Onewheel Pint Hub & Tire Replacement

The Onewheel Pint hub motor assembly, removed from the rails.

Difficulty: Moderate

Steps: 7 – 11

Time Required: 1 – 2 hours

Introduction

If your Onewheel Pint tire is worn down or you’re just ready for a new one, use this guide to help you change it and get right back to riding!

For your safety, power off your Onewheel Pint 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 Pint 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 TP20 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™.

Step 2 Remove the maghandle screw and maghandle

Remove the one (1) screw using a 3 mm hex bit.

Step 3 Remove the bottom front bumper screws and front bumper

Remove all six (6) screws using a TP20 bit.
To remove the front bumper, pull it toward the nose of the Onewheel™.

Step 4 Disconnect the motor connector

Caution: For the motor 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 motor connector using your fingers, you may use a pair of long nose pliers (be gentle).

Step 5 Remove the cable retainer screws and cable retainers

Remove all four (4) screws using a #1 Phillips bit.
Caution: DO NOT use power tools to remove the screws as they are easily stripped.
Note: If you are unable to remove the cable retainers by hand, you may use a flat head screwdriver to pry them away from the axle carrier (be gentle).

The Onewheel Pint wiring harness retainer.

Step 6 Remove the hub bolts

Remove all four (4) bolts using a T30 bit.
Note: If you find it difficult to remove the hub bolts with hand tools, you may use an impact driver to loosen them. Use ONLY impact rated bits.

Step 7 Remove the hub/tire assembly

The hub and tire assembly can be removed by lifting it through the bottom of the rails (in order to clear the axle carriers).
Caution: Be careful not to damage the motor cable as you separate the hub from the rails. The cable must be gently manipulated in order to allow adequate clearance during removal.
Note: The axle carriers may come loose and fall out of the rails. This is not an issue. Set them aside until you are ready for reassembly.

If you need to remove your tire, proceed to Step 8.

Step 8 Remove the valve cap and core

Use a valve core removal tool to remove (counter-clockwise) the valve core.
Caution: Due to the pressure within the tire, the valve core can shoot out of the valve if removed too quickly. The escaping air may also be extremely cold due to the pressure. Loosen the valve core slowly to allow some of the air to escape prior to fully removing it from the valve.

Step 9 Break the tire beads

Use a bead breaker to free the tire beads from each side of the hub.
Caution: Be extremely careful not to damage the motor cables, connectors, or the hub during this step.

The Onewheel Pint hub motor assembly, on a bead breaker.

Step 10 Remove the tire

Starting on the side of the hub opposite of the motor cable, use a nylon tire lever to lift the tire bead over the rim of the hub.
Caution: DO NOT use metal tools to remove the tire from the hub.
To make this step easier, press the side of the tire, on the opposite side of the hub as the motor cable, inward (toward the center of the hub). This will allow the bead to fall into a channel/groove which will make it easier to lift the opposing side of the bead over the rim and free that side of the tire from the hub.
Once you have lifted the bead over the rim on the first side of the tire, you can pull the other bead over the rim as well. No special tools should be required for the second bead.
Note: This process may seem difficult/tricky the first few times you do it, but it gets easier over time. You’ve got this!

Step 11 Clean the hub

Use shop towels to clean any remaining tire sealant or debris from the hub.
Caution: Be extremely careful not to damage the motor cable or the hub itself during this step.