jb. Posted February 18, 2014 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) Right then. About time some kind of guide to the Anderson M5 was sorted.We must have covered just about everything between us many times on the forum! Best suggestions here, piccies good too. Please post if you have something not covered or can suggest a better way. (Most pics nicked from the Dez Chand photobucket file. There's no point leaving that vast repository for great pictures unused. Ta Dez! (Bless Him). Launched in 2009 as a RTR (Ready To Run) it was effectively the only alternative at the time to the more expensive but better handling 1/4 ARx540. It has never had any factory updates since its launch so what you see available regarding spares and upgrades is all you will get from Anderson, though there are lots of upgrade parts on the market made by small outfits, with electric gyros, microdrive chain and sprockets and almost every part the bike has! With the recent and quick demise of the M5 Race, it's the only bike Anderson make though there are two types. The one you will receive has a brushed motor and 27Mhz Steerwheel Tx. Then there is the Brushless motor with 2.4Ghz Tx, known as either an M5 Pro version or as is more likely across the pond, a Duratrax DX450. Both Brushless bikes are unavailable from UK suppliers due to Sch...you know who, not importing them. Very popular on the UK market since the prices came down to under Edited July 20, 2014 by jb. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted February 19, 2014 Share Posted February 19, 2014 Nice guide. Any ideas where to purchase the brass spacer from? Its not listed as a spare part and my m5 is missing one causing the gyro not to work at all (i think thats the problem anyway) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 Any ideas what size it is? That would be a great help!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 I tried to brake up a bearing already but i guess it was too wide. Do you know if that bushing comes as part of the new gyro set? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Another question. What way does the owb go in? I read online that the writing goes facing towards the plastic but a pic would be good for reference if possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Thanks mate. Tried that and had no reply unfortunatly. No reply from formby models either Is the thread lock necessary? Thanks for the pic bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Thanks buddy. Will give that a go!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Schumacher racing have emailed back! Ive got a new metal bushing in the post! FOC! Awesome service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb. Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 Please let us know the part number when you receive it. Ta! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Its one they had in the office bud. BUT! I found the bush in the gyro set for the on road bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Thanks to them i now have the bush! Happy days!!! Just ordered 3 one way bearings and the metal planetary gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I have replaced it already. Now replacing it again, with OWB and metal planet gear. So i hope i can get it working now! Still not used it since i had it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 UPDATE! ITS ALIVE! Replaced the rear wheel shaft again and the metal planet gear and OWB. Installed the brass bush that schumacher sent me and the gyro spins up like a dream! Now to test it! Cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 What lipos fit into the battery tray? I have a 2200mah 3s but wouldnt mind so thinga bit bigger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syncro Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I honestly think something 2s would be a better place to start Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Ok ta mate. Any idea what 2s lipos fit then? 5000mah? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike9965 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 I use a turnigy 5600 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad4rc1234 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 Any modification to the tray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb. Posted March 5, 2014 Author Share Posted March 5, 2014 Just cut out where you need for the leads. Post #1 fully edited and gives dimensions etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike9965 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 If you use a hard case you won't have to cut out anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike9965 Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 If you use a hard case you won't have to cut out anything Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb. Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 What size are those batteries? (LxWxH) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike9965 Posted March 14, 2014 Share Posted March 14, 2014 im not home at the moment im working away there the exact size of the battery tray if that helps http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Turnigy-Nano-Tech-Lipo-2S2P-5600mAh-7-4v-50-100C-Hard-Cased-17268-/300901886174?nma=true&si=OHPqBc6QTzP2BJp7UgfshBt1Itw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 138.5 x 47 x 25 according to the above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antlers1968 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Thanks for the above, very useful. Do you have any tips on making the rear wheel axle last longer ? I've converted the bike to a brushless system with a Castle SW3 and a 5700kva motor. Goes like stink, especially on 3s lips but I only get about 3 runs on the rear shaft before the OWB has worn a smooth indentation in the shaft, so that it doesn't bite anymore. Ive tried replacing the bearing and the shaft together, shaft on its own, greasing with lithium grease, oiling, not greasing/oiling but the result is always the same. It may just be the way it is on the motor setup I have but any tips would be gratefully received. Apologies if this is the wrong thread for this so please forgive a humble forum newbie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyntin Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 This is a really usefull thread, i have just got my m5 and was looking to see if it needed any mods or upgrades Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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