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5187Alexander

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using an atv in a mini buggy build
« on: February 17, 2010, 06:23:45 PM »
I have a old Kawasaki bayou 4 wheeler that is still in good running order and was wondering if it could be used to build a mini buggy. I would like to build a 2 seater buggy and wondered if there is any frame plans that are just for this kind of build and what may be involved in such a build.
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #1 on: February 17, 2010, 06:27:40 PM »
No reason it can't be done. Seen a few builds like that but I know of no plans.
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #2 on: February 17, 2010, 08:07:02 PM »
No plans that I'm aware of. What do you plan on doing with the buggy? Sand,Trail or?
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #3 on: February 17, 2010, 08:49:09 PM »
basically what "Ridgerunner" were doing before they went out of business.

Google Ridgerunner for images, and go from there, hopefully inspired
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #4 on: February 18, 2010, 11:34:21 AM »
Found this site www.atvrideronline.com/newsfront/100_0406_new_two_seat_atv. I think it need more of a cage over and around the occupants. Looks like a go utility but not for sport. If you roll that thing you way to in the open for me. 
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #5 on: February 18, 2010, 11:46:58 AM »
The Picture ZDunebound posted is a lawsuit waiting to happen. Even if not the people riding will likely be hurt or killed.

That roll bar has no forward or backwards support and no x brace.

Yet because its there some fool will drive the machine like he stole it and the manufacturer will be liable.

In this case they ought to be IMO.

No reason for no X brace and tube running to the back for triangulation support.


There IS a company thats converts quads.

www.area51fabworks.com

But they only cater to certain quads I think. Check em out
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« Reply #6 on: February 18, 2010, 03:35:29 PM »
That link sux.
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #7 on: February 18, 2010, 03:39:30 PM »
I do have to agree on that now Fabr.

Last time I went there it was actually a site with info on the buggies.

They basically were making frames thats used the Quads rear swingaxle and the quads front suspension. it all jsut bolted on.

But it looks like they went belly up.

They were advertising in the back of SandSports magazine. Thats where I saw them.
 
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #8 on: February 18, 2010, 05:27:26 PM »
 Thanks for the info so far. I want to build this buggy for trail riding. I also agree about the ridgerunner. It needs alot more rider safety. I guess I would build something on the order of it but with a full roll bar cage. You never can be too safe.
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #9 on: February 18, 2010, 08:06:05 PM »
With a few mods they'd be fine.
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #10 on: February 25, 2010, 08:13:59 PM »
What would be the best way to widen the width of a shaft driven rear axle on the ATV axle I plan to use for my mini buggy my project? Could you extend the axle by mounting short shafts onto the wheel hubs or would this cause problems?
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #11 on: February 25, 2010, 08:26:50 PM »
I doubt that would be a good idea. How much wider you need?
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #12 on: February 25, 2010, 08:33:05 PM »
I not sure. I'm  wanting to make a 2 seater buggy from a Kawasaki Bayou 4 wheeler and thought I would need a wider wheel base.
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2010, 08:40:16 PM »
How wide is the bayou now? Got any pics of it so we can see what we're working with size wise?
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Re: using an atv in a mini buggy build
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2010, 09:23:38 PM »
I think the width of wheelbase is around 40" wide. I don't have any pics of my personal 4 wheeler but here is a pic of one I found on the net. I hope I attached the pic to this message right.
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