Return of the Kaabo Mantis! Fixing Issues and Riding
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- The prophecy is fulfilled and the Mantis has returned.
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With that stem very useful, I already wanted to buy a New GT, but whoever searches finds it. A thousand thanks
Can you make a video of tightening / putting lock tight on every screw and bolt and say what they are for? I constantly have issues with my stem and this was a big help
I’m glad you back with the mantis! Pls., let us know how it holds together in the next few months.
Glad to see you Mantis is running well, you like Mantis more than other scooters, probably it was the first fast scooter you have experienced! seems your brother is an experienced scooter rider! that's cool :-)
Im dissapointed with your experience with Fluid freeride...i got my Kaabo Mantis pro from Aliexpress (I live in Finland so ordering from FFR and paying taxes etc wasnt an option) it has none of The issues Even The kickstand seems to stay on, so it seems that Kaabo has improved their Quality control
Yes they have I purchased mine on Alibaba.com no issues whatsoever he said once that his handle grips were slipping off mine don't even move at all my kickstand same thing solid as a rock
Fluid is awesome if you want service. I sent mine in for repairs and they tightened up the whole chassis, made it feel new again.
I highly recommend them especially if you're in the East Coast United States. Fast shipping have spar parts in a day!!
how much did you get it for?
@@A1Bokeh i got my Mantis pro ( with 24,5ah LG battery) for about $1680 including shipping etc
@@-joo3033 Hyvinkö on toiminut tuo mantis pro? Itse tuota kanssa katsellut hyvän tovin ja mietin josko olis ensi keväänä tilannu. Vähän kahden vaiheilla ollut tilaanko tuon Mantis pron vai Zero 10x 60v mallin. Tuo Zero 10x ois vähän tehokkaampi 2400W ja 30A controllerit.
Glad you've been able to overcome the issues, ride safe!
Glad to see the problems with the mantis fixed. Longevity updates, problems, and solutions strengthen the community.
Tip to help prevent pinch flats...next time you accerss the tubes coat them in baby powder/talc. Cyclists do this as it allows the tube to freely move about as opposed to sticking inside the tire. This reduces stress and pinch flats.
Glad your Mantis is up and running again. I put the 3 inch wide road tires on mine along with the included tubes. These tires are much thicker and provide a lot more protection against pinch flats. These have a better feel and traction at speed. Tube and tire failures are going to be the same on comparable scooters. Checking for loose bolts and screws will also be a very regular maintenance chore regardless of scooter brand. Riding on rough terrain will require shortening these maintenance intervals. Good luck and ride carefully.
I also run 3" Road tires and they are so strong i could drive home with a flat tire (assuming i would somehow get a flat)
The 3” tires weren’t very expensive but the wait was long. Great quality and they look cool too!
I think I will order extra tires and tubes just to have a set on hand.
Hey Willy! That sounds like a great upgrade. Im waiting for my new Pro SE to come next month. Now would be a good time to order extra parts so im not stuck. Do you happen to have a link for those 3" tires??
I got from AliExpress out of China. I just searched Kaabo Mantis tires and many choices come up. The 3” wide road tires are what I have. They fit the Mantis perfectly although there is very little side clearance. They are about the same diameter so they don’t change the power characteristics but the width and footprint really enhance the stability, especially at high speeds. They are much thicker and seem to eliminate most of the flat issues. I quit having flat tires.
Good to see. My dual motor Pro has been goign well, and I hammer it (at 500km so far). No wobble like you experienced but I will add it to a bigger mechanical check-over I plan to do soon. I have thread locked a few external bolts and zero flats so far (fingers crossed there)
Great video and I'm so glad that you managed to get you Mantis back on the road. I've had enough of my Mantis 8. The back tyre bulged at less than 60 miles, which apparently isn't covered by the Kaabo UK warranty, and to add insult to injury the replacement tyres are £42 each (USD55). Have decided to replace the damaged tyre and sell the scooter. I intend to put the money into a second EUC instead of getting another scooter. Unfortunately, Kaabo has really put me off scooters and until the manufacturers get their collective acts together, I would rather spend my money on EUCs.
I saw the back hub wobble issue in your last video and this one. It looks like it's the bearings. You can actually see it more clearly in your last one.
It's really worth replacing them. The ones from the factory are okay, but won't take much to damage them if you do jumps etc. You may have been unlucky and got faulty ones from the factory.
So I totally stayed away from the Mantis Pro based on your previous video. I went with the Dualtron Eagle Pro instead which I’m quite happy with. Now that you feel a little more secure with your repairs on the Mantis, would you now recommend it or do you think the company still has more quality assurance work to do? Thanks for your honest reviews and updates.
