😁: When your new buggy climbs steep obstacles at idle in low range. The fact that you build these in your shed with limited machines/tools says alot. I really enjoy following along and watching the build. Great work, Chris.
Love the build, here’s some advice: 1. Motorcycle sport bike engines are designed to rev extremely high, their powerband is in the 8,000 RPM+ range. They have like 300 degree + duration cams so below 7,000 they barely produce any power. If needed you can change your gear ratios to compensate for the high revving nature of these engines. 2. Having issues with the transmission slipping out of gear can be helped by using non-synthetic oil (synthetic is more slippery) and if that does not help then take a look at the shift star and spring. They are relatively easy to get to and replace; slipping out of gear means a worn shift star or spring. If you replace both and still have issues using a stronger spring will help it stay in gear. Best of luck!
It has really been a joy watching you progress over time and become better and better. I love it that you aren't embarrassed to admit your mistakes, and what you learned from them. In my opinion, that is the best part of watching your channel. This machine is the culmination of countless hours of R&D on your part, and it's awesome. Just needs a few tweaks to be really great. Keep it up, and never let anyone's criticism discourage you.
@@gb1613 kinda, yup, depending on the type of snow. True. Best practice would be to carry both on your trailer, in case the sand isn't great loose stuff, and you need a more multi-purpose tire. Here in Michigan all kinds of environments are mixed together. we have awesome dunes, sandy beaches, etc, but all of it is surrounded by pine forrest with rock hard (full of clay, because of the last ice age) ground, groomed trails, two-tracks, muddy stuff, big rocky stuff...... snow, solid ice...... humid black mud stinky tar-pit type type swamps....
There’s something to be said about a toy when you turn and look at it after riding and can’t help but smile. Glad to see the joy this build has brought you!
A great showing, one man made built machine pitted alongside manufacturer built machine. And they had 4×4! Skid plates for the chain and sprockets. A hard run or bounce on a high rock could warp the sprockets and end the day.
Awesome to watch you complete a ride w/o Carnage gremlins 😂 That suspension really soaked up the trail and keep the tires planted !! Great Build and it was great seeing you have fun . ✌💜🙏 Always
you should be proud you mostlikly have one of the best buggys if not the best and you earned it good show rather be welding keep up that spirit you are good i get excited when the new buggy videos come outjust love the stuff
Looks awesome !Chris not sure you may need to check the length of the front brake lines. Seem to be little short when turning and suspension is extended downward.
You have built a hell of a machine, time to put some serious safety into it side nets, helmet, and collar. I've seen first hand crippling injury's in similar machines in a role overs partial ejection is no joke, got to keep head, arms, and legs inside the ride at all times. Makes you braver as well. Long live the creator.
That thing is an absolute weapon. I can tell by the giggles you get when you make something truly ridiculous. Few things I reckon 1) side panels 2) lexan for a windscreen 3) dakar style seat 4) set up your shocks properly and fit some bump stops if bottoming out is your worry
Finally!! Success. You know the grave ninja would have broke down. I am glad to see you enjoying yourself at the ORV park. Keep up the great work. That independent rear suspension was amazing to watch.
Fantastic job!! The suspension works so well. Get a padded seat cover, and use fabric for the side coverings. You could use tarp material on the inside, side you see the tubing.
i love it, especially the suspension travel. have you considered building a 4x4 with maybe 2 seats so you can enjoy it with a friend. having 4wd and gear ratio like this will be a go anywhere do anything machine
Nice! That suspension is awesome! I only saw the left rear tire leave the ground once, the rest of the time all four tires were firmly planted on the ground! The thing looks like it handles like a Cadillac! Awesome job! 👌
Really good job that took a pretty good beating out there and it held up amazingly well the only thing I saw that might become a problem is the rear chain drive. Those chains are out there in the open I think they need to have guards put on them just in case and if you do put them on they should be made pretty substantial so that you don't have them into the chains you are trying to protect.
