First Off Road Test of the VF1000 Buggy
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- Опубліковано 10 сер 2019
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King Shocks 2.0 Emulsion Coil-Overs in 16" Travel with Springs PR2016-CONRS PAIR
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love how the wheel spin matches the frame-rate making it look like they are not rotating. amazing machine!
I noticed that too. Awesome.
saw it too!!
Why don't you have a check mark next to your name?
I was saying the same thing lol so kool
I noticed also. Def. cool
Dang man...that thing was made for those trails! It’s definitely a big buggy but it looks way smaller when it’s out there. I think people thought it may have been too big just because of how it looked in the garage. Pretty sweet though, definitely would outperform some of the side by sides that cost 10k more than it 😂
Build Break Repeat thanks man, I think everyone underestimates how tiny my shop/shed is.
I would describe it as similar as a Razr but better because it has a 5 speed gear box.
BBR!! Hey guys! Isn't he good? You guys are just as great. Love the Wankel! Epic. This Buggy is, I think, his best build yet. I see the weak point in chain final drive. I realize a shaft setup would be very involved. But, has that stopped either of you masters (Build Break Repeat and rather B welding) before?! :-) (Wishful thinking; I don't have to do the work). It would be a challenge. It would also provide the room for gear reduction. Hint, Hint. ;-) ;-) And reverse.
34bartm not really to similar razer is 4x4
Need to find a mr2 or Prius power steering pump. They go inline from the wheel to the rack and pinion and are fully electric. That would help keep the wheel under control in the rocks
Hillbilly Noma great idea!! Really hope he does this!
Hillbilly Noma already bought one a couple of days ago, installing it soon👍
Congratulations your the first and only person I know who has referenced a prius without the sentence sucking!
#GreatIdeaByTheWay
Well.. also look up scrub radius. Having the pivot point next to the wheel means a lot of leverage.
James Hughes just gotta turn when the car lets you.
My older cars without power steering were a breeze to push hard once I drove it for a day. Why? Because you feel the road in your hands. You feel it trying to lose traction not just flat out losing it then shitting the bed.
In this case it might be the right application. But the classic steering damper set up would do it surely
Your plugs are loading up. Try to hit at least 10,000 rpm once in awhile. It's not a diesel.
it aint runnin ryt. did you see him push it to the floor in neutral ? it only wound to 8 and was slow gettin there. i have this bike and its a freakin beast!!!
Awesome buggy! But you upshift too much and then lug engine at pow rpm too much..
It’s a motorcycle engine. It’s ok to run it over 3000 rpm, in fact lugging it around is actually worse for it. Rev it out man!
It needs shaft drive, reverse, and lower gearing. (Hence the higher RPMS, which I agree are the friend of this engine).
I love these V4s. Bitch to work on but smooth and powerful. Dual range trans would probably be a bit much, and probably not needed. I guess it depends on what he really wants to use it for. Where he is driving it now, I would opt for "Mountain Goat" ratio. Like the KTM 175 I rode in days of yore. First gear would make grandma yell, "Can't this go any faster? I can walk faster than this!" She had a "walker". With tennis balls for feet.
He is afraid to rev it for some reason
discontinued engine, no more part for it. This is why he got it for under 500$. this kind of engine brand new cost maybe 4000$ or more.
Sooooo true man!
jlucasound dual range trans, in this case would be interchangeable with a reverse gear.
This defines the "built not bought" principal, love this rig man, you've come a long way and this is definitely a build to be proud of
I just have to say hallelujah praise GOD I’m saved and going home!!!! If you are not turn to the LORD and have all!!! GOD bless!!!! Keep doing for the LORD your work doesn’t go unnoticed amen hallelujah praise GOD
Thats a beast you will have to work your way to more extreme trails in that bro!! Awsome build not many people can say they built something that great
In motorcycle dragracing, we would clean then cover the master link in silicone to prevent it from popping off.
Yep ^ this actually works.
Like the silicone in a tube? Wouldn't that un balance the chain
That is awesome. Silicone is so versatile. Thanks 34.
I assumed this was a silly con!
I that with my dirt bikes masterlink too I didn’t know if anyone else did!
