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[Crissa]

I know that the bike does produce ozone in detectable amounts.

But the other day and since, I feel like mine has been making more than usual?

What's the controller box under the seat?  That's where it's strongest.

-Crissa

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

The equipment under the seat is the motor controller!

If it's producing ozone at a rate you can smell(?), I'd uncover it while keyed off and check for debris, moisture, and any signs of overheating.

https://zeromanual.com/wiki/Controller_Uncovering

[Crilly]

Ozone is produced by arcing.  Motors with brushes.  If you smell ozone, something is wrong.

[BrianTRice@gmail.com]

There are no brushes on a 2014 powertrain. The controller has a bank of capacitors, though, that should absolutely not be arcing. Nor should the external terminals. Please inspect the controller or get a dealer to look.

[Crissa]

I did a cursory inspection and found nothing.  But it filled the bike tent with ozone, but not while charging.  It was quite noticeable.

Nor any continued smell on my next run...  But while I was at my destination, I mysteriously lost 10% SoC.  I won't get to poke at my bike until tomorrow or Weds at soonest.  It was pouring when I rode from motorcycle class, and misting when I took off, but sunny for the entire class.  😎

-Crissa