Upgrading My Diesel Powered All Terrain Mountain Board On Tracks

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[@ProdigyAutomotive]

My Nascar Tech teacher was one of Heavy D's old Monster Jam crew chiefs, and he spoke very highly of Heavy D, said he's a really genuine guy in person and really smart and hands on with this stuff. He even said that Heavy D helped him fix the monster truck in the mud.

[@jessealvarado6939]

That's why I chose him as my Idol 👊 He is more helpful than people even understand 😎

[@kylepope3326]

Thank you for being you Heavy and Dave, you guys are truly an inspiration. I haven’t seen or had fun like this since my head on accident (in 2014), or when I developed a severe case of PTSD due to survivors guilt. This stuff is very real and can happen to anyone in an instant, cherish your loved ones people, and always pay attention to the road, especially the back roads.

[@mikayla_collie]

wahhh. 😥😥

[@poorfarmer9425]

inspired by a human piece of manure. Sorry to hear that. Find a better person to look up to.

[@corygreenland7353]

I’m known as the power guru in the electric world. I think you need to add an actual floating suspension on it to keep the tracks from bouncing you off of it as you gain speed making it a little safer off road. Toe cups on the board for slippy conditions and possibly a step in back boot safety latch that locks your not in as you step into it but released as soon as you step out of it,(in case you flip it or fall off it will release without down pressure). The electric motor will definitely be an upgrade and make it easier to adjust the power you can put to it evenly. Offsetting your drive down to the skid plate will lessen that drive line angle and give you more room for suspension travel. Then it’s a matter of staying away from a conventional battery system and adding high flow coils and power storage capacitor to actually give it a turbo power up on the flat ground or large steep climbs to be able to turn it up on the fly and get the power and performance you want in a pinch.

[@alandent7231]

Got snow? Disabled people would LOVE this machine. Ex they could get to their fishing hole and back! Could change lives. God bless!

[@Don_Rodrigo44]

looks like the perfect machine to traverse the Scottish highland winters

[@makuta373]

navigate to an from that piece of land they an the victims i mean neighbors own

[@nickmitchell7772]

@@makuta373 brutal 😆

[@joed9269]

🤣🤣😆 bro that’s a good one. Thanks for the laugh. Literally came here just for comment section.

[@antiqueperfection]

Yea, but he'd have to buy another 8 or 10 plots to have enough 'land' to park it! 😉

[@CH-ih6ov]

Ever buy a star? Same concept.

[@DavidLucht]

I love when Alan explains things. You should add closed caption that just has math formulas scrolling by. Add an under-side skid board, like a snowboard to stop the main frame from sinking in the snow.

[@johncope9906]

This looks like it has a lot of potential. Next it would be awesome to be wheelchair usable. I could see having lots of uses and fun.

[@James29440]

Exactly

[@JoZe3e]

There’s a wheelchair company that already has gigantic tracks on it, it’s wild.

[@BLEEDBLUE222]

Please do more videos like this working and building in the shop, it's so interesting to watch this king of stuff too.

[@P1CKETT]

Dave: *Finally brings home multi-million dollar Black Hawk Helicopter* Also Dave: "Hmmm... time for some motorized skateboard content"

[@hoovert]

fr

[@marvindebot3264]

When you fuck up badly you need to ease back in until your fans forget your transgressions. Featuring the chopper will just remind people of why he needed to sell out to scammers.

[@procatprocat9647]

@@marvindebot3264 how did he fuck up?

[@machevellian79]

Nah just a weak chin warloser, smells like urine 4 sure.

[@1nvisible1]

*My grandpa has one of those and there's an 80 yo Yoga instructor that goes crazy when she sees him on this.*

[@djnord5570]

I would try fitting a 2-stroke go-cart engine (100-200cc). Good power to weight ratio. If you really want to get crazy, use a wet clutch, air cooked dirt bike 2-stroke so you can select gears for different applications.

