Homemade 250cc buggy - The Build.wmv

Off road buggy using 250cc quad engine and suspension.

[@Shepard_AU]

Fantastic idea of using a quad bike for the essential, hard to perfect areas of the build being the steering, suspension and braking.

[@ArchwayPerformance]

Looks good! Great project!

[@nickandbethstorm3621]

Hi everyone, I made this buggy just after finishing year 12. Yes, it has drawbacks by using quad parts but it was lots of fun on a tight budget. I didn't work off any plans so can't provide them, sorry (and things will be different depending on what quad you start with). The song is by a band a couple of my mates had in high school but they never released music officially. Thanks for the support and I hope this video has inspired others to get out there and give it a go. - Nick

[@LynxGenisys]

thats what i was planning to do when the engine in my quad went ka-put, however i decided to fix my quad.. but i still plan to use a quad chassis to build a kart, just gotta find a chassis.. be great to have the whole front end, a-arms, hubs, brakes etc etc, rear swingarm n all that... I have a 440 articat engine to use, and found another whole articat sled for 200$ for the rest of the drivetrain parts and electronics etc etc gotta get her done soon, springs comming! awesome build there!

[@nickmartin1231]

Awesome mate! sounds like some great plans! i defiantly recommend using the from suspension from a quad chassis. The only draw back is the turning circle and cos you dont have a rack and pinion set up its heaps hard to turn the wheel. (if you keep the quads steering) But the suspension and breaks work great :)

[@nickmartin1231]

Hey kosolic93 sounds fun mate! I put the clutch on the gear stick basically just because there wasn't enough room to squeeze in 3 pedals in the space I had for me feet. It also proved easier to mount and easy to use:) I think the engine was powerful enough, however i found out it was never tuned right so was lacking power! A 2 stroke engine might be more suited though. And I sold it cos I didn't take it out enough, I got into 4wding instead. Good luck with your build!

[@Jorri96]

Awesome buggy!

[@nickmartin1231]

Thanks :) im still sorting out a few things with the chain set up at the back but it lots of fun

[@chondominguez6995]

Good job. It's nice.

[@nickmartin1231]

yeh in regards to the back axle and wheels, i used it that way with the locked axle from the quad because it was the cheaper easier option. Its true the back is too narrow (the quad was made with a wide front and narrow back!) ideally i would put in independent rear suspension and make the axle wider but i just didnt want to spend to much money on the shocks and universal joints for the axle. i smoother ride would be very welcome though. great idea about reversing the wheels. ill give it a go

[@projectfpv6313]

Soo cool. Thanks for idea.

[@witosarlaw]

Mantap bang...🙏👍😊

[@g40rific]

some mud flap wuddve been nice great video tho

[@sebastienrichard7115]

nice buggy

[@darkstalker34]

thanks for the jack shaft idea. what are your gear reduction ratios? what gears did u use?

[@blairjosephbernard2011]

Nice I chopped up a Chinese quad to but I welded the rear end on it to but I'm not using the motor at all lol

[@sebastienrichard7115]

good job

[@Kernaljake555666]

I have the same quad i plan on pulling the motor off and just mounting it next to me on a go cart frame i have already, mounting the clutch handle on the steering wheel and just shifting with my right hand

[@nickmartin1231]

no problem. just be aware its difficult to get the tension on both the chains right and stay right as there is heaps of tension when accelerating. The large gear has 36 teeth and is from the quad. The smaller one has about 32 i think. I got it from a friend who works with metal and motorbikes so im not sure what it is exactly. He just machined it down to suit what i needed. Hope this helps

[@musonii]

Hey bro this is the best buggy i have ever seen for a tight budget.Can you please give me plans for it if you can I want to do one like yours but using parts from a standard 125 cc bike (i doubt if its possible)

[@joshwhelpley3979]

hey liked the video, is that the rear end from the bike aswell like the axel and such, and whats the top speed on it?? and any dimensions??

[@LukaDrives]

Hey man! Great work! I am thinking about doing the similar thing now... However, why didnt you put clutch to be on pedals? And was the engine powerful enough (in your opinion)? And also, how long did it take to make it? Btw, why did u sell it? :) Thanks a lot!

[@BillWills]

@Nick Storm Please answer, i could do the same with a frame ive built but to me the quad Axel looks too narrow and would make the vehicle unstable and tip... have you ever encountered problems as such? sorry if miss spelt many thanks.

