 Remove the rails

Caution: Be extremely careful not to damage the wiring harness or motor cable while removing the rails.