Btw if you are going to buy the mantis in future I recommend the 10 v2 I have it and it is a high quality beast of a scooter. Kaabo has fixed all the issues from the 8
Would you happen to have the link for that solid tire?
My kaabo mantis has been in the shop under repair for the past 3 months due to issues with my rear brake. I get to pick it back up today and I can't wait
Genuinely surprised you got it back up and running. So many huge issues I thought for sure it was totaled
Did you try out the foam core tires?
just got a mantis thanks for the info on how to fix some (possibly) future issues.
How is your Eagle One holding up ?
Just a thought you ride the mantis on pretty rough terrain like rocky dirt path so that might be why the screws came loose because the mantis is a road scooter from what I know.
Nice video though
What are your thoughts on the Apollo Pro Ludicrous, Turbowheel Phaeton, zero-11x, and possibly the Amazon Outstorm 35AH, compared to the Wolf Warrior 11+? Mainly in regards to extreme offroading. I'm not concerned with on-road ride quality, top speed, or range so much as I am concerned with low-end Torque and ruggedness. I go offroading in my Jeep just about every weekend and I want a portable eScooter to quickly scout Jeep trails ahead. I weigh 235'ish and want the BEST scooter for 45° hills and rugged enough to survive wet rocky trails. I find eScooters to be ideal because they are smaller and lighter than dirt bikes, which is critical for hauling in my little Jeep.
I think having duo rides might be a change of pace. Maybe get him a GoPro harness so we can see you too...
Great footage!
Glad your mantis pro is back in action. These are some of the most satisfying rides I've seen, keep em comming. Was choosing between apollo ghost on pre order or mantis pro, decided the ghost for the free shipping and 2year warantee. cant wait to push it Please wear some more gear, its broken bones at that speed bro!
Ghost only has a 1 year warranty.
@@benjaminm5232 no, all apollo scooters come with a 24month warantee even for wear and tear parts including flat tires, just got off the phone with them
Where did you get the tire repair kit from? And plus did you use slime in your wheels?
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Thank you. 😊
What about the wobbly motor stem? How did you get that fixed?
Hello , i also have one kaabo mantis and right now the front motor just stop working , da you have a guess what it can be ?
I have a opportunity to get a free mantis (which I’m not passing up) the owner say he doesn’t know what’s wrong with it ,other then it just stopped working! Any suggestions on what to look for or other reasons on why it would just stop? Picking it up today or tomorrow
Question - I bought the mentis 10 (before seeing your videos :)), its a 48V, single motor. Is there a simple kit to install a headlight? I wonder if there is a kit that just splits the connector near the bar and connects to it
I had a wipeout on a Mantis Pro 10 last Friday at about 30 mph after hitting something on a paved trail. Bad road rash on my knees, elbow, shoulder and ankle. I'm glad I was wearing helmet and gloves so my hands are fine. Please, wear gloves -- road rash on the hands would be a massive inconvenience.
I'm glad you mantis is back yehey 😁
So what cause that rear tire wobble?
you think you may have gotten a lemon?
Wowsa that's fast
Hello hello! What place you are riding at?
How is the Mantis working since? Happy with it?
Wow, in the Engineering World we call that destructive testing. We take an item push , it way beyond its intended limits , and see where it yields .Then we improve the bits that failed , just like those you have found necessary . Why didn't you tighten the front end when the wobble first appeared ? I'm not surprised things fail for you when I see you zoom across a stock crossing (see 4:31mins) , sheeeeeesh !!
I'd be really impressed with any scooter if it could tolerate what you trow at it , with the small amount of repair work you've had to do.
Based solely on what I've seen you do to one of these Kaabo's , in your numerous vids , I've pulled the pin on a on the Mantis . Mine arrives a about a week . To me it's a tough little beast that can handle virtually anything, even 500 miles of hell riding .
The way you ride ,,,,,,,,,,,,, I'm not even gonna start about that ,,,,, have you ever seen a de-gloved hand ,, I mean when the skin is removed like a silk glove ,, please use some protective gear.
All in all , fantastic vids , thanks ,,convinced me to get a Kaabo. Toughest lil beast out there !
Cheers Supaflee
Lol
Do your motors also resonate at about 9-10 kmph? I find it quite annoying…
can the battery be replaced with a bigger one or a DIY lithium ?
Can you say something about foam core tires? Was that a good bought decision?
