I like how this is coming along, and you did a fantastic job on the exhaust. Any lighting plans?
Once I build a brush guard ill mount some utility lights.
I also have two red marker lights that have a dual bulb in each, so i plan on having one bulb in each turn on when the headlights are on, and have the others hooked up to a switch that activates when the brake is depressed (gotta hook that up too).
I highly suggest a brake light switch from a motorcycle if you can lay hands on one. They are weatherproof, adjustable, and easy to mount and connect. Basically, it's a spring connected to a plunger so there's a lot of leeway for stroke.
I kind of was thinking of using a seat switch off a mower, but the motorcycle switch might work better. I have no clue when im gonna get the money/ steel/ time to do it though.
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Subject: Craftsman Rally Mower Project November 24th 2013, 8:21 pm
Doug Fackler wrote:
So all was fine, getting stuck in mud when I decided to try and climb the woods.
Well it didnt turn out as smoothly as I thought.
Literally as soon as I fell off I thought "poopie, I gotta take a pic of this."
I got it flipped over. No damage other than I lost a pin for the tie rod and my air filter is full of gas. Well, everything has gas on it really.
I found a soda can and took the tab off from it and improvised a pin so I could drive it back without the tie rod popping off. Other than a bit of white smoke and some rubbed/ scratched paint, shes all good.
Oh, and im fine. Just a scratch when a sapling whipped me.
in the first pic it looks like the fenders are not in the right spot? it looks like there is a gap inbetween the footboards and the fenders.
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The original bracket for the reaer so I got one off a different Craftsman and they sit higher. So they dont connect right. Kind of prefer it actually, mud cant get stuck.
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Subject: Re: Craftsman Rally Mower Project July 13th 2014, 12:14 am
The fact it started like it was ran yesterday after sitting for like 360 days is crazy. I have lots of big plans for it before August. Big one is electric, although im wondering if the 18 twin might get swapped for a 16 opposed. Not too sure.
And that STUPID LED switch has got to go. Oh my god. It works worse than before. lol
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Subject: Re: Craftsman Rally Mower Project July 13th 2014, 12:24 am
Doug Fackler wrote:
The fact it started like it was ran yesterday after sitting for like 360 days is crazy. I have lots of big plans for it before August. Big one is electric, although im wondering if the 18 twin might get swapped for a 16 opposed. Not too sure.
And that STUPID LED switch has got to go. Oh my god. It works worse than before. lol
I noticed that. Its cool having all those toggle switches, feeling like you are preparing to start a plane or something.... "all systems powering up" LOL. i just chopped the safty switches out of the harness and the key switch works good for me.
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Subject: Re: Craftsman Rally Mower Project July 13th 2014, 12:44 am
It is. The switch just isnt up to par though, i need something more reliable. If I get a normal toggle ill get a small LED light to put above it or something and out it inline with the fuel solenoid.
I cant believe it is. I thought the carb would have crapped up or the gas would have gone bad but it runs just as good as when I parked it. Major luck.
New plans are:
820 Swap -Lock -Oil Lube 16x8-7 Carlisle Trail Wolf tires Wire spaghetti Frame reinforcement Front axle swap Steering setup swap -Direct Steering New front rims rims with bearings New front tires? Front bumper? Headlights? Taillights? Opposed Twin swap?
I cant believe it is. I thought the carb would have crapped up or the gas would have gone bad but it runs just as good as when I parked it. Major luck.
Subject: Re: Craftsman Rally Mower Project 
May 13th 2013, 3:35 pm
