Reverse Mount ground clearance with TorqueBoard mounts and motors

anorak234 · March 24, 2018, 7:42pm

That’s too low… unless you get rid of the riser in which case it’s reasonable. Alternatively, add another riser. Or just rotate the motor so that the wires aren’t a problem and then you’re good to go (most likely)

Erod · March 24, 2018, 7:50pm

That’s what I thought … … Thanks!

Mikaelj · March 24, 2018, 9:06pm

I had the same problem with other mounts. Designed my own mounts that will arrive soon from china

Ishayc · March 24, 2018, 9:26pm

Will they be available for sale?

Mikaelj · March 24, 2018, 9:42pm

I ordered a small batch and if they hold up well I will sell the ones I do not use myself.

Boardnamics · March 24, 2018, 10:37pm

On the topic of bringing up other mounts…

Mine will not have that ground clearance issue either. Just thought I would casually throw this in the mix https://www.electric-skateboard.builders/t/boardnamics-idler-motor-mounts-for-sale/46255

Namasaki · March 24, 2018, 10:44pm

You could try relocating the rear truck further back on the deck so that the motors are not under the deck.

torqueboards · March 24, 2018, 10:49pm

@Erod - We have a reverse mount if you want to mount in reverse. Out of stock now but should have some in on Monday/Tuesday. Reverse mount will also clear the baseplate.

Erod · March 25, 2018, 1:01am

Move the trucks back and not do reverse mount?.. hmm… might be crazy enough to work.

Erod · March 25, 2018, 1:04am

Thanks, I’ve already spend way more $$ on parts than I was expecting… Would rather buy a used deck that fits better.

Apolo · March 25, 2018, 1:11am

Do you have an SLDPRT or F3D file of those kegels by any chance?

Namasaki · March 25, 2018, 2:04am

Actually, I meant to move the truck back and keep it reverse mounted.

Eboosted · March 25, 2018, 2:20am

Please keep us posted, I’m in for a set!

Erod · March 25, 2018, 2:37am

Yeah that’s what I thought you meant at first… but the motor wouldn’t fit that high anyways, the trucks are in the way…

BUT I still moved the trucks back 3/4 inch to the rear and I think that’s going to work non-reverse… Just need a slightly higher riser… so thanks for the idea!

b264 · March 25, 2018, 2:51am

On an electric skateboard? No way

pixelsilva · March 25, 2018, 3:37am

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Tuomalar · March 25, 2018, 3:42am

I feel your pain. My budget at last summer was 600e. I exceeded it only about 800e:joy:

Mikaelj · March 25, 2018, 6:22pm

Its just a cylinder with a picture mapped on top

Mikaelj · March 25, 2018, 6:25pm

Sure! I will make a thread about them after testing

tomymuci · April 9, 2018, 3:54pm

I have the same issue, but the angle of attack I used is somewhere in between the first and second picture. I found the perfect height, i just had to move the motor head around and find the sweet spot. It took me around 3 hours to get it all perfect.