Hi Carter. I found your video and i believe that my servo motor is also cooked. You mentioned that the new part was around 24 dollars. I am doing some searching and I am only seeing motors for around 135 or more. Did the price just increase that much over the years or am I looking at the wrong places. I am also in Canada.
@Heybaeb16 ай бұрын
How can I lower my resistance it only goes up
@pika7516 ай бұрын
Sorry this comment is very late, but it would be helpful if you could answer this. Me and my dad both use this max trainer, and he uses a program I’m not sure about, and I always use max interval. I always choose the level 4 resistance for max interval, and I could always average around 16.1-16.7 calories burnt per minute(note we did mess with the resistance awhile back because the motor broke). But now I can sometimes only average 15.1-15.6, or sometimes even 17.8-18.1. I’m not sure why, but the only thing I can note and why I don’t think it’s just me having on and off days is that when ever my dad goes on and I do the max interval, let’s say the resistance feels easy. The resistance will feel easy until he goes on it again, and then maybe it will feel hard, normal, or easy. It’s very random, do you know why or how to fix it?
@davidkendall76758 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! Fixed mine today! Motor was fine,but resistance was messed up.
@JC-JC209 ай бұрын
Fixed mine! thank you!
@robertzimmerman891011 ай бұрын
The servo motor on the Max5 started knocking which meant that it was toast. I used another YT video to replace it. When I tried to check it by setting the burn rate (is this the resistance?), to 16 I had to hop down and look fast because the machine sent it back to the 1 position. The readouts on this machine are complete confusion. Having 2 dots gets you something like a 4 resistance and having 3 dots gets you 16? One YT video talks about the internet being swamped with these machines simply based on their readout and methods to change the resistance. I note that the resistance changes when I hold burn rate down, but nothing happens when I hold down resistance level buttons. The owner's manual doesn't even mention these buttons. I can get it to work but the logic to get it to work the way I want it to by using the adjustment buttons will not get me there. Next time, I'll spend more to get something that isn't off the rails.
@memobug Жыл бұрын
What is “the book” you are referencing with the calibration instructions?
@tanti1943 Жыл бұрын
Hi Does this still work on m1 and m2s?
@ashic Жыл бұрын
@GetCart3r I have the same issue with my M7. I noticed that even at 1, the magnet is almost fully inside the disc. I rotated the white thing to the next groove. Now, at 20 (highest setting), the magnet is covered only about 75%. This I guess means that 20 for me is what 16 should be. I guess I need to fine tune with the top or bottom screw, but I'm finding both impossible to turn. I'm a bit confused as to what I should be turning.... is it the nuts on both sides of the board, or the thing above it? Any details about the fine tuning process would be great. This is already a lot more usable though.... levels 1-7 are the same, but then from there to 20, I get differing resistance. And this is much more usable than before where level 3 equated to 20.
@fiero880 Жыл бұрын
Only video that truly shows the correct adjustment for the servo after you replace it. Thank you
@anormalguy7912 Жыл бұрын
ID plz
@ronaldramseyjr.8388 Жыл бұрын
be VERY careful opening the plastic piece covering the magnet. on my m5 the top piece has a longer extension embedded behind the actual frame itself that requires angling to get off. in order to achieve that angle, the cord that connects to the power cord breaks! fml
@jamiewhite5025 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thank you. Can you tell me where you ordered the replacement motor from?
@futbol1972 Жыл бұрын
They are selling me a max bowflex max m5 for $500 that won't let change speeds? Is it an easy fix?
@futbol1972 Жыл бұрын
They are selling me a max bowflex max m5 for $500 that won't let change speeds? Is it an easy fix?
@futbol1972 Жыл бұрын
bowflex max trainer m5 won't let me change speeds?
@dilzila1 Жыл бұрын
Is 30 minutes of elliptical enough?
@josee.2704 Жыл бұрын
Id city.?
@adrielmessias66932 жыл бұрын
Construct and destruct comercial areas
@UnfortunatePolo2 жыл бұрын
I'm level 1215 and I have 1 billion dollars legit no hacking or nothin
@jonathancortes9005 Жыл бұрын
why would anyone play this mobile game that long? Why not just get a proper computer city builder game lol
@kennethardoin81462 жыл бұрын
Had to comment I definitely appreciate the video although it was not my specific problem it was instrumental in helping me get my M7 back rolling My actuator motor was still working the tension stop had slipped moved it back up into position and working like a champ Sure appreciate it
@GetCart3rCA2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped you out.
