rtz
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Built a front suspension
I didn't feel like building a fork right now. So I modded the one I had. I added the suspension to it. I can unbolt it and still run a straight
axle.
http://popeyethewelder.com/informational/leading-link
Sting 1.7, 2.4 - Flow 2, 3, 4, 5 - Reactor 2.2, 2.8, 3.5, 4.4, 5.5 - Yakuza 2.2, 2.7 - JOJO 9
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eric67m
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Very cool. It's good to see buggy parts being built and people trying new things.
I always like having projects in the back of my head.
Let us know how it rides and what you think after you are able to try it out.
Flying A mixed quiver of Flysurfer Peak kites.
Rollin in the Popeye The Welder Playa buggy.
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Windstruck
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Very cool design. Also curious how it behaves under full out field conditions. I'm curious about the footpegs. They seem really high up the fork. What
drove the decision to place them where they are?
Born-Kites:
RaceStar+ (3.0m, 5.0m, 7.0m, 9.0m, 14.0m)
RaceStar (9.0m, 11.0m)
NasaStar-4 (2.5m, 4.0m, 5.5m, 7.0m)
NasaStar-3 (custom 3.2m)
Flysurfer Kites:
Peak-5 (2.5m)
Buggy:
Peter Lynn BigFoot+ nose & tail; midsection VTT rail & seat kit; home-brewed AQR
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rtz
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Originally it was on barrows and midis. With the fork turned all the, it was to keep my heels from dragging the ground. They look really high now
because the suspension
mod raised the front end. Also it seems if they were lower; at full turn one of my feet wouldn't reach one of the pegs.
Sting 1.7, 2.4 - Flow 2, 3, 4, 5 - Reactor 2.2, 2.8, 3.5, 4.4, 5.5 - Yakuza 2.2, 2.7 - JOJO 9
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Windstruck
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Quote: Originally posted by rtz  | Originally it was on barrows and midis. With the fork turned all the, it was to keep my heels from dragging the ground. They look really high now
because the suspension
mod raised the front end. Also it seems if they were lower; at full turn one of my feet wouldn't reach one of the pegs. |
Thanks for the explanation! 
Born-Kites:
RaceStar+ (3.0m, 5.0m, 7.0m, 9.0m, 14.0m)
RaceStar (9.0m, 11.0m)
NasaStar-4 (2.5m, 4.0m, 5.5m, 7.0m)
NasaStar-3 (custom 3.2m)
Flysurfer Kites:
Peak-5 (2.5m)
Buggy:
Peter Lynn BigFoot+ nose & tail; midsection VTT rail & seat kit; home-brewed AQR
NAPKA Member US2815
SWATK Member UT0003
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rtz
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It's premium and luxurious. Once you have it; you won't want it any other way. No more of the feet trying to bounce off the foot pegs.
Sting 1.7, 2.4 - Flow 2, 3, 4, 5 - Reactor 2.2, 2.8, 3.5, 4.4, 5.5 - Yakuza 2.2, 2.7 - JOJO 9
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rtz
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Installed the system in the back. Pretty nice. Not as drastically noticeable as the front was. Main thing is it smooths out bumpy ground. There used
to be an area I avoided because it was bumpy. Now I can ride it because it seems smooth.
Sting 1.7, 2.4 - Flow 2, 3, 4, 5 - Reactor 2.2, 2.8, 3.5, 4.4, 5.5 - Yakuza 2.2, 2.7 - JOJO 9
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