The Not So Cool Mini Buggy Build

[bighead]

Nice work friend. Love projects like this. It's what makes this site so cool.

I too keep going back to the swingarm extensions. Even boxed in something does not seem right. I cannot put a finger on it though. God knows I am not a suspension guy.

 

[fowler]

the extentions should really be welded on \but id see if they work before takeing the plunge
also i dont know if it is just an unfinished bit but the shocks need to be mounted doube shear

also the shocky placement is odd
it is going to take alot of force to compress the shock and it will be aadding to the pull on the extensions as it is going to pivot in an odd way
the shocks should (< used lightly) be in a more upward angle

like bighead i cant put my finger on it but it doesnt look right
dosent look like the acting forces are going in the right direction

 

[sonofwind]

What is the total length of your mini buggy?

 

[n1kogr]

today i finally got the shape of my front end and i really like the look of it now for tomorrow i have lots of supports to make

 

[landuse]

Good work!

 

[n1kogr]

thanks i might do a little more today too

 

[n1kogr]

Some day shots of the new front

I added some supports on the cage and i think it looks great so far. Also to test the strength i jumped on the front several times and didn't move flex or break so i feel so far im good. I just want to add 2 vertical supports one on each side and it will be done for the most part. Enjoy!

 

[bighead]

How long is your kart now? Looks like your going to have a huge turning radius. Have you tried to roll it in a circle to see how wide it goes?

 

[n1kogr]

I will measure it once i get my rear end together. That will probably be next week.

 

[n1kogr]

BACK FROM THE DEAD!

Ive been really busy lately and havent really had time for the buggy but ive broken loose and had time to enjoy my hobby.

I got a really good deal on a spiderbox that i got for parts. It has a 200cc honda atc motor on it that i want to use on my buggy build instead of the 16hp i had. On to the pics.

 

[rebuild]

Well I wonder if u had any shocks that u could donate

 

[n1kogr]

Once im finished i would be glad to donate lots of parts as long as people are willing to pay shipping...

 

[n1kogr]

I got my steering wheel mounted today. The only reason that i kept the Yerf Dog steering setup is because i like the fact that its adjustable and it was just alot easier to do it this way.

The cross bar is part of the role cage form the Yerf and let me tell you my frame may look skinny and weak but the metal is alot thicker from the Yerf and it was a pain in the butt to weld but i got it done and i think it looks great!

I also managed to detach the atc rear end from the yerf and let me tell you this was not fun. The previous owner gets the award for the best micky mouse job on a buggy.. everything was either taped, held by wire, or just poorly welded.. but im glad to have it off and now my new rear end that i want to build can take affect.

 

[n1kogr]

All bundled up for bed time...

CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME WITH MY REAR END?! I NEED IDEAS QUICK SO I CAN FINISH THIS BUGGY AND HAVE FUN.

 

[DBCO]

Is it just me or does anyone else think this looks crooked?

 

[landuse]

It could just be the way/angle the pic was taken

 

[DBCO]

I noticed in a few other pictures it still looked crooked. Pretty sure it is...

 

[n1kogr]

to be honest with you it probably is but im not really concerned about it..

 

[n1kogr]

Started working on my rear end!

**NOTE EVERYTHING IS TACK WELDED NOT FINISHED**

 

[exenos]

Just make sure that this time when you design the swing arm you use a conventional /common shock mounting position. There's a reason that it is common,its because it works the best. Also check the clearance between the back of the seat and the front pipe of the motor mount (ATC frame?)

Looking forward to the completion.