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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 02:44 PM
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hi all, i is all new to this kite flyin business, how it started i was in towyn north wales with the family looking out of the caravan window an saw 2 kitesurfers havin some fun on the water, i was fixed on the site of them, so i got on the tinternet an hey presto there was a shop bout 4 miles away. so i said to the good ole lady "we is off out to buy a kite" so headed down to the shop, had some words with the guy, an hour later i walked out with my first kite and an empty wallet. so got back to the beach an had a crack at it. not long before i got used to how it flew an got dragged down the beach a few times. had it out everyday during the holiday after. after few times flying i was interested in getting a buggy. so on the tinternet again an saw a few and thought mmmm. down the shed i go few hours later i have built my own buggy. catch ya all up there ;)
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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 03:00 PM


welcome... now lets see this buggy...:wee:



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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 03:19 PM


here ya go didnt know how to upload to the forum so not sure if they will show





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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 03:31 PM


uhhh, can you please go back to the shed and put some flatbar across those 3 deadly pipes you got stickin up to impale yourself on. PLEASE. Other than that, it is not bad. But those pipes are givin me the creeps dude . dont mean to offend, just concerned about your personal safety.



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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 03:42 PM


yeah will be in the shed in the mornin dude think i got to learn to fly the kite b4 i go an use that i was thinkin of cutting the outside ones off but then i will have one stickin up in the middle so think your idea to put a plate across all 3 sounds good cheers for the point dude as i say i is all new to this sort of sport but gettin hooked more an more:singing:
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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 03:44 PM


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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 03:52 PM


yeah , do lots of flying . You need to be able to fly and not watch what the kite is doing. You will have alot going on ,and it is better to have the flying part down first,because it is a hazard to others. Always look out for the general public ,you never know what they will do. Get saftey equip, helmet, pads,etc..



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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 03:56 PM


NICE

You may want to post that on Popeyethewelder's site ? He has a whole section of home brew buggies.



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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 04:19 PM


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uhhh, can you please go back to the shed and put some flatbar across those 3 deadly pipes you got stickin up to impale yourself on. PLEASE. Other than that, it is not bad. But those pipes are givin me the creeps dude . dont mean to offend, just concerned about your personal safety.


That was my thought as well. If my first bug had those sticking up, they'd have ended up in my stomach.



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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 04:32 PM


Cool man. You're gonna want something to lean against eventually, or maybe its a luxury that you can do without but it'd probably make buggying a more pleasurable experience. Nice work!



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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 05:31 PM


Good on ya mate! Welcome :thumbup:



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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 05:35 PM


The fender is a nice touch. :thumbup:
Also get some end caps on those footpegs so you don't get sliced and your feet don't slip off.
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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 05:40 PM


big fan of fenders. like jaymz said nice touch.



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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 05:51 PM


Good Job!!



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[*] posted on 19-4-2010 at 11:17 PM


well done

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[*] posted on 20-4-2010 at 01:27 AM


yes definitely put a flat bar across those poles....and I suggest lowering your seat also..drop it down LOW..super low ...till your bottom is about 4-6 inches off the ground..don't worry bout bottoming out.... that way when you get side pull, your buggy is tensed into your armpit creating total side pull as opposed to up-n-out pull.....then when you widen your rear axle about 10-14 inches on both sides....another mod... you will further diminish your own aspect ratio...so when you get powered up you will not get yanked out, you will just slide sideways for a bit and then go even faster in a matter of seconds...you are really close to a speed buggy with this design...IMHO

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[*] posted on 20-4-2010 at 03:51 AM


Yeah I can see a nad in each of those pipes if you get stopped in a big hurry while going good. cap'm up and wear a cup!! Oh and don't forget the helmet.



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[*] posted on 20-4-2010 at 01:25 PM


cheers folks for tips will be doing them for sure
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