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This is a quick video on how to disassemble the gearbox on the Acedeck NYX Z1 electric skateboard.
I recommend a plastic scraper or spudging tool in place of the steel paint scraper I used. You should be careful when separating the case halves as you don't want to risk damage to the seal or gear.
Overall it's pretty straightforward, take your time and have fun.
This is the link for the grease I used in the video.
amzn.to/3HWCfVR
It is an affiliate link, I get a kick back if you use it, and it doesn't cost you any extra.
If you want a way to help support the channel, this is my Koji page it has everything from a link to buy me a coffee to all of my affiliate links and products used to make the videos.
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[@c.e.m7535]

Thank you, Sir, for sharing all of your NYX Z1 videos. They are very helpful, detailed, and informative. Have a great day!

[@ByronETAWheels]

Glad you enjoy them! Are there any areas you would like me to focus on for the next tech video?

[@ddownbond]

Good job! Thanks for sharing 🍻

[@ByronETAWheels]

I hope it helps some 🤙

[@adamsimonow]

Thanks so much for this detailed video.

[@ByronETAWheels]

Thank you! I always love the positive feedback. It's an amazing board 🤙

[@adamsimonow]

@@ByronETAWheels It really is. Can't get enough of it!

[@ByronETAWheels]

@@adamsimonow my biggest suggestion is before you put bindings, try the YOC shock absorbing grip. After I tried it, I didn't feel the need for bindings as much, even off road. I love it so much I did my analog board and gave 2 sheets out before I left Maui. 😁 Just that small addition made all the world of difference for me.

[@adamsimonow]

@@ByronETAWheels Yeh right! That is amazingly timely, as I've been looking at bindings just this week. It definitely gets more bumpy off-road than I'd hoped, so this could be just the ticket. If you have an affiliate link send it through 😊

[@ByronETAWheels]

@@adamsimonow I don't have an affiliate link, but their service is pretty awesome. They can do custom designs etc. For when things get super bumpy, MBS f5 bindings are very nice also, but for where I ride and how I generally ride, the shock absorbing grip is awesome by its self. It's just one step better with the grip. Not sure where you are located, but YOC is in France, but ships quickly. I would also suggest you get a few friends together as 6 sheets = 1.0kg shipping weight and the charge is the same for 1-6. 🤙

[@davidcarbon9771]

Thanks for the breakdown. I live in Hilo and I'm really interested in this board.

[@ByronETAWheels]

It's definitely worth it. Use code "ETA Wheels" at checkout to save some cash off the total including shipping. Acedeck sends it air freight so the usual issues shipping to Hawaii don't apply.

[@johnrichardson5089]

Thanks. Very Helpful.

[@ByronETAWheels]

Glad you enjoyed it! Any other areas you would like me to go through?

[@johnrichardson5089]

@@ByronETAWheels As a newbie to esk8, I would like to see videos with riding tips for beginners. Also, I wouldn't mind a detailed break down of the data displayed on the board remote. I don't have a clue about what I'm looking at from the stats on my Z1 remote.

[@ByronETAWheels]

@@johnrichardson5089 I'll do some ride instructional videos. And I'd be happy to go through each item on the remote in a video. I give some pointers in the binding video that apply to mountain board techniques also.

[@Fathersonesk8]

Very in depth video thank you! Im waiting for shipment on my gear drive nomad and im assuming it will be a very similar gear drive setup, will the gennel be a good choice?

[@ByronETAWheels]

The Gennel is a personal favorite of mine, I use it in several applications. It's been fantastic and quieted down the gear drive noise quite a bit.

[@4evernever701]

Hi, any update on the Gennel bearing grease? Still working good? Trying to determine which grease to use for my gears on the Ares x1.

[@ByronETAWheels]

It's fantastic stuff. I use it in several different applications, including my PC fans, drills and other high speed, high torque items. It also doesn't destroy the POM gears. It's also good for metal on metal.

[@4evernever701]

@@ByronETAWheels That is great to hear. Thank you for the reccomendation, I just ordered some.

[@Pedrobeaar]

how often does gear drive require maintenance? Considering purchasing Nyx Z1, but concerned about the screws below the deck and motor covers / gear drive ability tu survive rough terrain

[@ByronETAWheels]

I am not kind at all to my Acedeck, I rode it on some of the harshest terrain around Maui, and it held up beautiful. I did however take the time to go through and inspect everything, apply thread locker to everything etc. It's a fantastic board and really has some amazing capabilities. If using off road, I highly recommend the MBS F5 system and some 3mm shock absorbing grip tape from YOC grip. It's really good stuff. The gear drive generally doesn't require a lot of maintenance, I opened it to show how to grease, what it looks like inside and to prove how well the seals work on the gearboxes. It's a very well built board.

[@ko-bk2uz]

How much grease should you put in, is too much grease bad for the gears?

[@ByronETAWheels]

It's best to fill the splines halfway with grease, spin everything by hand a few times and wipe off the excess. Great question!

[@nelsonbonaki2345]

Is it possible to change gear drive for belt drive?

[@ByronETAWheels]

It's possible if you have all the parts needed for the conversion. You will have to do some measuring to confirm the parts will fit, and some custom work work may possibly be required. Acedeck has some amazing customer service, and I'd suggest reaching out to them and asking.

[@jlmarco7552]

Hi, thx for this vidéo, the polyuera grease is better no ?

[@ByronETAWheels]

I will add a link to the exact grease I used. It has to be compatible with POM plastic. I will post it up a little bit later today.

[@jlmarco7552]

@@ByronETAWheels thx ;-) have a nice day Sir

[@ByronETAWheels]

@@jlmarco7552 amzn.to/3HWCfVR This is the grease I used. I highly recommend the 50 gr size, the 20gr is enough for 1 time and maybe some other small stuff.

[@jlmarco7552]

@@ByronETAWheels ok thx, its a polyuera grease :)

[@leyo300]

Hey nice video! i want to buy one but got a question about the wheels. What is the smalest tire size you can put on the rims it comes with? And can you put for example 120mm cloud wheels on it? or any other? i some times need the extra range and i gues those big tiers eat a fair chunk of the battery.

[@ByronETAWheels]

Fantastic question! Unfortunately at the moment it's the 200mm pneumatics, however they are actually developing the adapters for other wheels. I haven't had a chance to try it out yet, but the bolt pattern is pretty close to cloud wheel rovers and can possibly be adapted. The downside of gear drive is the current availability of different wheel types. Also remember that to properly take advantage of the system, you would have to alter the gear ratios as well. Acedeck has told me as of March they are going to be releasing different gear sets to change the ratios up.

[@leyo300]

@@ByronETAWheels Wow fast awnser thanks! But can you fit like 6 inch tiers on those rims? Should improve the range quite a bit 🤣

[@mrcoin777]

Blue loctite or red? Thanks!

[@ByronETAWheels]

I use loctite 243. The blue one.