Custom roller chain tensioner for GoPed ESR Hoverboard

Although the stock chain tensioner worked fine, I was curious to try a bearing roller chain tensioner for less noise and perhaps an improvement in efficiency. I kept my design along the same lines as the stock tensioner so no modification to the frame was necessary. My tensioner is made from 1/4" 7075 aluminum plate and a pulley and bearing from an ADA GoPed GSR40 chain tensioner.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• goped
• ESR
• Hoverboard

[pookiethecat23]

i used to work on some of these things. to get the best A to B comparison of your invention, you should get a adjustable strobe light to highlight the slope of the chain without your tensioner. video alone is hard to pick up the particular modes of the chain.

[vtach123]

Not really my invention, just a modification. I'll also add it has performed very well since 02/2008, I don't really need any other comparison data than the real-world daily use the modification has served very successfully for over a year and a half now but I appreciate your suggestion..

[EddieRenanzinhu]

how many mph?

[vtach123]

17-18mph stock. A sprocket change is good for a couple more mph but then you need to start worrying about possibly overloading the motor and burning the brushes on uphill grades or running it for extended periods.

[ProSkateboarder1]

if i were you i would get a little more hp for the engine and then upgrade the sprocket. Im new to gopeds but know alot about regular motors. Im getting my first one in a few days.

[vtach123]

Thanks for the advice. Its electric.

[SvenskFilm2]

so fun with electric :)

[EGHondasForLife]

awsome idea