Max Springer

[Little Rhody]

"MaxRules"

Let me help you with your question. I have some knowlage of the prices of some of the equipent needed. A water jet new = $250,000, a 10 foot shear up to 1/4" material = $80,000, 8 foot hydraulic press brake, 120 ton, $60,000, tig welder with built in water cooler $3,000 and the cost of a good friend that will create cnc programs for you = pricless

Of corse there are many other machines he uses, that I don't not know the cost of, CNC mill, CNC lathe, and machines to make axels etc.

Hope this helps.

[mudbug3]

Whipper,,this is the start of the pics we have all been waiting for! Keep em coming , because we can,t wait to see your handy work of the final pics ,and the video clips aferwards , of Bridets Max II springer in action!

[MaxRules]

I've got to get my shop set up with equipment like that. What is the cost of some of the different machines you use for building these parts? Maybe I'll forward the info to Recreatives so they can buy their own machines and make their own parts!

[Mike]

Bridget told me today,she'd like a bigger motor.
How could I say no.

Ahh, you should be so proud

That is looking great whipper. I can't wait to see some video of Bridget tearing it up on the dunes! I predict some more wall of fame pictures very soon.

[wildtexasranger]

Race,race,race,race,race,race!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!

Sounds like there could be a race coming up soon!!!!!!!

[whipper-ag]

[whipper-ag]

[hydromike]

Awesome! I have no machining experience, so I thought internal splines were accomplished by an army of chimpanzees with little chisels.

Is the correct spline depth cut with just one of the mandrels, or do you have to step up to another to make consecutively deeper cuts? By the looks of the holes in the hub, it looks like you're doing everything possible for weight savings...

Most impressive...
~m

[whipper-ag]

Broaching Wheel Hubs

[Mike]

Whipper, that picture really puts it into perspective just how much work is involved. I hope everything goes smoothly and like everyone else here I will be anxiously awaiting any updates.

[whipper-ag]

Latest update

[Mike]

... some kind of helmet mounted Wireless HUD display option...

Too Cool. Something like this? Bikes in the Fast Lane - Daily Motorcycle News

[Roger S]

I know of 2 tachs recommended.. an analog Auto Meter "Jr Dragster" , and the Digitron stuff. Digitron has some kind of helmet mounted Wireless HUD display option. Other cheap tachs update too slow.. lag time on rev.

The flywheel "Online store with Racing Go Kart parts and Jr Dragster partsfor go kart racing and Jr Drag racing!

Both of us, esp you probably need a scattershield.. they wrap the exterior of the briggs fan/flywheel cover with strap steel around the OD. An aftermarket flywheel seems mandatory on the smaller lawn mower engines where they can come apart at 5-6000. Ours may be made better but if it fractures it could be deadly. ARC wheels are about 1/2 the weight of stock, rev quick off the corners on the lightweight racers but we may need more weight, I do more so than you. No magnet/charging system is an issue.

[whipper-ag]

[Roger S]

Mike
The first carrier was made off a napkin sketch ..

That's classic, hehe.

Whipper, have been wondering about the flywheel on your Briggs Attex. Is it stock or aftermarket. I know there are billet lightweight wheels made to rev and stay together, but the ones I've seen don't have magnets which = no charging system. Do you have a tach in the Attex, if so what does it say?