Custom motor guard for Evolve GT skateboard

I actually feel the cover above will be more of a scoop for debris, dust, dirt and pebbles. Look at how well the belt covers do at that job. And think, then all that stuff that's trapped whirling around inside that guard gets immediately inhaled by the motors. Not sure if the motor bearings are sealed or not, if they are not they're going to get toasted quick. Even sealed ones like in the skate wheels can only take so much dirty abuse and they die quickly.

I actually liked Kev's design, it allows the motors to breath normally and doesn't scoop anything. We should get a group buy and design our own, placing rubber bumpers on the end so we can stand the board up on the guard. The GT is a pain at times trying to find a place to lay it down and would be better if it was able to stand on its tail.

 

Good points Alex. My motor protector certainly doesn't help you with falling rain It's much more about making the rear end more sturdy and robust to impacts, clumsy feet and a wayward throttle finger. I have also just tested the dragging observation - you are correct, the extra material does hit the deck when you lift the front up enough.

 

Some good ideas in this thread, I will probably try something similar when I get back from holidaying.

 

Hehe will do Mate

 

Don't own the street setup yet, however looking at the bumpers/ guards as when I get them.

Looking from the pictures above, even with or without bumpers, by the time you lift the board approx 45 degrees or so, it looks as though the motor will definitely hit the ground! Anyone can confirm? and that being said...
how does anyone drag their boards along the ground when say you are in shopping centres? I can do that with my AT (+ sling is on the way)

 

If I am going to drag mine, I grab my rear bull bars and roll on the front wheels.

 

Can I buy this of anyone? If not what are the parts used and the link please.