ONYX Ownership (What It's Actually Like)
Explores how new riders can adapt to the ONYX platform, covering early riding practices, body position, everyday usability, charging habits, and considerations before making modifications.
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ONYX Hub Motors (How They Work and Their Limits)
Details how the QS 205 V3Ti, QS 260 V4, and QS 273 V4 behave on ONYX builds across 72V, CTY2, and 80V platforms, including compatibility, wiring requirements, and thermal characteristics.
80V ONYX 45Ah (Power, Range, Behavior)
Summarizes how the 80V 45Ah ONYX battery performs in daily use, covering voltage ranges, current capability, charging practices, cell balance monitoring, and factors affecting lifespan and reliability.
72V ONYX 41Ah (Range and Upgrade Reality)
Covers real-world behavior of the ONYX 41Ah battery with detailed BMS configuration, calibration tables, imbalance recovery procedures, fault-specific diagnostics, charging characteristics, performance behavior, and operational limits affecting longevity.
72V ONYX 45Ah (Performance and Tradeoffs)
Explains how the 72V 45Ah ONYX battery behaves in real-world use, covering voltage ranges, cell balancing, charging strategy, temperature limits, and practices that affect lifespan and reliability.
72V ONYX 23Ah (Range, Limits, Real Use)
Details real-world behavior of the ONYX 23Ah battery, including constant-voltage charging requirements for balancing, outlet wattage interpretation, cutoff-based diagnostics, balancing schedules, and performance limitations as the pack ages.
72V ONYX Omega Shocks (Ride Feel and Setup)
Details installation and setup considerations for OMEGA rear shocks on ONYX bikes, covering pressure adjustment, compatible shock lengths, bushing dimensions, and maintenance practices.
80V ONYX Rim Repair (What Can Be Fixed and What Can't)
Describes common rim damage from impacts, how professional straightening repairs are performed, typical costs, and the situations where cracks or structural damage make full wheel replacement the safer option.
72V ONYX Display (Settings That Matter)
Walks through the controls and configuration options for the CT-22 display used on the 72V ONYX, covering button functions, hidden setup menus, and the limits of display speed accuracy.
72V ONYX Headset Bearings (Adjustment and Issues)
Covers the causes of headset wear and steering instability on the ONYX platform, including contamination risks, preload adjustment, re-greasing practices, and when sealed cartridge bearings should be replaced.
ONYX Cleaning (What to Do and What to Avoid)
“Explains how to maintain ONYX surfaces and hardware over time, including aluminum, wood, and steel care, correct washing techniques, and long-term corrosion prevention.”
72V ONYX Tire and Spoke Rim (Fitment and Behavior)
Covers wheel configuration for ONYX builds with emphasis on spoke structure, rim and tire sizing, clearance constraints, performance tradeoffs, and compatibility with stock and extended swingarms.