Dodgy Posted September 29, 2008 Report Posted September 29, 2008 Hi, just got a few things rollin' around my noggin before I get an early night for a change; Quadrifoil harness. Anyone had any experience of them? It's my first harness, I tried it yesterday in low wind (7mph) and my 5m Blurr and I'm going to be a while getting used to it I think. Kept wanting to slap my thighs and yodel *lol* Had to slacken off the leg straps a bit 'cos honestly thought it was going to chop my nuts off but I guess it's all trial & error... Blue axle clamps. What's the story on them? Where do they come from? I've got them on my Pog and have re-made the plates in shiny 5mm stainless as opposed to the brown metal they came with - but it strikes meas an odd way to mount the axle to the sideframes. Are they common? Were they a trend? Are they good or bad? Transportation. I've got Focus hatchback, not ideal - but it's what I've got and I can't afford a van. I dismantle the axle, slip a bolt and looosen another on the down tube & fold the front into the seat and shove it all in the back with the seats down. Now with a 1500 axle I have to run it right through to the passenger seat unless I take the wheels off! Any suggestions? Roof rack? Bike carrier (converted)? I don't have a tow bar btw... Any help appreciated - cheers, Darren Quote
Roaddog Posted September 29, 2008 Report Posted September 29, 2008 Quadrifoil harness: should be avoided at all costs, made as a torture device I'm sure. I had one for a short while but couldn't take the pain for much longer so ditched it for a Libre seat harness which is very comfortable. Blue axle clamps: can't possibly comment as I've had no experience of them. Transportation: Search the forum and you will find many threads on buggy transportation. Quote
flyfree Posted September 30, 2008 Report Posted September 30, 2008 Sell your harness on ebay and buy a nice Dakine. believe me i speak from ball cruching experience, If you live near a shop most will let you try them on and advise you. Quote
Mouthwash Posted September 30, 2008 Report Posted September 30, 2008 Sell the Quadrifoil, it will unman you. I recommend a Libre harness. Blue clamps popular in the race world where different axles are used depending on whether you use discs, barrows or big foots. I have a Mondeo estate and it's axle and wheels off but keep the swanny and forks on. Second sprogg due in December so I won't be doing this for much longer. How do I transport a Tornado and two kids plus all the other stuff....? Quote
martin Posted September 30, 2008 Report Posted September 30, 2008 Forks & rear wheels off, Pog onto cycle rack hooking the cycle rack arms under the seat rails where they meet the swan neck. 3 bolts & that's it. Quote
madasabloke Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 Dakine Harness or no children EVER!! Get roof bars or a cycle rack, there are some good ideas on here from folk who have got roof bars on then made a platform for them that hold the bugg complete and secure, failing that remove the wheels and get one of the heavy duty cycle racks........ or tow bar and trailer (£££) !! Quote
popeyethewelder Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 How do I transport a Tornado and two kids plus all the other stuff....? Dodgy get a tow bar and Chris, get a trailer, no dismantling, no lifting and no mess , but I am sure you didn't need me to tell you that... Quote
Mouthwash Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 How do I transport a Tornado and two kids plus all the other stuff....? Dodgy get a tow bar and Chris, get a trailer, no dismantling, no lifting and no mess , but I am sure you didn't need me to tell you that...Well, not really, problem is I have to dismantle the bug to get it in the cellar...no garages in Victorian Yorkshire.. EEE BAH GUMM.. Quote
Kiteboyza Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 Pogona sits on a standard Halfors rack with barrow wheels on it. No need to split anything and is good to way over the speed limit on motorways... Harness, get e decent seat harness No blue clamps on my Pogona Quote
Trikbitz Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 Sell the Quadrifoil, it will unman you. I recommend a Libre harness. Blue clamps popular in the race world where different axles are used depending on whether you use discs, barrows or big foots. I have a Mondeo estate and it's axle and wheels off but keep the swanny and forks on. Second sprogg due in December so I won't be doing this for much longer. How do I transport a Tornado and two kids plus all the other stuff....? Get a Trailer Mr happy Quote
Trikbitz Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 Dodgy get a tow bar and Chris, get a trailer, no dismantling, no lifting and no mess , but I am sure you didn't need me to tell you that...Well, not really, problem is I have to dismantle the bug to get it in the cellar...no garages in Victorian Yorkshire.. EEE BAH GUMM.. Hire a lock up Quote
Trikbitz Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 The blue clamps allow any axle to be used on any buggy with 100mm axle spacings and 12mm fixing bolts the second reason to use them is to avoid having to weld on the fixing plate to the axle which due to the heat bends the axle Quote
avspider Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 Pogona sits on a standard Halfors rack with barrow wheels on it. No need to split anything and is good to way over the speed limit on motorways... Harness, get e decent seat harness No blue clamps on my Pogona Thats because you got your's in the 60's before they had invented the blue clamp system:eek: :p Quote
Kiteboyza Posted October 1, 2008 Report Posted October 1, 2008 Pogona sits on a standard Halfors rack with barrow wheels on it. No need to split anything and is good to way over the speed limit on motorways... Harness, get e decent seat harness No blue clamps on my Pogona Thats because you got your's in the 60's before they had invented the blue clamp system:eek: :p old school Quote
Dodgy Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Posted October 1, 2008 Sell your harness on ebay and buy a nice Dakine. believe me i speak from ball cruching experience, If you live near a shop most will let you try them on and advise you. I would if I could - I'll have to make do with the castration device until I slim down to fit in a XXL Dakine seat harness - or a Libre. I've tried an XC (Ozone?) and it fit a treat - but then I'd have to buy into the "Pro" set-up of half a chandelry shop on a D ring *lol* I saw what Jeffrington has on his harness - and I needed a harness quickly - not a hernia on the bank account! It's bad enough as it is! *lol* Quote
Dodgy Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Posted October 1, 2008 Sell the Quadrifoil, it will unman you. I recommend a Libre harness. Blue clamps popular in the race world where different axles are used depending on whether you use discs, barrows or big foots. I have a Mondeo estate and it's axle and wheels off but keep the swanny and forks on. Second sprogg due in December so I won't be doing this for much longer. How do I transport a Tornado and two kids plus all the other stuff....? Libre: Duly noted, along with Ozone & I've seen Petzl's but can't work out if they're good value for money or not... I knew about the different wheels - but didn't realise that you used different axles too! Mad - but good in a way. Any suggestion for what I can do with a Trikbitz 1100 axle? (Oi! Keep it clean!) Mmmm, I'll prolly go to Halfords and get a roof rack. I'm nearly fourty now so I think they'll let me... Quote
Dodgy Posted October 1, 2008 Author Report Posted October 1, 2008 Forks & rear wheels off, Pog onto cycle rack hooking the cycle rack arms under the seat rails where they meet the swan neck. 3 bolts & that's it. Cheers, that sounds pretty easy & smart. I saw a Libre buggy being transported vertically on the back of a hatchback - it still had it's wheels on and forks too! Wished I'd gotten a better/closer look... Quote
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