- Create a Facebook survey for your city and state one to two month ahead giving date or time (if you know the date) options. The survey will give you an idea of how many might come.
- 2-3 weeks ahead, put out the rally info with city/state, date, meet up place, staging time, leave time, and route.
- The route should be no more than 20-25 miles, preferably with speeds that don’t go over 45 for any sustained period, and be about 30-50 minutes long of driving. Google or Apple maps can give you that information if you make a route.
- Try to figure out pull over areas to gather lost sheep from stop lights.
- Have 1-3 stops that are big enough to hold the number of vehicles with easy in and out. Scenic stops are always nice (lake side, parks, etc).
- Advertise your rally. Ensure you put the name of the city and state. Canva can make a Facebook post picture very easily.
- At the end, advertise an endpoint where people will meet up to socialize like a restaurant, bar, or coffee house.
- Sometimes give aways can help (screw driver, bags, gift cards).
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How to Organize an ARCIMOTO Rally
Does Oregon Require a Motorcycle Endorsement or Helmet to Drive an Arcimoto? No!
The Arcimoto in Oregon has some carve outs as far as drivers are not required to have a motorcycle endorsement or wear a helmet. So I would suggest you simply carry a sheet of paper with something like this:
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Hello Deputy/Officer
The Arcimoto has FMVSS roof crush testing as evidenced by the sticker by the driver’s foot. Oregon has a carve out in the laws that states if the vehicle has FMVSS roof crush testing, seat belts, 3 wheels, and doesn’t straddle the seat (as the seats are bucket seats), you are not required to wear a helmet or have a motorcycle endorsement.
ORS 801.133
Autocycle means a motorcycle that:
(1) Is manufactured to travel on three wheels; (2) Has nonstraddle seating; and
(3) Is equipped with a manufacturer-installed three-point safety belt or safety harness. [2017 c.296 §2; 2021 c.630 §125]
ORS 807.020 (13) does authorize exceptions for the motorcycle endorsement requirement when an operator of a motorcycle is: (a) within an enclosed cab; (b) Operating a vehicle designed to travel with three-wheels in contact with the ground at speeds of less than 15 miles per hour; or (c ) operating an autocycle.
ORS 814.290 Exemptions from motorcycle helmet requirements
A person is not in violation (of ORS 814.269, 814.275, 814.280) if the person is any of the following:- (1) Within an enclosed cab. (2) Operating or riding a vehicle designed to travel with three wheels in contact with the ground at speeds of less than 15 miles per hour. [1983 c.338 §693; 1987 c.910 §6; 1995 c.492 §7]
OAR 737-010-0005 Enclosed Cab for Three-Wheeled Vehicle Defined
“Enclosed Cab” for the purposes of ORS 814.290 (Exemptions from motorcycle helmet requirements)(1), is a three-wheeled vehicle, such as a motorcycle or moped, with a structural upper frame and roof defining the compartment for driver and passenger(s) that is certified by the vehicle manufacturer as meeting the standards for the structural upper frame and roof prescribed under 49 CFR 571.216a.
NOTE: 49 CFR 571.216a is the same as the FMVSS 216a roof crush test per sticker on the Arcimoto near the driver’s foot.
Why Are Throttles Constantly Going Bad?
The throttle is an electo-mechanical part. We yank on it to make tight turns due to the fact there isn’t effective power steering. It is going to wear quickly, in multiple ways, including from moisture intrusion.
The throttle is made by Domino, an Italian company. Arcimoto likely customized the one for the FUV so it is difficult to order off the shelf directly from Domino.
https://www.domino-group.com/.../comandi-portaleva-on...
Arcimoto uses a Potentiometric type electronic throttle like here:
https://www.domino-group.com/oem/en/throttle-controls.html
Windshield and Wiper Fluid Maintenance
The Owner’s Manual states the windshield fluid is a special type made by National Cycle (N1401-01 Shield Wash). You’ll want to stick with a windshield fluid made for polycarbonate windshields to ensure you don’t damage the plastic.
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When washing the windshield and roof, I tend to use a little bit of Dawn, sometimes in warm water. I thoroughly rinse the windshield and roof and using a soft cloth, I like to wash in one direction. Use water to rinse immediately so that the soap and dirt don’t dry back on.
How to Charge Your Dead 12v Battery
Charging a dead 12V battery depends on the year. 2019-2020 vehicles you must remove the left kick panel (8 screws and a plastic clip), then you can attach alligator clips to the posts on the battery. Negative on the left, positive on the right.
2021 and newer models have a 12V accessory socket in the dash which can have a charger plugged in directly, with the appropriate adapter.
For both styles, the recommended capacity range is 5-8 amps. If you get a trickle charger less than 5 amps, and connect up straight to the battery, you need to trip the reset so it will charge up. After it is charged up, remove the charger and reset the battery reset connector. See pages 19-28 of the FUV Maintenance Quick Reference Guide.
If you need to purchase a charger, make sure it has the ability to charge the type of battery you have. For instance, the original 12v battery is a lead acid AGM.
If you go ahead and replace the 12v battery with a LiFePO4 lithium, make sure you purchase a charger that supports LiFePO4 lithium batteries.
Once AGM batteries die, they become untrustworthy, so you'll probably end up needing to replace it and LiFePO4 lithium is the way to go.