[@nickmartin1231]

Yup made it on my own. No plans, made up all the sizes

[@sergio98o]

Hey, I'm doing a similar build, did you let the rear without suspension?

[@ciarahosking1458]

the rear wheelbase is so narrow. i also wish it had some springs back there.

[@marianapiccione3732]

Great video.Song?

[@emth7084]

how much did it cost to build? what tools did you use that not everyone has?

[@XanderKirsten]

hi. what diameter tube did you use and what was the thickness of the tube

[@flashpowder8776]

good idea

[@nickmartin1231]

yep its a manual quad bike engine. There is a shaft that runs from the bottom of the gear stick too what was the kick pedal thing on the engine for changing gears :)

[@teddyzubeck7848]

how long did it take to make the whole thing

[@nickmartin1231]

What do you mean exactly ratios? I've sold the buggy so I can't measure anything but feel free to ask specific questions and ill do my best

[@LynxGenisys]

one other thing, your rear axle/wheel base seems a bit narrow.. if it was mine, id see about getting a wider axle, or, on alot of machines, you can flip the rear wheels (put the valve stems on the inside) and gain usualy around 2"s.. be sure to check that your valve stem wont hit anythigna and get ripped out.. same thing as the fronts, although you usualy need flush valve stems installed, but your front looks to be a good wheel base.. lol.. the rear just looks narrow or someting..

[@nickmartin1231]

The buggy is about 2.4m long can't remember how wide.. 1,2 I'd guess. I wanted to do independent rear suspension but it was just too expensive . Yes it's the rear end of the quad too, not sure about top speed, I never got it tuned well before I slots it. I'd guess about 50kph as I reduced the ratios

[@nickmartin1231]

@ahmadjay88 Yep sure does!

[@lllShadownooblll]

Have the plans on it or for the frame?

[@camdengale_realestate]

Sick

[@elijahelgersma4713]

You need to come out with plans!

[@FrazZorX1]

is there any suspension in the back?

[@nickmartin1231]

Hey, sorry for not replying, I haven't checked this in awhile. I'll try answer a few questions. The quad axles were a little bit narrow but it didn't end up feeling unstable, I mostly used it on flat trails. And yes I've sold the buggy now so can't make anymore videos. However the front steering was straight from the quad. Basically I cut the shaft where the quad handlebars attached and welded on a part from a car steering shalf so I could change the angle, then put a steering wheel on. I sold the buggy cos I didn't use it enough and I got into modifying my 4wd. I think the engine was powerful enough but I never really had it tuned right when in the buggy. The quad had heaps of power. And I didn't put the clutch down as a foot pedal because on my design there really wasn't enough room to fit 3 pedals in the foot area, so I had to come up with a different solution. Hand clutch worked fine though. I hope this helps some of you out.

[@estebanfloj1314]

What are rolled front and rear wheels?

[@tines999]

did you build the sizes of the buggy???

[@kill8734]

hey how long did it take you to make it

[@benson1608]

Which parts are used and where can I get them ?

[@bobmouseable]

got any idea on prices of how much it all cost?

[@ahmadjay88]

does it have a reverse gear?

[@ZothanmawiaChhakchhuak]

Is that a bike engine what cc is tbat

[@harrypatt7708]

Cool

[@nickmartin1231]

Im interested in selling this buggy as i just dont have space and time to use it. I cant get the engine started right now, there is a problem with the electrics, i believe one part needs replacing as its making a shorting out noise and stopping the engine from trying to turn over. Also the chain set up at the back needs a little fine tuning. Perfect buy for someone who in keen to put a bit of time into this and end up with a very fun buggy. Comment if you're interested. $650 ono

[@2Fast4U3102]

how much did it cost to make?

[@nickmartin1231]

I'm not sure on what brand the AVT was. It had a Lefian engine I think. It was something Chinese.

[@nickmartin1231]

Sorry guys, I don't have any plans, I just made the design up

[@dost52]

Hi Nick, I am trying to figure out how to make a Buggy just like this one. I want to know if you had any plans or schema that you could give me in Email, I would be so happy ! Thanks for your time and hope you see this ! Btw thats a great work right there ! Keep on the good work !

[@lukesyy]

fuck its a small world. Im the guy who wanted you to ship it to the goldcoast ahha. i looked at this vid a while back.