EDIT: ok, i find answer on my question in "Top 5 Changes to Electric Scooters I Want To See"
where did you get the foam tires? can you provide a link please?
I think it is that one www.aliexpress.com/item/33059187926.html considering this for my Mantis Pro SE also !
Ok hearing this problems you have with the kabo mantis maybe I'll check that off the list
Did you checked it off the list? Thx.
manufacturers should not put locktite on it you're duty to check your own vehicle periodic a simple walk around is all it take.
Where do I get the little accessory rack you have on your handlebars? I have a new Mantis and would love one.
I'm confused, you have the base model of the mantis, but the rims of your wheels are for the pro model. I have the base but my rims are all black.
i got my mp, 2 weeks ago, everything is locked in place as it should be.
what is the mirror you have ?
Great video. I like this types of videos!
Great video man!
I like your day to night time transition In the ride
That moment I thought 💭 he time travelled into the 🌃
🤣💥
Quick fix for Mantis 🤘
I'm wondering can you use any bike grips on the electric scooters
im looking the part where you are driving, your camera is mounted on your helmet right so it will follow your eye sight? However on almost all of the crossroads when you are passing you are not looking to the left or right while passing with great speed. Dont you think this is dengerous?
im considering buying a Mantis so this chanel is very helpfull for me, THANKS!
The camera is chest mounted!
Man I was ready to get myself the new Kaabo mantis mini ( 8 ) but after seeing your videos I am now hesitant... can anyone tell me if the mantis mini has been updated where these issues are ? And if not whats the best scooter to buy for around £1000 ? Thanks !
Don't ever ride on less than 10" tires!!!
Dude do you use a chest mount for your videos and what lights are those?
Hi what site did you get the ten in tubeless tyre from Ali express ? My back wheel has gone 3 times now it’s getting expensive
I think it is that one www.aliexpress.com/item/33059187926.html considering this for my Mantis Pro SE also !
The brakes on my mantis pro are EXTREMELY sensitive - any ideas how to fix so when I slowly begin to apply the brakes it doesn't feel like I'm about to go flying off the handle bars?.
Adjust your e brake in the p settings. If they're already off you're just going to have to learn how to modulate the hydraulic disk brakes bettter.
@@jakestimson3451 Appreciate the feedback and will do!
@@jakestimson3451 QQ is that PA setting? It's currently set to 1
base on your reviews i am buying a mantis. the way you abuse it and the problems are minor. 500 miles and never really check for loose nuts and bolts. you should do more maintenace.
I like the mantis,looking into voromotors mantis scooter
Make sure you are well versed on Voromotors warranty and return plan. I got a bad Emove Cruiser from them right out the box and they would not let me return it. I paid $1300 for it and sold it for $800 just to make a quick sale. I only put 56 miles on in. Good luck.
I heard they replace a touring for a customer, sent him a new one and nothing was wrong with it other then it was poorly setup and a rim pinch flat.
@@NoProGoPronto pretty shady of you to dump it on someone else lol..
Mr. Chiefly - I gave the buyer all of the information regarding the problems I was having with that sh*tty scooter and he felt confident that he could fix the issues. It was still under warranty and the company wouldn’t honor it. Voromotors suck!
Remember most all scooters are made in China the material quality is poor but the engineering is well. I purchased zero 10x haven't had issues yet but I expect to because tire quality is poor, disc break are thin and overall metal is of poor quality. But they sure are fun
Apollo & VSETT is quality.👍👍🆒😎
Well dualtron have same issues. Bolts loosing up Crazy. This is very dangerous from all manufacturers. A common thing and it does not matter What you buy and for how much those are all very suprising low Quality
i mean yeah its happened to me so i sold it but what would you expect from made in china
Almost everything is made on China...so its irrelevant, what matters is the Quality of the product...
Well I phone one of the best phones in the world is made in China
@@jake90770 Never heard of "I phone". What manufacturer is making that?
It's actually made in the Philippines
@@TurreTuntematon Hahaha!💥🤣🤣🤣
They sell you a scooter & when it doesn't work, they will not refund your money, they will not give you another unit, they will barely even talk to you. NEVER buy any Kaabo products, there is ZERO support. It's like playing Russian roulette with your hard earned money. Terrible company with THE WORST customer service possible!
terrible quality, it should be more sturdy
You’re making it so hard to pick a brand lol….you Initially recommend it then s$&@ all over it, and then are back to saying it’s ok….SHOULD I BUY A MANTIS OR NOT 😂
Too bad you didn't drive up steep uphils!!!
Would of been an interesting video instead of too long boring flat rides.😮