How to Build a Motorized Dirtboard

Motorized dirtboards give some extra horsepower to the sport of skateboarding. These skateboards take the sport to a higher level by allowing you to ride faster and farther on various types of terrain, from sand dunes to mountainsides.

Avid dirtboarders and motorized dirtboard beginners can assemble their own motorized dirtboards with the right parts and tools. The following steps can be modified based on the dirtboarding skill level and mechanical skills of the builder.

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Different sized wrenches
• Wheel bearings
• Four 5-inch balloon tires
• Tire axles
• Bindings
• Spacers
• Hardware
• Dirtboard deck
• Two-stroke motor with starter
• 1-liter fuel tank
• Soldering tool
• Drill

Assemble the Dirtboard

1. Fasten the wheel bearings and spacers to the 5-inch balloon tires to allow for smooth movement once attached to the dirtboard.

2. Attach tires with bearings and spacers to the wheel axles after making sure the axles have the proper length for your dirtboard deck.

3. Drill holes into the dirtboard deck with a drill to create anchors for the wheel axles if your dirtboard deck doesn't already have the holes.

4. Using the hardware and wrenches, attach both wheel axles to the bottom of your dirtboard deck.

5. Fasten bindings to the top of the dirtboard deck to ensure the proper positioning for your feet, being sure to allow room at the rear of the dirtboard for the motor.

Attach the Motor

6. Solder the motor and fuel tank to the back of the dirtboard deck, or drill hardware into the deck to create a platform on which to fasten the motor.

7. Properly connect the starter to the motor and ensure the cord is not tangled or looped underneath the dirtboard wheels.

8. Fill the fuel tank with fuel, being sure not to overfill the tank to prevent gas leaks.

9. Mount the dirtboard, fastening your feet into the bindings. Press the starter (or pull the rip cord, depending on the type of starter you have selected for your motor) to rev up the motor. Your motorized dirtboard is now ready for riding.

Tips & Warnings

• Find a button starter that's attached to the motor with a cord for easy control of the motor while riding. Use tires that suit the terrain you'll be boarding on. For example, use a thicker tire for mountain dirtboarding.
• While selecting a powerful motor will enhance the dirtboarding experience, a motor with too much power might sabotage riding by creating a higher risk of injury. Keep the horsepower in check based on the terrain and usage of the motorized dirtboard.

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