Onewheel XR Aftermarket Rail Replacement

Difficulty: Easy

Steps: 9

Time Required: 45 minutes

Introduction

If your Onewheel XR 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 installing aftermarket Onewheel XR rails.

For your safety, power off your Onewheel XR 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 XR 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 bottom bumper screws

Remove all twelve (12) screws using a 1/8″ hex bit.
Note: Keep screws organized as they are easy to mix up and/or lose.

Step 2 Remove the top footpad screws and footpads

Remove all four (4) screws using a 1/8″ hex 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 3 Remove the top bumper screws and bumpers

Remove all four (4) screws using a 1/8″ hex bit.
To remove the front bumper, pull it toward the nose of the Onewheel™. DO NOT pull it straight down.
You should also remove the cable compartment cover at this time.

Step 4 Disconnect the motor connectors

Caution: For the motor barrel 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.
When removing the 6-pin motor connector, you must partially pull out the white (or red) tab on the top of the connector. DO NOT pull the tab out completely.
Once the tab has been pulled out, you can remove the connector by pressing firmly on the black tab on the top of the connector and pulling out; away from the controller.
Note: If the 6-pin connector isn’t coming loose easily, re-seat it by pushing it back toward the controller (you may hear a click), squeeze the black tab more firmly, and try again.
If needed, you may use a flat-head screwdriver to help pry the 6-pin connector away from the controller, but BE CAREFUL as the connector is fragile and will break if the black tab is not pressed in as you pry.

Step 5 Remove the wiring harness t-plate and cable retaining clips

Remove the two (2) wiring harness t-plate screws using a #1 Phillips bit.
Remove the three (3) cable retaining clip screws using a #1 Phillips bit.
Note: DO NOT remove the motor cable t-plate.

Step 6 Remove the hub bolts

Remove all four (4) bolts using a 1/4″ hex bit.

Step 7 Remove the hub/tire assembly

The hub and tire assembly can be removed by lifting/pressing it through the top of the rails (in order to clear the wiring harness).
Caution: Be extremely careful not to damage the motor cables as you separate the hub from the rails. The cables must be gently manipulated in order to allow adequate clearance.

Step 8 Remove the battery enclosure and controller retaining screws

Remove the two (2) screws at the rear of the underside of the rails using a 1/8″ hex bit.
Remove the two (2) screws at the front of the underside of the rails using a 1/8″ hex bit.
Note: If you are removing these screws for the first time, they will be located under the warranty void stickers.
WARNING: Removing these screws may render your warranty void at the discretion of Future Motion, Inc.

Step 9 Remove the rails

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