@BNA1012 жыл бұрын
They are a pos , second time mine took a dump
@rashidsohail10432 жыл бұрын
My M5 power socket is broken, is there any online provider in Canada.
@GetCart3rCA2 жыл бұрын
Give Bowflex a call. Their support is pretty good. At the least it's either cheap enough to just order one from them maybe or solder the one you have to fix it?
@kathhicks64392 жыл бұрын
Fixed it and now it’s way too hard again! Boohoo
@GetCart3rCA2 жыл бұрын
Make sure you align the magnets in the right spot. Just a little out can make a big difference.
@kspaletta52 жыл бұрын
WhT is the name of the part
@GetCart3rCA2 жыл бұрын
It's called a Servo Motor. Call up Bowflex and they have the best price for this part. It's a known part to fail so sounds like they've keep prices good and in stock.
@peterwillison52842 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, what a disgrace thou that such a video is necessary. This is an expensive machine, $4000 in Australia, and it’s a piece of crap with zero backup from the manufacturer. Should have bought a Nordic Track, far superior quality for a fraction of the price.
@DanHobbyFun2 жыл бұрын
Fixed mine, which also had the bad servo. The servo would move but go a couple steps then go back, no adjustments would make it step through the full 16 steps.
@GetCart3rCA2 жыл бұрын
I've replaced mine twice since I've had it.
@ucanc4myles2 жыл бұрын
Thing is, I have video showing the exact same thing and while the video was being captured I was starring out a window 2 feet away from the camera. There were zero bugs visible. I live 10 miles from the Canadian border and it was December. Take a look at some of the stuff my camera's have captured: kzread.info/dron/tZl8vk6ww7nCGl0Ud7zrHw.html
@calvindaniel2 жыл бұрын
This video helped me so much. I wasn’t having a tension issue, but my break disc was rubbing on the magnets making a bell like noise, so thanks for the explanation of everything, helped me a lot!
@TheCMaillet2 жыл бұрын
How did you fix it? I have the same issue
@calvindaniel2 жыл бұрын
@@TheCMaillet I have yet to fix that unfortunately. I plugged in the machine after not using it for a while to find that my display unit is bad, and a new one cost almost $400, so I don't think I'm going to fix it. Sorry!
@GetCart3rCA2 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Great that it helped you figure it out.
@ShadCorliss2 жыл бұрын
This was most helpful. Even the call Bowflex for the part replacement tip. $18.73 including shipping. The customer service rep said bowflex was keeping the servo price low because it is a common part needing replacement. 5-10 year life span. I priced around other places before calling bowflex. A lot of companies is selling the same part for $89.90. Thanks M Carter.
@GetCart3rCA2 жыл бұрын
Their support is pretty good. The part on the other hand is a bad design though.
@olesearusu Жыл бұрын
Can I have a link to where I can order parts?
@odsricany2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Great help. First I had to adjust the break, now even replace the servo-motor. It took me 2 months to get it to Germany. Bowflex design is not really about long lasting quality. I would not buy it again :(
@silverfoils2 жыл бұрын
My machine has 37 hours use and this part has failed. The UK distributer wants £55 ($76) for the part delivered. I asked if the part came with any guarantee, as they seem to fail easily. The answer was no, so if you are considering one of these machines, I would say consider something else with a better reliability record. A product is only as good as its weakest component and this motor is CHEESE!
@silverfoils2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Can you please tell me where you got the replacement part from? Many thanks.
@GetCart3rCA2 жыл бұрын
Called Bowflex.
@unfunnywall81442 жыл бұрын
Hell yes I do this to level up
@Gbishop342 жыл бұрын
I’ve opened and adjusted my cables so many times and they keep coming loose… would love to see a video of someone adjusting them. Any hints?
@tekriotgaming88862 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate you putting this out there ... helped me a ton with fixing my own unit. THANK YOU!
@GetCart3rCA2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. Thanks!
@em7yn2 жыл бұрын
Is this just set to trigger post enrolment is complete?
@m.k.k.49313 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your servo?
@GetCart3rCA2 жыл бұрын
Called Bowflex
@georgefox22363 жыл бұрын
Thats just mist in the air
@matfalkner3 жыл бұрын
I've seen this so much in mine and can't turn up the sensitivity due to it.
@jaycelynhernandez45073 жыл бұрын
I'm level 76
@RandomFandomOfficial3 жыл бұрын
I got to level 240+ before my save file got detroyed after the game crashed. 🤣
@alt_hani9453 жыл бұрын
How u get soo much money?
