Electric Skateboard Making Noise?
A Step-by-Step Guide to Identifying and Fixing the Problem
If your board suddenly starts making squeaking, clicking, or grinding noises, don’t panic — in most cases, it’s something simple. From our experience, a lot of “serious” noise issues turn out to be small setup details that are easy to fix once you know where to look.
Step 1: Check the Axle Nuts
We’ll start with the most common (and most overlooked) cause.
- Check the axle nuts on all wheels.
- If they’re too tight, they compress the bearing spacers and create clicking or grinding noises.
- The Fix: Tighten fully, then back it off slightly (about half a turn).
Step 2: Check Bushing & Truck
If you notice noise only while turning or leaning back and forth, it’s likely friction between the moving parts of your trucks.
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Quick Fix: Apply a small amount of lubricant to the bushing contact surfaces and the pivot cup. For channel trucks, apply where the kingpin passes through the baseplate.
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Pro-Tip: For a longer-lasting and safer solution, we recommend using automotive door hinge lubricant and soap shavings is a solution too. They provide better protection and stay effective much longer!
Step 3: Inspect Wheels & Bearings
If the noise is still there, let’s isolate it.
- Remove wheels one by one — does the noise disappear?
- Spin the bearings by hand and feel for resistance.
- Check for sand, hair, or debris inside the wheel core.
👉 Solution: Clean the bearings or replace them if you feel internal grinding.
Step 4: Inspect Based on the Drive System
🔧 Belt Drive System
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Remove the Belt: Let the motor and wheel pulley spin freely.
Result: If the noise disappears, it’s belt. If not, check the wheel pulley and motor. -
Remove the wheel pulley: Let the motor spin freely.
Result: If the noise disappears, wheel pulley. If not, check the motor. - Check Motor: Carefully inspect the motor pulley to ensure it is properly tightened. If it is locked securely and the issue persists, the motor itself might be defective and will need to be replaced.
⚙️ Gear Drive System
- Identify the Source: Listen closely to determine which side (left or right) the noise is coming from.
- Isolate the Wheels: Remove the wheels and run the motors again to check if the noise persists.
- Test the Motor Alone: Detach the motor from the gearbox. Holding the motor by its cable to let it hang freely, gently apply the throttle to see if the noise originates from the motor itself.
- Inspect the Gearbox: If the motor runs smoothly without noise, disassemble the gearbox to inspect the internal gears and components for any debris or wear.
Still Need Help With Your Linnpower Board?
If the noise is still there after all checks, no worries — we’ll help you figure it out.
- Please share related videos with us.
- Let us know if the noise happens under load or during free spin. Please share a detailed description.
- Send it to our support team with your order number.
