Dengfu E10 bash guard

[Bigchris]

I've put about 200kms on my dengfu e10, and the bashguard that comes with it it kinda crap...I feel like every time I hit it, which is often, it makes a huge bang and I'm about to break something.

I had an iscg05 mounted one on my old bike and that worked really well. Has any one got a more hardcore one on theirs than the factory one?

 

[thaeber]

What bashguard? On the motor? Can You show a picture?

 

[captainhightop]

I've put about 200kms on my dengfu e10, and the bashguard that comes with it it kinda crap...I feel like every time I hit it, which is often, it makes a huge bang and I'm about to break something.

I had an iscg05 mounted one on my old bike and that worked really well. Has any one got a more hardcore one on theirs than the factory one?

Do you mean the large plastic skidplate on the bottom of the motor? I've already broken one bolt hole on the plastic bit. I'm thinking of making something from kydex as some of the levo guys in the other forums have.

 

[Bigchris]

Do you mean the large plastic skidplate on the bottom of the motor? I've already broken one bolt hole on the plastic bit. I'm thinking of making something from kydex as some of the levo guys in the other forums have.

If you figure it out, let me know! There's a fair bit of bashing going on

 

[thaeber]

Do you mean the large plastic skidplate on the bottom of the motor? I've already broken one bolt hole on the plastic bit. I'm thinking of making something from kydex as some of the levo guys in the other forums have.

I would also be interested to buy one! Thanks!

 

[Bigchris]

I tooootttaalllllyyyyy just bashed it so hard that I crack it hahahaha farkkkkk

Gonna actually have to sort it now

 

[Bigchris]

And now it's broken completely

What to do?

 

[captainhightop]

If it's made of ABS you can make an ABS slurry with acetone and glue it together and it'll be as strong as it was before. Of course that isn't very strong, so we really need a better solution for this!

And now it's broken completely

What to do?

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Anyone know what it's made of?

 

[Pav09990]

I Have just reciveded engines with bash guards doesnt look very strong I will take dimesions from new one and try to 3d print from flexi (TPU) material or laser cut formed and weld alumnium version .

 

[Bigchris]

Pav, I would gladly buy one if you can make it work out of metal. Ive just bought some Kydex do make an interim one, but that's kinda just to cover it up.

The problem with the factory one *my problem* is that a stick went through it and just ripped it off. I am pretty rough on my bike so it needs to be a bit better to suit my purpose.

 

[thaeber]

I Have just reciveded engines with bash guards doesnt look very strong I will take dimesions from new one and try to 3d print from flexi (TPU) material or laser cut formed and weld alumnium version .



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Im in. If You do a metal laser cut weld version, I‘ll buy one. So now its 3 pcs. Ready?

 

[Bigchris]

Im in. If You do a metal laser cut weld version, I‘ll buy one. So now its 3 pcs. Ready?

Itll be 4, my mate wants one too

 

[Sunburntwily]

It may not be that strong but it is certainly strong enough to rip the mounting insert out of the frame. The bash plate needs to deflect and not snag anything. If it's made of steel it may transmit the impact straight into the frame. So I think a stronger plastic that is smooth so nothing catch a snag. And soft enough to absorb the impact. That would be my approach.

 

[nikname99]

It may not be that strong but it is certainly strong enough to rip the mounting insert out of the frame. The bash plate needs to deflect and not snag anything. If it's made of steel it may transmit the impact straight into the frame. So I think a stronger plastic that is smooth so nothing catch a snag. And soft enough to absorb the impact. That would be my approach.

yeah.dengfu should do it from carbon fiber as optional.i have acces to cnc too but i think it will be too heavy.even if its from alluminium

 

[thaeber]

A softer aluminum alloy would be perfect in my opinion. You can glue a 3 mm self adhesive rubber to it like I did with my original bashguard, working very good. Carbon fiber would be very strong and stiff as well, no advantage to aluminum in my opinion beside of weight.

 

[mdlampe]

Hi everyone, So this thread seem to have stopped. I am just awaiting my frame and motor this or next month. Just wondered how you got on making a stronger bash guard. Any updates?

 

[Sheff73]

This is my effort.
Its made from 1,5mm Kydex (used to make knife / gun holsters) which can easily be cut and moulded with a heat gun / oven.
Tough as old boots and relatively cheap to buy. Mine sits over the top of the Bafang original for extra protection and is mounted via the existing bolt holes in the frame.

 

[Bigchris]

That's similar to mine, except yours looks way better hahaha

Mine goes all the way around the back into the insert where the cables come out the rear, and then bolt into the same spot. I did mine in three layers.

 

[Sheff73]

Ah didn't realise you had already tried the Kydex route! I haven't tried mine in anger yet so can't vouch for how it will perform...

 

[Pav09990]

Hi everyone, So this thread seem to have stopped. I am just awaiting my frame and motor this or next month. Just wondered how you got on making a stronger bash guard. Any updates?

In Progres .....................

 

[thaeber]

In Progres .....................

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Very cool! If You consider a small batch production, I‘m in!

 

[Sunburntwily]

In Progres .....................

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Just a little hint make the slots/holes smaller or get rid of them altogether. They snag then transfer the energy into the frame.

 

[Bigchris]

Just a little hint make the slots/holes smaller or get rid of them altogether. They snag then transfer the energy into the frame.

I agree. A stick went through mine and that's how I ripped it off. The frame around it has plenty of ventilation.

 

[mdlampe]

This is my effort.
Its made from 1,5mm Kydex (used to make knife / gun holsters) which can easily be cut and moulded with a heat gun / oven.
Tough as old boots and relatively cheap to buy. Mine sits over the top of the Bafang original for extra protection and is mounted via the existing bolt holes in the frame.

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That's looks quite durable, I was thinking of some kind of thick plastic or rubber. Do you think the motor needs any holes in the guard for cooling. noted the original one has some. Not such a concern in English weather tho'

 

[Sheff73]

That's looks quite durable, I was thinking of some kind of thick plastic or rubber. Do you think the motor needs any holes in the guard for cooling. noted the original one has some. Not such a concern in English weather tho'

You can't see it from the photo but there is a small gap between the original bash guard and the home made one.
The motor runs relatively cool and the sides / top are exposed to fresh air, so I wasn't too concerned (especially in the UK climate!)

 

[Puschtrale]

In Progres .....................

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I would also buy one mate ✌

 

[mdlampe]

I would also buy one mate ✌

Add me to the list, thanks

 

[B-rides]

In Progres .....................

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Hi Pav09990,
Did you end up printing this guard?
I am interested in how it turned out and would like to see if you have made this and your cable guide available for others to print?
Cheers

 

[Pav09990]

Hi guys I’m on few projects at the same time scanning and printing 3D In vorius type material
As soon I’m finish I let you know

 

[patdam]

which fiber you use ? i currently discover the 3D printing world (ender 5 pro). fabulous technology (mostly the soft), very easy to use.

At the opposite, drawing id very complicated and time eater. I'm working since 2 days (freecad) on the 860C support of luky luke to adapt it at my bike.