Here are the answers to some questions we've been asked:
Q: I was on your website, I have been looking for plans for an ATV. I was trying to download them but some of them didn't work. Are you still in the process of building or was it just my browser.
A: On busy days, Geocities shuts down the website for an hour when too many hits are received. Wait an hour and try it again. You can also download the Blueprint plans in a zip file at
http://oocities.com/homemadeatvplans/
Q: hi there, just want to know are dimensions in Inches or what? thanks,
A: Everything on the web site and plans is in inches
Q: Is your frame built from all square tubing or is there some round tubing used as well? It's hard to tell from the pictures.
A: The main frame, forward frame, and trunion are all square, most everything else is round tubing
Q: I noticed that you have listed a cost of $175 for the steel used in your ATV frame. For the life of me, I can't see that much money in steel as per your pictures. Where is all the extra steel? Or is it just that steel is expensive in your area?
A: Retail steel is more expensive than you think, especially when purchased in small quantities. We also paid a premium to have the exact size 4130 tubing shipped to us. For an exact breakdown (more or less) click here.
Q: I was wondering how strong the welds are on it because they look messy. I was wondering if they are able to hold up to the stress of riding or have they ever broken?
A: So far, so good, although we've only been riding it a short time. We did test our welding technique by cuting and re-welding a piece of 1 x 1 tubing - we placed this in the tubing bender - the 1 x 1 gave and the weld held. We also had a proffessional welder look at our welds and give us the O.K. The nice thing about oxy/acetalyne - we can take our small tanks with us to the field and make any needed repairs.
Have a question?? E-mail us at homemadeatv@yahoo.com