THIS IS WHAT WE ALL BEEN WAITING ON, CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU, THIS IS ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL PROJECT FROM RATHER BE WELDING, THANKS FOR THE AWESOME CONTENT, JOEY FROM STATESVILLE NC
Shock absorber for the steering. Like a damper that street bikes have. Should help keep the wheel from yanking out of your hand. And keep your thumbs out of the wheel in those scenarios. Hurts real good when it spins around and bend them backwards.
was thinking the same or go for some kind of electric power steering
100% this idea, power steering is unnecessary for this machine
The KPI is completely off and he knows that already, people pointed that out in one of the build videos. That's why the steering is punishing him like that.
What a good friend for helping you film. Cool project !
1st thing you learn when off-roading is to keep your thumbs out of the steering wheel; saves broken thumbs later.
What, why?
If a wheel slams into an object and rotates the steering wheel quickly, yo thumb will be in the way of all that projection
the theme of this build..
"it kinda barely fits"
Thats what she said...
@The devil Made me do it HAHA! My thought exactly! xD
God dammit you beat me to it.
Good job man 💪👍 this buggy is awesome! Instead of painting it like everyone expects you should rhino line the whole chassis!
Please dont
Polish and clear coat it in epoxy resin used for table and bar tops to show off the welds.
Mix the bed liner and some olive green paint and paint it
@@kevinpavone3504 exactly
John Smith fuck rhino like use line x
You don't need a bigger motor looks like your lugging it most of the time. Rev it on up some. Let it smoke a little.
Indeed, unless he is using very little throttle, in which case it would be hypermiling (ie economizing gas). Don't lug your engine people, it is not good for them.
@@chaseware3181 motors arent just electric.
@@chaseware3181 lyric country go anoy someone else. Yeah he doesnt give it a ton of throttle but hes just trying to be safe since its litterally impossible to get spare parts for it.
@@chaseware3181 oh wow you are actually 1 of those lames that goes around correcting everyone, most likely cause you're stupid and only know 1 thing an stuck on repeat. You did this on every comment that made a mistake, if you wanted ppl to learn you wouldn't be a smart ass about it therefore you're just a punk trying to prove ppl wrong.
@@chaseware3181 It astonishing and sad reading your ignorant rants. You really should know the definitions before you erroneously attempt to correct others.
Here's something for you to thing about: outboard motors, not outboard "engines". OMC = Outboard MOTOR Corporation, and they don't make electric motors, dumbass.
One of the most impressive builds on UA-cam :) Excellent work!!!!
Time to bring that amazing machine to the Ocala National Forest utv trails💯
Just a suggestion for the rear suspension and limiting straps.
I noticed that you are hitting the limiting straps over mild soft bumps causing your suspension to stop way too soon, this at high speed bumps can cause your rear to bounce around and causes poor if not dangerous handling. Try mounting the top of the rear coilovers lower and loosen the top collar to get the same ride height but more down travel. You have huge coils and should be able to keep those rear wheels on the ground unless you are hitting jumps.
Other than that and the "break your wrist" steering this build turned out great. Keep it up.
He really needs to lose the upper coils and go with a pillow soft tender spring. And raise the overall height a few inches as well.
The front seems to work great though. The geometry is far more reasonable.
Agreed them shocks have alot of travel so why not use it
Agree. But first I'll say that's a huge smile on your face sir. Good win, good proper shake down run. Congrats on that. The smaller kinks will get worked out, no stressing on those, and no stressing on YT comments. The steering rack might need more ratio so you can control the wheel more. It might also need a steering stabilizer like ATVs use. I have a Denton stick style, that might be easiest to mount for your application. I'm not going to fake knowing more about steering stuff, just spitting those two ideas out there.
As for the suspension, I agree with these guys and attach myself to their remarks in hopes you see them. Your ride height shouldn't be where the shock is now. It really should be centered in the shock stroke, or less. Yes, this would mean working on mounting and yes that would suck, but this rig is worth it. Properly weighted coils and centered shocks would help even more with your overall ride feel. You think it rides good now, spend the extra video centering the shocks. Everyone can wait, you are in it for the long haul.