[@jpreziose]

A 2 stroke will be far to week. But it did remind me that there are old jet ski engines that are 2 stroke witch would be crazy cause u can get like 100 hp out of them. Unfortunately they don't put them in anything new so it would only be a used old engine but that doesn't really matter as long as u find one

[@djnord5570]

@jonathan preziose There are plenty of 2-stroke cart engines in the 30 hp range at a "whopping" 125cc, compared to the 225cc of that 6.6 hp predator...

[@lokeegnell3991]

@@djnord5570 true

[@courtneylindsay7052]

That would be far too much power straight away for being on tracks, we have a kz2 (125cc) that is ridiculous on dirt to say the least, I personally think a 4stroke would be best, smooth power all round, they're lightweight, there's plenty of 4stroke dirtbike engine options, just depends on how much power they want. 4strokes also have the torque to travel through snow...

[@cs652806]

A power band on that thing would be sketchy. Need something with low end torque. Electric would definitely be the best for something like this.

[@markcovell572]

I wish i had a boss like you HeavyD! You are awesome. Instead of looking for six people just like you and failing, you have built a team around their best skills and talents. The total grand sum of those skills combined creates a profitable business for all. It very imaginitive to give space to your mad friends and employees to create and carry out their ideas and will do anything for you since you treat them so well.

[@michaelbradley-yorath9682]

I think it's cool, kind of like a mechanical set of snow shoes. keep it light and you can scope out places you need to recover stuff from without losing expensive heavy equipment. Just had a thought...you have a Blackhawk why not install ground radar and you can find the sunken tech? Heavy D goes treasure hunting. Lost a Sherman..a landing craft..forgotten where you parked the submarine last night. Keep it coming it's all good fun.

[@curtcarlson96]

Im a firefighter and just the other night we had training on electric cars. The problem I see going electric is the insane weight you will be adding to it in batteries. I think you are on the right track with the gas engine! I love this build! Can't wait to see how far you take it! Thank you for taking us along!!

[@Recovering_Californian]

Excellent production Lord Sparks.

[@valeriehollifield7347]

Hey guys hope you all had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Hey I am glad to see a video on y’all. Y’all make myday and my week when I see that you put a video out.

[@brendabeckman232]

Use it for mountain or all terrain rescues Or make one for limited mobility folks to go out in the woods. Lots of super cool uses!

[@ScootsMcPoot]

Alan is my favorite youtube personality or just personality on earth. Dude made his life the way he wanted. Its inspiring

[@stinkerton]

Powerful words from a distinguished Knight.

[@qualitydirtmoving]

Agreed

[@petronellarademeyer9367]

Just living life to the fullest and seemingly enjoying every minute of it.

[@tallmanfromcornwall1229]

This is AWESOME. I think keeping it lightweight/small/simple as possible is key. Going electric would add too much weight. You're right, there are tons of mods out there for those little briggs&straton motors. You can definitely make it better with more power and minimum weight increase over stock. Whether it would be enough to move the machine with bigger, upgraded track assemblies is another question answered only by continued public experimentation! I'm a fan! Do I smell a collab with Grind Hard Plumbing Co???? Northern Idaho ain't that far.

[@badjackjack9473]

electric of this size could be as light as that motor. the main weight of electric cars is the massive range, but if theyre only gonna go 10-20 miles you can fit that in like 10 lbs of battery + a couple pounds of motor. also i doubt that open belt next to his leg is all that safe. either way its a beautiful creation that I wish i had the money to make. (and ability that things advanced asf)

[@jamesdecanteur4485]

Just look at the one wheel for example, works great being electric. Oh wait, how bout a tracked one wheel???

[@TroyC68]

72v Sur-rons do 50 mph .... they aren't heavy at all..

[@dragonrage7]

Here's the secret to using those small diesel engines, change your driver/clutch spring!! More sensitive springs engage while the torque curve is stronger. I have a 196cc diesel and I changed springs and gearing and it worked wonders. Also oil is cheap, buy some good Zinc small engine oil and engines will last longer!!!

