Quad bike by own hands from a motorcycle.

Very many had to see in the open spacesThe Global Network of Photography of remarkable works of auto-masters - the quad bike made by itself on the basis of a motorcycle. Let's try to figure out what this miracle of technology is made of and how to make a quad bike with your own hands. Immediately it is worth noting that you can build 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 the ATV consist of, what are its design features?

1. Frame. This design is made of round tubes, as well as square profile and corners. A special feature of the frame can be a detachable connection, which makes it easy to remove the steering column assembly, which facilitates the installation of the engine. The connections are realized with the help of a conventional clutch and a clamp, as well as a lock nut.
2. The chain connecting the motor and the reducer is tightenedwith the help of the movement of the motor frame, which is part of the frame from the old motorcycle. In addition to the motor frame, it is also possible to move the axis of the rear wheels, equipped with bearings, in the longitudinal direction. This allows you to adjust the tension of another chain, which connects the reducer and the rear axle. Front, as well as rear wings make removable. Elements of the frame are connected by means of electric welding.
3. Making an ATV with your own hands, most oftenuse the motor from the motorcycle. The choice of the model, and accordingly the capacity depends on the goals and tasks that are supposed to be solved using the future motor-vehicle.
4. Controlling the direction of movement of the ATV inMost cases are provided by turning the front wheels, which provide two traction. In general, the controls are motorcycle, that is standard. For braking, the pads are mounted on the gearbox and connected to the brake lever by means of a cable.
5. Reducer. In the basis of the reducer, you can put the hub of the rear wheel of a motorcycle, and better than a motor scooter, to which an asterisk is welded on the side of the brake drum. To implement the drive of the rear axle, a chain with a pitch of 19 mm is used. Make the design of the rear axle much easier to help the transmission brake. An asterisk on the axle is fixed with a bolt, in exactly the same way the fastening of the wheel hubs is organized.
6. The axis of the driving wheels is made ofa metal rod whose diameter is 30 mm; the ends of the rod are turned to a diameter of 25 mm, and the turned hubs are worn on them. Most often used wheels from the stroller or any other size 5,00X10,0.
7. The additional equipment presented by the front and rear trunks, headlights, turn signals, and brake lights are also parts from motorcycles.

The above is a general recommendation, liketo assemble the ATV by one's 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 design. It is with the design and selection of necessary materials, as well as spare parts, that you should start making the ATV with your own hands. Of course, the best option will be to start designing and making drawings yourself, but you can also look for ready-made solutions from self-taught masters that are freely distributed on the Internet. In any case, there is no need to rush - although the construction 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 will be to contact more experienced masters, at least for advice.