[RyanM!]

This is my buddies he made out of scrap wood. I thought he was makin one out of metal but I guess not. Doesnt look like it will really get ya off the ground much but what the hell. Ill give er a shot this summer and see how it goes. Thats a 125 next to it to compare the ramp with.

 

[2R's]

not bad for scrap .. I would think the transition might be something to used too tho ,it will definitely compression the suspension ..perhaps overlaying another peice from end to end / bottom to top ..would make it alot better


heres a starting gate I made from "scrap " for kiddo to practice starts ..

 

[BLACKeR]

yeah, that midpoint transition might be a bit harsh.

dave nice use of the old swingset.

 

[RyanM!]

Would filling the center/transition with dirt make it any better?

 

[BLACKeR]

probably, but would it stay there? also be careful, that OSB is going to be slicker than snot when wet

 

[jimfromtexco]

probably, but would it stay there? also be careful, that OSB is going to be slicker than snot when wet

get a sheet of 1/2" ply wood and double layer it the whole length of the transition, then get some cheap paint, roll it on, and throw a few handfulls of sand on it before it dries. thats what i used to do on my miniramp (small half pipe) when i rode bmx.

hope this helps

 

[2R's]

.....dave nice use of the old swingset.

hey it works!!!
& it helped her get more comfortable & faster for starts,after spending a few evenings using it for practicing here & there ,she was even harder to beat out of the gate......the hoop /gate is from 1 of the tracks we raced at ..so it was free too !

 

[RebelBanshee]

not bad for scrap .. I would think the transition might be something to used too tho ,it will definitely compression the suspension ..perhaps overlaying another peice from end to end / bottom to top ..would make it alot better


heres a starting gate I made from "scrap " for kiddo to practice starts ..

Looks like a RIGGED setup,,,, :blink:

LOL :lol:

That ramp looks like it was almost certainly result in a crash.

 

[2R's]

Looks like a RIGGED setup,,,, :blink:

bahaha ..
well atleast its not using duct tape & absolutely no motors will be damged if it fails
:lol: :blink: B)

 

[mstohner]

It's not rigged it's custom

on a side note good idea.
you should powder coat it.

 

[2R's]

maybe some day ..
but for now alot my time is going into building /modding her mini's

 

[RyanM!]

~update..
Ramps a P.O.S. Neighbor hit went right through it basicly and is pretty racked up. Last time I ever hit a ramp that I don't really know about. Broke right at that transition. Thank god it wasnt mine otherwise id feel horrible..

 

[BLACKeR]

...wait you guys actually hit that thing?!

 

[RyanM!]

Haha yes. We were just covering the transition with dirt but it was still a bumpy ride..

 

[trx88]

you guys got any friends with a few acres to ride at

just go out there with a shovel and get to work

hah

 

[Saul76]

Not all wooden ramps are garbage. Here's me launching off of one.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9A0lP2p_FY

 

[2R's]

wow ! .. this thread is old ..Blacker dont comeon here any longer & the kiddo was 8 ,now shes 12 & racing 65s & 85's ...

 

[Saul76]

whoops my bad!

 

[2R's]

its all good

 

[ecurbd02]

not bad for scrap .. I would think the transition might be something to used too tho ,it will definitely compression the suspension ..perhaps overlaying another peice from end to end / bottom to top ..would make it alot better


heres a starting gate I made from "scrap " for kiddo to practice starts ..

what a peice of scrap....lol jk very creative long as hes not gonna miss his swingset