Post guides, step by step processes, how-tos and other tips, tricks, and mods for your Evolve electric skateboard in here. Sat, 30 May 2026 18:27:27 +0000 Sat, 30 May 2026 18:27:27 +0000 Electric Skateboard Forum - Evolve Skateboards https://evolveforums.com/forums/evolve-skateboard-guides/ Sun, 01 Dec 2024 02:42:16 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/motor-shaft-replacement.3839/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/motor-shaft-replacement.3839/ invalid@example.com (the_carli) the_carli
I disassembled my motor to replace bearings and clean up. My left motor was making traditional clicking noise, and there was a lot of play in it. I found my shaft to be worn, and I want to replace it. However, having a super hard time finding a match online. They are 94mm long and 8mm thick.
Any ideas where I could find replacement shafts? Thanks

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And if you think what is it exactly...

How to deal with skateboard speed wobble]]> 10 Mon, 23 Jan 2023 06:16:00 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/evolve-3000w-motor.5045/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/evolve-3000w-motor.5045/ invalid@example.com (skater1611) skater1611 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 18:24:11 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/buying-used-boards-advice-please.4705/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/buying-used-boards-advice-please.4705/ invalid@example.com (sikala) sikala
Would love to get some advice from the experienced people here.

thanks in Advance]]> Sun, 21 Nov 2021 22:23:13 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/help-carbon-gtr.4456/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/help-carbon-gtr.4456/ invalid@example.com (amfarrow808) amfarrow808 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 13:02:21 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/guide-for-bamboo-2nd-gen-at-change.4174/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/guide-for-bamboo-2nd-gen-at-change.4174/ invalid@example.com (NJNJ) NJNJ
First one, does anybody have a how to guide for the street to AT switch for the bamboo 2nd gen? I have seen content for GT and newer but not for 2nd gen. Toolkit doesn't fit on the beltcover so I think there're different steps for 2nd gen.

Second question, after riding today (bit wet asfalt) at some point I felt I couldn't make clean corners anymore, felt like the rear drifted away. When I place it on...

Guide for bamboo 2nd gen AT change?]]> 3 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 08:08:33 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/bushings-lifespan-for-gtr.4115/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/bushings-lifespan-for-gtr.4115/ invalid@example.com (SparkleE.) SparkleE.
Anyone find that replacing their bushings - with same durometer — on their GTR made for a nicer ride? How much had you used the bushings before you replaced them? Wondering if my ride quality might have slowly degraded by now and I can’t remember what they were like fresh. I adore riding my board (no offense to my cars).]]> 3 Fri, 18 Dec 2020 07:26:26 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/battery-replacment.4086/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/battery-replacment.4086/ invalid@example.com (antonyali6) antonyali6 Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:04:52 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/is-the-original-bms-needed-to-replace-the-battery.3058/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/is-the-original-bms-needed-to-replace-the-battery.3058/ invalid@example.com (arrexender) arrexender
I got a Bamboo GTX overseas and recently came back to the USA. The only way I was able to ship it back to the USA was by removing the entire battery assembly.

I thought now would be a good chance to replace the battery cells but after reading a few guides, I see the word BMS popping up frequently. Do I need this and any other original parts from the battery assembly to create a new one?? Sorry, I am complete noob here

I would appreciate any help and any links that can help...

Is the original BMS needed to replace the battery?]]> 5 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:29:51 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/how-to-balance-evolve-skateboard-all-terrain-wheels-wheel-balancing.511/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/how-to-balance-evolve-skateboard-all-terrain-wheels-wheel-balancing.511/ invalid@example.com (shappy) shappy
]]> 9 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:28:33 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/how-to-replace-a-battery-evolve-skateboards.806/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/how-to-replace-a-battery-evolve-skateboards.806/ invalid@example.com (Evolve YouTube) Evolve YouTube ]]> 1 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:26:00 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/how-to-change-your-gt-street-to-gt-all-terrain.308/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/how-to-change-your-gt-street-to-gt-all-terrain.308/ invalid@example.com (Andy) Andy ]]> 2 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:23:06 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/how-to-use-the-evolve-gt-remote.310/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/how-to-use-the-evolve-gt-remote.310/ invalid@example.com (Andy) Andy ]]> 3 Thu, 12 Sep 2019 09:19:54 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/how-to-dye-your-wheels-and-my-experience-with-the-97mm-abec-11.1470/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/how-to-dye-your-wheels-and-my-experience-with-the-97mm-abec-11.1470/ invalid@example.com (saagri) saagri
The reason I got them was because the stock wheels were not comfortable on sidewalks for me. Looking around I heard the 97mm wheels were more comfortable. However, I almost didn't get the new wheels because I absolutely hated the color. Shortly later I found an instructable...

How to dye your wheels and my experience with the 97mm Abec 11.]]> 10 Sat, 07 Sep 2019 23:47:22 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/all-terrain-belt-guards.3652/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/all-terrain-belt-guards.3652/ invalid@example.com (Skipsey) Skipsey Fri, 14 Jun 2019 09:42:56 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/battery-builders-removed-negative-balance-wire.3524/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/battery-builders-removed-negative-balance-wire.3524/ invalid@example.com (Covert) Covert
Hi, In a recent conversation with a battery builder (I design electronics circuits, and tinker in building batteries) the builder told me he uses a heavier gauge wire for negative because it would someones overheat and burn out, this intrigue me so I decided to investigate the problem, I have a BMS in bits on my workbench at the time and hi res scans of the BMS board in photoshop with the copper layers 90%...

Battery Builders - Removed negative balance wire.]]> 3 Mon, 16 Jul 2018 21:30:25 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/changing-motor-bearings.303/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/changing-motor-bearings.303/ invalid@example.com (Scott M) Scott M
1. Take motor off mount

2. Unscrew the 4 grub screws on the motor cover

3. Get brave and with a hammer and punch knock out the shaft. To do this hold the motor cover and gently tap the shaft. Three hands here helps.

4. Take the shell off, you will feel the pull of...

Changing motor bearings]]> 40 Sat, 29 Jul 2017 08:59:09 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/general-tips-and-maintenance-for-the-evolve-carbon-gt.32/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/general-tips-and-maintenance-for-the-evolve-carbon-gt.32/ invalid@example.com (Andy) Andy ]]> 1 Thu, 08 Jun 2017 04:12:37 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/motor-rebuild-with-new-sealed-bearing.441/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/motor-rebuild-with-new-sealed-bearing.441/ invalid@example.com (Milly) Milly
Here is a quick pic and info tutorial of how I replaced the shielded bearing 'Z' suffix with a sealed unit 'R' suffix, checked over and rebuilt my motor.

1. Check the housing and the coil assembly's for any damage or wear, scuffing or loose magnets
2. layout all components so you don't get confused
3. place the brass spacer back into the hole
4. mark on the axle the points where the grub screws should tighten down onto (no way of knowing once the shaft is in)
5. put...

Motor rebuild with new sealed bearing]]> 19 Sun, 04 Jun 2017 11:33:01 +0000 https://evolveforums.com/threads/updated-evolve-gt-remote-with-shifting-ability-not-pairing.212/ https://evolveforums.com/threads/updated-evolve-gt-remote-with-shifting-ability-not-pairing.212/ invalid@example.com (Andy) Andy
If unsuccessful, try this:

Hit the left button twice to enter the menu
Go down to more info click the right button
Then press the right button twice and then the left button twice
Check if the remote is set to V1 or V2,
Then press right button twice to change between V1 and V2
Switch off the remote and back on,
Then try to re-sync

Pls note this is only applicable to the updated config...

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