I recently finished a buggy I've been working on for quite a while. Now-a-days I prefer taking naps over work so this project really got dragged out. Anyway, I've gotten a lot of positive feedback from the Nahant crew and everyone wanted me to post pictures here. Perhaps it can spark some of the new builders to do something a little different in their garage. Hopefully I'll put the pics in here properly. Cheers.

O.o.... Kite buggy of the future, that thing is crazy cool looking.

I'm speechless. That's really cool. Maybe a dumb question but is that all steel?

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I'm speechless. That's really cool. Maybe a dumb question but is that all steel?

It's all 304SS.

Are you kidding?! That's gorgeous :shocked2: !
Bring it down to WBB! (But keep it in a roped-off area, 'cause we'll all want a ride )

Nice job. A bit of blue pin striping, flames?
Bigfoot buggy next?
I might have to make Nahant one of my stops.

Thanks for all the positive comments guys, it's really appreciated. It's always nice when others recognize your hard work.

Your always welcome at Nahant BK.
I never thought about flames. Maybe next time around. I thought about doing a bigfoot buggy but then my back told me it refused to put it in the truck so that idea got scrapped

Wow!! :o:o:o so many questions.... how does it perform without a rear axle..? How stiff is it...? Are you taking orders...?

Amanda said there is no where for her to sit.... how will you give rides...?

Quote: Originally posted by cheezycheese

Amanda said there is no where for her to sit.... how will you give rides...?

You have a lap, right?

I know it would be completely non functional but for some reason I think this work of art begs for a spoiler on that back rest?

Looks to me like the Kiteguru has come Back From The Future!

Nicest buggy I have seen since the " overkill " that Dirk and Sean created.
I don't know anything about aerodynamics but this design looks to be slick?

Sure wish I had met you on my trip out East.

That looks wicked pisser cool! Nice job.

Outstanding design, Dean.:o............


Definitely futuristic. You need a one-piece metallic space suit to go with it

Seamless looking construction.

What? No white wall tires?...:P

Folks likely have lots of questions. Okay.... I'll ask one:
What's the weight?

Wow. It's tough to come up with unique ways to do something like this. Not just the design ideas but it looks like fit and finish are top notch too. I can't wait to hear how it rides.

Museum quality freaking art! Coolest looking buggy I may have ever seen. Looks to weigh a metric ton, but also looks stable as all get out. Thanks so much for posting the great pictures; coolest thing on this forum IMHO in a while.

Totally awesome.

Outstanding! I am in awe over how it turned out. Can't wait to see it and you in person. Going to be pretty awesome having you back on the beach !

Awesome and unique buggy I hope you don't mind me sharing this on XK here: http://www.extremekites.com.au/topic/16425-ktegurus-buggy/

I am glad I did not see that post last night .... I would be not able to sleep .......
This is insane ..... I have no words for it
Why would you build this ??? Now , everyone will be torturing you with questions and trying to steal it .....

.... This way beyond cool .... Love it ....

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Cad You Up Some of THAT Offaxis!!!! ( Sorry about that one but I am super impressed! )

Yes, Bladerunner, I'm impressed as well. My buggy design was geared more towards a budget beginner level buggy.

Thanks everyone. I'm glad you guys like both the design and execution. Let me try and answer all the questions.

Cheezy, it's super rigid. No flex at all. Tubing for main frame is 3" diameter 304 stainless. I won't be taking orders (although that's very flattering). It took me three years of puttering around in the garage to make it. I don't go fast enough to do that sort of thing. As I get older naps have become my favorite thing, and work is much farther down the list. But if anyone wants to copy it they're more than welcome to. Although there's no back seat for rides, Amanda is more than welcome to join us out there. I'm sure she'll pick it up quickly.

Bladerunner, Glad to be back. Sorry I missed you when you came out here. Watch out for the kids though now a days with those CAD thingys. They can do some pretty impressive stuff. The future certainly belongs to them. All I can manage is pencil and paper for my designs:dunno:


skimtwashington, I haven't weighed it yet but I would guess around 60lbs. I don't have a scale but as soon as I find one I'll post the weight here.

BeamerBob, Thanks for appreciating the fit and finish also. I always try to go by the motto of 'do it right or don't do it at all' , so I try to pay attention to the little details as much as the bigger picture. As far as how it rides... in all honesty it really has exceeded my expectations. Super rigid, no flex to speak of as far as I can tell. The balance is just right,,,, when fully powered the front and back break loose evenly. The balance between responsiveness and stability seems just right. The frame is one piece so there is really no adjustment for balance, weight distribution, leg length etc. so I just got lucky that building it to fit my body yielded the perfect balance of attributes. The downsides so far is only that because it is so low to the ground I find myself hitting all those giant clam shells at Nahant. I try to avoid them but they've already left some marks in the bellypan. Strong little buggers,,till the seagulls get to 'em:D

Shehatesmyhobbies, Can't wait to ride with you guys as well. It's been a long time.

John Holgate, No problem John, thanks for sharing it on your site.

Um... wow

Very cool!!!

I see it's got all the Kteguru niceties - hotwire, built in speedo... very cool!!

Quote: Originally posted by cheezycheese

I see it's got all the Kteguru niceties - hotwire, built in speedo... very cool!!

Errrr, you mean it's possible to ride without those things

i cant believe what im looking at here...totally next level, so F1
apparently those are some very creative naps

No one has asked yet but I know it will come up. "If it's made of 304 stainless why did you paint it?" Well, that was one of those boo boo's that happen to us all occasionally. Originally I had polished the whole thing to a mirror finish. Endless hundreds of hours polishing it to perfection. It looked like it just landed from Alpha Centauri. Unfortunately when I got it out in the driveway for the first time the decision to polish it showed itself to be a bad idea. Between having large diameter tubing and 3 full fenders with compound curves and full sides you were blinded from every direction regardless of where the sun was. I was gutted. After thinking about it for a few weeks I figured painting it might look pretty cool too. After sanding it all back to 180 grit the epoxy primer and paint went on and I started feeling better about the whole thing. Live and learn I guess.

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i cant believe what im looking at here...totally next level, so F1 apparently those are some very creative naps

Naps and meditation really bring out the best creative thoughts
Doesn't get much work done though

Can't wait to see this thing up on two wheels...!!

Very cool Kteguru - looks like you have some amazing welding skills. Did you get any pics of it polished before you painted it? Thanks for sharing.