Can you cut the drive chain shorter?
Stripped it down after the upper shock relocation and more shake down runs, paint or powdercoat the frame clear. Sucker looks great as is. Thumbs up. Freaking good on you dude.
I've been watching your creations since you built your own lathe. I may have enjoyed that first ride almost as much as you. Through all the trials and tribulations you just kept moving forward scrapping things that did'nt come out as expected and improvising and inventing new ones that do. Excellent work man You earned every smile all the way up and down that mountain. Well Done!
Be carefull with your thumbs bro, keep them out the wheel, you could break them if not! awesome machine, perfect for those trails!!!
I am really impressed. I think you did a really awesome job.
Take it the dunes and go
Wild
It’s barely broke a sweat
I'm honestly very impressed! You really know how to build a quality machine!
Very cool, Chris! There’s no better feeling for a builder than when he can see his creation working as he drives it... The articulating suspension, the shifting mechanism, the steering components, etc.... such a cool feeling of achievement, especially when it doesn’t break! I always remember my first rides each time I complete a build.
I'm glad to see that it went so well. Great job man!
The proportions on this rig are hilarious...6” of wheel travel and a 36” long shock. Leg length would fit any normal 12 year old but your torso could be that is Shaq.
Bad Azz Build !!! Great Ride !!! thanks for taking us along !!!
Your building skills are truly inspiring. It must feel awesome having something so much cooler than the proliferation of RZR's you see on the trails. That is the coolest buggy I've ever seen, you should be very proud of your work!
You should add a secondary transmission with a High, Low, and reverse. That would give you more flexibility and torque on the trails and more speed on the road. Plus you could add a reverse gear while you're at it.
He wanted to have one but he was not able to find one.
@@stamlight4 I was thinking he should build one. Obviously easier said than done but it could be cool. Regardless he did a fantastic job on it.
Good work boy!!!. From Argentina!!
Dude, your rig is killer! I bet it feels great knowing you created this whole project! Be proud of yourself!
Great machine dude! The smile on your face tells the whole story, it says you are surprised at how well your design and work are working
Cool day !!!
rad fan
6 pack of chain master links
lower the rear top shock mounts 6 inchs
move the gas line away from engine
Front brakes added
snowmobile reverse gear box
Overall you have a great unit ,, :) cheers !
The radiator I'm using on mine is a Honda CIvic radiator...... They are cheap and they cover more space- it works well you might try one like that. It looks very simple and does not look out of place at all....... search Ebay for "honda civic radiator" .. and look for the aluminum rad... it works great.
He already got a new radiator for it, check it out on his instagram
@@takerkanefan108 oh cool... Look up the one I was talking about... "honda civic radiator" .. on ebay....... it has an aluminum outside frame... it works great.
The smile on your face the whole time is the best part. Makes it all worth it awsome build bud!
The best thing going down the hill is your smile! can feel it the whole vid from Australia!
Absolutely amazing build he deserves way more subscribers
Oimene ko upeichaite hina...
Moõ pio jaikuaapata...
Looks great man! Good job. 💪
Next build should be a dune buggy with dual motocross (motorcycle) tires all around!
Doeeet!!!
I'm not sure what's more satisfying, watching you build it or drive it!? Awesome job!!
Both . So awesome
Much love man, great job!
Damn, I'm so jelaous of that buggy
For a big heavy machine It handles and goes well! Nice job man, definitely a unique machine. Electric Power steering would be a very useful addition
I have been waiting so long for this video I had to watch it 2 times.. Keep up the good work
that machine is amazing bro.keep up the good work love your videos
That motor shouldn't have a main link type where it clips. It needs a pressed on link so that it doesn't pop off like it did. Fyi
It's not a "MOTOR" smart guy. It's an engine a motor is electric while an engine is gas powered.
LUCAS KELLY No, motor means electric, engine means either internal or external combustion.
