My biggest issue for a long time was that of flat tires. The torque on the rear tire seems to drive any pointy object it comes into contact with right into the tube. What seems to work for the most part are the kevlar fabric liners from Panasport. Since installing them I have had only one flat, which came from an a very thin piece of glass which worked its way through the fabric over time. It looks like I will have to get a new rear time sometime soon though, as it is pretty worn down and full of penetrations (the front is still like new).
The main ebike components appear to be holding up pretty well, though I did experience the common stripping of the axle threads on the Crystalyte motor. I used a 14mm die to clean up the axles (slightly smaller than original I believe) and added a new pair of big 14mm locking nuts to repair this issue. I also found my Cycle Anyalyst screen filled up with water during heavy rain, making it hard to read. Taking the unit apart and resealing the screen with silicone appears to have solved this issue.
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