How to Fix a Flat Tire on Your E-Bike Hub Drive Fast!
How to Remove a Hub Motor Wheel | Flat Tire Fix In this video, we’ll show you how to remove and reinstall the rear wheel on a Bakcou Flatlander (or any hub motor e-bike) when dealing with a flat tire. Hub motors can be a little tricky, but we’ve got you covered — whether you’re in the field or fixing it at home. Tools Needed: • 18mm wrench • Tire spoons (for tube removal) • Snips (to cut zip tie) • New tube or patch kit • Optional: extra zip tie Important Tips: • Always power off your e-bike before working on it • Unplug the motor cable carefully — match arrow to arrow • Watch your brake rotor during reinstallation — don’t bend it! • Re-tighten axle nuts and check chain alignment
