A lot of people had to see photos of the wonderful works of car mechanics on the Global Network - a do-it-yourself quad bike made on the basis of a motorcycle. Let's try to figure out what this miracle of technology is made of and how to make an ATV with your own hands. It is immediately worth noting that you can assemble an ATV with your own hands, but this will require at least some skills, a workshop, as well as patience and diligence.
So, what does a do-it-yourself ATV consist of, what are the features of its design?
- Frame. This design is made of pipes of circular cross section, as well as a square profile and angles. A feature of the frame can be detachable joints, which make it easy to remove the steering column assembly , which facilitates engine installation. Connections are implemented using a conventional coupling and overhang, as well as a lock nut.
- The chain connecting the engine and the gear is pulled by moving the motor frame, which is part of the frame from an old motorcycle. In addition to the motor frame, it is also possible to move the axle of the rear wheels, equipped with bearings, in the longitudinal direction. This allows you to adjust the tension of another chain that connects the gearbox and the rear axle. The front as well as the rear wings are removable. Frame elements are connected by electric welding.
- Making an ATV with your own hands, most often use the engine from a motorcycle. The choice of model, and, accordingly, power depends on the goals and objectives that are supposed to be solved using the future motor vehicle.
- Control of the direction of movement of the ATV in most cases is ensured by turning the front wheels, which provide two traction. In general , motorcycle controls , that is, standard ones. For braking, pads mounted on the gearbox and connected to the brake lever via a cable are used.
- Gearbox. The basis of the gearbox can be the hub of the rear wheel of a motorcycle, or rather a scooter, to which an asterisk is welded from the side of the brake drum. To drive the rear axle, a chain with a pitch of 19 mm is used. To make the design of the rear axle much easier helps the transmission brake. The sprocket on the axis is fixed with a bolt, in exactly the same way the mounting of the hubs of the running wheels is organized.
- The axis of the drive wheels is made of a metal rod, the diameter of which is 30 mm; the ends of the rod are machined to a diameter of 25 mm, and chiseled hubs are worn on them. Most often, wheels from a motorcycle stroller or any other with a size of 5.00X10.0 are used.
- The additional equipment represented by the front and rear luggage racks, headlights, turn signal lights, and brake lights are also motorcycle spare parts.
The above are general recommendations on how to assemble an ATV with your own hands, this is rather a general direction, because the design can be completely different depending on the availability of certain materials, as well as on the vision of the master who is engaged in designing. It is with the design and selection of the necessary materials, as well as spare parts, that you should start making the ATV yourself. Of course, the best option would be to start designing and making drawings yourself, but you can also look for ready-made solutions from self-taught masters, free of charge posted on the Internet. In any case, do not rush - although the design of the ATV does not differ in excessive complexity, but there are technical points that need to be calculated and thought out in advance. Of course, in the absence of sufficient experience in design and assembly, the best solution is to turn to more experienced craftsmen, at least for advice.