Dick.tracy Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 I have been following this post from the start, having seen the comments on the Radsails buggy. I bought a Radsails as my first buggy simply because of price. I didn't know a lot about buggies,(hadn't found this forum!) but couldn't justify spending loads on a pricey bit of kit when I might not enjoy buggying (Fat Chance, I hear you all cry.......) Anyway, my point is that my Radsails did me fine for about 6 months, EVEN THOUGH I am 6'6" tall and weigh 135 Kg. The rear axle did develop a slight "smile" but nothing major. The only real problem was tyres - if the pressure was low at all, the first turn will pull the tyre away from the rim, letting out all the air - no inner tubes, you see. Anyway, with all your help, I decided to upgrade to a RS buggy. I received it yesterday with wide axle and wheels, and have spent a glorious day today at Old Hunstanton, thrashing it up and down. The buggy is so well made and solid after the Radsails that I realise I am better at the sport than I thought! My advice to anyone looking to buy, is do it, with wide wheels a must - the axle length depends on what you want to be doing with it. And if you get offered a Radsails at the right price - don't turn it down too quickly, they have their faults but are great fun, and fold down into a very small space. Stay safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy99 Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Welcome to the clan Dick.tracy:D:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcie Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Got myself an rs buggy got it for £199 including wide wheels standard axel deliverd BARGAIN.......................................superb quality:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy99 Posted September 7, 2006 Report Share Posted September 7, 2006 Another member of the RS owners club:) Can we get some enamel badges made and have a rally somewhere LOL:D:rolleyes: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Had my first buggy session in my brand spanking new RS Buggy:D Having never been in a buggy before, didnt know what to expect.........but it was awesome.......turned into a 4 hour session in the end. Managed some decent runs, and full turn without stopping......no OBE's am just hoping we have wind tomorrow as i want more!! Haven't smiled so much for ages....one big grin :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy99 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Wooohooo The belly pan has arrived and been duly fitted. Need some graphics now. http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/Bushy_02/pan5.jpghttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/Bushy_02/pan8.jpghttp://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/Bushy_02/pan2.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Looks good Bushy Is belly pan from Ralf or from somewhere in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy99 Posted September 9, 2006 Report Share Posted September 9, 2006 Its from Dangerous Bob. See the for sale section. I have got to make him a paper template in the morning. I had to modify a Libre Special pan. Hopefully, any more that DB does will be ready to fit without jigsaw work:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavin wallbank Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Buggy looks well good- great photos and glad to read it went well under some serious testing . From reading what people have said about these buggies- think that i will be looking to get one as my next buggy problem is that low down on the essential purchases listat the moment. Catch ya soon on a beach or up at Sor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick440 Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Belly pan looks good Bushy, do you think Bopb can do them in Orange..........LOL Think i might have to get me one of those................:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick440 Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Spoke to Ralf the other day and he says that the next batch of RS seats will have an adjusatable front strap like the mod ive done to mine........ Hes also working on a prototype RS backrest to, so watch this space.... I also mentioned about making thers out of Stainless Steel, he has thought of it but thinks it will be to expensive (do dosent know the silly prices we pay in the UK.......) Good news is hes comitted to improving what is already a class product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick440 Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 @ Bushy99 Mmmmmmmmmm enameled RS owners badges, you gort me thinking now.......:D http://www.idealcarparts.com//images/Log1665%20RS%20Special%20Web.jpg Now i can get hold of these, self adhesive chrome and red enamel badges for the downtube, not sure on a price...............:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritflier Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 http://www.idealcarparts.com//images/Log1665%20RS%20Special%20Web.jpg That's no bloody use Mav... I want mine in blue! Looks like a good idea. Let us know if you manage to work out a price. See ya soon, Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LetoII Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 oh god, you lot and pimping up your RS! lol Belly pan looks good bushy, Always good to see people adapting and improvising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy99 Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 @ Bushy99 Mmmmmmmmmm enameled RS owners badges, you gort me thinking now.......:D http://www.idealcarparts.com//images/Log1665%20RS%20Special%20Web.jpg Now i can get hold of these, self adhesive chrome and red enamel badges for the downtube, not sure on a price...............:cool: And don't forget the self adhesive ones for the belly pan LOL Dangerous Bob might do ORANGE but it's a limited market PMSL:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy99 Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 How about http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/Bushy_02/rs.jpg Or http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k315/Bushy_02/RSLogo.gif Why re-invent the wheel LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angoose Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 out of those two it would have to be the top one but then agen i would have to say the big shiny lookin one is just cooool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous bob Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Belly pans can be done in white or black only at the moment. If you want to PM me for details or see my post in the for sale section. db Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Bob, got any pics with one fitted? May know someone interested. If he wants to purchase it, i might be up around St Andrews this weekend. I'll see if he wants it or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 anyone else noticed RS are now secondhand on fleabay .... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=170028243372 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bushy99 Posted September 10, 2006 Report Share Posted September 10, 2006 Bob, got any pics with one fitted? May know someone interested. If he wants to purchase it, i might be up around St Andrews this weekend. I'll see if he wants it or not. See my other post dude:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearcie Posted September 11, 2006 Report Share Posted September 11, 2006 hey chaps any of you know if the libre vmax or full race bags from buggybags.co.uk will fit thr RS ??? cheers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick440 Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Dont think so, however John at Buggybags made the roll bar bag for my RS so he sould be able to sort you a bag out................. From what I can remember the distance between the back of the seat and the axle is to short to take a v-max / full race bag. The roll bar bag would work without the additional support, however it would lose its shape when not "Full" of kit............... Best bet is to give John a bell and see if he kept the templates to the RS bag, he should remeber it as its on the front page of buggybags.co.uk along with my V-flex.............:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Got possibly the 1st RS Owner on the west coast, belongs to Luke. Simon will know luke, cause he sold him his Libre harness.. Getting it with the 1.5m Axle, Midi wheels. Bob, any chance of manufacturing a Black RS Pan? Arre you around St Andrews Fri/sat/sun/mon whis weekend? If so, any chance i can pick it up?? Cheers, il send you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiritflier Posted September 12, 2006 Report Share Posted September 12, 2006 Hi Adam, Is Luke getting on ok with the harness? *** I need to find out what material these belly pans are made from and where I can buy a sheet. Most of the added bits on my buggy have been made at home and the belly pan is the last thing needed. I'm not dissing anyone elses efforts, I'd just like to do this for myself purely for the personal satisfaction of having done it. On another note, has anyone noticed that Ralf hasn't had any buggies for sale on Ebay for the past week? See ya, Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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