[@stephanelachance6195]

I love anything with tracks and this is ....awesome !! Since this is mostly going to be ridden not far from a property I think electric is the way to go. Thanks guys for going all out on this very interesting project.

[@1950harleycharley]

You live on the edge more than any other KZbinr! Exciting to watch the crazy wild things you are fearless ! Stay safe

[@ladymindkey]

That looked like it would be a blast to play around with. Can't wait to see what you do next.

[@redwetjet67]

I say stay with the go- cart motors! Tweek the clutch, build a shroud over the belts and any moving parts for safety and go climb some stuff! Fun little machine with tons of potential.

[@The_O40]

Looks like a good thing to go to Scottland with to look at land you don't own.

[@R6SHORT_CLIPS]

Lol someone is jelly that they don't own land in Scottland 🙊

[@jamesvice7366]

Love this kinda content!! Can't wait to see what becomes of this

[@dougobrien2840]

That is a cool project, Dave has some great idea's .Love to see this in a years time this could be the next big thing.

[@rmora203]

Hey Dave ,I love the "Concept Mountain Board" !! Myself and a Buddy have built a few prototypes of similar type ,gone through multiple engines of Diesel ,Gas and even went "WAY OVER THE TOP CRAZY" with an "EXPERIMENTAL" Alcohol Injected 30HP Racing Cart Engine....and after melting a hole through the top of a $70 piston for the 4th time ,I changed EVERYTHING from that point on ,to "INRUNNER " Brushless Electric Motors ,Powered By LiPo Batteries ,(Actually made for RC Aircraft ) and the difference was like "Night and Day" ! Just My opinion ,but ,I would go that route or "POWER", I GUARANTEE You'll Be Blown Away By The Difference ! And Here's Where The Old DRAG RACERS Theory Of "SPEED COSTS MONEY, So How Fast You Wanna Go ?"Comes In To Play.... They're EXTREMELY PRICEY" And Very Temperamental If You Don't Have Experience With Them.... Anyway ,"GOOD LUCK " with the board !

[@tammynunemacher1647]

Man! I am someone who has to use a wheel chair. Those tracks would be so much fun to go to remote places I can't anymore. Keep up having fun!

[@LeakyJoosbox]

Those predator motors are very modifiable. You can definitely build it to make more power and i think it would badass to see you supercharge it in someway for more low end power

[@dilloncallahan8334]

Thats whay i Was thinking the same thing put a stage 4 kit in it and wake it up

[@jonathancallender8185]

Are those the little kids jr drag motors?

[@DavidJohnson-hg1mz]

@@jonathancallender8185 nope. Well I’m sure they have been used for that, but it’s just a cheap harbor freight engine. A lot of companies have started making mods for them now though so you can get more power out of them.

[@3SM20Pilot]

Yep, I was going to recommend checking out Red Beard's Garage YT channel, They are building one and testing the mods on a dyno so you can see what they actually do. So far it looks like a slider carb, exhaust, billet flywheel (with stock timing), and governor removal gets it up around 12 hp. Which is pretty good for a single cylinder HF engine.

[@tobyb2503]

You should collaborate with the guys who make the dtv shredder. It's basically a tracked offroad skateboard with handlebars. Interesting to see how it's steering works and whether it could be incorporated in your design?

[@AyaxRo]

They should do more collabs with Established Titles

[@jamesfranck6392]

Great invention. Your imagination is amazing and the things you come up with look so fun.

[@shawnriley8909]

That's awesome!! Can't wait for you guys to get all the kinks out of it and see how capable it is.

[@brandonmontemayor8178]

There are so many of us living vicariously through you. Haha geez, your living the life guys. So stoked for you guys to be able to have such an awesome career doing what you guys love. So awesome

[@JohnDeere2025]

Try a worm-gear transmission. Allows for tons of torque to the hubs and minimal effort from the engine. Then you could also defect drive the worm gear to the 2nd clutch (the bigger one)

[@singahsung712]

Amazing Dave well done for creating such an incredible piece of equipment it just needs more power

[@yeahright302]

looks so much fun,you guys have some great ideas!!!!great show!!!

