My Sidewinder off-road buggy build *VIDEO ADDED*

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Bernd:
I don't want to take away from Andrews nice build here, but I mentioned earlier in the htread that I had pics of a buggy I had built back in 1976. Found the pics and here they are.

Now back to Andrews nice buggy build. :dremel: :clap:

Bernd

zeusrekning:
Still cant wait to see it finished. I am having a hard time tracking down engines. I would really like to have an XR650 but... If only I knew a motorcycle guy, hmmm maybe on in the new jersey area. YEAH Eric, any good leads on salvaged bikes up your way???

jones:
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Bernd, that looks like SO MUCH FUN. You did a really good job on that buggy.
The buggy will be unbalanced, it's sort of inherent in the design. HOWEVER, I will be putting a large (35L) fuel tank and car battery on the other side of the buggy to try and balance it out... when it's full of fuel.

I have a small update. I have done 2.5 of the 4 engine mounts. I need to get some bolts to do the front and rear mounts because they need to be removable so that I can get the engine in and out.

All mounts have these machined washers (made on the lathe) so that if it needs to be moved slightly I can machine a slightly thicker/thinner washer to move the engine.

Here is a picture of the frame as it is now

And Rocky likes to think he has helped a bit

Andrew

Bernd:
Thanks Andrew,

Now that you mention the tank and battery I do rememeber seeing them on the buggy site. Now it makes sense.

Great idea with the washers. One never thinks of using a system like that to shim sideways. It's alway up and down.

I don't think Rocky helps. I think he supervises. He just lets you think he's helping. Ask Bogs his Bandit does the supervision in his shop and don't let him tell you different. :D

I'm realy interested in the drive train and steering on that buggy. But I can wait till you get to it.

Bernd

Brass_Machine:
Good work so far Andrew. On my trike frame design I am doing almost the same thing with the shims and engine placement. Glad to see I am not the only one!

Eric

Rocky's job is to supervise, criticize and heavily observe!

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