wjb - 31-1-2007 at 06:53 PM
I am considering building my own buggy. Where is a good source of buggy parts. Wheels, tires, seats ect...Thanks, Wade
leebrianh - 31-1-2007 at 07:14 PM
I've got two midi tires and tubes (brand new) if you are interested. - Brian
kitemaker4 - 1-2-2007 at 12:39 PM
By the time you buy and make a buggy I wonder if it would cost you more than if you bought a good second hand one. Just a thought.
Susan
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PKD Brooza 2, 3, 4 and5.5 meter
Libre V-max and Special buggys
Nasa wings in many sizes
wjb - 1-2-2007 at 02:41 PM
That is the question I am considering. Though I work in a machine and weld shop. I also have access to materials and a 3000 watt laser (I do the
programming) The only thing I would be out would be tires, wheels, seats, and bearings. The time commitment would be issue. I have two small kids.
That equals no time. But I do love projects.
kitemaker4 - 1-2-2007 at 03:29 PM
You need to check out the prices on Libre buggy parts at the kbsp.
http://www.kitebuggyspeedshop.com/
Susan
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kites PKD Brooza 2, 3, 4 and 5.5 meter
Libre V-max and Special buggys
Nasa wings in many sizes
SecondWind - 1-2-2007 at 05:03 PM
Just my 2 cents - I say buy one first and roll...
Then, if you think you have a better design, build a new frame and use all the parts you have.
Pablo - 1-2-2007 at 08:27 PM
Seat, wheels and rubber will set you back close to $150-200 right off the top. Assuming you can get the metal for free/cheap you may be able to put
somethign together for cheap, If you're looking for something special like Popeyes stuff then you're way ahead to homebuild, but if you want a
standard buggy, you'll be hard pressed to beat some of the used ones going around, I believe a Libra just went for $400 on the buy sell.
awindofchange - 1-2-2007 at 10:05 PM
The Kite Trike buggies are only $399.99 new. We have them in stock.
jonesing4wind - 2-2-2007 at 07:25 AM
I built my first one out of PVC and do not recommend it. I put over $250 into it and only buggied with it 2 times. After that I bought a 2nd hand PL
Comp for a steal and had it for 4 years..... By all means, satisfy the "Project Urge" but just keep in mind you might not "SAVE" money by doing it
that way...
Seany
popeyethewelder - 3-2-2007 at 11:41 AM
my advice is if you are thinking of making a buggy to save costs, forget it
buy a decent secondhand buggy....works out far far cheaper
building you own buggyis is not the cheap option believe me I should know...
Carl