@aaravsingh70963 жыл бұрын
Building banks
@aaravsingh70963 жыл бұрын
I have limit of 68 million dollars also golden Bank of 115
@jaydencant2 жыл бұрын
@@aaravsingh7096 what did he place down
@aaravsingh70962 жыл бұрын
@@jaydencant Please say it again, I didn't understand it
@Luorenty12 жыл бұрын
@@jaydencant he placer down tree
@ElliebotConstruction3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@markday43483 жыл бұрын
Thankyou, how long had you used it when the part quit working?
@bradjones81763 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video, helped me fix ours in 2 minutes! The white pie thing flipped over centre.
@hengocook363 жыл бұрын
I know how to get infinite levels
@zetsulonga9043 жыл бұрын
how? 1 to 100 levels?
@ikwu3 жыл бұрын
Added tip. The easiest way to get easy access to make the adjustments is to remove the magnet wheel. Its get three screws which are really easy to remove and screw back on. the wheel just pops right off and can be slotted back into place.
@PatsAdventuresTravels3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Mine just recently starting not having enough resistance for the level. I just hadn't taken it apart yet. So we'll see.
@creepersgaming56913 жыл бұрын
There. lag
@ijenkins27603 жыл бұрын
where did you find a new motor?
@denisedelasierra52383 жыл бұрын
You call Bowflew and order it, it's the only way to get it.
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Hi Carter. I found your video and i believe that my servo motor is also cooked. You mentioned that the new part was around 24 dollars. I am doing some searching and I am only seeing motors for around 135 or more. Did the price just increase that much over the years or am I looking at the wrong places. I am also in Canada.
How can I lower my resistance it only goes up
Sorry this comment is very late, but it would be helpful if you could answer this. Me and my dad both use this max trainer, and he uses a program I’m not sure about, and I always use max interval. I always choose the level 4 resistance for max interval, and I could always average around 16.1-16.7 calories burnt per minute(note we did mess with the resistance awhile back because the motor broke). But now I can sometimes only average 15.1-15.6, or sometimes even 17.8-18.1. I’m not sure why, but the only thing I can note and why I don’t think it’s just me having on and off days is that when ever my dad goes on and I do the max interval, let’s say the resistance feels easy. The resistance will feel easy until he goes on it again, and then maybe it will feel hard, normal, or easy. It’s very random, do you know why or how to fix it?
Thank you so much! Fixed mine today! Motor was fine,but resistance was messed up.
Fixed mine! thank you!
The servo motor on the Max5 started knocking which meant that it was toast. I used another YT video to replace it. When I tried to check it by setting the burn rate (is this the resistance?), to 16 I had to hop down and look fast because the machine sent it back to the 1 position. The readouts on this machine are complete confusion. Having 2 dots gets you something like a 4 resistance and having 3 dots gets you 16? One YT video talks about the internet being swamped with these machines simply based on their readout and methods to change the resistance. I note that the resistance changes when I hold burn rate down, but nothing happens when I hold down resistance level buttons. The owner's manual doesn't even mention these buttons. I can get it to work but the logic to get it to work the way I want it to by using the adjustment buttons will not get me there. Next time, I'll spend more to get something that isn't off the rails.
What is “the book” you are referencing with the calibration instructions?
Hi Does this still work on m1 and m2s?
@GetCart3r I have the same issue with my M7. I noticed that even at 1, the magnet is almost fully inside the disc. I rotated the white thing to the next groove. Now, at 20 (highest setting), the magnet is covered only about 75%. This I guess means that 20 for me is what 16 should be. I guess I need to fine tune with the top or bottom screw, but I'm finding both impossible to turn. I'm a bit confused as to what I should be turning.... is it the nuts on both sides of the board, or the thing above it? Any details about the fine tuning process would be great. This is already a lot more usable though.... levels 1-7 are the same, but then from there to 20, I get differing resistance. And this is much more usable than before where level 3 equated to 20.
Only video that truly shows the correct adjustment for the servo after you replace it. Thank you
ID plz
be VERY careful opening the plastic piece covering the magnet. on my m5 the top piece has a longer extension embedded behind the actual frame itself that requires angling to get off. in order to achieve that angle, the cord that connects to the power cord breaks! fml
Great video, thank you. Can you tell me where you ordered the replacement motor from?
They are selling me a max bowflex max m5 for $500 that won't let change speeds? Is it an easy fix?
They are selling me a max bowflex max m5 for $500 that won't let change speeds? Is it an easy fix?
bowflex max trainer m5 won't let me change speeds?
Is 30 minutes of elliptical enough?
