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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 01:59 AM
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There is always some parts that you want that you can't afford or that are not available.
What have you made for your quad yourself or had made for you??

Every one has seen it but here's my wheeliebar.
Wheelie bar pic

Here's my front struts for Drag racing & my fitted number plate
Struts & number plate pic

So lets see your creations!!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 02:24 AM
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I made alum. fender support brackets so I could take off those G@Y heelguards.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 11:08 AM
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Look in my pics, my stepdad made the healguards for the polaris's, and the keyplate for the cannondale..
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:07 PM
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Moose,

Was getting ready to try and make a wheelie bar myself. Any tips? What kind of a wheel did you use?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:29 PM
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Hey come on now what about my question? I didn't call you an *** clown or nothing LOL [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

I love this place!!!
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:32 PM
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Originally posted by: TheRaptorMan
Moose,

Was getting ready to try and make a wheelie bar myself. Any tips? What kind of a wheel did you use?
Now that a mod has come in & gotten completely off topic & I've taken care of that I can get back on topic & answer your question.

The toughest part about making the wheelie bar was the top mount & figgureing out where to put it.
Don't make it too short or stiff it'll make the rrear tires unload.
The tire is a Go-Cart wheel with a front hub for the axle.


Here's a pic of my top mount
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:35 PM
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Originally posted by: TheRaptorMan
Hey come on now what about my question? I didn't call you an *** clown or nothing LOL [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif[/img]

I love this place!!!
I got your question answered while you were typing that [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif[/img] !! LOL!!
You wouldn't think you'd have to put a modarator in line but I do what I have to!!

If you have any more questions just ask.
I have several pics of my wheelie bar on my web site, just click the link in my sig.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:36 PM
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Never thought about making a bracket like that ... NICE!!

I though about putting a strut in to lower the back and just mounting the top bar to the strut. Do you think that this would hurt more than benefit?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:42 PM
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Originally posted by: TheRaptorMan
Never thought about making a bracket like that ... NICE!!

I though about putting a strut in to lower the back and just mounting the top bar to the strut. Do you think that this would hurt more than benefit?
If everything was solid it should work good.
I made mine like I did for a couple of reasons,
1. I didn't want to have to remove the rear shock, It's a PIA to do all the time, so I just strap down the rear end to compress the suspension.
2. I wanted to use the stock bolts (On the linkage mount) since longer shoulder bolts are hard to find.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 12:50 PM
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Thanks for info. Moose

I may try the strut but not sure yet. I have to get the bike finshed up then I'm going to get the stuts and wheele bar made. I will put some pics up one I get it done. (if it looks a little like yours dont get mad) [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-wink.gif[/img]

Nice job on it though looks good. Hope mine looks as good.
 
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