The Not So Cool Mini Buggy Build

[n1kogr]

Got my shifter done today! Dont feel like paying $40 for a push pull cable so just made my own. Works great i just need to add two springs to help the shifter come back into position but other than that works great! Almost ready for the test drive!!

 

[n1kogr]

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[exenos]

Nice idea! I would have just used a piece of 1/4 cable in a 1/4 id piece of tubing for a push pull since I have some of that lying around, but this is much cheaper and probably works the same, if not better.

 

[n1kogr]

i just used scrap parts so for the price (FREE) its perfect! lol

 

[brandongeiger2]

Thats a really good idea i kinda wish i thought of that before getting the shifter linked up on my kart

 

[n1kogr]

Got my pedals done today. I really like the clutch and the brake cable but the gas pedal needs to be thought out again because the cable gets in the way when you hit the brakes... I also got a little problem with this engine. My problem is its really hard to find neutral but it shifts perfectly just seems to jump over neutral idk im going to start it up tomorrow then see if the spinning transmission helps me.

 

[n1kogr]

Also i got a pretty bad boo boo today

 

[exenos]

Whats that? Grinder rash?

 

[OzFab]

Nice work on the shifter

Just a thought: Can you put a piece of plywood across the frame above the control bars/cable (a false floor)? That way they're all out of the way

 

[n1kogr]

yeaaa the grinder slipped and gave me a good kiss ohwell.. Fabroman i could do that but i already have an idea for a quick fix just check back tomorrow and youll see

 

[n1kogr]

not much but its a little update.. Got my return springs installed and mounted my gas tank

 

[exenos]

Almost drivable! What more do you need? Looks like just the seat.

 

[n1kogr]

throw a floor pan on, make my locking collar for the brake disk, fill breaks and bleed, put correct spacers on my spindles for my front rims, tighten everything down with locktight, and finnaly just have fun

 

[exenos]

Would be great to see it running before the end of the week. It sounds entirely possible that you might have it driving tomorrow after a long day.

 

[n1kogr]

i could have drove it today if i wanted but i just want to make sure everything is done before i drive it. Im hoping ill finish it by thursday

 

[n1kogr]

Lots of progress done today but we have two problems.. First problem is that the engine will not go into neutral for some reason as much as i try i cant get it so at the moment i keep the clutch engaged with a vicegrip untill i build something to keep the clutch engaged just so i can roll it around. Second problem is that i tried driving it and the sprocket is just way too small (36tooth#41) so i am just going to quickly order a new one tonight probably close to 50teeth.

As for the updates i put my floor in. Got a door from the scrap pile at my dads shop and welded it up as a floor pan. Got my locking collars made but i just need to go get shorter bolts for them. Also put in two tubes in my back tires.. The tires are complete junk but im going to run them just to see how the buggy works out.. Lastly i torqued down everything and used locktight, lock nuts, and lock washers because i dont want anything coming loose.. All i have left to do is fill and bleed my brakes!!! Enjoy the pics!

 

[n1kogr]

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[landuse]

You are so close!!! Have you got any idea what you are going to do about the illusive neutral? I know that on my bike you really have to gently push it from 1st up into neutral. If you do it any harder you skip right by it. Sometimes I even have to rock the bike a bit, if it is standing stationary, to get it into neutral

 

[n1kogr]

i have tried everything to get it into neutral and i can feel it jump over neutral everytime so i dont feel like tearing apart the motor. Im just going to make somthing that i can clamp the clutch in the engaged position till then a vice grip will do fine

 

[landuse]

i have tried everything to get it into neutral and i can feel it jump over neutral everytime so i dont feel like tearing apart the motor. Im just going to make somthing that i can clamp the clutch in the engaged position till then a vice grip will do fine

That would be a solution, but getting it fixed would be the prize.

You must be dying to ride your buggy....