mckee rough rider

[LarryW]

Thats cool! Hustlers are awesome! Did you get a chance to take a video of the rough rider at all before you sold it?

[thongg64]

WELL the rough rider has been sold lol it was way to fast for my needs as a machine to use in the woods and such plus it was so fast i would have gotten tossed out man so putting a deposit down a a hustler bigger and slower and has a reverese thanks for all the help and i am glad i didnt get that stalker also lol when i get the hustler will start upa new posting i will be looking for a t-20 rebuilt or one thats need to be and maybe a 4 cycle engine

[thongg64]

well the rough rider is alive putting a throttle cable on and will test run it today i will try to post a video if i can and at least some pictures

[thongg64]

posted some new pictures ron is close to having this thing move rims will be to us fri or monday engine fit in using the old bracket with just having to raise the seat frame about 1 inch wiring is almost done witha new battery he was boring and starting putting on the camo paint job will keep everyone opdate again thanks to all for the helpb

[hydromike]

I don't think you have the steering setup in your 'Tiger, do you? You'll still need to find a way to transmit the power to the left or right set of wheels to steer. I think it would be a similar amount of work to fabricate and install the tranmission from the Polaris vs. dropping in a T-20. A T-20 will give you forward, reverse, and steering in one nice little package. Low maintenance, parts are readily available, and stone-simple to work on.... Joe M. put a T-20 in his Scrambler, and so did Jerseybigfoot.... I'll try to find links....

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[camperman76]

I was wondering if that could work in a terra tiger?? (95 Polaris Scrambler 400 4x4 transmission)?????

[thongg64]

went and looked at the project we had to rotate the engine jug and piston and installed the old engine mount at we were able to use the carb angle bracket from the old engine getting the axles out is the project of the day and getting the new bearings on body is very old and getting 10 inch rims for the tires next week all the chains are in good condition once the rust is off will post some new pictures thanks again for the help to all

[thongg64]

engine arrived from shane today getting ready and ordered the bearings from the big bearing store in menphis tn all 12 bearings cost 88.85 shipped i sent them one of each and they had them will have those by fri found some used tires and looking at some atv rims for them the fun continues lol

[thongg64]

motor is on its way a jlo 295 single 2 stroke from shane will post our attemt to place it in the roughrider and bearings should be here a the end of the week

[LarryW]

Cool! Looking forward to watching this thing get running!

[thongg64]

well we have started its apart and i bought an engine and ordered new bearings and getting tires once we figure out which ones we need chains and other parts are being cleaned should be interesting to say the least lol

[thongg64]

thanks for all the help yeah not walking is a pain when hunting been doing it for 14 years even shot 2 black bears on hunts in michigan i am very careful and almost always have people with me been using an ezgo 2 wheel drive lifted cart with atv tires works but this six wheel should do better found an engine bearings and tires from people on this site in just a few days a lots of manuels super help will keep posting progress agaimn thanks for all the help

[Dirty Harry]

yeah i did that with an old truck now my problem is i am disabled and cant walk if i am hunting by my self would be problems almost got stuck with my modified golf cart last winter we are even thinking of an atv motor from a honda 3 wheeler that is for sale motor only will keep ideas coming thanks

Not to poop on your parade, but if you are disabled to the point where you cannot walk then you should have a new(er) machine that has a far less chance of breaking down. An old, rare AATV is not something I'd be willing to bet my life on. A new(er) Max or Argo would be a much better machine for you for many reasons, not the least of which is that it would be a lot less likely to break down on you when you need it most. I always try to remember Murphy's Law when I'm out in the boonies riding around. In your case, it could literally be life & death. Just something to think about. Maybe fix up the McKee and then use the funds from that sale to finance a more current machine?

[LarryW]

well its in the shop and we are taking it apart just need to find an engine and figure out what type of reverse to install

Cool! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

[thebuggyman1]

I think I still have an old Moto-ski 440 2 stroke floating around the garage. It's yours if you want it. The drawback is .....no electric start.