Slipping Drive Belt

[Karl]

Both rubber bungs are in place, and I rotated and tightened the motor some more, and it has improved the tension a lot. I no longer have to pedal up to a running speed anymore; I now only have to pedal up to a fast walking pace. Is this normal, I.e. Do you have to get it moving first?
Thanks

Certainly do  Pedalling from a standing start is a must. Always try to avoid starting off using the electric motor as this does strain the drivebelt. The other golden rule is never push a c5 backwards any faster than a slow walking pace as the motor acts as a generator and this upsets the electrics  .

[jordan02]

How fast do you have to pedal up to to get the C5 going before you can engage the motor?
Cheers

[Karl]

About walking pace should do it, at the very least you need to get some forward momentum going with enough to take the strain off the drivebelt and gearbox.

[jordan02]

Thanks, judging by what you said, one problem down, 4 or 5 more to go 

[Karl]

Thanks, judging by what you said, one problem down, 4 or 5 more to go 

..and then something else will crop up 

"fun and frustration in equal measure"  sums up c5 ownership 

But they are worth it 

[jordan02]

The joy of owning a C5