And they aren't bearing killers, although google will explain all
I've got a set, and they are
Anyone got a road legal quad?
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I've got a set, and they are
I'm running 1" all round on a car.
I'm guessing the quad might not actually be effected as badly on the back axle as the rear drive already has an 18" gap betwen the bearing and the wheel (guessing some huge 2"+ bearing on each side?), but things are different up front where the bearing is usually only 3/4"-1" wide with the wheel hub only 1" away from it. If you push the wheel another 2" out you're dramatically increasing the leverage being put on them.
I'm guessing the quad might not actually be effected as badly on the back axle as the rear drive already has an 18" gap betwen the bearing and the wheel (guessing some huge 2"+ bearing on each side?), but things are different up front where the bearing is usually only 3/4"-1" wide with the wheel hub only 1" away from it. If you push the wheel another 2" out you're dramatically increasing the leverage being put on them.
Helmets are optional, although suggested!
TBH I've seen a mix of people on them, not just pikies lol.
Understood SB, although on mine I had it serviced when I got it (replaced all the bearings etc..., it was serviced regularly, and it didn't need them replacing in a year and a half)
TBH I've seen a mix of people on them, not just pikies lol.
Understood SB, although on mine I had it serviced when I got it (replaced all the bearings etc..., it was serviced regularly, and it didn't need them replacing in a year and a half)
All four corners on mine are grumbling, then again a car puts a bit more weight on bearings than a quad. It's that or you're being too gentle
All four corners on mine are grumbling, then again a car puts a bit more weight on bearings than a quad. It's that or you're being too gentle
I was considering fitting " spacers " to my 306 to see if it felt more planted in the corners, until I suddently thought " these spacers are going to give the bearing A LOT of gip " and didn't buy them
I was considering fitting " spacers " to my 306 to see if it felt more planted in the corners, until I suddently thought " these spacers are going to give the bearing A LOT of gip " and didn't buy them
Mine aren't on the pug, they're on the esjay.
i think one of the problems with them is you dont need to do a test to ride one
anybody with a car licence can just jump on one
its the same with my trike if you have never riden a bike before that dont matter
i think there should be a change in the law it might save some lives
anybody with a car licence can just jump on one
its the same with my trike if you have never riden a bike before that dont matter
i think there should be a change in the law it might save some lives
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Every person (100% without exception) I have seen driving/riding any of the following:
Big thumper single cylinder enduro bike on the road
Quad
Dune buggy type thing
has been driving/riding like an absolute prize bell end. Now we all like a bit of a hoon but there's a time and a place, but these people are motoring through town centres etc on one wheel or at full pelt.
Why? Are people incapable of piloting these vehicles around towns etc in a normal fashion? Is there something about them that turns normal folk into maniacs? It seems to affect some drivers of Mitsubishi Warriors etc too, but to a lesser extent.
Big thumper single cylinder enduro bike on the road
Quad
Dune buggy type thing
has been driving/riding like an absolute prize bell end. Now we all like a bit of a hoon but there's a time and a place, but these people are motoring through town centres etc on one wheel or at full pelt.
Why? Are people incapable of piloting these vehicles around towns etc in a normal fashion? Is there something about them that turns normal folk into maniacs? It seems to affect some drivers of Mitsubishi Warriors etc too, but to a lesser extent.
All vehicles seem to affect people differently.
For example, I spent a couple hours helping a mate on a 7.5t recovery truck today, spent the time looking at T&A
Had 125's for years..Never got around to doing my test though..A quad i can just hop on and ride on my car licence,besides bikes are common i want something different,hence a quad..
if youve had a125 for years you proberly wont have to do a test then :\
I just keep on doing my CBT every 2 years...
Thank you for all the replys..Im going to do a bit more research in to them first but can still see me getting one...I know what people mean about idiots driving them though, ive seen a few..watch this space