r97
Measure twice cut once
Finally I'm going to get to build a mini buggy! LOL, I have been planning this for quite a while now, hopefully I should be moving into the building stage soon!
Engine will be from an 88' Honda NX 250, hopefully I should be getting the whole bike for $300 in a few days . http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_nx_250_1988.php
General specs:
-Buggy should have 66" wheel base, 48" width (Should be able to get through the AV trails).
-Hoping for 8" or more suspension travel all around, will depend on the shocks I can find.
-Top speed should be 40-50mph, geared low for torque (ratios may be a bi close....)
-Tires and rims were all bought for a total of $100, almost new. 23x7-10 fronts, and 22x10-10 rear.
-39" seat back to pedals
Steering geometry/suspension angles:
10* KPI
3/4" scrub radius
-3* camber
6* castor
6* rake
upper arm will be about 1" shorter than lower (camber change while cornering).
Here are some pictures! A bit rough, but that's ok (will probably add brush bars on the side).
Can't wait to really get started!
EDIT: I know the engine will hit the back of the seat in its current setup, I will fix that when I get the engine dimensions.
Engine will be from an 88' Honda NX 250, hopefully I should be getting the whole bike for $300 in a few days . http://www.bikez.com/motorcycles/honda_nx_250_1988.php
General specs:
-Buggy should have 66" wheel base, 48" width (Should be able to get through the AV trails).
-Hoping for 8" or more suspension travel all around, will depend on the shocks I can find.
-Top speed should be 40-50mph, geared low for torque (ratios may be a bi close....)
-Tires and rims were all bought for a total of $100, almost new. 23x7-10 fronts, and 22x10-10 rear.
-39" seat back to pedals
Steering geometry/suspension angles:
10* KPI
3/4" scrub radius
-3* camber
6* castor
6* rake
upper arm will be about 1" shorter than lower (camber change while cornering).
Here are some pictures! A bit rough, but that's ok (will probably add brush bars on the side).
Can't wait to really get started!
EDIT: I know the engine will hit the back of the seat in its current setup, I will fix that when I get the engine dimensions.