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Quad Bike Rear diff??
Norledge - 5/2/09 at 12:26 PM

Was sat in a traffic jam behind a RWD quad bike this morning... Chain Driven..

Anyone ever heard of anyone using a rear diff off one?

Just an idea...


MikeCapon - 5/2/09 at 12:34 PM

No diff on chain driven quads. Live axle

You need to get it to slide to turn.....


Norledge - 5/2/09 at 12:39 PM

Solves that one then!

Never really looked at one, just an idea when i was sat behind it


smart51 - 5/2/09 at 12:45 PM

I belive most have a solid axle with no diff. For that reason, some only have a single brake too. Only the bigger ones have a diff at the back although some are 4WD.


smart51 - 5/2/09 at 12:49 PM

This One has an LSD and switchable 4WD


Norledge - 5/2/09 at 12:52 PM

quote:
Originally posted by smart51
This One has an LSD and switchable 4WD


Big one like that would be shaft driven though surely?


mangogrooveworkshop - 5/2/09 at 01:13 PM

Yes there are quads with diffs

Ive got two in the shed one kwakersaki and one honda..........They are both shaft drive
make me an offer>

[Edited on 5/2/09 by mangogrooveworkshop]


Mr Whippy - 5/2/09 at 03:18 PM

quote:
Originally posted by mangogrooveworkshop
Yes there are quads with diffs

Ive got two in the shed one kwakersaki and one honda..........
make me an offer>


yeah but are they chain driven?


dogwood - 5/2/09 at 04:36 PM

Mine is shaft drive, switchable 4x4
It had no dif at the rear.
Fine on loose stuff.
Does get a bit of a handfull on the road.
The amount of instructors that are still telling people to lean IN on corners....

Yea if you want to go strait on...
lean OUT get that inside wheel lifting so it skips and you'll go round fine with a solid rear axle..




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