I agree with everyone. My buggy has a 102'' wheel base and i don't have any problems.
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| Author: | Razorback2011 [ Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Frame reduction... |
Is it safely possible to reduce the wheel base of a buggy? I'm still looking for one,but if I found a good deal on a buggy but it was a bit too long for trails riding, can you sort of chop the frame safely? It is harder to find a decent ride in my area than expected. This sucks! Lol! |
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| Author: | MickeyMouse [ Mon Jun 27, 2011 10:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frame reduction... |
You need to update your profile so we know where you are from.. As for chopping the front, that should not be a huge issue on Safety. However, it could make a big change in performance. For trail riding, I am not sure if I have ever seen a buggy too long. Most buggies you will find run around 100 - 115 inch wheel base and that should work fine trail riding. Good Luck and post the details up here before you buy anything.. |
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| Author: | Andrew_Ha [ Mon Jun 27, 2011 11:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frame reduction... |
My cousin's 4 seated is 125" wheelbase and he take all the trails here in wellsville with no problem just have to get used to it |
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| Author: | NickG [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frame reduction... |
I think I'm running one of the shorter buggies around at 96" iirc and it does tight trails just fine. Can't see how the extra foot would really change that much. |
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| Author: | nitro_mudder [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 6:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frame reduction... |
Mine is 103". At haspin it is almost too long compared to guys I follow in 86" to 90" buggies. But at all other parks I ride I never touch my tree bars it seems. So it kind of depends on where you are riding. But I would say 100 to 110 will still work anywhere with the exception of one or two really tight turns. |
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| Author: | Wanted_Fugitive [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frame reduction... |
I agree with everyone. My buggy has a 102'' wheel base and i don't have any problems.
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| Author: | passat2800 [ Mon Nov 28, 2011 11:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frame reduction... |
I shrunk the Passat down last year from 131" to 113". With it's heigth it is just right now. 2 years ago I was having another buggy pull me off hill crests sometimes 3 times a day. |
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| Author: | bluebuggy [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 12:24 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frame reduction... |
My first buggy was around 87 the one I have now is 100 and it feel just right to me however being a water pumper I sometimes wish it was just a little long to have more room in the back but does fine in the woods and really feels at home on a hill |
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| Author: | kydecoy [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frame reduction... |
100 to 115 should be just great. IF the trail is tight that is why you have cutter brakes. |
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| Author: | jon williams [ Tue Nov 29, 2011 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Frame reduction... |
Mine is 107 cutting brakes are a must in tight places,but I put it wherever I want to. |
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