NealC Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 Them wheels on ebay are mine. If you need anything just give me a shout. I can get most types much cheaper than retail!! Quote
Tarvi Posted January 26, 2004 Report Posted January 26, 2004 Builded buggy for my 9 years old son. Frame is ready, seat is still missing. Frame is galvanized and powdercoated. http://community.webshots.com/album/112953386leMyNN Quote
meatloaf Posted January 27, 2004 Report Posted January 27, 2004 Tarvi, It looks really nice powder coated M8 Think yellow would be rather nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Meat Quote
Tarvi Posted January 27, 2004 Report Posted January 27, 2004 Agree, but this was my son´s choice. Quote
Simon Bailey Posted January 27, 2004 Report Posted January 27, 2004 Tarvi, excellent workmanship! What did you use to bend the tube (go on say it! - Tube bender....) If it was a tube bender, where did you get it? Quote
Tarvi Posted January 27, 2004 Report Posted January 27, 2004 For bending i used hand powered tube bender. One steel furniture making companys worker helped me! All the bending process taked 30 minutes. Quote
shanks1970 Posted January 27, 2004 Report Posted January 27, 2004 Originally posted by NealC Them wheels on ebay are mine. If you need anything just give me a shout. I can get most types much cheaper than retail!! Can i ask where you get them from and can you put other tyres on the rims Quote
NealC Posted January 27, 2004 Report Posted January 27, 2004 shanks1970 I work for a company that use wheels on their machines. I can order the same wheels and tyres that are used on buggies for alot less dosh. The standard rims will take anytime up to 18x8.5-8 tyres and are available in standard ribbed tread, slick and a whole range of knobblies like Kenda Scorpians and stuff like that. Quote
anc Posted January 27, 2004 Report Posted January 27, 2004 heres my buggy. homemade as well. wheels are Kenda Turf 6"x15"(at least I think so). http://www.zone.ee/popwar/andrease%20valmis%20bagi/ Quote
Simon Bailey Posted January 27, 2004 Report Posted January 27, 2004 NealC: Any chance you could email me some pics? Very interested in what you can get. Quote
NealC Posted January 27, 2004 Report Posted January 27, 2004 Its a bit of a bugger getting pics as i only have catalogue with hundreds of scrawny little images in it and no scanner. If you have an idea of what you want then i should be able to get it. Any size and any tread pattern from slicks through to tractor treads. Quote
sweet69 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 Hi! im making a buggy 4 my RMT GCSE. Ive welded the back of my frame and have wheels from Scats. They were £15 each but dnt have bearings! Any plans, ideas or any known places to get sealed bearings would be much appreciated. Also im using a bike headset to ease steering. Quote
Aussiewalrus1599968582 Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 hmm, bike headset seeded the obvious way to go when I did my buggy, but I have just had it break on me for the third time The problem is that the spot where the internal tube of the headset attaches to the forks. This spot can't take the side forces which are generated when the buggy is dragged sideways by the kite. Last time is happened I re-welded it and added an internal tube (2mm wall thickness) down the centre but it still bent! I am now considering making up the front bearing on a laythe, but more likely, I will just buy the Peter Lynn front forks, headset and downtube as I can fit them to my buggy without any major modification. I know this isnt much help, but it is a warning Drop me any questions if you have them. Tom Quote
sheriff Posted January 28, 2004 Report Posted January 28, 2004 have a look at the http://www.square-metre.co.uk site where they will sell you everything you need to build a buggy and even make bespoke components for you. Quote
Tarvi Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 So, my son`s buggy is finished. Total time to build: 5 weeks. Total costs: 2000 eek = 80£ (included: Metal tubes and other metal stuff, Cloth materials, painting, galvanising, welding, bending, bearings, stainless bolts, etc.) http://community.webshots.com/album/112953386leMyNN Maiden ride will be on next weekend. Quote
HD462 Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 Very nice looking buggy Tarvi. It looks like you've scaled it down to fit a smaller rider too, nice idea, you don't see many kids buggies available. Quote
Aussiewalrus1599968582 Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 very nice, but can it accomodate the rapid rate of growth that will no doubt be necessary? I it adjustable? Otherwise I cant help feeling it wont be usable for to long Quote
Tarvi Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 Look pictures closer. Lenght of the dowtube is adjustable and seat belts are adjustable too. I think, my son is capable use this buggy 3-4 years. Quote
Simon Bailey Posted February 9, 2004 Report Posted February 9, 2004 I've not made a buggy yet, but I fitted front suspension to my MK1 Flexi buggy this weekend. This system can be fitted to any buggy. http://www.flexifoil.com/community/forums/showthread.php?t=31979 Quote
SandMonster Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 Tarvi, hope he doesn't grow out of it too quickly - nice job anyone know about camber angles for rear wheels. I'm thinking of getting a wider axle made for mine and was wondering if it's worth building in a certain amount of camber? Quote
Aussiewalrus1599968582 Posted February 12, 2004 Report Posted February 12, 2004 from what I've heard, camber is more useful if you are running thin bike-like tyres. Mate of mine runs motorbike (scooter) wheels on his cambered axel, and normal peter lynn wheels on his straight one. I think the camber limits what you can do, ie harder to powerslid etc. Someone with a camber feel free to point out if i've got it wrong Quote
cboshier Posted May 16, 2004 Report Posted May 16, 2004 Building your own is a fun way to go, you can get a buggy the strength you want to fit you. I stareted by modifying my flexi and found it flexed too much so ended up building a complete new one. The flexi is now back to it's original state (apart from wheels) and makes a good trick buggy. for the full evoloution, feel free to look at my web pages at http://www.duck-designs.com/aerohydro/kbindex.htm if you need any help or advice on bending, welding or anything else feel free to ask. Quote
wambiker Posted May 16, 2004 Report Posted May 16, 2004 Hi I built my own buggy, it,s libreish with added bits and pieces. It,s got a 1.8m axle, higher side rails and a brace behind the seat. It,s made of mild steel as I intend to modiry bits and pieces as I go then will build in stainless when I'm happy. The wheels are barrow but about to get 16x6.5 front and 18x8.5 rear tyres, and the seat is a pl comp xr. I reckon the whole thing cost about £150. Though I have been welding for years and have a brother in law who is a machinist so can get bits turned for me. The headstock was the one point I thought about the most, I had a tube with a bigger dia at the top made up to accept a 12mm bearing and the bottom of the tube has a taper roller to take the load, the whole thing was then fitted through the down tube about an inch from the front end and welded all round top and bottom. To me this seemed the strongest way to do the job. If anyone is interested I'll try to get a couple of photos of it. Quote
skytiger Posted May 17, 2004 Report Posted May 17, 2004 my homemade buggy is made out of offcuts and stuff i already had, apart from the back wheels which cost £20. Apart from it falling apart the first time i sat in it, it works fine, its been going three years and has been as fast as i can go with a skytiger hi 60. it has a bmx front wheel,which has been sort of welded to the rest of the thing. nylon bearings for the back wheels, which regularly wear out and a seat made of strapping. Even though it works fine, I would recommend buying one, as lately its v. scary at high speeds. Tim. Quote
MIn Posted May 17, 2004 Report Posted May 17, 2004 Hi Skytiger, What's the point in goin fast if it aint scary Quote
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