[@jajablonsky]

You guys sure know how to have fun. Great minds of engineering to make some of your concepts work and to enjoy yourselves. Keep up the great content.

[@jerry4260]

Dave, an array of several 16s brushless RC motors each with a pinion driving a common spur gear would be extremely powerful in terms of torque. Geared appropriately, this would provide a perfect combination of instant torque and good travel speed. Easy to design and compact.

[@motosk8er2]

Or just one large BLDC motor like the ones used in electric dirt bikes. You can get a surron motor for pretty cheap. Basically a 30lb massive rc car motor.

[@joeysteinmetz1]

Y'all are forgetting the capacity needed in a battery for this to have any kind of practicality for what they'd do with it. Every bit of 200 ah minimum. That's a heavy and large battery.

[@brandonbdl]

Idk what it is about the wizard, but love seeing him In videos.

[@bobterry2952]

You guys are just awesome. You never cease to amaze me.

[@darespage8614]

Hey guys love your vids my suggested on your terrain mountainboard is to be able to face frontwards with a handlebar on either side for better stability and of course add some more horsepower one handle bar for breaking and of course one for throttle

[@Kiki-Kauai]

Love this proof of concept project! I vote for electric. I can see this being a specialty item that would sell. You guys have certainly gone through an evolution with it! It’s awesome!

[@RamminRanch]

What’s an electric engine?

[@KoalaEater]

Bugger electric

[@StarBase7390]

You mean electric motor right? Combustion engine-electric motor. Not trying to nitpick but there is a difference.

[@Kiki-Kauai]

@@StarBase7390 you’re correct Ralph. My bad. Thanks.

[@creightondaniels7748]

Creighton from NorCAl. Just got back almost lost my LIfe........ Like your toy! especially the camber set up (wheeled, such as those three wheeled cycles that should have four.) Do not loose the auto camber with the tracks!!!! and for safety Being an elder surfer.... extend your foot base for more action and stability! OH yah I do understand (Prototype) yet a Kawasaki engine would be hella small, powerful and I hope you have full coverage!!!!!!!!!!!!! PS it's gonna get Hella COLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@johnhobson9980]

All you're videos are awesome to watch We watch every night keep them up

[@Voyagersk9]

That’s a amazing project! What if you put the steering handle around your waist so when you leaned it would turn and would be hands free like a real board? Just a thought? 👍👍 Love it guys!!

[@Rough_Mudders]

I can always rely on HeavyD for amazing content.

[@bryanwildeman2902]

And the amazing scams!!!

[@DannBRO.]

😂😂 heavy d has no integrity and is scamming people daily ! If you only knew… LOL

[@teacheyboy]

That thing looks like it'd be a blast!

[@Gary-sw9ik]

Hell yeah that thing looks like so much fun to ride, get it tuned up and dialed in I bet that it will do some moving

[@milkman_insidejoke]

I would not trust myself with something that looks that fun

[@Buzz420]

@Michael Curley yet here you are trolling his channel 😂

[@aussiescraphunter7808]

you n me both

[@AeroGuy07]

Dangerous, fun. It's a fine line.

[@brandonmoore1930]

@Michael Curley haters gunna hate ! 💯

[@RamminRanch]

@@Buzz420literally 😂 dudes still here watching the content 😂😂😂

[@petronellarademeyer9367]

This would be an amazing tool for search and rescue personnel for things like mountain searches, thick snow, small little paths etc.

[@aureliawells8108]

All it needs now is a small seat on back that has pull down legs to seat yourself when legs start to tire ..after stopping..Luv You Guys you're the GREATEST..‼

[@sunniecam]

Wow Dave that is a really cool machine. When you get the drive line improved with real CV joints it should run a whole lot better under the same engine power. I'm definitely following this project. Looks fun to ride.

