Anyone got any Flexi buggy siderail bracing pics?

[steved1599968766]

I'm sure there are some pics of the Flexifoil buggy siderail bracing mod on here somewhere, but I've had a good search and can't find 'em. So has anyone got any pics of this mod they can post up or link me to please?

 

Cheers,

Steve.

[smackay116]

http://forum.kitecrowd.com/buggying/my-new-modded-flexifoil-buggy-179067.html

[steved1599968766]

Cheers dude - I knew it was there somewhere.

[Lynnlad]

Pm me your email addy if in need of more/any other mods, ive a whole load of info/pics.

[Cafe.Racer]

Does the bar not bother the back of your legs?

 

I had a good long look at my bug after the weekend, and the front is twisted to f***

[steved1599968766]

@Lynnlad - cheers, I've just PM'd you.

 

@Phil - the siderail brace in the pic above looks like it's been set back a bit too far. From what I understand it should be much more forward; as close to the where the siderail bends as possible. When I sat in Wills bug at the weekend I couldn't feel it.

[Cafe.Racer]

Cool. I do wonder if we worry too much. I know Will said it was a great mod, but when you look at Hank's buggy it makes you realise that you don't really need to worry about it...

[steved1599968766]

Yep - Hanks buggy was something else! LOL! & I think you're right, as long as it has 3 wheels, a seat and steers, I don't think it matters how twisted or saggy a freestyle buggy is.

 

Basically I think Will was coming from the angle that the siderail brace is good as it generally stiffens up the buggy which improves handling/response, rather than promoting it as something to stop the inevitable twisting & sag that comes with jumping. It will obviously help reduce that too, which can only be a good thing to extend the life of my buggy seeing as Flexi aren't currently selling the stainless version. So I'm wanting to fit one for both reasons.

 

I also want to get a front fork brace. But ultimately I think the best way to stop a bug bending (& the rider!) is to concentrate on redirecting properly and landing smoothly.

[MIn]

I also want to get a front fork brace. But ultimately I think the best way to stop a bug bending (& the rider!) is to concentrate on redirecting properly and landing smoothly.

 

Not much chance of that at PS

[steved1599968766]

^^ LOL! - very true.

[avspider]

Surely with all this bracing, the force has to go somewhere. So with everthing braced where will it go?

 

oh and from a "new" local flyer, he says LH is smoother recently than PS ;-)

[steved1599968766]

^^ Hey Al,

 

How's things?

 

I'm not after making an indestructable buggy - just looking to add a bit of support to reduce the siderail/downtube and fork twisting that comes with jumping Flexi buggys. Also, like I mentioned, the siderail brace is mainly to stiffen up the buggy laterally to improve response/handling rather than stop it bending from vertical forces. With heavier landings the siderails will still absorb the forces and will no doubt sag over time. I'm also not putting a towel rail on my axle. At the moment I'm using one of the Peter Lynn composite jobs which flex nicely. The only comments I've had about the PL axle is the flex may cause 'bouncier' landings as the axle will rebound the force of landing. Like I say though, it's all down to nailing the landings and coming in nice & smooth. I've only just started getting airborne this last week and I'm concentrating on quality of landing rather than height.

 

LH less gusty than PS! Really? I know it's got worse & I've not flown at LH for a looooong time but .......!

[Lynnlad]

pm relied too.

 

Like above i have carried out a few mods, and in the long run will will end up with the full works (probably). I understand the effects of sending the forces elsewhere but its a calculated risk. Im not jumping either yet but i like it knowledge thats my buggy is robust and different to the others on the beach/field.