@LUCAS KELLY if you could not figure out what he meant your the dumbass .find a hobby loser
OK. Calm down guys. I have had this argument before. Never reached a conclusion. Personal preference. I prefer not to call an internal combustion engine a motor. But technically, Lucas is right. (No, we are not related. Lucas is his first name). The fact of the matter is, he needs an "endless" chain. (Would need mods to install. I vote for a drive shaft). See what you started, Josh? ;-)
@LUCAS KELLY air guns are powered by a "air motor". "motor" isnt exclusive to electric motors
i never use clip links haha. rivet links always hahaha.
may need to adjust the idle screw being a carby. may be getting knocked around readjusting itself
great work!
mayby a bit , but the cooler gasoline enters the carb the better it will run ,, his fuel was boiling in the fuel line not gonna help it run .
i love seeing it grow from scratch like just straight tube metals to the monster it is now...out of 10 i give it a 9.5....great job man..
magnificent i am impressed you have made you're way right to the top of the pack and earned every step they can say what the want you are the champ you're buggy is the best that is a work of art congrats rather be welding you truly deserve your success
If you pardon the pun looks like the weakest link was the first chain
Nice job! Could use a steering damper to avoid the kickback through the steering wheel.
Congrats on such a great build!
Can’t wait to see that buggy somewhere you can open it up.
Spotted my truck in the parking lot! I remember talking to you that day. Awesome build!
UA-cam channel is called rather b welding,
Should be called rather b shifting ! Boy loves shifting into the next gear too early
redline it while she's still cold and bog it the rest of the day...
Outstanding run, quality work.
Dude, the smile doesn't go away when you drive your buggy :)
Keep your thumbs out of the wheel!!! And it needs more droop in the rear🤓
chain breakage...you have too much chain wrapped around the driven sprocket...any room to drop your idler gear down and make a straighter angle? Lots of binding going on there
No the master link fall off My guest had on backwards or wasn't clip on right
@@SHSPVR I would suggest that you learn a little more about force transfer before just flatly disagreeing. Maybe work on your grammar as well...just sayin
@@albundyrocks2115 I suggest you learn to watch the video he clearly said the master link come off as I been riding an repair motorcycle, cars, truck for all most 40 year
@@SHSPVR you're right...that's what he said and that's what happened. I'm looking at the possible cause. I guess you know more though...I only have an engineering degree and 20 years experience at GM as a Senior Engineering Supervisor in charge of Global Assembly Plant tooling and design Standards. No need to reply
His chain setup is pretty bad, but it has nothing to do with the master link falling off. But i guess you're too smart to admit beeing wrong.
This thing looks AWESOME!
Wow, just wow! The smile on your face says it all. Those straps are limiting suspension travel when you go around corners - that is a fantastic side effect - keeps it flat around corners.
you need to put the seat bell on the right way you have them on backwards
You need to take that thing to the sand dunes... thats where it will really THRIVE... Just gear it up for higher speed.. get a nice set up paddles. and You got yourself a pretty sick dune buggy. .. Nice job..... I mean, you still havent even been able to open her up yet.... we're barely moving on these rough trails.............. You need your first dune experience-- I can't recommend it enough... Take a trip, I promise that it will be worth the long drive.
Incredible...I N C R E D I B L E build! Take into consideration also the fact that you don't have as much tools as some others that do all out fabrications of buggies and it's almost unbelievable what you do. All by yourself. You're my hero
Awesome as always sir. I just finished an amazing project that hits the water running and want you to have the honor of seeing it first.
I love this buggy..now please make a home made lift kit..portals or just a huge suspension lift..i know you can do it
If it's homemade, it's not a kit
Need to do some work on that rear suspension, it shouldn't be hitting the limiting straps on every bump.
Should of kept it where he first had it
Your mechanical skill is amazing. Amazing!
Hey great job. Hope you continue to have much success with all your builds.
It needs taller tires for ground clearance. But otherwise a pretty awesome machine!
wow you sure do drive um... "carefully" yeah lets go with careful. I mean slow btw
Relax its a shakedown run. He's still getting comfortable with it.
@@draggonhedd A "shakedown" run should be driving fast enough to find all the litle issues that need improvements. This wasnt a real shakedown run lol
It was a first test. He was simply taking it slow to examine the system much better.
