Crossfire 150 with kawasaki vucan 500 motor

[Fabtastic1986]

Newbie to the forum. So I got this crossfire 150 buggy for 250 bucks. It was a complete buggy. The motor however didn't run. It was pretty beat. I had a buggie similar to this one and It really didn't have enough power. But I really like this one so I desired to put a vucan 500 motor on it that I have. I am changing the ass end. Taking out the swing arm and making a solid frame for the engine. Building a set of trailing arms for independent rear suspension. I'm going to use the stock axle sisnce it's pretty thick. However I will be cutting it down and machining it so I can use the factory bearings. FEEDBACK AND IDEAS ARE WELCOME!!!!!

[buggymike1976]

You ever get any more work done to the crosfire

[Fabtastic1986]

I built the drive axle. Haven't really been able to get anything done. It's at a stand still right now because all my money has been going into the house I just bought. I will be sure to post pics when I get around to working on it more

[buggymike1976]

Ohhh ok I ask because I recently pick up crossfire and a gs500 engine...i have been working on it for a week now, but its all been an hour here and there...in next few days ill post sime pics under my garage area...but any pics u have I would like to see

[Fabtastic1986]

as soon as i am able to get more work done i will post more pictures. right now im inbetween jobs so money is tight. i am currently working on the IRS setup. i bought heim joints and am working on building the trailing arms. I plan on using dirtbike front forks for rear shocks. not sure if it will work but its trial and error. this is my first build like this. ive built sand rails but this is a little different. but like i said as soon as i can get some pics up i will. let me now when those pics are up buggymike. maybe i could learn a thing or to off of you lol

[buggymike1976]

That's fine I can wait on some build pics...i was able to pics uploaded to my garage...on this site. .I'm on stand still for my build untill parts come in Monday...did all disc brakes lastnight...maybe ill build shifter tonight..
Well hopefully you get your job going and you can get back to the build...
what state you ride in...

[Fabtastic1986]

Im from Pennsylvania friend. Shamokin to be exact. Loads of riding here my friend.

[Fabtastic1986]

update on progress. Did not get much done. just picked up a few things. i picked up 19 1/4 inch 930 cv for the rear. also got some switches and a set of gauges. just been doing small stuff. waiting for the weather to warm up.

[Fabtastic1986]

Update: ran the numbers on the motor and found out is a 500 ninja motor. Got a little fab work done. Just went and got enought wire to run a 220 live so I can start welding this thing together. Hopefully I can get these pics to upload

[Fabtastic1986]

Another pic fellow buggy masters

[Fabtastic1986]

Modified the rear wheels a little

[SYCARMS]

Motor sits in there really nice.

[Fabtastic1986]

Thanks. Took some thinking on how to do it but it's going to work real nice I hope. Still have to build some of the motor mounts.

[Fabtastic1986]

Ok guys I finallywas able to weld some of the frame. For the engine. Was moving along pretty good until I ran out of wire.

[Fabtastic1986]

My phone only lets me load on pic

[Fabtastic1986]

Finally had a few minutes to work on the buggy. Did do much. I did get two of the rear control arms partially built. Have to order more heim joints.

[Fabtastic1986]

Its been awhile but still working on the build. Some quick updates. Make the instrument panel. And picked up a cable for the shifter. Also made wheel bearing mouting plates.

[Fabtastic1986]

Shifter cable. Its actual a labor control cable from a roller coaster.

[Fabtastic1986]

Insterment panel for the buggy.

[Fabtastic1986]

I still need to buy the bungs for the hiem joints. Hopefully the tubing comes this week so I can start the other side.

[Fabtastic1986]

Got most of the wiring done. Hit the switch and push the button and she fired right up.

[BEEFKING69]

Really like what your doin with this Crossfires are the best! Pretty neat how you built the engine cradle out of the rollcage bars. I want to do a full dash similar to yours with a analog gps speedometer. What are you going to use for cvaxles? Are you going to try and put reverse on it?

[Fabtastic1986]

I would like reverse but I dont know if I will have it. The only way I thought about putting reverse on is with the reverse setup from a trike motorcycle. As for axles I'm use weasler yoke and tube assembly from tractor supply. I am using the stock axle for the drive axle but I cut it down. Found a set of pillow block bearings that fit. The only issue I have is the back is going to be pretty wide.

[Fabtastic1986]

I was running g out if things to do at home so I made this shifter. Its not completely done yet.

[SYCARMS]

Nice, is that aluminum?

[Fabtastic1986]

Nope. Its steel. Just sand blasted

[BEEFKING69]

Heres some pics of my trailing arms.....I still want to get some of the moon buggy arms.

[Fabtastic1986]

Thanks man. I could probably get some good ideas from these

[Fabtastic1986]

Pics people.

[BEEFKING69]

Looking good buddy. I like the wheel rings.

[Fabtastic1986]

Thanks Beefking.....believe it or not those rings on the wheel are motorcycle brake rotors some dude gave to me. I had no idea what to do with them or what bike they would have fit. So I cut the center out and welded them the the wheel.

[Fabtastic1986]

Trailing arms on.

[BEEFKING69]

Looking good.

[Fabtastic1986]

Its been a long while since ive dine any work to my buggy. Finally got it pulled out of the bushes and started back on the build. Pics will come soon.

[Fabtastic1986]

Pic of part of the drive axle. Using 1 7/8" pillow block bearings. Pressed bearing onto main axle. Took an old subaru wheel bearing and pressed it apart. Took the peice that the car wheel bolts to and cut it so all that was left was the splines. Pressed that into the other side of the pillow block bearing. Need to shorten the CV axles yet. Hopefully within the next month I will be able to test out the driveable.

[Fabtastic1986]

So went to the scrap yard yesterday to see if there was anything worth salvaging. Found a nice quad rolling chassis. Engine included. So I took in some scrap I had lying around and was able to trade the scrap for the quad. Cut the swing arm and desided to use the carrier bearing assembly for drive axle. Also lucked out and was able to use front spindles. Now I have front brakes as welll. I would call that a score.

[Fabtastic1986]

I cut and shortened the axle. Half chevy cavalier and half subaru. That's what the CV axles were out of.

[x-bird]

My kind of ingenuity. Looking forward to watching the progress.

[Fabtastic1986]

I got the right rear shock mounted today.