Let me start off by saying that this is my first try at beta testing a product (tel-tail close second). I definitely have a lot to learn on documenting because I get lost in the moment. These are all the post from the other forum, just condensed into one long post. A few pics and videos as well. Anyone going to denver is more than welcome to give them a try.
Marcmt has designed a new gear drive to fit caliber 2 trucks! Of course it only fits 6354-6356 motors but the easy install and the ability to easily switch between gear sizes makes it really convenient. With a couple of allen wrenches I can change between a 42t-46t and 15t-18t. He let me use the drive to test it out and I will be posting pictures as well as performance on my various rides
The first setup is the slowest setting. 15t/46t gives you great torque and some really fun acceleration. I only rode late last night for 15 minutes at around 12:30am.
I Couldn’t really see to get it to full speed but it was more to get a feel for the board and the drive. Drove it on rough roads, on dirt and even through some grass (eventually the grass was too high and soft). It powered through it all with no problems. My attempt is to ride every day of the week on different roads and just take info. Here are a few more pics of the drive
Edit: I forgot to mention that there can be a bunch of wheel bite because of the use of caliber 2s and pneumatic wheels!
Some off road testing today!!
Went a little further, a little faster and a lot more off road. I actually got better efficiency this go around
Another thing i forgot to mention is the noise chamber installed. It really does reduce the sound of the gear drive. I personally think it’s no louder than belt drives.
The carving with narrow trucks is tons of fun! Plus the sound is quiet enough not to be annoying but loud enough to sound like your from the future! Marc is a cnc wizard !!!
Quick ride video
This is the latest version of my gear drive. Switched the deck to an Evo and the 6x2 to some bergmeisters. This has become my baby!!! I loved the deck so much I bought another!!!
Decided to do a hill climb near the rural part of south sd
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This has to be my favorite gearing so far… 17/42 gets me plenty of torque to climb but capable of hitting 35mph on a 10s
Here is the info for just the climb
So far there have been a few issues…
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The spur pulleys only had one grub screw holding it on to the motor. It was nearly impossible to keep the pulley from getting loose. This has been temporarily fixed by adding a second grub screw and will be solved by having spur pulleys with keyway slot
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One of the wheels spacers was made using acetal delrin. It seems that it may have morphed and caused the bearing to explode during the ride. The rear wheel is secured by more than just the nut so wven though i lost
That and a bearing during the ride, i never was in any danger. The spacer has been replace with aluminum. It was more for testing to see if it WAS possible. Found out It wasn’t lol -
pneumatics are the only current option, however I hav seen personally the kegel and flywheel adapters. Surfrodz adapters coming so that means liquid trucks as well!!!
So far Im in love with the sound, torque and speed of these drives. My dual 6355’s make me grin ear to ear as I carve the streets and hit the dirt! I will keep updating as I go.