Hey Chris, this is a testament to how well you build. Just hearing the laugh after the first stop says it all. Ya need a helmet bud to protect the money maker, a stick or rock flying up into the face isn't gonna tickle. So cool to see a build that is everything a guy would want to own... i woke up early in Oz and went on a scenic cruise with ya. Cheers for the builds, stay well. Ad from Oz. 🇦🇺🙃👎
Looks good, looks like it's not beatin your guts out, suspension doing its job.. Happy to see you getting to enjoy riding and not breaking down constantly.. Those front brake lines look a little stretched out there, especially when turning. Success brother..🤘
You've made an all purpose trail machine. It can handle most terrain and I'd bet it'd do well on more technical rocky terrain given the correct tires and suspension settings as well. Can't wait to see it with sides and paint.
Satern vue steering is the cheapest and best bruno in Portugal can fix you up with the electronics to make it work on ebay .and you can quicken it up and increase the radius. Happy steering
In the off roading video's it looked like that bar underneath the rear suspension was pretty close to hitting ground. Great build and you could see how much you enjoyed driving it. Stay safe.
G'day from Australia, love the build mate, she's a beauty !!! I would try softening up the shocks. You can see they are too rigid. Have a play with the settings in sure you'll find a sweeter spot. Happy trails and don't forget your helmet 🪖⛑
So cool!!! I'm looking forward to when you throw some paddle tires on it and take it to some sand dunes!. I realize you're on the east coast, but St. Anthony Idaho has the best dunes I've ever been to. Huge area and a variety of levels of difficulty. Another must-visit is swingarm city Utah. Really crazy dirt terrain out there.
You should take this thing to Cars and Cameras and go head to head on time trials with their trophy truck and the other one they have with the 950 in it (can't remember what they called it, but it's the other big build they did like the trophy truck).... I bet this buggy would blow away anything they have on their Grand Prix.
nice, and well done! you have amazing skills! you could connect the 2 lower shockmounts in the front each side to strengthen them up - i see it breaking there soon. on both rear sprockets/axles you coud add a circular plate bigger than the sprockets to protect them against impact. a suggestion for colour: black frame and red metal panels or pure metal panels
Love it, IT'S A BEAST!!! But you may want to put a rounded skidplate over that rear differential to keep it from getting a hole punched in it by a rock.
Chris watching the video in the left front wheel I noticed that the brake pipe is stretching to its limits ,I possible take a look and if need it make it longer ,good job makeing this beast alive ,I enjoy which you building these machine ,keep up your good work and post more videos into the week as I love watching you create and build
Nice job Chris, damn that’s gotta feel good sir! I know you’ve taken crap already, but believe me those shocks will do it all. There is high and low speed valving in them. Don’t worry about jumps etc, they can handle it. Talk with KING and do your research. Weigh the car and let them know each corner weight. Buy the shims and do a video on valving the shocks. They will float and take BIG jumps all the same, you paid for that ability bud. Get a box of shims, take it out, ride it, and do the changes at your truck. (Just the rears) Bring a nitrogen tank and oil :)
I'm not sure but I think this is the first time you've taken a build out and not broken it. SUCCESS 👏
Way to spoil it 😪
Its called a stress test for a reason
I was gonna say, kept watching for it to break on him...
Verryyy nice, great success 👍👨👍
😁: When your new buggy climbs steep obstacles at idle in low range.
The fact that you build these in your shed with limited machines/tools says alot. I really enjoy following along and watching the build. Great work, Chris.
Love the build, here’s some advice:
1. Motorcycle sport bike engines are designed to rev extremely high, their powerband is in the 8,000 RPM+ range. They have like 300 degree + duration cams so below 7,000 they barely produce any power. If needed you can change your gear ratios to compensate for the high revving nature of these engines.
