Basic maintenance and having the right tools is the key thing to keeping your eBike on the road. Sometimes we get so involved with the electrical side of things we forget the basics. Accessories/tools are at the end of this section.

1. Check and tighten the spokes of your wheels. This is especially important if you’re using a rear wheel hub motor as it takes much more stress than the front wheel. Don’t assume that because the wheel is new that everything is OK. Check them. This is something that needs to be done on a regular basis. It’s not much fun breaking a few spokes miles from home.
2. The drivetrain – The chain needs to be cleaned and a chain lubricant used after each cleaning. The lubricant acts as a cushion between the metal parts so helps to prolong the chain’s life and the chain sprockets. Mountain bikers need to do this more regularly than road commuters. In fact some experts say that road users need only lube once every 200 miles.
3. Hearing a crunching sound when you change gears? Usually that means your derailleur is slightly out of alignment.  First check that the hanger is aligned properly by standing behind the bike and looking at the whole setup. Sometimes you can literally drag the derailleur hanger with your hands to pull it into the correct position. A slight adjustment to the cable can be done by turning the adjuster knob either at the derailleur end or at the brake handle end which then lines up the derailleur. Do visual checks once in a while by standing behind your bike and looking down the line to check everything is lined up properly. 
4. Disc brake rubbing? You’ll notice two bolts at the top and bottom of the caliper. Loosen them. This frees up the brake pads. Pull the brake lever which then centers the pads. Then tighten the bolts down.
5. Check the bottom bracket and crankset are bolted on tightly because if it comes loose it can also damage the sensors. Especially do this if this was a conversion job.
6. You need to check your tire pressure an absolute minimum of once a month. If you don’t have enough air in your tires it drains the battery faster, affects your range, the performance and the handling. 
7. Charge your battery regularly. You can learn more about extending the life of your battery here. 
8. Puncture repair without removing the wheel. Use tire levers to remove the bead on one side of  the tire – the bit that tucks into the rim. Leaving the inner tube valve locked into the wheel, remove the tube. Look for the puncture, listen for hissing sound, and then simply patch it. Tuck the tube back into the tire. Then tuck the tire bead back on to the wheel.