It is 95% new
460cc engine almost no original parts, setup at 36hp and a lot of torque at low RPM.
CVT comet 103 transmission and under transmission from Polaris Fugi generation (Japan) Hi-Lo Reverse- neutral
What is special and new (at least I have not seen it on the market) The engine, transmissions, fuel tank, cooling, exhaust, carburation, brake are assembled on an independant module. The transmission is supported by the engine to save weight. So to remouve everything there are 6 bolts, an electrical connector, a brake cable, accelerator cable and the decoupling chain.
So the majority of expensive components on one vehicle could be installed in another vehicle in less time than it takes to install tracks on a dirt bike. But this configuration has generated headaches in the positioning of this large propulsion block, the play is almost zero between the shock absorbers, the side panels and the rear tires. There had to be some space left to remove the clutch without removing the entire block. When the suspension is pushed in, there is almost no space left in all directions.
Deviation of the chain to pass it precisely in the pivot axis of the suspension, so that the tension of the chain does not change with the travel of the suspension.
It weighs 415lbs with liquids so like a 450cc competition atv bike Consider that there is a much longer wheelbase, all the panels and a roll bar ...
And despite its modest power compared to today UTV, SXS , it is 3 to 4 times lighter. No need to winch, lift with one arm.
The structure is based on thin steel tubes and triangulated from everywhere.
I’ve experienced ultralight aircraft fabric in the back, hard to have lighter liner than that. The resistance and amazing compared to the thickness, impossible to broke it with a hammer. Must say that some accounts on a thickness of this small canvas to fly very high in the air.
Imitation carbon fiber on the side, (to save a $ 1400) vinyl stuck on the thin abs. No rigidity, but since it’s only overlap, it’s not a big problem.
The handlebars instead of a small steering wheel can be curious, but I like the faster and direct driving of a handlebar (1/4 turn and we have full steering) when the terrain is very rough, It is easier to hold the rotary accelerator steadily than a pedal under the foot.
Adjustable steering damper
Independent suspension before shock absorber with adjustable rebound, several positions possible for the head of the shock absorbers in order to change the height, multi rear link with air shock absorbers still, several positions possible in order to change the height of the vehicle without changing the hardness of the preload.
Deviation of the chain to pass it precisely in the pivot axis of the suspension, so that the tension of the chain does not change with the subsidence of the suspension.
It will mainly be used to cover small wood trail, where the width and suspension are more useful than top speed. The height is also limited to pass under maple tubing.
I would like everything to be perfect at the exit of the garage, but big problem, the chain escapes the slightest acceleration
With the very large torque of the engine at low speed, reduction of the transmission, there could be 5670 lb of tension on the chain in LOW mode. This would cause a deflection of 10.5 ’’ on the 1 ’’ steel axis due to the almost central positioning of the socket. Instead of strengthening everything, enlarging the shifts by a lot and increasing the inertia in rotation by a lot, I made an adjustable tension arm that moves on the same axis as the chain and the suspension.
No need to take anything apart. The bending is now tiny.
460cc engine almost no original parts, setup at 36hp and a lot of torque at low RPM.
CVT comet 103 transmission and under transmission from Polaris Fugi generation (Japan) Hi-Lo Reverse- neutral
What is special and new (at least I have not seen it on the market) The engine, transmissions, fuel tank, cooling, exhaust, carburation, brake are assembled on an independant module. The transmission is supported by the engine to save weight. So to remouve everything there are 6 bolts, an electrical connector, a brake cable, accelerator cable and the decoupling chain.
So the majority of expensive components on one vehicle could be installed in another vehicle in less time than it takes to install tracks on a dirt bike. But this configuration has generated headaches in the positioning of this large propulsion block, the play is almost zero between the shock absorbers, the side panels and the rear tires. There had to be some space left to remove the clutch without removing the entire block. When the suspension is pushed in, there is almost no space left in all directions.
Deviation of the chain to pass it precisely in the pivot axis of the suspension, so that the tension of the chain does not change with the travel of the suspension.
It weighs 415lbs with liquids so like a 450cc competition atv bike Consider that there is a much longer wheelbase, all the panels and a roll bar ...
And despite its modest power compared to today UTV, SXS , it is 3 to 4 times lighter. No need to winch, lift with one arm.
The structure is based on thin steel tubes and triangulated from everywhere.
I’ve experienced ultralight aircraft fabric in the back, hard to have lighter liner than that. The resistance and amazing compared to the thickness, impossible to broke it with a hammer. Must say that some accounts on a thickness of this small canvas to fly very high in the air.
Imitation carbon fiber on the side, (to save a $ 1400) vinyl stuck on the thin abs. No rigidity, but since it’s only overlap, it’s not a big problem.
The handlebars instead of a small steering wheel can be curious, but I like the faster and direct driving of a handlebar (1/4 turn and we have full steering) when the terrain is very rough, It is easier to hold the rotary accelerator steadily than a pedal under the foot.
Adjustable steering damper
Independent suspension before shock absorber with adjustable rebound, several positions possible for the head of the shock absorbers in order to change the height, multi rear link with air shock absorbers still, several positions possible in order to change the height of the vehicle without changing the hardness of the preload.
Deviation of the chain to pass it precisely in the pivot axis of the suspension, so that the tension of the chain does not change with the subsidence of the suspension.
It will mainly be used to cover small wood trail, where the width and suspension are more useful than top speed. The height is also limited to pass under maple tubing.
I would like everything to be perfect at the exit of the garage, but big problem, the chain escapes the slightest acceleration
With the very large torque of the engine at low speed, reduction of the transmission, there could be 5670 lb of tension on the chain in LOW mode. This would cause a deflection of 10.5 ’’ on the 1 ’’ steel axis due to the almost central positioning of the socket. Instead of strengthening everything, enlarging the shifts by a lot and increasing the inertia in rotation by a lot, I made an adjustable tension arm that moves on the same axis as the chain and the suspension.
No need to take anything apart. The bending is now tiny.
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