[@michaelsimoes4775]

Espetacular. Adorei. Poderiam adaptar uma espécie de comando a Bluetooth para acelerar e virar as rodas (como um comando de PlayStation sem fios) assim livravam-se do apoio metálico que deve ser pesado e teriam também uma melhor sensação de snowboard. Uma ideia 😉 obrigado pelos vídeos. Abraço de Portugal

[@EJ-74]

Yeah I'd definitely need some life insurance if I had that thing 😁

[@PiezPiedPy]

Probably public liability insurance too

[@brucebelitz3451]

Nifty as heck, looks like it could be lots of fun!

[@tonybolan2905]

Awesome little toy, the modifications sound great. I know the geometry won't allow it but looks like it could do with a better turning circle Well done on building thus far

[@timinator8652]

I'd love to see a collaboration with Rich Rebuilds and make this thing electric!

[@scottcarr3264]

Where the hell are you going to put the BATTERIES.

[@robertsmith987]

Ride them to your land In Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@Eitoon]

That’s a good one

[@freedomforall2486]

Haha

[@earlmoorhead5555]

Hahahah ya 🤪

[@NMWriterofWords]

Another sad little person

[@williamgamelisenaya793]

Man this is crazy fun Love your work ❤️ Watching from the land downunder Sydney NSW

[@John-pn7bh]

Looks like a LOT of fun. Hope you are successful.

[@fresky5370]

I love how ESTABLISHED you are on KZbin now. All your video TITLES are very informative and to the point. It IS very important to keep your fan base hAppy. Just don't fall into the money side and try to SCAM your fans by making fake videos or by using clickbait.

[@mike_tango]

LORD, i hope you get away SCOT free with this comment.

[@yeanohowdoideleteacct]

Do you have some kinda issue that requires you to CAP certain words? Lmao

[@mike_tango]

@@yeanohowdoideleteacct You'll figure it out.

[@iamaaron____]

😂🫡

[@picklefart]

He must be new here

[@kumakendo]

Where’s the established titles sponsorship spot @Heavy D Sparks? Thought y’all were 100% that scam?

[@NMWriterofWords]

Poor sad little person still trying to be relevant

[@Flexsauce]

Lmaoo

[@lisamurrell1337]

Sweet ride…… can’t wait to see how it performs in the snow

[@philwalter1655]

Fantastic mate enjoy your work here in Australia Wishing you all the best for the future board

[@carlnewby5963]

I hope y’all do something cool with it. This is the kind of stuff I’m here for!

[@Wreckz_Tea]

I love how there's a winch on it. We put Winches on everything round here

[@deanwilliams2882]

Love it amazing engineering I would love to see a bigger motor in it for sure will be awesome when all done 👍

[@danielwatts2365]

You guys have the coolest toys to play with that I wish were around in my youth.

[@hartstudebakerkid]

Rider fatigue is going to be your problem. The sit down version was built by several companies and used during the war to prepare aircraft landing fields. They were dropped by parachute. Mine was made in Portland Oregon in 1946 by Agricat. An electric version is called the Tank Chair.

[@davehopkins7683]

4 electric motors (one for each wheel) and a controller would give you great control and flexibility for the rig, The battery would be a bit of a problem but a neat possible solution would be to use cells integrated into the base platform. The electronic control of speed and direction of each independent motor would give you mind boggling possibilities. Quiet and mechanically simple.

[@nada7.077]

Is there NOTHING Wizard can’t work on and figure out? What a brilliant mind! ❤️🙏

[@lmj420]

Steering column u-joints for the CV shafts, and definitely a larger motor to up the torque. I wouldn't go electric until you have the driveline sorted, but the torque potential is there!!

[@border411]

Hell ya... Go all out on that thing!

[@robertthacker8868]

That looks Awesome! 👍🏾

[@vickitrapane4400]

That’s cool!! Looks like fun!!

[@thomasgrey2451]

Professional go-kart system in it and hopefully you can keep it 4 wheel drive still.