2. Having issues with the transmission slipping out of gear can be helped by using non-synthetic oil (synthetic is more slippery) and if that does not help then take a look at the shift star and spring. They are relatively easy to get to and replace; slipping out of gear means a worn shift star or spring. If you replace both and still have issues using a stronger spring will help it stay in gear.
Best of luck!
It has really been a joy watching you progress over time and become better and better. I love it that you aren't embarrassed to admit your mistakes, and what you learned from them. In my opinion, that is the best part of watching your channel. This machine is the culmination of countless hours of R&D on your part, and it's awesome. Just needs a few tweaks to be really great. Keep it up, and never let anyone's criticism discourage you.
Paddle Tires + Sand Dunes = Loads Of Fun!!! 🤟🏻
I was thinking the same thing. Busco Beach sand drags.
Useless for everything BUT sand though....
Amen!!
@@DetroitMicroSound They work in the snow too!
@@gb1613 kinda, yup, depending on the type of snow. True. Best practice would be to carry both on your trailer, in case the sand isn't great loose stuff, and you need a more multi-purpose tire. Here in Michigan all kinds of environments are mixed together. we have awesome dunes, sandy beaches, etc, but all of it is surrounded by pine forrest with rock hard (full of clay, because of the last ice age) ground, groomed trails, two-tracks, muddy stuff, big rocky stuff...... snow, solid ice...... humid black mud stinky tar-pit type type swamps....
It was good to see you have a positive experience with a vehicle you made yourself!
This is my favorite build on TH-cam right now well done sir.....well done...
Waiting for the scene when he cuts into the shop......OKAAAAAYYYYYY
😂I say it with him every time
Every time withought fail or sometimes it’s IIGGGHHHTTTT!!
LOL 🤣
The articulation is amazing Brother.
Aircraft push-pull cables are awesome for shift linkage!
There’s something to be said about a toy when you turn and look at it after riding and can’t help but smile. Glad to see the joy this build has brought you!
Hey boet, this looks super fun to drive and YOU built it, you can be proud of it, and all new things need minor tweaks. Well done! 😉
Great video Chris! It was a pleasure meeting and riding with you that day. The buggy works great. You’ve done a great job building it.
FINALLY!!!!! you actually take something out
AWESOME!!! keep posting riding videos
That is an impressive machine you've made. All the other channel guys will love it like the Grave Ninja.
grate to see you out there having some fun
It was so awesome to meet you, we had a blast riding with you!!
You mastered the suspension
Get your popcorn 🍿 boys. Been waiting for this one!
you finally got an awsome build that works very well. I am happy for you nice job
A great showing, one man made built machine pitted alongside manufacturer built machine. And they had 4×4! Skid plates for the chain and sprockets. A hard run or bounce on a high rock could warp the sprockets and end the day.
Definitely one bad ass machine!!
WOW 👀 ONE BIG PAT ON THE BACK FOR CHRIS ! Got to be proud of that build buddy 👍
Awesome to watch you complete a ride w/o Carnage gremlins 😂 That suspension really soaked up the trail and keep the tires planted !! Great Build and it was great seeing you have fun . ✌💜🙏 Always
Thats awesome dude. Much respect for the talent you have. Amazing vehicle you built friend
Yes. Power steering, mirrors, panels....deck it out if it drives that well!
Definitely need some grease fittings but that thing is awesome! Great to see you being able to enjoy it so much
you should be proud you mostlikly have one of the best buggys if not the best and you earned it good show rather be welding keep up that spirit you are good i get excited when the new buggy videos come outjust love the stuff
Looks awesome !Chris not sure you may need to check the length of the front brake lines. Seem to be little short when turning and suspension is extended downward.
Well I think it's safe to say the suspension WORKS! You gotta take that thing to the dunes
You have built a hell of a machine, time to put some serious safety into it side nets, helmet, and collar. I've seen first hand crippling injury's in similar machines in a role overs partial ejection is no joke, got to keep head, arms, and legs inside the ride at all times. Makes you braver as well. Long live the creator.
