KalyNYC Gear Drive Assembly and maintenance

ESK8 Mechanics
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i wish these could be adapted for surfrodz tkp.

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I definitely want to get a Mountain(ish) board going sometime before summer with a gear drive. But I also don’t like the plastic part on MBS and won’t use the tramp stuff.

I can’t wait until all your stuff is in house or there is a better, more robust MBS option for es8.

Only problem I will run into, is I like to DIY, and I will have to figure out a way to add my own flavor to some of your stuff without buying a complete. Because, well, just more fun that way.

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I love the simplicity look of these I wish I could test them out.

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I feel you man. DIY always is closer to the heart :hugs:

Finishing the mold all others parts are being made. :slight_smile:

Slowly but surely Soon :hugs:

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Wow. Your work is just amazing @Kaly. That’s a beautiful piece of kit. New Matrix II Aluminums are in process. Availability will depend on where you live, but official release should be no later than January 2019.

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Great to know brother Sound like I need to get to work :slight_smile:

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I printed nylon spacers for my TB motors to get them to fit, as they have a longer shaft.

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Anyone using TorqueBoard motors or anything with a longer shaft, here are some spacers I printed up out of Nylon 910 alloy to adjust. Still plenty of room between the cans as these hangers are behemoths.

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Thanks man This is a great addition.

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How often do the gear drives need to be maintained? When do they need to be cleaned out/regrease/realigned?

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The grease should be check every 3-4 months. No need to realign.

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Approaching 4000 miles on my first gear drive. The only time I’ve had to change anything was because it’s outlived 3 pairs of motors. Ridiculously solid.

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What type of grease is it?

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It’s made from lanolin of the Great Bronx Yak.

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It’s made from lanolin of the Great Bronx Yak.

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Does this mean just pump more in, or do we disassemble, clean it out, and refill? Sort of like an oil change?

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I like to use this one

@Nubasaurus You can add 2CC more or just replace it all.

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Ok so what zealous uses in its bearings have you thought about using something from Kyodo Yushi there grease is actually used in some high end bearings that I have @b264 testing out for a winter torture test. There is also Turmogrease L252 they my last a little longer use lithium soap as it’s base.

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@DerelictRobot

How do you like the airless tires? I see quite a few of them in the background

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They’re a hot flaming load of garbage while simultaneously being a lot of fun. Just say goodbye to your Wh efficiency.

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