Dune buggy project - Page 13

Weldangrind · 05-18-2017, 12:21 PM

Shop pics are always welcome!

Wild_Alaskan · 05-19-2017, 06:35 PM

Wild_Alaskan · 06-06-2017, 02:12 AM

well I warped out the keyways on the shafting a couple weeks ago, and have since put together and machined a new shaft design.

I guess I should believe the computer next time

The new design has permanently welded on brake and sprocket mount and splined cv hub connections allowing the bearings to be removed if necessary. The shaft is now 1 3/8 inches thick and was made out of two of these to save machine time: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291121564506...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT. They are coupled by a precision bored collar in the center so both ends are splined. The CV adapters were bored to accept splined couplers matching the shaft and welded to them. the sprocket and brake hubs were bored to near perfect angular runout before being welded to the shaft.

Doesn't seem to have any issue chirping the sticky automotive snow tires when cornering on pavement. or ripping full throttle 2nd gear doughnuts on gravel. Soon I will take it to the dunes for a real test, just need to do some serious upgrades to the trailer

Weldangrind · 06-06-2017, 01:12 PM

That is a work of art. I never thought of buying splined shafts like that; good to know they're available.

Will it be a big deal to remove the rotor when it requires replacement?

BTW, loving your YouTube channel!

Wild_Alaskan · 06-06-2017, 02:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

That is a work of art. I never thought of buying splined shafts like that; good to know they're available.

Will it be a big deal to remove the rotor when it requires replacement?

BTW, loving your YouTube channel!

Thanks! I hope to have some good buggy content posted in the next couple weeks.

No it shouldn't be a very big deal, the flange for the cv will slide off the splines once the set screw is removed and the bearing will also slide off the shaft so wouldn't be too big of a deal. The sprocket is the same process for replacement

Wild_Alaskan · 06-07-2017, 12:24 AM

I spent the day adding rails to my shitty trailer to allow the buggy to park on it, so it can now go fun places.

Wild_Alaskan · 08-26-2018, 05:54 PM

Finally a real ride video...

Weldangrind · 08-27-2018, 11:04 AM

Awesome! The suspension looks like it's working really well. Where were you riding?

Wild_Alaskan · 08-27-2018, 01:52 PM

copper river delta Alaska

Gh426 · 08-27-2018, 08:30 PM

Nice work! Inboard brakes tons of travel done on the cheap! Diy at its best. beautiful & amazing.

Gh

05-18-2017, 12:21 PM	#181
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Shop pics are always welcome! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-19-2017, 06:35 PM	#182
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	__________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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06-06-2017, 02:12 AM	#183
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	well I warped out the keyways on the shafting a couple weeks ago, and have since put together and machined a new shaft design. I guess I should believe the computer next time The new design has permanently welded on brake and sprocket mount and splined cv hub connections allowing the bearings to be removed if necessary. The shaft is now 1 3/8 inches thick and was made out of two of these to save machine time: http://www.ebay.com/itm/291121564506...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT. They are coupled by a precision bored collar in the center so both ends are splined. The CV adapters were bored to accept splined couplers matching the shaft and welded to them. the sprocket and brake hubs were bored to near perfect angular runout before being welded to the shaft. Doesn't seem to have any issue chirping the sticky automotive snow tires when cornering on pavement. or ripping full throttle 2nd gear doughnuts on gravel. Soon I will take it to the dunes for a real test, just need to do some serious upgrades to the trailer __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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06-06-2017, 01:12 PM	#184
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	That is a work of art. I never thought of buying splined shafts like that; good to know they're available. Will it be a big deal to remove the rotor when it requires replacement? BTW, loving your YouTube channel! __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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06-07-2017, 12:24 AM	#186
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	I spent the day adding rails to my shitty trailer to allow the buggy to park on it, so it can now go fun places. __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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08-26-2018, 05:54 PM	#187
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	Finally a real ride video... __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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08-27-2018, 11:04 AM	#188
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Awesome! The suspension looks like it's working really well. Where were you riding? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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08-27-2018, 01:52 PM	#189
Wild_Alaskan Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Alaska Posts: 914	copper river delta Alaska __________________ Dune buggy build http://chinariders.net/modules.php?n...wtopic&t=14470 400cc lifan build vid: http://youtu.be/20HoU8OK_Y0 other fun: http://tinyurl.com/wildalaskan
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08-27-2018, 08:30 PM	#190
Gh426 Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: LA Posts: 74	Wow! Nice work! Inboard brakes tons of travel done on the cheap! Diy at its best. beautiful & amazing. Gh
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