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Old 04-25-2009, 06:55 PM
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So i got my frame done today, need to work on a few of the welds, but its a start =]
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Old 04-26-2009, 01:41 AM
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make all those squares and rectangles triangles, makes it a hell of a lot stronger. Especially the middle section, it looks pretty weak.
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Old 04-26-2009, 03:24 PM
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its a little late for that, plus, im broke now its very strong as it is
today i got my front spindles, steering, and wheels on, welding is fun
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Old 04-29-2009, 07:41 PM
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Very cool! Looks nice and wide/comfy! Should corner great!
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Old 05-03-2009, 08:43 PM
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I see why you need such a long axle now! Dang, Why so wide!?
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thats what i thought after i saw it put together :/
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Old 05-04-2009, 07:52 PM
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updates.. did petals, made motor mount, ordered axle, bearings, and sprocket holder, and gettin break tommorow
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You could make use of all that space and line up like 5 or 6 motors! now that would be cool.

looks good so far!
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my 8hp takes up about 1 1/2 ft of the 4 ft. its not that big
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my 8hp takes up about 1 1/2 ft of the 4 ft. its not that big
The honda 8hp,or briggs.
The honda is massive compared to the briggs
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Lol nvm. Wasn't paying attention I see it now.
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the only problem with it is the gas tank is right behing me,, the cap 2 in from my neck.. i gotta figure out how to move the tank and set up a pump
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Whats wrong with it being behind you?
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just a lil too close for comfort
ive had bad experiences with gas
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still waiting for clutch and axle...

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Old 05-17-2009, 11:17 AM
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I dont like the gas tank behind my head. but... i have an old oil injection tank + pump from my boat, since they were known to fail we use premix now, could i possibly use this tank + pump for gas? or would the seals melt from gas?
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Old 05-29-2009, 04:26 PM
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STILL waiting for the clutch and axle i paid for it and it came in 3 weeks ago but my lazy *** stepdad wont pick it up!!! im ready to kill him!
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