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    Spider carts recluse, my first build

    It's worth it to buy plans vs. trying to build from scratch. I won't give out the plans I paid for simply because I know someone took the time and effort to draw/ design the plans, and I think they should be supported. Cheers, goose
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    Spider carts recluse, my first build

    the cart was made 1:1 with the scale of the plans i didn't expect it to be quite so small. that bushing you see on the steering rod is made by me out of some sort of nylon we had lying around the shop. the jack shaft makes the cart geared 6;1 with a smaller rear sprocket witch makes for more...
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    Spider carts recluse, my first build

    he got it! finally got to give it to him! he loves it but i may need to move the peddles (tall 7 year old) but he sure does fly on it! :auto: heres some pics of me and him and the seat installed. Im thinking about a mini bike for myself. when i was about 14 i had a baja doodle bug with a 6hp on...
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    Spider carts recluse, my first build

    Well i know if I was his age I couldn't sit through school knowing what was at home, so we decided to wait until After school to suprise him, il keep you posted
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    Spider carts recluse, my first build

    That's a excellent question, I have two reasons for doing this. One my little bro is 7 and I wanted to slow it down a bit without having the clutch slip, and two we live in a hilly/ rocky area so having a smaller rear sprocket and more torque is defiantly a plus around here.
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    Spider carts recluse, my first build

    as promised here are some pics of the cart together and painted minus the seat. [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG] [/URL][/IMG]
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    Spider carts recluse, my first build

    Thanks guys! ITs currently apart for paint but will be up and running tomorrow night! Il be sure to update the thread with pics
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    Spider carts recluse, my first build

    Thanks! Il try and get the pics set up better asap, busy with the family and Easter right now. Cheers, goose
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    Spider carts recluse, my first build

    Spider carts recluse, my first build (fixed the pictures!!) I'm new to the forums, I just joined today and I wanted to share the cart I'm building for my little brothers 7th birthday on wendsday. The cart is in peices right now being painted but il update the thread with completed pics when...
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    Hello from Ontario Canada

    Hi my name is caleb I'm from ontario Canada. I joined the forums to share my cart project I just built for my little brother. I'm 17 and a first level millwright apprentance so I have a good understanding for anything mechanical. The cart I just buit for my little brother is based of the spider...
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