Problem Areas on an Arcimoto
Some items on your Arcimoto to know about:
1. The parking brake needs adjustment about every 500-4000 miles (depending on how much you use the brake pedal and how well aligned the brake calipers and pads are)
2. You’ll want to read up on how to do a hard and soft reset. It is your first go-to if there is a problem and requires a philips screw driver.
3. Charge daily if possible. Otherwise read up on 12v batteries going bad and how to replace them with a LiFePO4 12v battery
4. What a broken fender brackets sounds like and that knowing a competent welder will save your bacon.
5. How to identify when your $1500 on board charger is no longer working
6. How to identify when your throttle is no longer working.
7. How to replace grips when they start melting
Cooling Pump
We ended up ordering 10 cooling pumps from China. Someone who shall not be named (me) cleaned the pump and managed to lose the little white disk at the top. So $200 later, we have 9 extra OEM pumps. If anyone needs one, $20 plus shipping. We’ll end up putting the correct plug on them.
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Service Centers
Here is a list of those currently servicing Arcimotos:
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UPDATE: As of now, Atlassian is not working so there is no way to get ahold of Arcimoto for support. I’m very sorry. Arcimoto is hoping it will be up by August 16th
Arcimoto - Eugene, OR
Contact: Mike McGill, Marc Jackson
Email: psp@arcimoto.atlassian.net with your name, address, phone, VIN number, and full description of problem
Confirmed to do: warranty work and out of warranty work - everything including alignment, they have all parts and body panels
Amp Revolt - Lancaster, PA
Contact: Brandon Hollinger
Confirmed to do: firmware updates, replace12 volt battery (to lithium), replace throttle, install brake pads and rotors, fix brake light
Jim Tepper - Oregon, Washington, contact for other states
Contact: on Facebook messenger in either Arcimoto Owner or Arcimoto FUV Club Facebook group
Confirmed to do: firmware updates, read various computer trouble codes, replace 12 volt battery including upgrading to lithium, replace throttle, install brake pads and rotors, troubleshooting difficult issues
On Wings of Gold - Brandon FL
Contact: Gordon Baccus
Confirmed to do: firmware updates, read various computer trouble codes, replace 12 volt battery including upgrading to lithium, replace throttle, install brake pads and rotors
EV Moto - Sarasota, FL
Contact: Barry Moffitt
Unconfirmed
How to Use Arcimoto’s Support Email
UPDATE FROM Arcimoto: Arcimoto parts and service in Oregon has temporarily lost access to their Atlassian communication software. We have set up a gmail account to help customers reach out for any parts and/or service needs. If you need to contact the service department, please use the following email address: service.arcimoto@gmail.com
You MUST include your full name, phone number and complete 17 digit VIN number of the vehicle. Please include this information in the subject line of the email.
UPDATE: As of now, Atlassian is not working so there is no way to get ahold of Arcimoto for support. I’m very sorry. Arcimoto is hoping it will be up by August 16th
Mark Cline of Arcimoto updated us on the status of Arcimoto. A new phone number and email address for support is coming. Please continue to use the psp@arcimoto.atlassian.net email for support (ensure you include your full name, address, phone, VIN number, and description of problem or what parts you need.)
Another option is to create an account via https://arcimoto.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer
But be aware, the queue is very long. For those farther away from Eugene, it will be a problem. Parts will be sold soon. If you go to the AMP Monday through Thursday between about 8am and 3:30pm there might be someone there. Currently, there are only a few employees. They are trying to build up again to start manufacturing but it will take time. Right now their priority is getting contract jobs and service.
Mark Cline informed us that we can continue to use the email address, psp@arcimoto.atlassian.net, to request service. When you send an email, ensure you include:
You can also search around and see your profile, and the full original request.
- Your full name
- Address
- Phone number
- VIN number
- Detailed description of the problem
Some examples of email support requests:
Once you’ve emailed your request to psp@arcimoto.atlassian.net, you will get a confirmation email back. DO NOT DELETE THAT EMAIL. The email has a link to the history and status of that request.
The link will take you to the website with a history of email exchanges for your support request.
Once you can get to one support request, you can now get a link to other support requests.
Replacing Left Handlebar Grip
Our left grip has been getting gooey and gross. When it would get warm, it would leave some of the deteriorating rubbery goo on your hand. So I was able to find a $25 left side only Oxford heated grip to replace it. A perfect match except it required a different plug - Arcimoto put different plugs on.
The original had a ton of superglue on it, in fact it was superglued to the controller box. So Steve had to slice off the rubber from the plastic/heated core using a utility knife. Then with the plastic core exposed, he scored the plastic core (that had wire around it) down the length of it 3 or 4 times. Finally, he used a small screw driver on the scored areas to pry between the open end of the handlebar and worked down toward the controller in order to slowly remove the scored sections. Took about 20 minutes.
With the handlebar metal exposed, he took mesh sand cloth (that plumbers use) to remove everything off the metal handlebar and rough it up a bit. He also used the mesh sand cloth on the inside of the new grip that is made of plastic. I applied 3 thinish lines of standard superglue (from Harbor Freight) that went down half the length of the handlebar that the grip will cover. Once applied you get only 3 seconds to pop the grip on and orient it correctly. With all the prep work, it took one second and we were surprised how well it went - heard some horror stories so we had some apprehension. Added a zip tie back and it looks great now!
Gooey Grip Before Replacement
New Grip
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