Angel Bunny tbh i would be flyin down that trial
You should be proud of your buggy looks like it handled that well enough. Seems it soaked up the bumps ok.I say that man deserves a beer..nice work.
Just some things i noticed.. Electric steering servo pump (prius,mr2,volvo v50..etc). Saw someone else comment the same thing. FANS! You need fans for your radiator, and a electric cooling pump. The added load from the weight will require better cooling! The rest of the build was awesome. Great job!
Edit: saw the radiatorfan
I can't handle how slow he drives it, felt like it was idling through the course. Step on the damn gas, the engine likes to rev it out.. It's a crosskart, not a touring kart.
neolite1 maybe because his chain will come off if he rips it
He needs bigger tires.
@@savannahbyrd5780 Then I wonder, how do you think dirtbikes handles? The chain is supposed to be able to take a beating, and it's a finesse with not having it too tight or too loose.
@@Andrew-hp1yj Sure, bigger tires for better traction for his comfy zone, however short wheels makes it low gravity center, which is perfect for not to worry about rolling easily. I'd say, still rip it.
Bring that thing to so. Utah. Ill show you some high speed stuff. Or rock crawling. Or really whatever. Offroad mecha
And meth heads and offroad junkies like myself. Quite diverse now lmao.
Awesome! Really nice work on this build.
Man what a complaing on how you drive down here. I see a big smile on your face, you are having a blast! That's what counts. And it's your buggy, your design and you decide how you like to ride it. Go and have fun! Great build!
Are you running ethanol free gas? If not that's why fuel is boiling.
I am not sure but a a chain tencener that uses an spring insded of a bolt could help 🔩🤔🤔
Yes that's what I was thinking earlier Videos back, spring loaded would help out 100%, at least I not the only one that was thinking that, he said he would consider it if he didn't work
looks like a ton a fun just by seeing that smile you had during the whole video ! awesome work dude
proud of you chris, that thing rocks out!
It's good to see you graduate away from those junky lawnmower motors... I hope you never go back. Japanese motorcycle engines are the way to go my friend. whether it's a 450 quad or a 1000cc R1 engine... or even a 250 2 stroke... again, I hope you never go back to those lawn mowers. lol.......... also, SnowMobile engines are next level... I'm running a buggy about like yours (2 seater) with a 500cc Rotax engine.. and it's great.... So get yourself a 500cc or bigger and you're golden.
Keyboard Mechanics: It is far too heavy.....You'll burn your clutch.....You'll strain your transmission....Your wheels are too small....My 6 months old child could drive better....Your hair will fall out
Chris: Hold my stinger.
Oh yeah, RIP to that guy who broke his neck @ 8:37
Excellent work!
Well done Champ!
Congratulations on a awesome build!
Love it. That looks like a freakin' blast! Nice work. You build such great stuff.
Smart ass with the front winch putting it in n backwards I love it bro complete 100% 😎💪🤜🤛
You are smiling ear to ear that whole ride! I would be too that thing is sick
Wow that suspension works great. Awesome job!
Great job man the buggy looked good took the trail's like a champ.
Good work man. You are awesome building stuff like this. Keep up the good work
Hey bro I love your work! nice buggy!! You finaly made it!
Awesome build, great job
I've been watching you since you started,and every machine that you build get better and better. And this latest machine is just awesome, you handled this trail with ease. And the only break down was the link on the chain broke.come on that just dont happen!your a great builder/fabricator/welder!
That could use a steering dampener stabilizer thing.
I have been nay saying on this build from the start and I still think it is 200-300 pounds overweight, but it is still pretty impressive I will admit. It looks like it would be more at home in wide open spaces.
GT1Man the kpi is totally off. That's the problem. People including me pointed that out in one of the build videos. He knows about it but didn't fixed it because it would require a complete redesign of the front suspension and it was too late for that at the time.
WOW, That suspension worked great!
Chris working working working great respect for you
Very hard work done....also great patience. 👍
Damn good job young man!! Dont worry about the smoking. New builds will always have some residue that burns off. I cant wait to see you get it dailed in and get comfortable driving it.
Congrats man. That runs beautifully .....
Great build. This thing is awesome. 👍👍 For the donuts.