Id city.?
Construct and destruct comercial areas
I'm level 1215 and I have 1 billion dollars legit no hacking or nothin
why would anyone play this mobile game that long? Why not just get a proper computer city builder game lol
Had to comment I definitely appreciate the video although it was not my specific problem it was instrumental in helping me get my M7 back rolling My actuator motor was still working the tension stop had slipped moved it back up into position and working like a champ Sure appreciate it
Thanks for the comment! Glad it helped you out.
They are a pos , second time mine took a dump
My M5 power socket is broken, is there any online provider in Canada.
Give Bowflex a call. Their support is pretty good. At the least it's either cheap enough to just order one from them maybe or solder the one you have to fix it?
Fixed it and now it’s way too hard again! Boohoo
Make sure you align the magnets in the right spot. Just a little out can make a big difference.
WhT is the name of the part
It's called a Servo Motor. Call up Bowflex and they have the best price for this part. It's a known part to fail so sounds like they've keep prices good and in stock.
Thanks for the video, what a disgrace thou that such a video is necessary. This is an expensive machine, $4000 in Australia, and it’s a piece of crap with zero backup from the manufacturer. Should have bought a Nordic Track, far superior quality for a fraction of the price.
Fixed mine, which also had the bad servo. The servo would move but go a couple steps then go back, no adjustments would make it step through the full 16 steps.
I've replaced mine twice since I've had it.
Thing is, I have video showing the exact same thing and while the video was being captured I was starring out a window 2 feet away from the camera. There were zero bugs visible. I live 10 miles from the Canadian border and it was December. Take a look at some of the stuff my camera's have captured: kzread.info/dron/tZl8vk6ww7nCGl0Ud7zrHw.html
This video helped me so much. I wasn’t having a tension issue, but my break disc was rubbing on the magnets making a bell like noise, so thanks for the explanation of everything, helped me a lot!
How did you fix it? I have the same issue
@@TheCMaillet I have yet to fix that unfortunately. I plugged in the machine after not using it for a while to find that my display unit is bad, and a new one cost almost $400, so I don't think I'm going to fix it. Sorry!
Excellent! Great that it helped you figure it out.
This was most helpful. Even the call Bowflex for the part replacement tip. $18.73 including shipping. The customer service rep said bowflex was keeping the servo price low because it is a common part needing replacement. 5-10 year life span. I priced around other places before calling bowflex. A lot of companies is selling the same part for $89.90. Thanks M Carter.
Their support is pretty good. The part on the other hand is a bad design though.
Can I have a link to where I can order parts?
Thanks for the video. Great help. First I had to adjust the break, now even replace the servo-motor. It took me 2 months to get it to Germany. Bowflex design is not really about long lasting quality. I would not buy it again :(
My machine has 37 hours use and this part has failed. The UK distributer wants £55 ($76) for the part delivered. I asked if the part came with any guarantee, as they seem to fail easily. The answer was no, so if you are considering one of these machines, I would say consider something else with a better reliability record. A product is only as good as its weakest component and this motor is CHEESE!
Great video. Can you please tell me where you got the replacement part from? Many thanks.
Called Bowflex.
Hell yes I do this to level up
I’ve opened and adjusted my cables so many times and they keep coming loose… would love to see a video of someone adjusting them. Any hints?
Really appreciate you putting this out there ... helped me a ton with fixing my own unit. THANK YOU!
Awesome. Thanks!
Is this just set to trigger post enrolment is complete?
Where did you get your servo?
Called Bowflex
Thats just mist in the air
I've seen this so much in mine and can't turn up the sensitivity due to it.
I'm level 76
I got to level 240+ before my save file got detroyed after the game crashed. 🤣
How u get soo much money?
Building banks
I have limit of 68 million dollars also golden Bank of 115
@@aaravsingh7096 what did he place down
@@jaydencant Please say it again, I didn't understand it
@@jaydencant he placer down tree
Thanks!
Thankyou, how long had you used it when the part quit working?
Thanks for the video, helped me fix ours in 2 minutes! The white pie thing flipped over centre.
I know how to get infinite levels
how? 1 to 100 levels?
Added tip. The easiest way to get easy access to make the adjustments is to remove the magnet wheel. Its get three screws which are really easy to remove and screw back on. the wheel just pops right off and can be slotted back into place.
Thanks! Mine just recently starting not having enough resistance for the level. I just hadn't taken it apart yet. So we'll see.
There. lag
where did you find a new motor?
You call Bowflew and order it, it's the only way to get it.