[@stephenpoe2037]

Another wonderful/Crazy Video . Thanks for sharing .

[@leonardbixler102]

Great content, absolutely fantastic idea!!

[@MemphisMG86]

i'm really looking forward to the e conversion. small components big effect!

[@user-vi4zw8ps1c]

I need one to get to my garden or power walker. So cool.

[@neilebobbitt5396]

Oh my goodness I got to have one...this goes to show you Heavy D and the bearded wonder are on to something big let's follow the guys thru this get your snow boots on.guys and gals.this puppy is going to ned a awsome name like sparks into tracks keep watching it gets better..hey let's call it the sparks board ha

[@michaelreid5218]

Electric sounds good!!! Even tho I love me some 2 stroke turbo! keeping the center of gravity down low and removing the bulk of the engine and drivetrain will free up space to dance :) thanks for sharing the process, that’s the coolest part…

[@kayfelix5054]

14:00 This guy is the best durability test in the world. Everything that doesn't collapse on him is extremely stable.

[@craigtuck1741]

what a cool machine, that really surprized me how easy it was to go up that flat bed trailer

[@RufusLeeStewart]

That’s awesome. Love it

[@timmongar6250]

You all build some crazy stuff lol looks awesome

[@DavesW]

I’m excited for the snowed in series

[@zachrepsher4409]

That things pretty sick! But, I noticed that those 2 lovejoy couplings you showed didnt have spiders in them.. hope you guys get those for it before the coupling halves wear out and / or break and have to be replaced constantly if they aren't worn out already. Just a thought from a factory maintenance guy that uses them on about half our equipment on site.

[@jessealvarado6939]

After watching this a few times that speed seemed fine for a bord on tracks considering it's for snow that would be fun as is. Definitely straighten out the drive shaft more and tune your clutch, also cover the engine for safety, however if your wiring up any power I worked at black diamond electric if you ever need any help wiring up power I'm all in👊😎

[@christow7989]

THAT IS SO AWESOME!!!! I would love to get my paws on one of those!

[@Leon-Servant-of-Christ]

Also, when you guys go electric, use 1 motor per wheel, that way you can cut out all the driveline drag! Batteries go in the ends on top of the board, use 1 ESC per motor and use a 4 way gimbal to control the movement of the ESCs's along with powered turning like a dozer.

[@theburtseoni]

That is a crazy contraption, but I love the reasons and the engineering!

[@jtcollins2112]

Super cool. Great project.

[@euroshane]

I like the 2 scooter motor and battery setup idea, one for the front and one for the back or one for the left and one for the right? That oughta give ya some power on that board huh? Plus it kinda fits the vibe of that thing anyways

[@randyhunter8558]

The mountain board needs a 2- stroke. Little 80 cc or 125 would be 🔥

[@stephenwagstaff9429]

Man, turn it into a mobility aid off Road wheelchair. So much potential!!!!

[@LewisBeck]

Very cool. Reminds me of some of the crazy mororized pojects my brother Bill and I cobbled together back in the early 60s! Hope yours works out!

[@cowboybehop357]

Now that the mountain board is back. I could see y'all building a diesel go cart that's four wheel drive like what RatherBWelding does... That would be cool to see what you guys come up with!

[@nknatewood8226]

HeavyDSparks+: The better method of workable power is a hi-torque electric motor, _assuming_ you have enough _'lectricity_ to power the thing/board for longer than 15-20 minutes of continuous operation/use. That means a battery pac of some description... The problem w/ battery pacs is, *obviously* , weight. Or, as your name sez, *_HEAVYD_* (amn things that) *_SPARK_* , particularly if you hook up the _wrong_ wire(s)! Solve the problem of _'lectricity_ supply for the motor and you got it. That said, "good luck", plus, _good video!_ When can we see the continuation??? 🤔🤔🤔

[@EduardoMartinez-ji5ve]

Some handlebar’s and a good seat🤷🏾‍♂️ It’s awesome 👏