[@FotoKatt]

Hey! Do you still have this buggy? If so, can you make a video about the steering? I started with my project 2 days ago and my front is like yours made from an atv. Sorry for my bad english, I´m from Sweden, lol.

[@higgosgu4027]

How much would it cost for me to get u to make me a 450cc 4 sroke one

[@lukesyy]

oi bro how did you change gears? is that a manual motorbike motor? ??? ahah

[@markmcgimpsey1618]

whats the front of the wuadbike called

[@noeldrew6277]

hi what's the name of the song please

[@nickmartin1231]

Sorry everyone, I sold this buggy so will not be able to answer questions regarding it.

[@MaximilianYT]

Nick Storm how much did its cost you too build in total and how much did you sell it for?

[@tylerdehaan8745]

Hey will u send me the plans for this buggy frame

[@eddieatkinson4502]

Hey nick good thing you wore your helmet. It would suck to tip it doing a top speed of what 5 mph? Maybe I should see if you want to race my grandma with her mobility scooter. I think she tops at 7 mph so you are screwed.

[@BajaMK1]

how wide is this buggy?

[@LifesAScript]

i would agree about it being slow, but if it were a clutch, and a 2 stroke, it would haul some ass. About buying one, you can make one as nice, if not better for the price. Onto the design, the body is nice, but it needs a pedal clutch, an e-brake, and pedal gas and front braking system. That would make it the shit.

[@pyroman675]

how come not rear suspension?

[@ilanyurovski6342]

What type of ATV

[@nickmartin1231]

@salasauad No I designed the frame from scratch

[@juanpablobutronosinaga1436]

que medida son las llantas???

[@ciarahosking1458]

3:22 My name is Earl

[@StreamHighlightsHub1]

Whats the total weight...??

[@lukaknezovic4367]

Hey Nick how you made a front suspension?Please tell me.

[@taylorcanty5890]

I believe he used the front suspension from the quad he took apart and used the frame work to house the suspension

[@TrapperJosh]

Where did you buy the front end? PLEASE REPLY SOMEONE

[@BillWills]

it was cut off the quad show at the start...:L

[@modyarmixx5067]

Ile cię to kosztowało

[@lennym1273]

First thing is STOP asking if the rear is too narrow on ATV's and such the FRONT end is what handles the cornering NOT the rear it could have just ONE (1) wheel (as in a reverse 3-wheeler 2 in the front one in the back) and would still be just as stable, In fact if the rear was way wider then the front it would handle more like a regular 3-wheeler ( one wheel in front two in the rear) witch we all know can't handle for shit in corners ( I use to have Honda 250R 3-wheeler so i know how they handle) And if it was mine i would have left it as a quad, that go-kart has got to be much heaver then the quad was.. Just my opinion...

[@michaelfrincu1909]

how much

[@projectlonewolf8674]

What band is this,??

[@nickmartin1231]

It was just some of my friends from high school. They never officially released anything

[@samuelsoares240]

leki

[@theoverlanderutv2747]

i desparately need your ratios

[@ABCDEFGHIJKELA...]

just a bit too low, and that rear end is too narrow, other than that, awesome job!

[@RBFR01]

Needs mud guards.

[@nickmartin1231]

Well I bought the quad for about $500 then maybe spend $200 on everything else I think

[@issambarcelonafar]

مين كتجيب ماطيريل

[@darringoodbrand6603]

Nice buggy it's just to skinny

[@bcxaz]

rear end is way too narrow. that thing is an accident waiting to happen

[@jerrys4966]

Its a cool thing but this isn't a video but a slideshow and not a build but finished product.

[@emmettcoen]

Is it not a quad just extended.. The suspension running gear wiring is all done.. Just has be extended.. Not really a build in my eyes.. As in having to design steering chassis rear axel etc etc.. Looks great and well done, I don't mean to be another video basher but is what I said not what was done?

[@Progamer-xn6hp]

Motor is 150cc

[@MarkyOfficial-di7so]

why are you using hand throttle instead of pedal? Lmao

[@1989cranston]

Thats a clutch and gear lever mate lol.

[@immDroidz]

Where do you see a throttle? He's using a pedal

[@SuperBmxbadass]

Im building a 2 seater out of a quad right now. Check out my vid

[@stepanjilek3579]

It´s slow.

[@maoristereo]

That music was awful