I got a one-of-a-kind buggy. It was originally a prototype test buggy made in china somewhere. I got it fully crated up after it was sitting in a warehouse here in CA for over 2 years. (it was imported on accident by the company my sister works for and they didn't know what to do with it...until I took it off their hands) It was pretty much brand new. After lots of research, etc. I found that it was a Polaris Predator 500 clone engine (made by Fuji Heavy/Subaru) with a 5 speed + Reverse tranny. I have been buying Polairs parts for the engine for upgrades here and there and going by 2006 Polaris Predator specs and everything has been working out. I put a Big Gun exhaust system on it, jetted the carb, run Polaris synthetic oil, installed a K&N intake system, re wired the whole thing, (pretty much all the "made in china" buggies have pretty sloppy wiring and that bugs the crap out of me), installed 2 50w lazer headlights, removed stupid things like the horn, turn signals, plastic crap all around..... replaced crummy things like the plastic radiator overflow with a nice aluminum one...etc. I also made a custom aluminum grille for the front to kinda complete the look, it seemed like there was too much of a gaping holle. All in all it rides pretty nice now. I recently broke the chain while doing a hill climb so I got a x-ring high tensle strength chain and a 12 tooth sprocket in the mail from sprocket specialists (instead of the factory 14 tooth) so I can climb faster. I can drop the clutch in the street and do a nice burn out and climb pretty much any hill at the dunes....
heres a couple photos and a little video for you guys to enjoy! I look forward to talking with you all about our fun little toys!
Looks like it really hauls - whats the top end speed? _________________ Twister Hammer Head 250 - 2006
18 gr Sliders - Polini torque spring
132.5 jet - Uni Airfilter
ITP Mudlites
Yerfdog 3206 - stock - except for my welds
Can you stop at the bottom of that hill and climb right up? Sweet ride man! _________________ Custom Buggy http://www.buggynews.com/topic13417.html
Sahara 150cc Converted to a 350
Kasea AB150
Blade 50cc
Polaris Sportsman 700 Twin
Can you stop at the bottom of that hill and climb right up? Sweet ride man!
With paddle tires yes. With dirt knobbies I need to be winding out 2nd gear before I start the climb. I'm sure it will be different when I put my new sprocket on today.
Okay, I have to know... Do you eat cat meat, or am I just misinterpreting your screen name?
That buggy looks sweet. I've always wondered why there aren't more small buggies powered by high performance ATV engines. You can easily get 45-50+ out of a very lightweight, compact, water-cooled engine. _________________ LJ Tech 1100cc Sand Sport -- Working the bugs out...
2000 Honda 400ex -- Fully modified
2003 Honda 400ex -- Stock (Wife's bike)
1996 Honda CR250R -- My "Fast" toy
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