Dune buggy build

[Daniel Sheffield]

Bought this little buggy as a project for 40 bucks and wasn’t expecting as much is I got with it plan on making it into a desert racer dune buggy thing.

 

[Kartorbust]

Any ideas what engine that is?

 

[ezcome-ezgo]

Honda. Sez so.

 

[bob58o]

It's going to be small for a buggy. Not much ground clearance. Going to need BIG tires for what you want to do.

 

[Texan]

Honda 250cc. I saw this up for sale locally.

 

[Daniel Sheffield]

Any ideas what engine that is?

Honda 234cc. I think from a Honda rebel or nighthawk

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Honda 250cc. I saw this up for sale locally.

Nice lol love OfferUp

 

[Kartorbust]

Honda 234cc. I think from a Honda rebel or nighthawk

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Nice lol love OfferUp

Nice! That's one engine I've been looking to use for something similar. So I'll be watching this closely to see how well it works. 520 chain right?

https://azusaparts.com/product/sprocket-aluminum-520-chain-70-tooth/

 

[Daniel Sheffield]

Nice! That's one engine I've been looking to use for something similar. So I'll be watching this closely to see how well it works. 520 chain right?

https://azusaparts.com/product/sprocket-aluminum-520-chain-70-tooth/

Ya it is. Hope to get something out of it. Going to have to fab a new front set up due to pedal placement and the fact the steering is loose as

 

[Daniel Sheffield]

Progress

Got the engine all put together and cleaned up carb was in decent shape little rust. Now I am starting on electrical

 

[andrecht]

Rather you than me with that wiring

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[Joe-405]

I feel for you in the wiring department.

I just made a complete stand alone system for efi on my buildoff for a zx12r

 

[Daniel Sheffield]

Got the wiring done. Looks good with new wire and srinck wrap. Got coils on order. Will be here Friday. Hopefully will get it running next weekend.

 

[Daniel Sheffield]

Took covers off both sides of engine. Got bored waiting on parts. Good thing I did. Clutch plates were seized and rusted. Took clutch apart and cleaned everything (will wait on replacing clutch pads) also cleaned the alternator assembly and tested Ohm readings. All good. Old oil had water which would be why the clutch was frozen. Just need new oil and the ignition coils and I’ll be ready for startup. Also here is a pic of the finish wire harness.