bad a$$ motorized skateboards..from Wired Mag

**skategeezer** · 01-16-2008 09:49 AM

Watch Badass Motorized Skateboards

By Rob Beschizza

01.16.08 | 12:00 AM
GM Skateboard Chassis

OK, so it's not really a skateboard, but it certainly looks like one. GM's Autonomy concept auto chassis packs every high-tech gizmo its engineers could imagine onto a form factor that's clearly inspired by the humble deck.
GM's website says "the skateboard chassis creates an unusually low center of gravity without sacrificing ground clearance. This gives the vehicle superior handling while resisting rollover forces, even with the tallest body attached."

Video Gallery: Badass Motorized SkateboardslideView=3

**sk8norcal** · 01-16-2008 10:30 AM

that gm thing is old news,

check out the snow skate
for all guys stuck in snow...

Video Gallery: Badass Motorized Skateboards

**breamo** · 01-16-2008 02:40 PM

I'm not sure how many people know about the Randal Motorboard... but here's some good pics:

Randal Skateboard Trucks - Downhill, Longboard, Slalom, Luge

Looking into a 'greener' version of this.... And some video of it in action will be added to the site soon.

Motorboard + Slide Gloves = Joy

**Mr. Lang** · 01-17-2008 02:57 AM

Holy #### !!!
One of those boards in Steve Olsons movie is similar to my board.
I'm excited !!!

But other than those guys, i never figured out, how to jump on the board, while the motor is running and the transmission-wheel is spinning.
A clutch like on the self-made motoboard, from the first post, could really help.

Steve Olson flick:

My board (Quantumotion motoboard):

(wheels are not original)

BTW: If anybody do have any information (year of production ...), brochures or spare parts (especially wheels) for my board, please PM me.

**mekash** · 03-23-2009 12:39 PM

here is a pic of one i found in a shop looks like your and has old wheels on it

**Terry Trimble** · 03-23-2009 11:05 PM

The orginal motoboard was produced by Motobuilt trucks during 80's intil they ran out of trucks to produce them. I think Motobuilt was based out of San Jose , California they made normal skateboard trucks also.

**jmasta** · 03-23-2009 11:32 PM

Originally Posted by breamo

I'm not sure how many people know about the Randal Motorboard... but here's some good pics:

Randal Skateboard Trucks - Downhill, Longboard, Slalom, Luge

Looking into a 'greener' version of this.... And some video of it in action will be added to the site soon.

Motorboard + Slide Gloves = Joy

awesome! i want one

**zatoichi37** · 03-23-2009 11:45 PM

Check out exskate's line of electric boards (8 miles on a charge/4hr charge time). They look good, and you can control your speed and even break

EXKATE Skateboards Longboards, ALTERED Electric Skateboards, Torsion Trucks, RETRO Wheels, BERN PROTEC Helmets

**mekash** · 03-28-2009 02:22 AM

Originally Posted by Terry Trimble

The orginal motoboard was produced by Motobuilt trucks during 80's intil they ran out of trucks to produce them. I think Motobuilt was based out of San Jose , California they made normal skateboard trucks also.

I just bought a motorized skateboard built in the 60's by Halicki MFG
with a Ohlsson & rice .85 hp engine on it with a belt drive. Same drive train as the Bennie board also sold in the 60's

in the process of getting it running will post more pics when done

**mekash** · 03-28-2009 02:32 AM

in the process of getting it running will post more pics when done

**OldSkateGuy** · 03-28-2009 08:15 AM

While doing some research a few years ago I discovered that GM owns the trademark rights to the word "skateboard" for use in automotive applications.

Originally Posted by skategeezer

Watch Badass Motorized Skateboards

By Rob Beschizza

01.16.08 | 12:00 AM
GM Skateboard Chassis

OK, so it's not really a skateboard, but it certainly looks like one. GM's Autonomy concept auto chassis packs every high-tech gizmo its engineers could imagine onto a form factor that's clearly inspired by the humble deck.
GM's website says "the skateboard chassis creates an unusually low center of gravity without sacrificing ground clearance. This gives the vehicle superior handling while resisting rollover forces, even with the tallest body attached."

Video Gallery: Badass Motorized SkateboardslideView=3

**zatoichi37** · 03-28-2009 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by OldSkateGuy

While doing some research a few years ago I discovered that GM owns the trademark rights to the word "skateboard" for use in automotive applications.

but they don't own the trademark right to the world longboard

**Mr. Lang** · 03-30-2009 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by mekash

here is a pic of one i found in a shop looks like your and has old wheels on it

Thanks for posting. That board looks indeed like my one. Originally there where the same orange wheels mounted, but I replaced them, because the traction wheel was worn down to the sprocket like on your picture.
If your wheels are labeled quantumotion and have a 0.5inch spacer in them and you are willing to sell, please pm me.
Does anybody know the year of production?

That Halicki looks awesome. Will you restore it? Is the engine running?

**sk8norcal** · 03-30-2009 09:16 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Lang

Holy #### !!!
One of those boards in Steve Olsons movie is similar to my board.
I'm excited !!!

But other than those guys, i never figured out, how to jump on the board, while the motor is running and the transmission-wheel is spinning.
A clutch like on the self-made motoboard, from the first post, could really help.

Steve Olson flick:

.

what steve olson flick??

**sk8norcal** · 03-30-2009 09:23 AM

65 popular mechanic article...

**ninjawong** · 03-30-2009 05:02 PM

Something tells me that skateboard car thing won't work.
Why?
Crashes.
How are you assured both easy changeablity of body (who wants a different car every week anyways?!) and safety in a crash?
I don't think that "new and revolutionary technology" is going anywhere.

**Mr. Lang** · 03-31-2009 05:46 AM

Originally Posted by sk8norcal

what steve olson flick??

**BOMBHILLER** · 04-05-2009 07:37 PM

What a video, Lang...
I loved to see those boards being ridden like a regular skateboard. They were very turnable...

**BottomShark** · 04-09-2009 08:09 PM

Video: Scarpar off-road powerboard absolutely must go commercial

**mekash** · 04-11-2009 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Lang

Thanks for posting. That board looks indeed like my one. Originally there where the same orange wheels mounted, but I replaced them, because the traction wheel was worn down to the sprocket like on your picture.
If your wheels are labeled quantumotion and have a 0.5inch spacer in them and you are willing to sell, please pm me.
Does anybody know the year of production?

That Halicki looks awesome. Will you restore it? Is the engine running?

I am restoring as well as bought some parts on ebay to get the engine running. Its a trip what you can find on there, NOS carbs for a 40 yr old engine!
and now that I can see how they got this one to work Im going to make one to ride around for myself with another engine I bought.