I wonder if that housing can be hit with a grinder because my concern is the ground clearance since u shifted the wheel a half inch higher the body fell half an inch lower when u turn will the frame hit and if a battery or any components are mounted underneath will they hit. I know I wouldn’t mount anything underneath but turning wise how will that do? Just trying to break it down to see if its worth the project because I started a project but I would dump it and go to this instead if it can be done and thanks for all ur input on this and taking the time to answer really appreciated
I don’t plan to mount anything under it, and everything in the nose between the two front wheels. At first I thought about mounting the battery under the deck but that would mean Is need a flat style pack, and I’d lose ground clearance.
There is no chance of rubbing the frame while turning no matter how hard you tune. In fact your end up on two wheels long before the frame would rub the road. The difference in height is negligible. The front has about 2" 1/2 of clearance, and the back has just over 2" in the rear.
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That is awesome. This gives me a good look at what can be done thanks
Just shy of 200lb.
When u stand on the trideck do u notice any flex? And also what psi are the wheels that come with the trideck?
I had some flex from plastic deck that came stock, and it ended up snapping clean off. I replaced it with a 10ply deck cut down from a cheap longboard I had laying around.
Right now for testing I’m running 50psi in the tires. I find 12" tires have a pressure rating of 30 to 40 psi. But from what I’ve read BMX riders will often run 120psi on tires rated for 40-60psi. So I plan to run them as hard as possible.
From what I’ve gathered from other builds of this type to much pressure can make the ride feel to bouncy so you kinda need to dial it in a bit.
Yup I used to ride my bmx with 90psi and they were rated for 50psi but its different as the wheels get smaller I almost doubled my psi but on 20 inch wheels with my 6 inch wheels on my board its rated for 60psi but I like them on 45psi dont know why probably have to do woth the bounce. So what is the measurement now of the 10ply deck u cut down?
Its a 8.5" deck. Really if I had 9.5" I would have gone with it. I think there’s is clearance for it. The original was 7.5" wide. I usually ride 9"+ deck. I don’t do any flip tricks so I like having the space for sliding.
At this point its time to take the motor mounts apart and make some solid spaces. The washers just can not be trusted.
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Let me know how all that works out for u hopefully comes together easily
This is awesome. I just might get me one on black Friday. Let us know how it is.
Thanks for the updates and sticking with the project!
This is how I plan to mount my battery and electronics. Rated for 15lbs with room to mount a headlight.
There are stronger units but this one was dirt cheap, and I really just wanted to see if it would work. I will likely upgrade to a beefier one later.
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Just a little update. Mechanical it’s done, and I’m at the electronics stage. I’ll post a detailed update when I have time.
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Hey! Thats the exact instructable that got me to build my first board and eventually to this site. I actually posted my build and some tips to that page haha 
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Hi…I love the build so far…just want to know if you finished it, and see the completed project.
Regards, Dale
Nice build bro. yeah what torque clamp did you use for the Hub motor in the rear cuz I have the trideck as well and I’m trying to figure mine out for the right clamp how did you get that clap if you give me some information on it how to get the rear torque plate for the Hub motor I need one of those as well.
Just wanted to say thank you for sharing your build, really helpful and looks brilliant, I’ve always been obsessed with trying to build an electric off road snowboard style wheeled board, I might just buy a Trideck and give it a go, how did you get on? Would love to see more and how it finished up. I had a go this year at building a similar 3 wheeled style rear steering scooter, very rough build but great fun, love the lean to steer and turns very tight but at fast speeds it has speed wobbles, so frustrated at the moment. I’ll try and post a pic
Wondered if u ever finished the project? Updates?
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