Agreed
Congratulations on the successful ride!
Hell yeah!! She's a ripper! Looks like a blast to drive! 👍
I like the way you make your videos. Love from Australia.
Great build.
That thing is an absolute weapon. I can tell by the giggles you get when you make something truly ridiculous.
Few things I reckon
1) side panels
2) lexan for a windscreen
3) dakar style seat
4) set up your shocks properly and fit some bump stops if bottoming out is your worry
Oh, and some tesa tape to wrap that wire harness
Hydraulic bump stops, not the hard stops you have mounted.
I love your videos. I live less then 30 mins from brown mountain trails. I will be going there soon with the gokart I build from a wrecked 4 wheeler
Finally!! Success. You know the grave ninja would have broke down. I am glad to see you enjoying yourself at the ORV park. Keep up the great work. That independent rear suspension was amazing to watch.
You've got a winner. That articulation is amazing!
Fantastic job!! The suspension works so well.
Get a padded seat cover, and use fabric for the side coverings. You could use tarp material on the inside, side you see the tubing.
Nice job Chris it works really well and looks like tons of fun!
Great to see you enjoy the fruits of your labor. Looks sick
Very awesome ride you built. Very clean very cool. Sweet job man
Works excellent. Like the build.
Watching the back diffrencial suspension is fun
Yes good job great machine sounds great👍
That beast looks awesome going down the road. Glad to see it held together on it's first real test!
Man that looked AWESOME! Great Job with the build!!
Love it man!! God Bless!
Yayyy! No tow of shame back through the parking lot!! Congrats!
ahh... finally some rocks and bumps for those shocks to soak up! Looks like a real smooth ride
Looks good on the trails and it looks like the suspension works
Looks great! Well done Chris! 👍😁
i love it, especially the suspension travel. have you considered building a 4x4 with maybe 2 seats so you can enjoy it with a friend. having 4wd and gear ratio like this will be a go anywhere do anything machine
Looks like you built a fine machine 👍👍. Plenty of power and looks like the ride is fantastic.
🇺🇸🦅🌏⚓️🇺🇸
I'm watching you from Poland. You are crazy guy! :)
Perfect bunch a vehicles to cruise with..Yeah looks good nice work .it loved it
Looks like a lot of fun!
I'm just glad you enjoy your own creation
Nice! That suspension is awesome! I only saw the left rear tire leave the ground once, the rest of the time all four tires were firmly planted on the ground! The thing looks like it handles like a Cadillac! Awesome job! 👌
I've so been looking forward to this. 💯💯💯
Really good job that took a pretty good beating out there and it held up amazingly well the only thing I saw that might become a problem is the rear chain drive. Those chains are out there in the open I think they need to have guards put on them just in case and if you do put them on they should be made pretty substantial so that you don't have them into the chains you are trying to protect.
That looked like you really enjoyed yourself out there, all your hard work & engineering skills payed off. Weldone.
Hey Chris, this is a testament to how well you build. Just hearing the laugh after the first stop says it all. Ya need a helmet bud to protect the money maker, a stick or rock flying up into the face isn't gonna tickle. So cool to see a build that is everything a guy would want to own... i woke up early in Oz and went on a scenic cruise with ya.
Cheers for the builds, stay well.
Ad from Oz. 🇦🇺🙃👎
SUCCESS for you bro. I'm from Indonesia and I love your every work. You're a smart person.
It rips!!! Worth the wait. I'd add a engine temp gauge since you're engine breaking a lot.
Why would engine braking cause heat issues? As opposed to igniting gasoline when on power?
Looks good, looks like it's not beatin your guts out, suspension doing its job.. Happy to see you getting to enjoy riding and not breaking down constantly..
Those front brake lines look a little stretched out there, especially when turning.
Success brother..🤘
Nice job looks good sounds good seems to look like it's doing what u want it to
You've made an all purpose trail machine. It can handle most terrain and I'd bet it'd do well on more technical rocky terrain given the correct tires and suspension settings as well.
