Hustler spinger anyone?

[jerseybigfoot]

If you are planning to ride in the mud you should try to fab some fenders for the machine. I mounted mine off the perimeter frame. If you use sheet HDPE mount it loose as it expands quite a bit in the sun.

[Model Citizen]

[kghills]

I don't know about the going through the mud but I would think clean up afterwards could be a real big deal. Some spots I take my Max IV getting the mud, roots, weeds etc. unwrapped from around the axles and bearing support assembly can take some serious effort and time. Just mud isn't that bad but I would think anything with exposed suspension would just be trolling for debris or even a large stick or log. I know you other guys have had to of picked up stuff on the trail that gets wedged into places you don't want it. Staying clean is always an advantage to operating an AATV for me also. I think it will be great for you to take your new creation out and run it through it's paces. I love the low slung Radcliffe Sidwinder look of your springer. I am looking forward to some amazing videos! Please keep us up to date on how it works out.

Keith.

[bugeyed_99]

would it be possible to post a couple of pictures from the side with the tires off I am really interested in seeing how all this engineered. thanks
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Im headed out of town later this week so itll be a week or so before I can post some, but Ill get some on here,

"Not to mention all of the mud the exposed tires sling on the driver and the inside of the tub."

Im not afrais to play in the mud, and living in the northwest there plenty of rain so ill be sure to post some vids of it going through the mud holes

[mudbug3]

( brushcutter- QUOTE ) I have often wondered how well a springer would perform in deep sloppy mud, if all the a-arms and associated parts would create too much drag or resistance to be effective in such situations.


Not to mention all of the mud the exposed tires sling on the driver and the inside of the tub.

[ganding]

would it be possible to post a couple of pictures from the side with the tires off I am really interested in seeing how all this engineered. thanks
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[brushcutter]

This thing is looking great! I have often wondered how well a springer would perform in deep sloppy mud, if all the a-arms and associated parts would create too much drag or resistance to be effective in such situations. Looking at this project I'm wondering now what a beast one of these things would be if a builder used air shocks and had the option of lifting his machine when needed. We all know that just going to a larger tire size can make a ton of difference in a machines performance, think of the same machine with the option of lifting itself another couple of inches at the push of a button. Ya gotta smile at that thought... Not sure how much lift one could get from a c v axle though, most quads have to go to longer axles. That might be a place to start.

[bugeyed_99]

Shooting for more like 50hp, might make some custom wings for some short flights with all that power lol

[thebuggyman1]

Its a rotax 503

That ought to be at least 18-20 hp

[bugeyed_99]

I missed what size motor you are going with, but I wouldn't go too low # of teeth unless it's a big motor or a torque monster like a diesel.
I think a 30 tooth would be a good choice with your extra weight and a moderate size motor like a 18 or 20hp.

Its a rotax 503

[thebuggyman1]

I missed what size motor you are going with, but I wouldn't go too low # of teeth unless it's a big motor or a torque monster like a diesel.
I think a 30 tooth would be a good choice with your extra weight and a moderate size motor like a 18 or 20hp.

[amphibious drew]

Thats great news, would 28 or 26 tooth still apply enough torque to be able to get out of mud holes?

Yup, a Supercheif is 26 tooth and does just fine when converted to a four stroke. I think my tomahawk is 22, and it does alright, but probably could use a little more low end, however, it's a blast to drive on the trails.

[bugeyed_99]

Thats great news, would 28 or 26 tooth still apply enough torque to be able to get out of mud holes?

[hydromike]

I'm guessing that you're going to be more oriented toward high speed driving than any low-low speed (40 tooth) crawling around. I actually think that 34 is a bit big. Why not go with something in the realm of 28 teeth on the primaries? Heck, go down to 26. The secondary (axle to axle) sprockets make no impact on the speed of the machine. You could keep those around 26 and keep the stock chain length. Woodruff keys would hold fine.

[bugeyed_99]

The last step before getting it running is installing the new sprockets, but Im a little confused as to what size I need. The first hustler I bought has 1 34 tooth sprocket and 2 26 tooth sprockets on the center axles, the 2nd hustler I bout had 2 26 tooth and 1 40 tooth on the center axle. Which would be an all around better size for use with the 503? Also instead of drilling holes through the axle I was thinking of using wood riff keys, will this be strong enough?? thanks for all the help in advance