Can't wait to see it with sides and paint.
That’s nice ride man 👨 👍
looks like it's awesome at crawling AND baja, great engineering balance!
Looks great.
Edit: i still think you can get it set up for any normal situation without the extra shocks.
Satern vue steering is the cheapest and best bruno in Portugal can fix you up with the electronics to make it work on ebay .and you can quicken it up and increase the radius. Happy steering
you should call that thing the Black Widow because with its wide stance it looks like a spider going through the woods i love it.
That thing is awesome, at the level of a good UTV or even better.
Suspension looks sooo good
this is the best thing you've ever built! sick little buggy
Wow super cool ! It’s cool that you could ride with some side by sides like that because you can kind of see how your buggy compares
In the off roading video's it looked like that bar underneath the rear suspension was pretty close to hitting ground. Great build and you could see how much you enjoyed driving it. Stay safe.
You should fab up some cool looking tree kickers! like the ones on an old school sand rail.
G'day from Australia, love the build mate, she's a beauty !!! I would try softening up the shocks. You can see they are too rigid. Have a play with the settings in sure you'll find a sweeter spot. Happy trails and don't forget your helmet 🪖⛑
So cool!!! I'm looking forward to when you throw some paddle tires on it and take it to some sand dunes!. I realize you're on the east coast, but St. Anthony Idaho has the best dunes I've ever been to. Huge area and a variety of levels of difficulty. Another must-visit is swingarm city Utah. Really crazy dirt terrain out there.
You should take this thing to Cars and Cameras and go head to head on time trials with their trophy truck and the other one they have with the 950 in it (can't remember what they called it, but it's the other big build they did like the trophy truck).... I bet this buggy would blow away anything they have on their Grand Prix.
Dude awesome shake down run how did the sway bar do? I think i would put a skid plate under the motor those cases are so easy to bust on rocks
Thank for video 👍👍👍
Looks like it did pretty good!
Can't wait to see you're first 4x4 build... hopefully will be the next build...💯💯
nice, and well done! you have amazing skills!
you could connect the 2 lower shockmounts in the front each side to strengthen them up - i see it breaking there soon. on both rear sprockets/axles you coud add a circular plate bigger than the sprockets to protect them against impact.
a suggestion for colour: black frame and red metal panels or pure metal panels
If the shock is adjusted right, you won’t need extra shocks. Tune it the right way for the buggy and it should be good no matter what.
You did a great job on this machine! And it sounds great too!
Love it, IT'S A BEAST!!! But you may want to put a rounded skidplate over that rear differential to keep it from getting a hole punched in it by a rock.
Chris watching the video in the left front wheel I noticed that the brake pipe is stretching to its limits ,I possible take a look and if need it make it longer ,good job makeing this beast alive ,I enjoy which you building these machine ,keep up your good work and post more videos into the week as I love watching you create and build
The ninja use to be my favorite but after seeing this thing walk over all those rocks and tree stumps 😻 I can’t wait till u paint it 💪🏼
dude I am so happy for you
super cool buggy
Hy Chris, the suspensions look very good. And the noise of the exhaust is "magic" Kris
Nice job Chris, damn that’s gotta feel good sir! I know you’ve taken crap already, but believe me those shocks will do it all. There is high and low speed valving in them. Don’t worry about jumps etc, they can handle it. Talk with KING and do your research. Weigh the car and let them know each corner weight. Buy the shims and do a video on valving the shocks. They will float and take BIG jumps all the same, you paid for that ability bud. Get a box of shims, take it out, ride it, and do the changes at your truck. (Just the rears) Bring a nitrogen tank and oil :)
It sure came out nice good job
These home schooled kids are the best to watch.
Is he actually homeschooled?
@@noahlyden17 yhea that's what I was wondering
perfecto, saludos desde Arg. :D
Well done.